The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-05-07


AS soon as the steamer was.announced
below, as previously agreed upon, the
Chief of Police notified the Mayor, and
Mr.. Wood telegraphed to the members Of
the Joint Committees of the the Common
Council, who Immediately repaired to the
pier, foot of Beach Street, where the Arago
was expected to arrive.
There was a very large crowd at the
pier who manifested no little curiosity to
see the lion Of the day; but, as the steam
er neared the ship, nothing was seen Of
him on deck, and cheer after cheer failed
to bring him ont. AS soon as the vessel
was made fast the members of the COM
mittee went on board, and proceeding to
the after saloon, were presented by Cap
tain Lines to the distinguished visitor
After shaking hands, Aid. Ely, addressed
Mr.. Buchanan in the following words:
In behalf of the city cf New York, sir,
we have assembled here this morning to
you upon your safe return
to your native land. We, in common
with the whole American people, are
highly gratified at the manner in which
The interests of our country have been
Conducted and her honor vindicated by
you during your residence abroad; and
now, upon your return, we take pride in
extending to You the hospitaIites of the
city of New York.
H.. MR.. BUCHANAN's RESPONSE.
Mr. Blchanan replied to the Alderman's
address in the following language:
Gentlemen of the Common Council of
New York: I heartily thank you for this
cordial aad honorable reception. Most
certainly would do violence to my own
feelings were ! for momeht to withhold
an expression Of my gratitude. But sir,
when / look around me and see such u
glow of patriotism, (here loud cheering
was heard from the people on the pier J
it creates in my breast feeling of warmth
almost beyond the power of expression.
1t is now about threesyears since left my
native land on the mission from which
;,In retarning.s Daring that timeI have
encountered many obstacles and difficult
ties in my path, but it affords me pleasure
to know that have always endeavored
todo my duty. In conclusion, gentlemen,
allow me again to return you my hearty
thanks
On the conclusion ofthe specialization,
some refreshments were partaken of and
! the committee @and their guest entered
carriages that had been provided for them,
and amid the most enthusiastic cheering
of the crowd, drove up Beech Street
Light and Canal streets to Broadway, and
thence to the Everett House, where an
elegant suite of apartments have been
prepared for Mr.. B., consisting of two
pariors on the first floor, and two cham
bers on the the third.
Quite an assemblage had gathered in
1 front of the hotel awaiting Mr.. Buchan-
ans arrival and he was loudly cheered
upon lighting from his carriage. He was
Immediately escorted to his parlor, where
he was waited upon by his Honor the
Mayor, and several other distinguished
citizens.
Invitations were already waitingfor hin
on his arrival, and among others one tc
] attend the st. Georges dinner at the Me
tropolitan Hotel this evening
Mr.. Buchanan is. in fine health anC
spirits, and declines aay public reception
or dinner. He will, however, be the CUES
kof the committee until Friday morning
/ when he illeave the city.
The committee held special meetin:
i that he should receive his friends at th,
Governors Room, tomorrow Thursday
at Il m.