Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-01
Mr.. nLLMoar,s PROGRESS sonrwlRp.

Mr. nLLMoRE's PROGRESS HoMEwARD
wecompae from the n. Y. Exprcss the following &C.
count Of Mr. rmores journey from New York towards
Buffalo, the place of his residence These enthusiastic
popular demonstrations have completely taken the Dcnoe
racy and the Black Republicans by surprise.
THE LANDING AT NEwBURGU.
IwssuISeroSs ns,D euAnrkRsl
Long he;csc the boat got within hearing distance Of
Ne~burgh the docks and house tops dcnsy packed
with human beings. Flag flying from all the pub
lie, and many OF the private, buildings and the various
0sscls and steamboats, Several brass cannon had been
stationed the docks aud made speak in trum-
pet tones which answered With good effect from the
cannon on board OF the Aida
On the Banks Of Eshkil opposite Ne~barsh, Mr.. x.
Chandler, OF Dutchess County, had planted gun, which
used With much effect Mr.. Chandler came on board
OF the Aida at Coxzen's Dock, and proceeded with Mr.
FILLMORE far Poaghkecpsie.
When the boat To halt at the Newburgh dock Mr.
Fillmore greeted with the deaienng aud enthu-
sisstic cheers thrice repeated.
In compliance With the desire Of the multitude, Mr..
FILLMORE advanced the side Of the boat and a.
the cheers had somewhat subsded Mr.. A. X Chandler
OF Dutchess stepped forward and sad- "
fELLow CuizESs OF NEwRuRcu.-I have the pleasure
Of Introducing to distinguished and honord guest
Mard Fillmore the standard bearer OF the great Amer
can party. prolonged and vocferoas applause and
cheers
Mr.. Fillmore then spoke in substance n follows;
FELLOW CITIZENS OF NKwpuRen-Accept NV cordial
thanks for this xpected but heavy greeting Ny friend
has introduced the standard bearer Of the Amer
Party and friend of the Unou For the former po-
sitiou, am indebted nv friends, who have without
my solicitation made their standard bearer in the
coming campaign. But confess to yUu that l proud
Of the Distinction I confess also that am devoted
and unaterable friend OF the Union. have no hostility
to foreigners; have witnessed their deporabe condition
in the old country, and God forbid that should add to
would throw the gates wide open and invite the oppress
I'd OF every land partake OF the blessings of laws
and country III would only exclude fom this emigration
the pAuper and the criminal would give federation
every creed but while did this | would for their
sakes well declare that Americans should rule
America. (Cheers.) They should have the benefit OF
equal lawbut neither their education knowledge of
our institutions quality them govern America. APP
pause. The failure Of every attempt establish a free
Government in Europe s demonstrave OF this fact But
value the blessings which Providence has boun-
rifuly showered upon il becomes every American
stand by the Constitution Of this country and resolve
that independent of NIL foreign influence. Americans shall
and will rule America Long and loud applause.
feel fellow citizens that need hardly alude to the
Importance OF maintaining this Union see the National
ags floating from wonder heights which mark the conse
Grated spot where Washington had his head quarters
There performed act of moral heroism before
which the bravest deeds OF Alexander pale and With which
the greatest achievements OF Bonspae be
pared lmmense cheering IL was there, that sacred
spot nov shaded by the flag of free republic that Wash
ington refused a crown. (Great applause.)
IL there that the officers Of the army after in
dependence had been achieved, made him the offer
crown, which he indignantly repealed.
! that | need urge upon YOU who live in
sight Of that flag the importance duty OF following the
Farewell Advice of the Father Of his country maintain
the Union OF the States the safeguard VI liberties
home and the buwaTks OF our defence against attacks
from abroad Cheers
Again thank you most sincerely for this cordial vel
come NV native soil ICheers.
Mr. then retired, the most deafenng cheers for Nil
lard Fillmore, the President OF the United States FL
ling the air.
roueHKKErsIE.
