Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-30

Mr. BrcnASAS's RECEPTION AT New YoRK.-The
arrival of Mr.. Buchanan in advance of the time he
was expected rendered it impossible to carry out
the extensive arrangements made in New York Tor
his recepton The committee of the common coun-
Gil met him on board the Arago, and rendered to
him the Inequalities of the city. Mr.. Buchanan
replied as follows:
ALLOW me- sir to express through you my thanks to
the authorities of this great city for the honor which they
have conferred upon iii inviting to partake OF their
Inequalities 1t with feelings Of justabe pride that
il common with every American look upon the present
greatness and the growing prosperity OF cur commercial
metropolis. 1t already occupies distinguished place
among the great cities of the world, hot only ON acc'unt
Of the Of its cOnercal Resources but the
numerous charitable and educational institutions maintain
ed by the public and private benevoence Il" its citizens
Like all vino. long Absence at last to their
native land rejoice at again seeing my own country and
al bcIodng the numerous EVIDENCES Which surround me
Of the happiness and the prosperity OF its people In con-
eunn sr beg leave again 10 thank you for the generous
hospitality which has been rendered ME, and express the
pleasure feel in complying with your friendly invitation"
Tie Herald proceeds as follows:
Mr. Buchanan then, accompanied by Alderman Ely and
the other mebers Of the council left the steamer,
afer taking farewell Of the many friends he had made du
ring the voyage. An open barouche readiness
the pier in which, in company with of the committee
he way conveyed the hotel the the company fol-
lowing carriages On their arrival at the Everett House,
The guest of the city again underwent the ceremony of in
PRODUCTION to number of private and political friends,
VIM m al me earliest
nsnt to pay him their respects. Among these the
Hon Daniel s. Sckes, who secretary Of the legation
under Mr.. Buchanan, and Mayor Wood
hen this interesting ceremony was brought to close,
Alderman Ely again addressed Mr.. Buchanan, rendering
Inn on behalfof the city public dinner and expressing
his desire to show him any attentions which might be in
his power to make his stay in the city agreeable and plea
SAINT.
Mr. Buchanan regretted that he obliged to decline
the honor intended him. he desired to leave the city,
Philadelphia, Friday morning But for this he would
BE- glad he ad TO comply with the wishes of the committee.
Tomorrow oday) he would be pleased to place himself
at their disposal
Alderman Ely then said that, if agreeable to him. the
Citizens would like to have the opportunity of paving their
RESPECTS him at the City Hail. and for that purpose the
governors would be thrown open at any time that
he might select After little conversation, it
settled that Mr. Buchanan should receive his friends to-day
the z4t ns in the place designated, between the hours
OF Twelve and two.
Having made these arrangements the committee took
Their leave. Before leaving however, they partook of
collation. provided for them by the proprietor of the hotel
To-day Mr. Buchanan to visit the Asor Library at II
clock, m the City Hail between the hours Of II and
lake dinner with the at m and will be
ded at the time already specified"