Washington telegraph., 1856-07-16

Mr.. Fillmore was then conducted from
the cabin, and as soon as he made his ap-
! pearance on deck, the most enthusiastic
cheers were given. On landing he was
surrounded by hundreds, all eager to
grasp his hand, and it was with the ut
most difficulty that the Committee sue
ceeded in conducting him to the carriage
which was in waiting. Capt Carpenter,
of the 9th Ward, and posse of 20 men,
were in attendance, and by their exer-
tlons, prevented the crowd from being too
oppressive.
At this moment, the son of Mr. Fill
more arrived, and was conducted to the
carriage by MIR. Ullman, when most cor
dial and affectionate greeting took place
between the father and son. Meanwhile,
the cheers rose long, deep and enthusiast
ic, and continued during the progress of
the carriage.
As soon as Mr.. Fillmore took his seat
in the open barouehe prepared fer him,
| the immense crowd formed FIVE abreast,
and getting in front of the carriages pro.
ceeded slowly up Canal street to Broad
way, and from thence to the ST. Nicholas
Hotel-the crowd cheering during the
whole way, while banners waved from va
riOus windows on the route, and in almost
every window were ladies waving white
pocket handkerchiefs, and greeting him
with their smiles
On arriving at the door of the hotel,
about l o'clock, A. NJ, large crowd,
consisting of probably a thousand persons,
who had been waiting there since IL o.
clock on Sunday night, rushed forward
and surrounded the carriage, when Alder
man Briggs, young Mr.. Fillmore and Mr..
Van Ripper left the carriage and the ex-
President was literally lifted out of it,
amid the most enthusiastic cheering,
with groans for Fremont, Buchanan and
the Black Republicans.
Ar. Fillmore was then escorted up
stairs to his private room, but the cheers
and calls for Fillmore, and clapping of
hands, became most enthusiastic. One of
our reporters being recognized on the bal
cony, round of cheers was Immediately
given for the Express, coupled with calls
for Mr.. Fillmore, who at length appeared
on the balcony, escorted by Alderman
Briggs and Councilman Van Riper, and
bowed gracefully to the crowd, while the
cheering continued for several minutes
Having at length obtained silence, Mr.
Fillmore spoke as follows:
Fellow Citizens believe [ shall hard
ly trespass upon the Sabbath, ferries of
''no no. it is Monday morning, for it
is past midnight, if | give you my thanks
for this welcome back to my native State.
You may readily conceive that a person
come from long voyage, weakened by
sea sickness and wearied by travel, can |
hardly appreciate the enthusiasm display
ed by street full of people, gathered to-
gether at this unreasonable hour. l have
seen much of European life-I have been
Compared with my own L would say to
you, that after all my wanderings, my
heart turns to America, my home and the
place of my birth. Immense cheering
But, fellow-citizens, this is no time for
speech, and l will merely add, that from
this time forward, l am not only with you
but of you
cony, and cheer after cheer arose from the
assembled crowd
Mr.. Fillmore retired amid the most en-
thusiastic cheering. He was then con-
Quoted to his rooms, and after performing
his ablution and otherwise refreshing HIM !
sely, he was conducted to private apart |
ment, where an elegant repast was spread,
to which himself, the Committee of Re
ception and few friends sat down.