Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-01

and of the Constitution calls forth feelings of graft
tude which I have not words to express II there
be any place outside of my native Stale which
respect more than another, that place is Philadel-
pha. Its history its sacred associations, all inspire
me with respect and admiration, and look up to
it as the birth place of our Liberty and our Laws,
and as being the home of the great and good man
| who beoueathed to us the peace and order, the
unity the blessings and the prosperity we all en-"
ioy and when see here to day the number of your
delegation and know the intelligence they represent,
this kindness gives me pleasure | have not the
power adequately to express. You have, sir, in
your remarks, fit to sllude to nv travels and
receptions in foreign countries 1t IS true, that from
the crowned head TO the peasant, ! have received
marked courtesy and attention; but do not ats
tribute this to any merit of my Own, but 10 that
| power which elevated TO the Office of Chiei
Magistrate of great and free Republic. But often,
sir, while have received such kindness abroad,
must own that have heard, with the most painful
solieitude, OF events and scenes which have trans
pired at home. Not often, in many parts of Eu.
rope, have ! been able to American paper,
but extracts of them have everywhere copied
| into foreign journals, which showed that alarming
dissensons aud turmoil existed in my own country
such as excited in my mind the liveliess solici
tude, and which have given me the greatest pain.
And when it is known that foreign monarchists are
watching with deep feelings of satisfac1 On, every
new of internal discord, and expe1 -. there
from speedy dissolution Of this great and free Re-
! public, is TO be wondered at that such should be
my feelings.
But, sir, it was some consolation to see, nay, q
real consolation know, that in all parts of Europe,
many hopeful hearts were beating with anxious So
lcitude for our welfare, and were trusting and be-
eving, that free people would continue in perse-
veriDg 10 rule and govern themselves. They trust
ed, and | trusted with them, that the day is far
distant when we shall be called upon to witness so
calamitous event general discord, or civil
war, in these States. For Gods sake, let US all
remember, that our present freedom and greatness
is the gift Of our foreathers and of their concord
and unity in your own city of Philadelphia
But / am tresspassing on your time. only in
tended to return my Acknowledgements for your
kind invitation to me to visit your city. l regret
that it is out of my power to accept it. am
anxious TO return to my home, and see my friends
| from whom have been so long absent-and at
come future time, after the people have decided to
do with me as they have right to decide, it viii
afford me extreme pleasure to respond to the cor
dial invitation of my friends in Philadelphia,
Welcome By the American Committee About
IL o'clock Hon. Dan'l Ulmann, on behalf of the
Fillmore and Doneson General Committee of the
city and county of New York, welcomed Mr.. F. to
the city, and congratulated him in a fitting speech
on his safe return to his native land and the Kind
regard of the American people.
Mr.. Fillmore responded with few appropriate
remarks which were received with warm applause,
but on account of the crowd our reporter was PREF
vented from taking the address.
The Starting-Mr. Fillmore accompanied by the
Committee, and followed by the American General
Committee left the hotel at five minutes to twelve
and were received by the thrOng of people in the
ctr wit no aau
waved, the drums rolled the guard of honor pres
scented arms the ladies' who thronged the balconies
and windows of the hotel and houses on both sides
of the street. waved their handkercbiefs and smiled
enthusiastic welcomes Mr.. Fillmore entered bis
carriage and bowed to the renewed plaudits of the
people His barouche, followed by the other car.
risges, then filed through the open ranks of the
procession, which closed after him. As he pro.
ceeded, cheer upon cheer rent the air. he was
obliged to continually bow his thanks. The people
poured in throngs into Broadway, to obtain a
glimpse at the honored guest of the city. While
passing the clubs, the bands struck up "Ha to
the Chief" and "See, the COnquering Hero Comes,
others played "Ha Columbia" and the drummers
and ffers gave Yankee Doodle" with enthusi-
asm.
Hundreds of boQuets were thrown into the car
riage by the ladies, and many elegant baskets OF
wrcaths were sent him, the barouche at one time
Deng nearly DHeu WIN theSe elegant LebIlLnODlalS
OF admiration and attachment
In the PGrk-The moment the carriage con-
tanning Mr.. Fillmore entered the Eastern gate of the
Park, the artillery Numbered out salute of one
hundred guns, and the thousands upon thousands
congregated there rent the air with tier shouts
At this time the crowd was most dense, thou
sands upon thousands appearing as far as the eye
could reach The balconies and roof of the City
Hall were covered with people. were trees, pill
lars, posts, and every other place where tOothod
could be obtained. The cheering incessant
and hearty from the moment of his arrival.
The Procession Pays Marching Salute.-The
various Fillmore and Doneson Clubs and Chapters
of the order OF United Americans then filed past,
headed by their officers and as each came up three
hearty cheers were given for NJ Hard Fillmore,
which Mr.. F. politely acknowledged. The various
clubs and bodies then marched out of the west gate
and dismissed, the military serving as guards OF
honor.
In the Governors RoonI-On entering the Gov
ernor's room, the rush to obtain Abundance was
tremendous and the Hall soon filed to over
flowing. Cheer after cheer rose from the dense
mass, both inside and out and the air positively
Auttered with the ladies' hankerchiefs almost
to convey the idea of shower of cambria.
THE MAYORS WELCOME.
Mr. Fillmore-Iu behalf of the corpo ration OF
the city of New York, it becomes my duty to res
ceive you this occasion, and to tender the Mu-
nicipal inequalities. We ever ready to do pub
lie honor to those who have filed eminent stations
with fidelity and usefulness. In this instance we
have an additional incentive in your personal rela.
ton to us as our own fellow. citizen-well known
known to us and admired in all the walks Of pri-
vate life and truthful and liberal in the posts of
public duty. YOu have never disgraced your State
or shocked its conservative sentiment by resort to
sectional agitation or appeals to the passions aud
preiudces OF men You have, indeed, in this re
spect, truly reflected its public opinion by refusing
to lend your countenance aid to the sedtious ef-
forts Of demagogues, who would embroil the States
and citizens of this Republic in sectional and fra.
trcidal warfare, TO crafty their own unjustihabc
ambition for place and power, As public man
YOU have been national ard conservative, aud New
York can have reason to receive you in any
other way than a dutitul son, who has been true
to her interests In this spirit bid you welcome
back to your native country, aud am happy to be
made the organ of your reception.
Sir, the Common Council have passed resolu-
tons, upon which this public reception is based.
| now sir, have the honor to present you with
these resolutions, and do assure you, aside from
any official position, do so with great personal
qualification.