Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-04-28
IRON the Nev York Ezpressl
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF
a
. Census Of 1850.


As soon as the steamer was announced as be-
low, as previously agreed up on, the Chief of
Police notified the Mayor, and Mr.. Wood tele-
graphed TO themenbers of the Joint Committees
of the Common Couacil, who Immediately re-
paired to the pier, foot of Beach street, where
the Argo was expected to arrive.
There was very large crowd at the pier, who
manifested no little curiosity to see the lion of
| the day; but, as the steamer neared the slip,
nothing was seen of him on deck, and cheer
cheer, after cheer failed to bring him out As
soon us the vessel was made fast, the members of
the committee went on board and proceeding to
the after saloon, were presented by Captain Lines
to the distinguished yisiter. After shaking
hands, Aid. Ely, addressed Mr.. Buchanan in the
following words:
In behalf of the city of New York, sir, we
have assembled here this morning to congratu-
| late You upon your safe return to Your native
land. We, in common with the whole Ameri-
can people, are highly gratifed at the manner in
which the interests of our country have been
conducted and her honor yindicated by you dur
ing your residence abroad; and now, upon your
return, we take pride in extending to you the
Inequalities of the city of New York.
MR. BUCHANAN'S RESPONSE.
Mr.. Buchanan replied to the Aldcrmans adj
dress in the following language:
Gentlemen of the Common Council of New
York: heartily thank you for this cordial
and honorable reception. Most certainly would
] doyiolcnce to my own feelings were for
moment to withhold an expression ofmy graft
tudc. But, sir, when look around me and see
such glow Of patriotism, (herc loud cheering
was heard from the people on the picr)it creates
in my breast feeling of warmth almost beyond
the power OfeXprcssion. 1t is now about three
years since left my native land on the mission
from which am returning During that time
| have encountered many obstacles and difficult
ties in my path, but it affords me pleasure to
know that l have always endeavOrcd to do my
duty. In conclusion, gentlemen, allow me again
TO return you my hearty thanks.
On the conclusion of the specialization, some re-
freshments were partakcn of and the committee
and their guest entered carriages that had been
provided for them and amid the most enthusiastic
cheering of the crowd, drove up Beach street,
Light and Canal streets to Broadway, and thence
to the Everett House, where an elegant suite of
apartments have been prepared for Mr.. b. con-
sisting of two parlourS on the FIRST floor, and two
chambers on the third
Quite an aSscmblage had gathered in front of
the Hotel awaiting Mr.. Buchannan'S arrival and
he was loudly chccrcd upon lighting from his car
riagc. lie was Immediately escorted to his par
Tor, where he was waited upon by his Honor the
Mayor, and several other distinguished citizens.
Invitations were already waiting for him OH
his arrival, and among others one to attend the
st. Georges dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel
this evening.
! Mr.. Buchanan is in fine health and spirits, and
declines any public reception or dinner. lie
will, however, be the guest of the Committee
until Friday morning, when he will leave the
city.
The committee held special meeting at the
Everett House, and twas decided that he should
receive his friends at the Governors Room, to
morrow CEhuisday) at II NJ.