Long before the boat tr1nted the pier cannon that
had been placed eminence just below the landing
gave forth the proof that that city not wanting in
thusasm. From the large iron factories brewery and
coal yards along the docks, the workmen in i'm
nense numbers and made the welkin ring with hurrahs
for Miari Fillmore.
The steamboat pier was densely crowded with mass
OF people and the cheers that the air for Mr. Fill
NOR, long. loud and hearty.
As the applause became partially stied Mr..
Fillmore, who advanced to the side OF the boat in
troduced TO the assembly by Mr.. Rose of Albany. The
cheers attending the introduction that hearty kind
which does the soul good 10 hear.
Mr. Fillmore proceeded thank them their recep-
ton, : follows:
Fellow Citizens III anything could add to the deep
pleasure experienced upon again returning my
tive land aud state 1t would be the cordial and
thusiastic welcome have received all along the
river since lett the city this morning. Can you then
@Onder that my heart i almost full for p
Can it surprise that am pleased again behold the
banks OF the noble Hudson the pride OF the State and
may adj, OF the United States Applause | am in
deed rocd TO return to America the land OF the free
and the asylum of the oppressed OF all nations.
You that appreciate tho Kindness Of the citizens of
POughkeepse which i OF the most advantageous ami
prosperous places the river You hardly sufficient.
appreciate the advantages OF your location IL is OF
double Importance both to you and the State situated
in central position between New York and ALBANY
assure YOU that cannot appreciate the beauty
OF your city and our free and republican institutions
than DO These Institutions the gifts of fore
fathers who fought and bed in the battles of the Rcyou-
ton for the boon, and be possible that the
vi those fathers Who for upwards of as years have held
those gifts involate prove false O the Union and
Constitution say il cannot be possible that the
OF sires who shed their blood for liberties would
think seriously FOR moment Of attempting To form
themselves Into sectional organization that has for it,
Object the dissolution OF this free republic. IL behooves
hold well TO the councils OF the Father OF
try; distrust all persons who by their acts dssen
ton and pickering who advise any dividing line
country. Following the instructions OF Washing
ton but distrust all who would by their ATS
attempt the North against the South the South
against the North sectional parties aud thus
be tho of melting civil dissenons among US them
Mr.. Fillmore then rered-sauted by three times three
cheers aud tiger.
HUDSON.
AT Hudson, u delegation from she city government OF
Albany, consisting OF Mr.. L. ;. Parsons Chairman and
Aid Lansing, and EetnAu, board Of the Aida
receive Mr. Fillmore aud Escort him from the boat on his
arrival at Albany, 10 the State Capitol.
When about miles below Albany the Aida was met
by the steamboat Young America, having board At
tOreyGenera Gushing, and several Of the State officers
large number OF delegates from various political organ
izaon and hundreds Of citizens The provided
with good band OF music and gun which played away
continually
The Aida came in sight OF Albany, about o'clock, r.
NJ and soon n seen by the citizens, several guns
which had been previously prepared, brought into
requisition FIRE salute from the docks responsive
salute fired by the citizens the Greenbush side Of
the river and the report OF the artillery brought the cit.
zens together though by magic
by the time the Aida had neared the city TO be seen
With disnctness the crowd that had assembled on both
sides Of the river, could have numbered less than
OOO This number sweled until before the boat had made
her dock 10000 persons assembled completely GOV.
erng c piers docks, warehouse steamboats, and
se in the vicinity The shouts that the air from
this immense throng, deaenng and the euthusi ISM
manifested certainly excelled anything Of the kind
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bukc 10 the Albany Common Council which the mniority
being Black Repubican bad refused make any appfo
pda'on Tor the reception Upon discmJarking from The
boat, Mr. FILLMORE repeatedly and most enthusiast
cally cheered lie WIS with the New York Delegation
conducted TO canages, which 10 waiting and thence
marched in procession o. the Capitol through several
the principle streets every Of which was complete
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