American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-05


soicitudo for our welfare. and when
trusting and believing, that free poo
pie would continue in persevering to
rule and govern themselves, they trus-
ted, and trusted with them, that the
day is far distant when we shall be
called upon to witness 80 calamitous
an event as general discord, or civil
war, in these States. For Gods sake,
let US all remember that our present
freedom and greatness is the gift of
our forefathers, and of their concord
and unity in your own city of Phila-
delphia. But am trespassing on your
time. | only intended to return my
acknowledgements for your kind invita-
ton to me to visit your city 1regret
that 1t Is out Of my power to accept it.
l am anxious to return to my home,
and see my friends from whom have
been SO long absent, and at some fu-
turc time, after the People shall have
decided to do with me as they have a
rightto decide, it will afford me extreme
pleasure to respond to the cordial invi-
tation Of my friends in Philadelphia.
AN INTERESTING INCIDENT.
After the committee retired, Mr.. Fill
more was about proceeding to his pri-
vate parlor to breakfast, when q beau
titul little girl came bounding into the
reception room, leading by the hand a
venerable old man, whom she introdu-
ced to Mr.. L. as her Grand Pa. Mr..
f. shook the old gentleman cordially
by the hand, and then taking the child
in his arms affectioEately kissed her,
after which he retired. ...... ...,
WELCOME BY HEAMERICAN COMMITTEE
About II o'clock, Hon. Daniel I'LL
man, on behalf of the Fillmore and
Donclson General Committee Of the
city and county of New York, wei
coined Mr.. f. to the city, and congrat-
ulated him in q fitting speech on his
safe return to his native land, and the
kind regards Of the American people.
Mr.. Fillmore responded with few APP
propriate remarks, which were received
with warm applause, but on account
OF the crowd our reporter was prevent
ed from taking the address. ... Sc
ARRIVAL OF THE GRAND MARSHALL.
About quarter past II o'clock, Gen.
Lloyd, the Grand Marshal of the day,
came into tho room and was introduced
to. Mr.. Fillmore, when the usual COM
pliments were passed. Gen. Lloyd
asked the indulgence Of Mr.. Fillmore,
a few moments moro before starting, as
the line had not yet quite formed
Gen. Lloyd briefly narrated an outline
Of the days programme, stating that
he was sorry to trespass upon his (Alr,
F.'s) time. Mr. Fillmore remarked
that his time belonged to his friends,
and that he was ready to move whom
ever they we're, and at the word of com
rnand. [Applausc. The marshal re-
Piled that the Continentals would act
as body guard to Mr.. Fillmore, and
that after the proceedings at the City
Hall, they would then do themselves
the honor to escort him back to the
Hotel. ..a
GATHERING OF TIE CLANS.
As early as half past nine o'clock,
strong detachmcnts of police cleared
Broadway, above the st. Nicholas Ho-
tel, and shortly afterwards the clubs
commenced arriving in the street, and
as they took their place in open order
on Broadway, right resting on Spring
street, they were loudly cheored by
tho crowd that lined the sidewalks and
throngcd every window in the street.
Each club, as it arrived, took up a po-
sition assigned by the Grand Marshal,
and was salutcd by the bands and ban
ncrs of those already on the ground.
STARTING OF THE PROCESSION.
At five minutes to II the cortcge
started, the programme occupying more
space than We can possibly devote to
its publication. Mr.. Fillmore, accom-
panied by the Committee, and followed
by the American General Committee,
left the hotel at five minutes to II, and
were received by the throng of people
in the streets with tremendous cheers.
The flags were waved, the drums rolled,
the guard Of honor presented arms !;
the ladies, who thronged the balconies
and windows Of the hotel and houses
on both sides Of the street, waved their
handkerchicfs and smiled an enthusi-
astic welcome. Mr.. Fillmore entered
bis carriage and bowed to the renewed
plaudits of the people. His barouche,
followed by the other carriages, then
filed through the open ranks of the
procession, which closed after him.
As he proceeded, cheer upon cheer
rent tho air. Hc was obliged to con
tinually bow his thanks. The people
poured in throngs into Broadway, to
obtain glimpse at the honored guest
of the city. While passing the clubs,
the band struck up Hail to the Chief
and sSnn TIC Gnnnllaritn II crn Com ca.,