Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-27


Dc We believe that we were guilty of an act of
omission on Wednesday, in neglecng to allude to the
grand ceremonial at New York last Sunday night
on the occasion of the arrival of Mr.: Fillmore. We
omit now the fight and plunge of the midnight
mittee headed by Alderman Briggs, that elegant and
courteous individual. We forbear reference TO the
brass cannon andEother aby-wakers" by which
the quiet portion Of people of New York were de-
prived of rest. All these we pass over to come to
the speeches-the speech of the great and immortal
Briggs, and the great and glorious reply of the con-
graduated Fillmore. There is deicacy, beauty,
sublimity, might say about the whole thing that
is as spirit-stiring wet blanket. Hear how the
great Briggs talks of MIR. Flmore's successor in
Office chosen and not an accidental Presi-
dent of the United States rernain The great man
aludes TO vermin in the plural, thus including the
amiable lady of the President. But then says the
mighty Briggs, you Fillmore come 10 drive these
people out of the White House, and, don't forget that
give Briggs & Co., offices. And mark the com
pacency with which this fulsome and abominabIe
stuff of the great and mighty Briggs is replied to by
the no less great and mighty Fillmore, and then YOU
can appreciate the dignity Of the conquering hero"
the mighty man whom the mighty Briggs welcom-
ed home on behalf of the whole nation. Who ever
before heard of such an affair." Who but Messrs
Briggs and Fillmore with their confreres would have
given occasion for its being heard of now. Read
and ponder. Briggs thus addressed Fillmore
Briggs must have been tight. Great man, Briggs
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Mr.. FnLMoRE-In the of New York and
of this nation, welcome you to your native Shores
| Your counirymen have watched your PILGRIMAGE
! EprOOnaO States soil
fearing that those natural calamties always mpend
ing over the living ght deprive them of your val
liable life and overwhelm your country with univer-
sal sorrow land congratulate yourself and kindred
| that you have passed 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 YER
min that have gathered there during your unfortu-
nate absence from the national helm. Our country
is blessed with all tie climates and productions OF
nature, and with free institutions and the Ameri-
cans should kinde the fires of liberty and union in
every vale and on every hil your safe return to
again bless US with administration thai will en-
force respect and obedience to glorious flag
wherever it waves, and restore unity and TRANQUILITY
and conentment in the farthest frontiers of our be.
loved country.
| Mr.. Fillmore, in reply then spoke as follows:
ception from the city of New York, and my native
State, reaches heart. that may not feel otherwise
than grateful. 1t is true, sir that for more than
year I have been laborious traveller in foreign
countries, and although | have wandered far, nv
heart has always been with the American people -
Great applause. And this, Sir is the happiest and
proudest day of my life, to be received by city which
is known throughout Europe. For, Sir travel where
you will there, and ask the humblest peasant hat
town he knows in the United States, and he will tell
) you that it is New York. [Applause] l am proud
to own that am native of the State of New York.
and am prouder still, Sir, TO be able to say that
am an American citizen. Applause, and three
cheers were here given for Mr.. Fillmore Sir, YOU
have been pleased to allude to my former services in
the councils of my country. 1t does not become me
10 speak of them here. They have passed into his
tory. Much less does it become me to speak of the
future All can say is, Sir that my name unsoIi-
cited on my part and entirely unexpected has been
presented by my friends for the SURFACES of the peo
pie. 1t they shall fit again 10 manifest their con-
hdence in me by elevating me TO that high position
all can promise is faithful aud impartial admin.
straton of the laws of the country to every part
the country. [Appiause1 If there be those either
North or South who desire an administration for the
North asagansthe South, for the South as against
the North, they not the men who should give
their sufrages 10 me. Most enthusiastic applause
> and cries of that's SOFT For my owns part, know
: only my country: [Great applause1 But, sir, am
unexpectedly called upon on this occasion to address
= these few remarks and must conclude by again re-
turning my sincere thanks to the corporation of the
city of New York, which has done me the unexnec.
ted honor 10 welcome me back again TApnlauso I