The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-26
PRESENTED To THE
HON. WILLARD FILLMORE,
BY Washington Camp No. 2, Junior Sons of

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HON. WILLARD FILLMORE,
BY Washington Camp No 2 Junior Sons Of
America.
The young gentleman who selected by the society
present the gilt rejoced in the of John Jacobs
He addressed Mr.. Fillmore as follows
Through the Partially, sir, Of my associates have
been chosen TO perform most pleasing DUTY Washing
ton camp No. entertain towards you feelings of NO or
Of trust your native State nobly performing your duty
American citizen. Th0y have seen you as repro
sentative national legislature they have seen
Vice President Of blessed country; but above all
they have you President fill that office with the
nobleness of Washington, and in manner TO reflect
credit not only upon yourself but upon your country,
and upon republican institutions. (Applause) They
have watched with eagerness course through Europe
they have remembered you, sir and towards you they
entertain feelings that describe They only hope
that the American people will return you TO that station
which you have 50 much honOrsd ppa
that ii may be purified, and that our country may be
more honored in the eyes Of the world And now,
sir accept this and believe when shy that comes
from our hearts, that is from Americans, through an
American who is always ready to rally around you,
even to death.
Accepting the cane Mr. Fillmore replied as follows
Sr-Nsher the time the occasion permits me TO say
than to return You my sincere thanks We're this
Qoper occasion, would be willing to aiude to some acts
OF my life but know that am here as the guest Of this
city, and while appreciate your encomiums on my pub
lie acts you will excuse me from saying what, under
other crcums tancessnd in another place, would say
trust the time will come when any Of those who
have done this generous act will have reason to doubt
my fidelity.
At the conclusion Of his speech, Mr. Fillmore was in
roduced TO several citizens present but the process OF
shaking hands cut short by the committee who
lifted their guest table, and having shown him to
the crowd took him down again and Immediately spirited
him away to the Of the Board of Councilman. On
following his Excellency thher reporter found the
filed with the Brooklyn fair sex, comfortably scat
ed in in the CHAIRS OF the City Fathers Mr.. Fill
conducted TO the Speakers desk, and on look
ing about him appeared somewhat abashed at the no.
vey of the scene for although, as Vice President he
had been accustomed preside in the Senate Of the
ladies for Senator's He, however, took courage and
glass of water, and spoke as follows
LADIES BRooKIYS-I am sorry that my voice and
strength will not permit me TO address you as would
wish upon this most pleasing and gratifying occasion
But this interview altogether unexpected by me- and
believe. impromptu move on the part Of the
and committee AT rate find yself taken unawares
only say that feel honored by attention, and
grateful to the committee who have ushered into your
presence. have always heard that Brooklyn was re-
nowned for the beauty 81 its ladies' and the number OF
its churches and only say that have not been dis
appointed in either In my travels abroad have had the
pleasure Of beholdng the ladies OF various cmes and
countries but nowhere have seen ladies more lovely
more fair vrtuous than the ladies of my own
country Indeed think that in these respects the ladies
Of America may easily bear off the palm from the whole
civilized world. Allow again TO express the grathca
ton which feel at thisnncxpected interview, which
you will always remain among tho most pleasing
recollectons OF my life.
Nr Fillmore was then introduced to each Of the
ladies present, including the children, the first being
honored by smile. and the last BY kiss. Az the con-
cluon Of this ceremony, he was conducted outside the
City Hall, where he received with three times three
and Immediately entered the carriage in waiting TO convey
him the crrepont House, where dinner had been
vided by the Common Council OF Brooklyn. He
corted thher by procession Of cavalry large crowd
had gathered around the errepon House previous to his
arrival and had no entered the hotel than loud
cries were heard outside Of ssBrng hun out, bring him
out give US speech : &c, In obedience TO this call
with loud and prolonged cheers. Tho snoise and con-
fusion having somewhat subsidized, he spoke follows
FELLOW CrT1zE.s-untl looked upon this sea Of up
turned faces had idea that Brooklyn contained such
large number Of people As was riding through your
streets day and beholdng the immense crowds that
inronged the side walks vcnturct TO suggest TO gen
teman beside that there had been colonization go
ing on here from New York; but informed it is not
so-tha you all belong TO Brooklyn. a voice, "Yes,
we're Brooklyntes, and Americans tooi) This beauti.
full city, which has sprung up as 1t were in day al
ready contains three times the population OF tho Eternal
City of Rome. II il renowned for its churches and it,
morality. "a voice, s'And its Amcrcanism.'D Yes,
gentlemen believe ii IL also renowned for its American
ism. (Cheers) You are all, no doubt Americans in
heart and in principle, and II J. name Of which you may
well feel proud. Roman citizen on memorable occa-
sion reported to have said Who !; here so base that
he will not be Romany ~ May not repeat the
that that he VIII no. be an Amercans (cleers.)
/ know not, fellow citizens, what may be
your political sentiments or preferences, (voices
sswe're for Fllmorer-oud cheers nor do seek TO
know. 1t is enough for to know that you are true
tons From the intelligent looks OF the countenances
before me, feel that the country may be safely
rleted in your hands The bonds OF this glorious Union
will never be severed by such men al see before me.
You men who, J am sure, can never be duped or
driven or treason 10 CONSTITUTION
Union. CHEERS, and cries of .Never," "Not we")
am nH prepared for speech, gentlemen (cres Of $50
on go land can only thank you for the kind recep
ton which you have extended TO me- and wish you all
long life, prosperity and happiness.
Mr. FILLMORE returned to the parlor and exchanged con-
CALCULATIONS with his friends until the dinner hour
rived when he disappeared from view IN company with
the Mayor and several Aldermen OF Brooklyn folowedb by
the Reception Committee Of New York Reporters were
admitted to the talk for which they felt duly
thankful they had heard enough before Tho dinner
doubt recherche affair for the Perrep0nt House i5
famous in the art e1s,re and we are willing 70 believe
The gentemany proprictors Of the PerrepOn Messrs.
Whitney Chase furnished the reporters with ample re-
esbmess and the time passed very agreeaby for about
hour, when hustle arose In The hall, and the "kn'
was seen to issue from the banquet licking his
chops and followed by all the Adermanic ours lie was
Immediately escorted 10 his carriage, which drove of
amidst blaze Of fireworks and musical sercnade which
lad been got for his especial benefit but which his
previous engagements in New York would not permit
him 10 enjoy The carriage proceeded to the residence of
ex Mayor Kngsls nd in the FiNh avenue, where Mr..
Fillmore spent the remainder OF the evening He leaves
town for Buffalo at O'Clock this morning. the steam
boat Aida.
Alderman Sears, OF the Eleventh ward was relieved Of
his pocketbook containing s2es in bills of the Dry Dock
Bank while attempting enter the CITY Hall In Brook
lyn during the Fillmore reception, yesterday The Al.
derman OF the opinion that the light fingered gentle
man was no other than a Brooklyn policeman.
screnade OF Minard Fillmore by the National
Club.
Pursuant 10 announcement, large assscmblage ga
thered Washington parade ground last night composed
Of the members Of the Fillmore National Club who pro
posed 10 serenade Mlard Fillmore, who stopping at
the house OF OK Mayor Ringsand in Fifth The
club had hired band to be present at the parade ground
at o'clock but they not forthcoming, and instead
NJ the club Tcgalcd with speeches. py