Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-04-29
IFrom the New York Evening Post, April 81

RECEPTION or Mr.. BUCHANAN AT NEW YORK.
Tbs Hon. james Buchanan late United States
Minister at the Court Of ST. James arrived in this
city, this morning, in the steamer Arago from lIavre.
In accordance with arrangements made by the
Common Council, Committee composed OF Alder
men and Counciinen. :h- head "f which Alder.
man Ely We're at the pier TO await the arrival Of the
steaner and otlrr scordia welcome 10 the Ex-Mi
ter, who is now the guest OK the City.
The early hour at which the steamer was tele-
Frepn-d rendered il 70 carry into effect all
the arrangements which had been made in honor OF
Mr. Ric5auaus arrival, and, Indeed the committee
we're barely bic 10 reach The pier before he disrm.
bark-d. large number OF persons estimated at two
or three thousand huwtyer. had collected in the
vicinity mad !uadr the wrikiG rIuy with their cheers
IA ruon a. the steamer was nl"nre0 to the wharf,
She cn:nmtce Went OH board We're introduced tn
Mr. Buchanan. whom their Chairman, Alderman Ely.
addressed In highly cnngrnuetnry terms, Offering
him welcome IL he city, whose husp!talities he
happy TO be empowered 10 "lrr.
Or Buchanan replied briefly, expressing his graft.
i.c"'on az tE. distinguished a"nor> paid him by the
authorities Of this cy AMI ms huppiness seeing his
native land aud c0unt.ynrn a.a!n
lie then entered, in company with Alderman Ely, q
ber"uGh- and four. which WI. IN waiting, and wa:
driven IL the Everett House whore he reinaius dur
ing h:s limited s"iourn IN this city.
In. rest Of tho committee followed in carriages ano
saw their guest safely established in the mag uGccu
snie III apartments prepared Tor him in the Evere,
House.
HE. Au'AHthh - I'vhihr ably wei, dnS
seems really happy to SOS homs aud friends again
He is perhaps, snnter ;hnn when he left u.s. nearl,
three years ago, and there IS ruldy hue of heal,i
upon his cheeks, and coo:ened look from hi
eyes which indicate that be- is physically aud neual,
at ease.
The Same genial kindness and bon hommie which
formerly marked his MANNER are apparent nrd hi
personal friends, who are host, will fluid him chang
81 for the better in these respects by his resiIenc
AhTo6d.
In, committee held a conference with him at tn
Everett House. us 10 the manner in which he woul
prefer TO be- entertained as the city, guest. AZ he
obliged to leave the city on Friday morning, he te
obliged to decline the offer OF public dinner durln
his stay in New York, but signifed Inc graiifcao
10 woald experiences at meeting his fellow citizens
ouch tins and place the committee should appoin
Their arrangements not yet completed IN all u
details. but we cna bled to state that Mr. Buchni
Al will receive the citizens of New York, at the 81
veraor's room, iu tao City Hall, tomorrow, from
u O'clock.
We understand that he dimes with the Mayor pr
valsiy tomorrow afternoon, and that in the evenii
o magnificent srrenai. by Dodworth's full band wi
be given 20 hia il fruat cf the Everett House.
In tbs course oi the morning, MIR. Buchanan WI
waited upon by the Mayor, Alderman Barker, Pres
dent OF tho Board OF Aldermen Senator Scknls, b
former Secretary Of Legation, aud other citizens Il
OF whom lie receive! with great heartiness.
He hue strong desire 20 reach his hnme by Satu
day evening, and 10 enjoy quiet Sunday on hi. TAR
in LANCASTER. After the public life lo hes led durii
the pas; thr-e Years, the wish is very natural on
Ead We congratulate the eI-ininster that he can
escape hu ova,lons aud demonstrations thar a
pouring in upon him.