The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-24
ARRIVAL OF Mr.. BUCHANAN.

range ments to Receive the Citizens 1t the
City Hall to-day.
The Hon. James Buchanan late Minister to the Court
Of st. James, arrived yesterday in the Arsgo from
France.
In anticipation OF his arrival the public authorities
had made preparations for his reception; bat the
usually rapid passage which the Arago made for this
season of the year. took them somewhat by surprise II
was intended to meet the steamer in the bay and
that the committee which had been appointed BY thu
Common Council should there extend to him the vel.
come and Inequalities Of city The arrangements,
however, owing to the have already Indicated
perfected In time TO carry the intentions Of
the committee, and they were accordingly. obliged Ia
await the arrival of the vessel at her pier.
In addition to the preparations which had been made
by the city functionares, number of Mr.. Buchanan's
political friends and adherents in this city had also deter
mined to give the distinguished gentleman reception
and committee for that purpose appointed Of,
which Capt. VIM. L. Wiley was Chairman. But this
arrangement also defeated and his friends concluded
that instead Of the proposed reception they would give
him serenade this rhursday) evening at halEpast O.
, clock.
At half past O'Clock the committees Of both Boards
were notified that the Arago coming up, and ct g.
O'Clock the following members at the pier at the
foot Of Beach street. ready to board the steamer when she
came alongside =
Committee Of the Board Of Aldtrmen.-Aldsrmsn Ely,
Committee Of the Board Of Councimen-H smith, Chair.
man Asssrs. Ca,glll. Noyes whitlock and Van Ripper
The Arago was boarded at the Quarantine by officers
Roach and Murray Of the Emigrant Squad who bore
note from the Mayor to Mr. Buchanan, informing him
that the city authorities intended to give him public
reception and would meet him the wharf the pur-
pose Of conducting him to his hotel. As o. the
vessel reached her pier the committees of the Common
Council went on board, where they found Mr. Buchanan
in the midst Of number o. friends. he easily dis
nguished from among those by Whom he Was surrounded
by his venerable appearance Although now past sixty
years he is yet hale, vigorous man. and although he
does not still possess the elasticity and strength Of man.
hood his physical powers have not suffered much as
might have been expected from the encroachment Of age
During the passage he was much oppressed with sea-
sickness, but he had entirely recovered dsy or two
before his arrival. All his friends sAy-and thew
certainly ought to know-that he never looked
better 1t is fact deserving of mention that the day
of his return to his native land is also the anniversary
OF his birth, and his poca admirers have found In
that fact favorable Of his political preierment in
the coming struggle for the Presidency However that
may be- certainly Mr. Buchanan appears to be in better
enjoyment Of his physical powers than the majority Of
nen AZ his advanss4 age When he became aware that
the committee Of ~ Common Council board he
received them with the utmost courtesy.
After introducing himfef and the other members Of
the committee Alderman Ely ten iered the Inequalities
Of the city to Mr.. Buchanan in the following brief and
appropriate remarks:-
It affords ordinary pleasure to have the honor
in behalf Of the Common Council to welcome, and at the
same time to tender you the hcspiaes Of this city.
address would be ont Of place. You win allow me, sir,
Therefore simply to congratulate you upon the fafe ter
you will do city the honor to become It's guest dur
Ing your stay among u.s. we have, under the belief.
cur request in this RESPECT aready had the necss"arv
provision made for you at the Everett House 1t has
been the desire Of our city authorities TO show All
the attention in their power and to manifest their ap-
probation OF your official acts which We trust will tend
10 promote the interests Of the whole country.
Mr. BUCHANAN replied substantially Is follows:-
Allow me, cir, to express through you my thanks to
the authorities Of this great city for the honor which
they have conferred upon In inviting to partake Of
that in CON mon with every American Ick upon the
present greatness and the growing prosperity ofour
place among tie great cites Of The worM not ony on a.
count OF the extent Of its vast commercial resources but
the numerous charitable and educational institutions
citizens Like all who, after long absence, return ct
last to their native land, rejoice at again seeing my
OWE country and 1T beholdDg the numerous evidences
which surround me Of the happiness and the prosperity
Of it's people In conclusion sir beg leave again to
rendered TO me- and express the pleasure feel in COM
plying with your friendly invitation.
Mr.. Buchanan then, accompanied by Alderman Ely
and the other members of the Common Council left the
steamer, after taking farewell Of the many friends he
A"N
readiness the pier in which, in company with Of
the committee he conveyed to the hotel the rest Of
the company following in carriages. On their arrival at
the Everett House, the guest Of the city again underwent
the ceremony Of introduction to number OF private and
political friends, Who hearing of his arrival had called at
the earliest moment 10 pay him their respects. Among
these were the Hon. Daniel Sickle who was Secretary
of the legation under Mr. Buchanan and Mayor Wood.
When this interesting ceremony Was brought to close
" onoA NJ prA ha-~
him on behalf Of the city public dinner and express
ing his desire to show him any attentions which might
be in his power to make his stay in the city agreeable
and pleasant.
Mr. BUCHANAN regretted that he was obliged to decline
the honor intended him. he desired leave the city,
for Philadelphia, Friday morning. But for this, he
would be glad he said to comply with the wishes of tho
committee. Tomorrow (today) he would be pleased to
place himself ct their disposal.
Alderman Ely then said that if agreeable to him. the
citizens would like to have the opportunity Of paying
their respects to him at the City hail. and for that pur-
pore the GOVERNORS Room would be thrown open at any
time that he might select. After little conversa-
tion settled that Mr. Buchanan should receive his
friends to-day the Path inst in the place designated
between the hours Of twelve and 2.
Having made these gemepts the committee took
their leave. Before leaving, however, they parook Of
collation. provided for them by the proprietor Of the
hotel.
To-day, Mr. Buchanan ia to visit the Aston Library ct
ten O'Clock A. NJ the City Hall between the hours Of IL
and 2 take dinner with the Mayor at p M and wilI
be Sc rensded at the time already specified
CONCERT THIS EvESNG.-We have ticket to the ANA.
teur concert at st. Stephens church, Twenty eighth
street, this evening" The proceeds to be applied ia
pay debt the organ. No doubt the friends of the
church will muster In large numbers.
Naval Intelligence.
Commodore saIter had despatched the United States
brig cambridge, Commander Rowan, to the West Coast
Of Terra del Fuego, $500 miles to the southwark Of
Rio, in search Of the Of American whaleship,
said to have been cast away there eighteen months
since. The officers and Of the b. were Gil well.
Tho Banhridpe Railsd from Rio nnon tho service ON