Eastern times., 1855-10-11
eastern Gimes.
The Presidents Speech at Harrisburg.

The Presidents Speech at Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg, Pa, Patriot and Union
extra, of Sept. 81, contains a description of
the Presidents last visit there, which we
copy below. The remarks of the President
were felcitous, lucid and eloquent his al
lusionsto the great historical national events
which have transpired within the borders of
Pennsylvania, and his reference to the impor-
tance of maintaining, and the blessings which
flow from our national compact, are Impress
lively significant, and bear that impress of
patriotic earnestness which indicates the sin
cerity that inspired their utterance. The i'm
portance accorded to agricultural pursuits is
no more than what is due to this great parent
branch of national wealth and prosperity in
deed, every sentiment of the speech will be
cordially responded TO by the people of the
whole country.
In response to the earnest invitation of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society, President
Pierce left Washington on Wednesday morn
ing, the Goth of September, and after a rapid
and agreeable trip, reached Harrisburg at 10
o'clock on the same day. The weather was
incomparaby fine, and the whole excursion
was filled with pleasant incidents. Crowds of
citizens greeted the President with enthusiasm
at the various points along the route. At Bal
timore the Hon. J. P. Kennedy, president of
the Baltimore and Susquehannah railroad,
(secretary of the navy under the administration
of Mr.. Fillmore,) Hon. Joshua Vansant, rep
resentative 10 the last congress of the Balti-
more district. Hon. L. Bowen, R. M. Magraw
Esq, and Zenos Barnum, Esq, joined the
President and his party. At York they were
met by the committee from Harrisburg, Gov
VIM. Bigler, on the part of the agricultural
society, and John H. Briggs, Esq, president
of the councils. Arrived at the capital of the
state, the President was received by deputa-
tion from the agricultural society, and COM
mittee Of citizens, in the midst of great mass
of citizens and visitors.
Alter partaking of lunch at Buchler's ho-
tel, This head quarters,) the President pro-
ceeded to the exhibition grounds, escorted by
the officers and guests OF the agricultural So
ciety, and by large procession. The streets
were lined with spectators, among whom were
many beautiful'ladies, and the distinguished
guest was repeatedly cheered along the route
Arrived at the exhibition grounds, which were
already occupied by thousands of citizens, and
presented a gay and animated appearance,
dotted as they were with the booths of the ex-
hihitors, decorated tents, and the numerous
implements of agriculture and husbandry, the
President and his suite were received on the
platform prepared for their reception, by the
officers of the society. A most interesting
spectacle was row presented. The people
fcom all parts of the state, including many of
the most prominent citizens of both parties,
gathered around the chief magistrate in great
numbers; the ladies, 10 carriages, and in the
surrounding tents and booths the platform
crowded with distinguished gentlemen in the
various departments of the state government :;
bright sun and bracng breeze contributed
to present scene which is not often wit
messed.
Among those on the stand with the Presi-
dent we noticed his excellency James Pollock,
governor of the state, and his cabinet, ex-gov-
ernors Bigler and Porter, Judges Black. Low
rie and Knox, of the supreme court, Hon. Ar
mold Plumer, democratic candidate for canal
commissioner, Canal Commissioner Hopkins,
Auditor General Banks, Surveyor General
Brawley, including the gentlemen in the suite
of the President, Sidney Webster, ESQ.,, his
private, secretary, Acting Commissioner of
Patents, S. S. Shugert, Hon. J. Clancy
Jones, of Pennsylvania, Hon. A. O. p Mich
olson, editor of the Washington Union, Mr.
Sullivan, and others.
Order having been restored, James Gowan,
Esq, president of the Pennsylvania Agricul-
tural Society, addressed the President in the
following terms -
Mr. President 1T deyolves on me, as pres
ident of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural
Society, to welcome your excellency to its an
uual exhibition, and to present for your inspec-
tion the farm stock and implements and the
field and garden products on these grounds
the contributions of the farmers of Pennsylva-
MIA.
The advancement of the tillers of the soil has
been with me a leading object throughout my
agricultural career. If could not have them
take precedence of a others, would not con-
sent at least, that they should rank below any
class in the community. With this intent
appointed the governor, ex-governors, and
Judges of the supreme court of this common
wealth, to participate in the interesting duties
of Judges at this exhibition. The same desire
prompted me to 60 a step further, and invite
your excellency to come among US in famil-
lar way, to look at the specimens of husbandry
and domestic manufactures, that | was sure
sure could not fail to challenge your apprecia-
tlon. Your responding so kindly to the call
made upon you, consummates my best wishe:
so far, and affords me the liveliest gratifca-
tion. | therefore, in the name of the Penn
sylvania State Agricultural Society, and in be.
half of myself bid you welcome-thrice well
come
The President proceeded to reply in clear
rapid, distinct and manly tones. tits impos
sible to describe the effect produced by hi.
style and his language. Large as the crow,
was, there was not one person who could no