Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-29

From the New York Herald Of Saturday, April 25.
Movements OF Mr.. Buchanan-His Public
Reception at the City Hall-Dinncr MT
Mayor Woods - serenade and april
Showers.
Mr.. Buchanan, accompanied by Alderman
Ely and other members of the Committee Of
the Common Council, visited the Astor Library
yesterday morning, according to previous en-
gagement. Every attention was shown to the
distinguished guest, and the details of that
excellest institution explained TO him. He was
also introduced 10 number of friends while
there, and altogether passed very pleasant
hour.
AT twelve o'clock, punctual to the minute,
he was at the City Hall, and was escorted to
the Governors room by Alderman Ely. There
were at least a thousand persons collected
about the building, awaiting an Introduction,
and the room itself was crowded with his
friends and admirers. Soon after his entrance
the Mayor made his appearance, and after pay
ing his respects, addressed Mr.. Buchanan as
follows:
Mr.. Buchanan-In representing the public
authorities upon this occasion, perform duty
as gratifying to my personal feelings as ! am
sure it is in unison with the wishes of the
people. On their behalf bid you welcome
We congratulate you upon your safe return to
the country which has been so much benefited
and honored by your services abroad. Though
belonging to another State, and personally
identified with another community, the interests
of the whole Union has been well taken care
of in your hands, and in receiving you as we
now do, we but reflect the universal public
sentiment. Sir, New York, so dependent upon
the talents, prudence and patriotism of the
statesmen of the nation, can never be unmind
full Of or Indifferent to the return that is due to
those who thus distinguish themselves. Our
great commercial interests, so completely as
ISOLATED with all other industrial pursuits, and
so intimately connected with the general pros
perity, appreciate and acknowledge the obliga
tons they are under to those who. like your
self, have always stood up firmly in their sup
port. Therefore, sir, in offering to you the
Inequalities of the city, and in receiving you
as Gus guest, we are conscious of doing nothing
more than your fidelity to our welfare fully en-
titles you TO receive at our hands. have now
the honor of presenting to you copy of the
preamble and resolutions which were unan-
mously adopted by the Common Council of
this city, and beg your acceptance of them as
expressive of the esteem and confidence of the
city of New York.
The Mayor here read the following resolu-
tons, which were very neatly engrossed on
parchment, and ornamented with ribbons and
other little decorations. He then handed them
to Mr. Buchanan.
Whereas, it has been announced in the pub.
lie prints that the Hon. James Buchanan, late
American Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary at London, would embark for
the United States on the 9th instant, and
whereas there is reason TO believe that this dis
tinguished statesman will arrive in New York
on or about the 2lst instant and whereas, his
patriotic, dignifed and able course, as the rep
resentative OF his country at the British court,
and especially the judgment and ability dis
played in conducting the recent negotiations
with Great Britain have commanded the ADM.
ration and approval of the American people
and whereas, the respect entertained by our citi-
zens, without distinction of party, for his exalt-
ed character and commanding talents. as
evinced in long career of conspicuous public
service, ought to find fitting expression in the
action of their representatives in the Common
Council-therefore, be it
RESOLVED, (if the Board ofAlderman concurI
That select committee of five be appointed to
receive the Hon. James Buchanan on his ar
rival at this port, as the guest of the city, and
tender to him the hospitalities thereof
To this, Mr.. Buchanan replied in the follow
ing words:
NJ Nj Al. \ -.
deep gratitude. j consider this one OF the
proudest moments of my life, and it shall al.
ways be cherished as green spot in my mem
DRY. In the United States a public man has
many difficulties to contend with; but such a
scene as this, after long period of public SER
vices, from an intelligent and patriotic popula.
ton. is reward enough for the whole. In for
eign lands have ever felt proud Of New York;
it is known throughout the world. The skill
and industry of its mechanics; the energy and
enterprise Of its merchants; the benevolence
displayed in its public and private institutions
OF charliy-all combine TO give il renown Nv
heart swelled With emotion yesterday as our
noble ship assembled your magnificent bay /
exulted in the opportunity afforded me Of point
ing out its beauties and thousands Of vessels TO
the strangers on board the steamer What
has given New York its proud pre-eminence?
The blessed union Of these States. (Appause.)
Without that union what would become Of its
prosperity and power? But am one OF those
who will never apprehend danger to the Union.
(Applause.) Neveri In its darkest day
never feared for its integrity or that the people
would prove untrue to themselves and to their
country, by severing the bonds which held
them together in one common nationality. ZAP
pause.) All mankind are interested in the
success Of our glorious experimental is the
hope of the world and while every portion Of
the country is dependent for its prosperity upon
the preservation Of the constitution, Of all tie
spots on earth the city Of New York is most In
terested in its continuance. (Applause) That
the citizens Of New York feel this truth in
their hearts / know full well, and | know, also,
the enterprise and the patriotism with which
they always act in noble and righteous cause.
In regard in my humble SELF thank you, Mr..
Mayor, most cordially for the appreciation
which you have expressed for me and my hum
bic services that il is too high only demands
my deeper gratitude However I think n ;e