American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-05

ever since been in the possession Of his
family, and was this day borne by his
oon, Gilbert w. Oliver, worthy son
OF such sire,i front ST Americans
gathering to do battle for their coun-
try's cause, in Imitation Of their gallant
| torefatLors.
| Ne THE MARCH.
| Up Broadway. around Union Square
down Fourth avenue. the Bowery aud
chatham st.to the Park. was one con..
tlnued triumphant ovation. IL seemed
thar one cheer commenced at the 81.
Nicholas. and continued rolling onwards
getting strength and volume as it pro-
ceeded until the cottege reached the
Park. The Lafarge House, windows
ond roof were thronged with Indies and
gay with banners and sueamers. The
New York Hotel seemed, alive With
its fair guests, who bowed Mr.. Fill more
a joyous welcome, while the gentle
men from the back ground thunjered
out the hearliest cheers.
The same scenes were repeated at
tho Astor Place Hotel, Holdeuredge's
Hotel, Union Place Hotel, and every
public building on the route. And so
| it continued to the Park. Humid eds of
boquets were thrown into the carriage
by The ladies', and many elegant skets
and wreaths were sent him, the barouche
ut one time being nearly filed with
these elegant and fragrant testimonials
of admiration and attachment Mr..
! Fillmore seemed much affected by these
| demonstrations on the part of his friends
4 and bowed his heartiest thanks to the m
being received with cheer upon cheer,
whenever he rose from his seat.
IN THE PARK.
The moment the carriage containing
Mr.. Fillmore entered the Eastern gate
of the Park, the artillery Numbered out
Il salute Of ono bundled guns, and tho
| thousands upon thousands congregated
there. rent the air with their shouts
! Arriving at the esplenade, Mr.. Fillmore
descended from the carriage, and faced
the Continental Guards, who had enter
ed ahead ofthe procession, and formed
a limo in front of the City Hail. The
! Guards then presented arms, the band
! playing Hail to the Chief" and "The
Star Spangled Banner" AS each of
the long line Of carriages arrived thcir
occupants alighiel and stood beside MIR.
| Fillmore, each individual saluting as he
came up,which courtesy Mr.F. returned
| by bowing politely TO all the throng.-
! At this time the crowd was most dense,
thousands upon thousands appearing as
! far as the eye could reach The bal.
comics aud roof Of the City hall were
covered with people, as wee trees, pill.
! lars posts and every other place where
! a foothold could DO obtained. The
cheering was incessant aud beatty, from
the moment Of his arrival.
TIE PRoCEsstoNrAYs a MARCHING SALUTE
The various Fillmore and Donelson
Clubs, aud Chapters of the Order of
United Americans then filed past, in
the above order headed by their officers
! aud as each came up three hearty cheers
were given for Willard Fillmore, which
| Nj. f. politely acknowledged. The
various clubs aud bodies then marched
out Of the west gate and dismissed, the
military serving as guards of honor.
After ell had passed, Mr. Fillmore, &C.
companied by the American General
| Committee, the Joint Committee of
tho Board OF Common Council of New
| York, and several others, proceeded
! up tho steps of the City Hall, which
were completely thronged on each
side up 10 the Governors room, and
was chccred most enthusiastically as
he went. Taa a
IN THE GOVERNORS ROOM.
On entering the Governors Room,
tho rush to obtain admittance was ire
-mendous, and The Hall was soon filed
to OVERLOOKING. BY dint Of main force
tho police succeeded in getting the door
closed and keeping out the remainder
Of tho crowd, whilst cheer after cheer
rose from tho dense mass, both inside
and out, and the air positively fluttered
with the ladies handkerchiofs, so as al
most to convey the idea Of shower
of camblic. Silence having been re-
stored, his honor, Fernando Wood,
Mayor of the city, came forward, taking
Mr.. Fillmore cordially by the hand and
officially welcoming him on the part of
the city. The following is
MR.. rmLMoRE's REPLY.
Mr.. Mayor This unexpected and
cordial welcome to the great CONNER
cial Emporium Of tho United States
leaves me without language to express
the illusions ofmy heart. had hoped
to have arranged my ideas, but not on
ly you, sir, but all who arc within the
sound of my voice, are aware that since
my landing on the shores OF my native
soil, have not had a single moment to
myself Preparation, however, is not
necessary--when one may thus free
ones mind before one's friends.
Until left home for Europe must
confess | was not aware Of the great
improvements that had been made in
my own laud--and it required tho con
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