The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1856-05-08
Mr.. Buchanan Ia New York.

As has already been announced by telegraph,
Arago. On the day following he was accom-
panied TO the City Hall where, in response TO
an address of welcome from the Mayor, be
spoke as follows:
| MIR. MAYoR--l accept these resolutions with
deep gratitude. consider this one of the
proudcst moments Of my life. and it shall al.
ways he cherished as green spot in my men,
ory. In the United States public man has
many difficulties to coRtend with but such n
scene as this, after a long period Of public
services, from an intelligent and patriotic pop
ulation, is reward enough for the whole ln
foreign lands have ever felt proud Of New
York II is known throughout the world the
skill aud industry Of its mechanics; the energy
and enterprise OF its merchants; the bencvo-
lencc displayed in its public aud private insti-
tutions OF charity--alI combine to give il re-
nown. My heart swelled with emotion yester.
day as our noble ship ascerded your maguif.
cent bay; exulted in the opportunity afford
ed me of pointing out its beauties. and thou
sansls Of vessels, to the strangers on board the
pNAmer. What has given New York its
States. Applause. Without that union what
would become Of its prosperity and power, 2,
But am one OF those who will never nppre.
hend danger to the Union. tApplause.) Never.
In the darkest day never feared for its integ.
rity or that the people would prove untrue to
themselves. and to their country by severing
the bond which held them together in one com.
mon nationality Applause All mankind
are interested in the success Of our glorious ex.
periment---it is the hope Of the world; and
while every portion Of the country is dependent
for its prosperity upon the the preservation Of
the Constitution, Of oil the spots on earth the
city Of New York is most interested in its con
tinuance (Applause.) That the citizens of
New York feel this truth in their hearts
know full well, and know also the energy, the
enterprise and the patriotism with which they
always act in noble and righteous cause. In
regard TO my humble self. | thank you, Mr..
Mayor. most cordially for the appreciation
which you have expressed for me and my hum
BILE services that Il is too high only demands
my deeper gratitude. However. | think it is
the part Of prudence for me not to add any.
thing in addition to what you have been pleased
to say-to let well enough alone cannot
conclude without expressing my deep gratitude
to the chairman and members Of the joint com
mit.ee. who have beer appointed TO he my com.
panions We met as strangers shall part
as friends. As for yourself, Mr.. Mayor. you
are an ancient friend Of mine our friendship is
Of "auld lang syne." Since our first acquaint.
ancc il has suffered no diminution or check.
and | can say while you have been my friend
have been no less q sincere friend Of yours and
~ We arc both growing Old beg your par.
don (laugbtcr)-l mean. As am growing old
the continuance OF your friendship Is nothing
more than l expected Laughter and ap-
plause) don't know. therefore that should
thank YOU very much, for II ] had not met this
cordial reception at your hands should have
been greatly disappointed Renewed laugh
ter | now desire (aid Mr. Buchanan TO
salute the many friends by whom I am sur.
rounded, and to whom you will DO me the hon.
or 10 introduce me