The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-29
Progress Of Mr.. Fillmore.
HIS ARRIVAL AT INSTRUMENTATION BY THE CT
TIzENs-sPEECH OF GOV. HUNT.

LocKPoRT, June 20, 1885,
Mr. Fillmore reached Lockport at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing He was received at the depot by large number Of
citizens horseback and in carriages with company
| Of military and music. procession was formed and
Mr. Fillmore conducted to the American Hotel where he
was received by Gov. Hunt who welcomed him home
and said While citizens recognize in you an emf
ment citizen, who has attained the highest distinc-
ton by virtue ofinegrity aby and honest zeal the
service Of the country they feel Just pride those free
institutions which deveope manly energies and const-
ute merit and patrotism-the true passport public
honors Il has been your lot TO bear conspicuous part
in national history, and to act upon important
which have excited deep and produced grave
flicts Of opinion These differences ought not amoug
liberal, rejecting minds, and surely will be permitted
70 weaken the sentiments Of respect justly due
public character and private virtues IT. by heal
ing miracle, the disturbing questions which have proved
so fruitful in domestic strife could to-day be Terminated
by restoring tho basis established during your admins
haton OF the governmen-f all the evils engendered by
the subsequent departures from that policy could
botted out forever from history doubt that
large majority of the American people OF all parties and
in all sections Of common country, would truly
ioe and indulge in brighter hopes Of the permanence Of
our national liberty, union and independence Zap
pause.)
Mr. FILLMORE, in reply, deprecated the disturbance Of
mcasuTeS W ~ uOVernOr hunt, aud expressed
the hope that the people would take such course as
may be sdered best calculated restore tranquility
and preserve the harmony Of the Union e deprecated
the undue exercise Of foreign influence the government
and declared in favor Of self government by the people
andagans any unjust, illegal interference Of States with
the affairs Of other States or Of the Territories
Considerable enthusiasm manifested.
Mr. Fillmore proceeds to Buffalo at Bpm
ssR. FILLMoRE's ARRIVAL HoME-.ENrHUsIAsrIc RE.
CEpTI0N BY HIS FRIENDS AND NEIGHBoRs.
BUFFALO, June %, 1856.
Mr Fllmores reception was the greatest public demon
sration that ever TRANSFERRED in this city Early in the
morning the stores and public buildings avishy de-
corated with flags and banners and devices in the best
taste imaginable Main street perfectly covered with
ornaments in the shape Of flags Nearly every building
for seven eight squares decorated Tho shipping
in the harbor had bunting flying at their mast heads
Mr.. Fillmore arrived nj o'clock In the afternoon via
the Falls road. The procession formed the depot II
was composed of military, the city remcn the Board Of
Trade, and private citizens. 1t was half anhour in pass
ing given point II paraded through the principal
streets to Niagara square, where stand was erected
After reaching the platform thirteen young ladies'
dressed in white came forward, and each presented
Mr. Fillmore with bouquet II. W. Rogers then deliver.
ed an address on behalf Of the citizens welcoming Mr.
Fillmore home. Mr. Fillmore REPLIED tina king them for
the compliment bestowed by his fellow citizens without
party reference and revcrtng to his tour in Europe
contrasting the condition of that continent with this
.ddDg he received congratulations, no, party affair,
,ut from old friends whom he had known for thirty
years. He cosed By thanking his friends for the cordial
manner NTH which they had welcomed him home
lilo hen retired to lis residence, escorted by the mill
airy, and checrod by the large crowd present. The
trees perfectly vded, but ever thing weot of
n perfect order.