The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-25

MR. BUCHANAN'S RECEPTION AT NEW YORK.
The arrival of Mr. Buchanan in advance Of the time he
was expected rendered impossible carry ont the extern
sve arrangements made in New York for his reception
The committee OF the common council met him on board
the Arago and rendered him the hospaities of the
city Mr. Buchanan replied follows:
Aow me- sir to express through you my thanks to the
authorities of this great city for the honor which they have
conferred upon in inviting to psrtake of their hospi-
taites 1t is with feelings Of us6abe pride that in COM
mon every American look the greatness
the growing prosperity of commercial metropolis
1t already occupies distinguished place among the great
cities Of the world not only on account OF the extent OF It's
vast commercial but the charitable and
educational institutions maintained by the public and private
beneyoence of its citizens. Like all who after long abb
sence return at last to their native land rejoice at
seeing country and at behodng the numerous evil
which surround Of the happiness and the proser
ty of its people, In conclusion sir beg leave again to
thank for the hospitality which has been ten
dered to and express the pleasure fsel In complying
with your friendly invitation" #. @
The Herald proceeds follows:
'Mr. Buchanan then, accompanied by Alderman Ely and
other members of the council left the steamer
taking farewell of the many friends he had made du
ring the voyage An barouche in readiness the
pier in which, in company with of the committee he
conveyed to the hotel the rest OF the company following
carriages On their arrival at the Everett House, the
guest the city again underwent the Of introduce
ton number of private and political friends, who, hear
of called at earliest moment
him their respects Among these the Hon. Daniel g.
sces who secretary Of the legation under Mr. Buehan
an, and Mayor Wood. N"# "...
when this interesting ceremony brought to close
Alderman Ely again addressed Mr. buchanan tepdsrng him
behalf OF the city public dinner, and expressing bis de-
show him any attentions which might be in his
to make his stay in the city agreeable and pleasant
"Mr. Buchanan regretted that he 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 the committee
oday) he would be pleased to place himself at
their disposal.
Alderman Ely then said that II agreeable to him, the
citizens would like have the opportunity Of paying their
respects him at the City Hail. and for that purpose the
governors would be thrown open time that hs
might select After some little conversation, settled
that Mr. Buchanan should receive his friends to-day the oath
inst in the place designated, between the hours Of twelve
and two ..a# ..... =" ""
Having made these arrangements the committee took
their leave. Before leaving however, they psrtook Of col
nton provided for them by the proprietor Of the hotel
To-day Mr. buchanan Ia to visit the Astor Library 10
O'Clock, M, the City Hall betweeR the hours Of IL and 3
take dinner with the mayor ate p M and will be
ded at the time already specified"