The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-25
OUR CITY'S GUEST.

OUR CITY'S GUEST.
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1GevoAents of BIr. DuchanaA-EaN Pabli.
Reception At the C1ty AsN- Dinner at Nay,
or Wood's-serenade end Apiii SAswers.
Mr. Buchanan, accompanied by Alderman Ey and
ether members Of the Conmittes Of thS Common Council
visited the Aser Library yesterday mossiUg according
70 previous sDgsgsmsnt Evey sttsnHon was shown to
tas distinguished guest and the dsta of that sxsslsn
Institution explained to hin. He also trsdueed to
number Of friends while there, and Atogsthsr passed
very pleasant hour.
At twelve O'Clock punetuAl TO the minute he wAs ct
the City Hail. and eeeortsd 70 ths Govsrners room
by Aldermen Ely. There we're ct least thousand per-
sons collected about the building awaiting hntrodue
aon and the room itself wss crowded viii his friends
end admirers Soon after his entrance the Mayor mad
bis sPpeAranos and after paying his respects addressed
Mr.. Buchanan - folows:-
ME-. BuCzAnAx-ln representing tho pubic authorities
upon this occasion, perform duty gratifying 70 my
wSss II. peop ON ssr I'D 1ou aSs
We congratuae you upon SAFE return TO tbs
try which tas boon much benefited and honored BY
State, and personally identified with another community
the interests OF the whole Union have been well taken
do We but the univsra.i OeSc - @
New York. dependent upon the talents prudence and
rat1ssm of tie statesmen Of the nation, be
those who thus dslirguish themselves. Our great
mevcial Interests, completely associated with Gil oher
nnsiM pursuits And 90 intimately connected Nth & tbs
gatons thsy under to those who like yourself have
always stood firmly In their support Therefore, sir,
in Offering 10 you ths h0spi!ass Of the city and In
ceiviIg you as guest, are conscious of doing
nothing moro than your fidelity welfare fully
titles you to receive at our hands have now tho honor
o. pres ntirg TO jon copy o, the preamble and 1850
Lotions which were unaDimo usy adopted by the Com
mon Council Of this city, and beg your acceptance Of
than expressive of the confidence of the
city OF New Yosk.
Tie Mayor here read the following resolutions which
were very neatly eDgrossed parchment, and orna-
mented With ribbons other little decorations. He
then handed them to Mr.. Buchanan.
Wheleas has been in the public prints that the
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soo 10 besye nat this statesman w arrive
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Essovsd d Tie Beard Of Aldermen oonour) TIA. select
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to hm s ne CITY,
To this Mr.. BUCHANAN replied in the following words
NJ MAYoEI ac:ept these resolutions with deep graft
tude. consider this one Of the proudest moments OF
GQeTlbn6O n green 6pOv
in my memory. In the United States public man mas
mary difficulties to contend with; but such scene as
this after lopg pefiod Of ,lic services from n
whole. In foieign lands have felt proud OF New
York it is knO throughout the world The skill and
it's merchann the bepevoence displayed in its puoH,
and private institutions Of charity al combine give
it renown. Ny heart swellsd with emotion yesterday
In the opportunity afforded me Of pointing out its
teauies and thouaands Of yesse's to the strangers
Sa York The ''
OF these States (Applause.) without that union
what vos,4- become Of its prosperity and power
nsvsr iesred set is integrity or that the people would
feyerrg the bonds which held them together in one CON
mon nationality. (Applause.) All mankind ints
rested in the success Of our glorious experment.t
country is dependent for ts prosperity upon the pressr
yation Of tn. constitution, Of all the spots on earth
tn ussse lxppause That the citizens Of New York FORK
feel this truth in their hearts know full weR and
know ALSO, the energy the enterprise and the patriotism
NJ. Mayer, most CORDIALLY for tie appreciation
ss sSs h1Ss s.t too high 'es osy NJ nsn
my deeper gratitude. However, think it 10 the
Part OF prudence for me not to atd anything
well enough alone; cannot conclude without express
ing my deep gratitude to the chairman and members Of
the joint committee who have osen appointed to b. my
companions. We met as atrapgers-We shall part as
friends. As for yourself, Mr. Mayor you ancient
friend of mne; endship il of auld Lang syne. Since
our first acquaintance It has suffered dinnution or
check, and can ,ay while you kave been my friend
nave b<en no ees sincere friend OF yours and
both growing-I beg your pardon Qaughter! mean, as
growing od-,he continuance of your friendship IL
nothing more than expected. daughter and applause
dcn't know, therefore, that ahould thank you very
hands should have been greatly disapponted- (Re-
newed laushter) nov desire (ssid Mr. Buchsnsn) to
saluts the many friends by whom am surrounded, and
to whom you Will do me the honor to introduce me.
Mr.. buchanan now underwent the ceremony of intro.
ducon to several Thousands of citizens a Of whom
Is particularly worthy of notice. introduced by
nams. Among the crowd We noticed many Of our lead
ing merchants. There Henry Grinnsl Moses Taylor
Pelotah Perit. There politicians Of all parties
Frank Granger Senators Upham and Hail. of the State
Senate and others. This interesting ceremony over, and
all having had lair opportunity Of seeing shaking
hands with him, he retired accompanied BY the commit
tee and greeted with the most sts,ng demonstrations
OF regard from the crowd
THE MAYORS DINrgR.
At six o'eloe. Mr. Buchanan dined with the Mayor,
the company consisting of the following gen Iemen-
Senator Side, Of Louisiana Senator Thompson OF New
Jersey Judge Greene c. Bronson Judge Samuel Boards
ley, Hon. Geo. Bancroft, Hon. Charles O'Conor, Hon.
Dean Richmond, Hon. Nicholas Hi Hon. Daniel T.
Hckles, L. B. Shepard Esq. and others.
THE aERENADE TO MIR. BUCHANAN.
Al half past zine O'Clock the time at which the
made to take place. large crowd assembled in front
Of the Everett House, but long after ten before
Mr. Buchanan made his appearance, having then only
arrived from aprivate dinner givon him by the Mayor
Ina reception most enthusiastic In addition to his
political fronds and adherent, there large
ber who present to testify their high respect for
his personal merits and worth There were ala, con-
siderable aumher Of ladies', TO whom he introduced
It feared that tho storm would interfere With the
which bad been made for the ssrenade but
kfore sa npnointad time IL caar~d on and sfoau ora