The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-29
Ihrrisbura Parrot Union, texraI Sept. 81
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES an
THE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION OF PENNSYL.


THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Al
THE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION OF PENNSYL.
YANIA.
10 response to the invitation Of the Pennylve
MIA Agricultural Society President Pierce left Washington
Wednesday morning. the 2eh Of Sepemberfand, after
rapid ard agreeable trip, reached Harrisburg az IL
o'clock on the same day. The weather incomparably
fine and the whole excursion filled with pleasant in
cdents Crowds Of citizens greeted the President with
enthusiasm the various points along the route. Al
Baltimore the Hou j. ?. Kennedy, president of the Bst
more and Susquehanna railroad (Secreary Of he Navy
under the administration of Mr.. Fimere,) Hon Joshua
Vansant representative in the last Congress OF tie Ba
district Hon. l.. x. Bowen, +. NJ Magraw esq, and
Zenos Barnum esq., joined the President aud his party.
AT York they 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. Ar
rived the capital Of the State the President was received
BY depuation from the Agricultural Society, aud COM
mttee Of citizens in the midst OF great mass OF citizens
aud visitcrs
After paraking of lunch at Buehlers HOTEL (his head
quartcrs) the President proceeded to the exhibition
grounds escorted by the officers and guests Of the Agcu
tura Society," and by large procession The streets
lined with spectators among WHOM were many beautiful
ladies and the distinguished guest repeatedly ceofed
along the Arrived at the exhibition grounds which
were already occupied by thousands of citizens and pre-
scnted gay animated appearance dotted they
numerous implements Of agriculture and husbandry the
President and his suite received the platform pre-
pared for their reception by the officers of the society
most interesting spectacle presented The people
from 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 in carriages
and in the surrounding and booths; the platform
crowded with distinguished gentlemen in the various de-
partments of tho State government; bright and
bGacng breeze contributed to present which is not
often witnessed
Among those on the stand with the President we no
ticed his exceency James Pollock governor of the State
and his cabinet exGovernors Bger and Porter Judges
Black Lowrie, and Knox, of the supreme court Hon. Ar
mold Plumer democratic candidate for canal commission
err 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.
Nicholson, editor Of the Washington Union Mr. Sullivan,
and Others.
Order having been restored James Gowan, esq, presi
dent Of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society," addressed
the President in the following terms:
Mr. President it devolves on me- rs president of the
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society," welcome your
exceency its annual exhibition and to present for your
inspection the stock and implements and the field
of the farmers of Pennsylvania.
The advancement of the ers of the soil has been with
could not have them take precedence OF all Others,
would consent least that they should rank below
any class in the community With this intent appointed
the governor, exgoveruors and judges of the supreme
of this Commonwealth to participate in the inter-
esng duties of Judges this exhibition The desire
prompted 70 go step further and invite your excel
lency among in familiar way to look at the
specimens of husbandry and domestic manufactures that
could not fail challenge your appreciation
Your responding kindly 70 the call made upon yon
consummntes my best wishes far and affords the
liyeest qualification. l. therefore in the of the
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society, and in behalf Of
myself bid you welcome-thrice welcomed
The President proceeded to reply in clear rapid dis
tnct and manly 1t is impossible to describe the
effect produced by lis style and his language Large
the crowd was there not person who could not
distinctly hear what the President said The following is
ms faithful report of bis speech could obtain; but
we are sure that the sentiments he proclaimed such
will be responded TO by patriotic citizens.
The President Of the United States replied in substance
follows;
Nothing could he agreeable than the circumstances
nnder which tor the FIRST time visit this locality which
besdes being the centre Is the centre OF the
population and wealth of the great agricultural State Of
Pcnnsyvanla Ny journey hither has been full of interest
was particularly attracted as entered the valley, near