Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-06-26
[From the New York Express of Monday 29l
Fillmore at IsOme-lIis Arrival i'm
the steamship Atlantic-Enthusi-
:,stfe ReceOttOn,

All day Sunday, the great question was. f. Is
the Atlantic in p - Has Fillmore arrived ~
and. with view 10 obtaining answers 10 THESE
enquiries. hundreds of people crowded down to
the Collins Wharf. in "A state of anxious expec-
fancy.
The multitude had not to wait long. Al II
minutes past . the following despatch was re-
ceiyed ct the Chiefs Office by Sergean, Owens
SANDY Hook TELEGRAPH,
Sunday evening June 22d.
The steamship Atlantic is outside the bar, will
be up about ten o'clock.
On rounding Sandy Hook, the Atlantic fired
gun, after which a number of beautiful l5engoee
lights. rockets, DC, were thrown up. and CON
tinued until she arrived at Collins wharf.
Immediately on the appearance of the hrst
rocket, a salute of 50 guns fired from the
wharf and rs the vessel arrived off the battery.
two more rockets sent up. when the thunder
of artillery was again opened but at this time it
came from the New Jersey shores,
Meanwhile, between two and three thousand
people collected at the wharf, and ms the vessel
neared the landing place, nine hearty cheers were
given for Willard Fillmore. Alderman Briggs
and the Committee of Reception Of the Common
Council, as also private Reception Committee
from the various Clubs, boarded the vessel, and
found the ex President sitting near the door of
the after cabin. lie looked extremely well and
received his visitors with the greatest courtesy.
After few preliminary observations Alderman
Briggs delivered the following address,
AID. BRIGGS ADDRESS.
Mr.. Fillmore-In the name of New York and
of this nation, welcome you to your native
shores. Your countrymen have watched your
pilgrimage through the European States with in.
tense solictude. fearing that those natural en-
amities always impending over the living might
deprive them of your valuable life, and overwhelm
your country with universal sorrow; and | con
graduate yourself and your kindred that you
have passed 1.-The dangers of land and sea. and
have returned in health and happiness to your
native land; and above all, rejoice that you will
soon return TO the White House, to remove the
vermin that have gathered there during your
unfortunate absence FROM the national helm.--
Cur country is blessed with all the climates and
productions of nature, and with free institutions
aud the Americans kindle the fires of liberty and
union in every vale and on every hill, your
safe return to again bless with admi1stla-
ton that will enforce respect and obedience TO
our glorious flag wherever il waves, and restore
unity and tranquility and contentment to tht
farthest frontiers of our beloved country.
MR.. FILLMoRE's RESPONSE.
Mr.. Fillmore said Mr. Chairman-This unex.
pecte9 and hatering reception from the city Of
New York. and my native State, reaches IL heart
! that cannot feel otherwise than grateful
| Cheers, 1t is true sir that Cor more than two
/ yenrs have been laborious trave Her in foreign
/ countries. but though | have wandered FIR. my
heart has always been yearning for my
tive land Applause. And this sir. is the
haPpiest and proudest moment of my life to be
receives thus by city that is known all over
Europe. For you can travel in any part of Eu.
rope and ask the humbest peasant what city
he knows in Americas and he will reply .the city
of New York Cheers. am proud TO owl,
that | am native ofthe State of New York. but
! | am prouder still to say that am an Anne rican
citizen. Tremendous cheers
Sir, you have been pleased to allude to my
former services to my country. 1t does not be-
come Inc to speak of them, they have already
| passed into the history of the country. Cheers.
Much less would it become me to speak OF the
future. All can say is that my denomination
was unsolicited. my part. of the people, and if
they choose to express their confidence in me by
re-elrcting me to the Presidential Chair, all that
| can promise is faithful administration of the
laws of The country, over every part of the coun-
try ake-neither favoring the North in desire
tor an administration against the South nor the
South in desire for an administration against the
North, and either party expecting such favorit
/ ism, need not offer its services to me, for know
only my country, my whole country, and nothing
but my country. tremendous appause)
Sir, was unexpectedly called upon to address
You this evening, and can only conclude by re-
turning my thanks and appreciation of the
| honor which the Corporation of the City of New
York has Unexpectedly done me in this reception.
A voice And the people receive you too.
(Cheers.)
Mr.. F. return my thanks to the people
too.
After Fillmore's response. Chester briggs Esq
made pointed and pertnelit remarks. i'll behalf of
tho Ward Clubs welcoming him home, and sta
/ ting that they ready to receive him with tho
most enthusiastic welcome.
MIR. Fillmore was then conducted from tho ca
bin and as soon he made his appearance on
deck the most enthusiastic cheers were given. On