New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-04
THE GREAT RAILROAD CELEBRATION.

CHIIIIcorHE, Wednesday, June B. 1857.
The excursonists arrived here last evening about 10
O'Clock, having Travelled here by the Parkersburgh
and Marietta Railroad. The run to Parkersburgh-
one hundred and four mies-was made in four hours
srd twenty minutes, including stOppages. They were
convened to Marietta in the steamboats, Abemarle and
John Buck. which wex lashed together, the guests
dancing during the trp for eight miles
The reception at Marietta signalzed by the mr.
ing of cannon and the presence of large concouse OF
citizens Gov. Chase delivered an eloquent address,
welcoming to Ohio Gen. Case the representatives OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the
others. Gen. Cass responded in beautiful style, say
inc that 81 years since he had landed poor boy with
in a few yards Of the spot where he stood, and the
recolections of that time and the changes which have
occurred since were almost overpowering.
He ventured the prediction that from the past
history of the United States persons now living would
see its population augmented 10 hundred millions.
Nathaniel Cox responded to the address on the part
of MARYLAND; Hon. Fayette McMulen on the part OF
Virginia and Thomas Swan on the part of the Bait
more and Ohio Railroad Company. The guests
started for this city in five trains over the Marietta
Road at three o'clock.
The trip was not very satisfactory in consequence
Of the incomplete condition of portion of the road,
rendering rapid travelling impossible. The reception
here was very enthusiastic. procession was formed
of military companies, the guests and the citizens, and
marched to the Masonic Hall.
The city was illuminated, display Of fireworks was
made. and other signs of rejoicing apparent.
The guests were quartered at the Valley House and
the private dwellings which thrown open for their
accommodation They will start THU morning for Gin
cinnati at about 10 o'clock.
CINcIsYATI-p. M
Six trains. containing over thousand persons left
ChGocothe this morning to participate in the great
railroad celebration here. The departure was wit
messed bv a large and enthusiastic throDg. At the
vsrous points along the route the people were assem-
bled greeting the trains with cheers. At Manchester
Gov. Chase made speech in response to a call upon
him. Gen. Cass was also called for aad greeted with
oud cheefs The guests arrived here at o'clock this
afternoon, and were received by military escort
Accommodations were provided for them as far as was
possible by the Committee.
The excursionsts were welcomed at the Depot by
Mayor Thomas in behalf Of the people, by Judge
Warren in behalf of the City Council, and by Mr..
Parsons in behalf Of the Ohio and Mississippi Road.
Mayor Swan Of Baltimore eloquently responded.
The e1cursiousts were then escorted to the Burnet
House. where eloquent speeches were made by Gen.
Cas-, GOV. Willard of Indiana and Others
At4p. M. the exhibition Of the Steam Fire Engines
took place. The exhibition eminently successful,
and was witnessed by immense crowd, among
whom were many of the distinguished visitors
The exsursionsts proceed to st. Louis at b O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
The weather has been delightful.