Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-26

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them have seen everywhere copied into foreign
Journals, which showed that alarming dssensions
and turmoil existed in my own country-such as
OK cited in my mind the ivellest socitude and
which have given me the greatest pain. And
when IL Is known that foreign monarchista are
watching. with deep feelings OF satisfaction every
new of internal discord and expecting there
from speedy dissolution Of this great and free
Republic is il to be wondered at that such should
be my feelingsl
But sir, il was some consolation 20 see, nay a
real consolation to know, that IN oil parts Of Eu-
rope, many hopeful hearts were heating Nth anx-
ious solcitudc for our welfare aud w,re trusting
and believing, that a free people would egnlinne in
persevering to rule and govern themselves. They
trusted, and trusted with them, chat the day is
far distant when shall be called upon 10 witness
80 calamtous au event as general diseord, or civil
war, in these States. For Gods sake let us a re-
member that our present freedom and greatness ia
the gift of our foreathers, and Of their concord
and unity in your OWE city of Philadelphia
But am trespassing on your time | only in
tended to return my Acknowledgements for your
kind invitation to me to visit your city regret
| that it Is out Of my power to accept it. am
| anxious to return to myhome, and SEQ my friends
| from whola have been 30 long absen;--and at
some future time after the people shall have de-
cided 70 do with me they have right to decide,
| it will afford me extreme pleasure 70 respond 10
the cordial invitation OF my friends In Phiadephla
THE PROCESSION
| The line OF march was from the head of Broad.
| way to the Fourth avenue, through tho Bowery,
| &C. Along the Bowery there were frequent cheers,
waving of handkerchief from those In the houses,
1 &c, &c.
Many beautiful bouquets were presented to Dir.
| Fillmore while en- route in the proccsson5 from IA.
| dies and children
THE STARTING
1 Mr. Fillmore, accompanied by tbs committee,
| and followed by the American General Committee,
left the hotel at five minutes to twelve; and we're
received by the throng Of people in the streets
! with tremendous cheers The flags We're waved,
the drums rolled, the guard of honor presented
| arms the, ladies', who thronged the balconies AMI
windows Of the hotel and houses on both sides Of
the street. waved their handkcrchiefs and smiled
an enthusiastic welcome. Mr.. Fillmore entered his
carriage and bowed to the renewed plaudIs Of the
| people. His barouche followed BY the other car
riages then fled through the upen ranks Of The
procession which closed after him, As he pro-
/ ceeded, cheer alter cheer rent the air., lie was
Obliged to continually bow his thanks. The PEG.
pie poured in throngs into Broadway, to obtain
4 glimpse of the honored guest Of the city. While
] passing the clubs the bands struck up, Hail to
the Chief and "See the Conquering Hero Comes"
others played g Hail Columbia, and tho drummers
and ifers gave Yankee Doodle with anthusi.
asm
| THE MARCH.
! Up Broadway, around Union Square, down
! Fourth Avenue, the Bowery, and Chatham street,
| to the Park, was one continued triumphant ova-
/ ton IL seemed as If one cheer commenced at the
! ST. Nicholas and continued rolling onwards, get
\ ting strength and volume as it proceeded, until
| the cortege reached the Park Tne Lafarge Hcu:e,
windows and roo, were thronged with ladies' and
gay with banners and streamers. The New York
Hotel seemed alive with its fair guests who bowed
4 tralr vh;la 4ha
men from tho background thunderei out the
| heartiest cheers. The same scenes were repeated
at Aston Place Hotel, Uodredge's Hotel, Union
! Place Hotel, and every public building on the route.
| And so it continued 70 the Park. Hundreds of
bouquets were thrown into the carriage by the
ladies' and many elegant baskets and wreaths were :
sent him, the barouche at 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, and bowed his heaFtest
| thanks to them, being received with cheer upon
cheer whenever he rose from his seat.
IN THE PARK
The moment the carriage containing Mr. Fill
more entered the eastern gate of the Park the ar.
tllery thundered out salute Of one hundred grns
and the thousands upon thousands congregated
| there rent the air with their shouts. Arriving at
the esplanade, Mr.. Fillmore descended from the
carriage and faced the Washington Continental
Guards who had entered before the procession,
and formed line in front Of the Cisy Hail. The
Guard then presented arms, the band playing
/" Hail to the Chief" and The Ssar-spangl4d Ban
| ner."
an IN THE GOVERNORS ROOM.
On entering The Governors Room the rash TO
| obtain admittance was tremendous, and the Hall
| was soon filed to Overlooking.
| Silence having been restored, his honor Fernan.
| do 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 fol-
lowing is
THE MAYORS WELCOME.
| Mr.. Fillmore--In behalf Of the corporation Of
the city of New York, il becomes my duty to re-
ceiye you on this OCCASION and to tender the mu-
nicipal inequalities. We are ever ready to do
public honor TO those who have filed public sta
tons with fidelity and usefulness In this instance
we have an additional incentive in your personal
relation to us IS our own llow-ctZen--weu
known to us and admired in all The walks Of pri-
vate life and as truthful and liberal in the posts
of public dsty. You have never disgraced your
State or shocked its conservative sentiment by
resort to sectional agitation or appes to tho pas.
sions ard preiudces Of men. You have, INDEED,
in this respect truly reflected its public opinion, by
refusing TO lend your countenance or aid 10 tho
| sedtious efforts Of demagogucs who would en-
! broi the States and citizens OF ,.3 Republic in
sectional and fratricdal warfare, to Crafty their
| own unjustifable ambition for place aud power
| AS public man, you have been national aud con-
! sentative, and New Yor, can have no reason to
receive You in any other way, than as dutiHul
son. who has been true to her interests, la this
spirit, ! bid you welcome back 80 your native
country, and am haFry to be made the organ of
| your reception.
Sir, the Common Council have passed resolu.
tons, upon which this pubic reception is based,