The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-07

~ ohO ONiOSh ClliLtDs O lllholr, now IN
Washington, called to pay their respects Mr. Buchanan
very large number in attendance and were pre-
sented 10 the President by Col Harris Mr. Buchanan re-
ceved them With the greatest Kindness and compmented
them in terms upon the greatness of their growing
State and ITS political integrity and devotion 10 the Union
as it is under the constitution After some time spent in
the most agreeable conversation they took their save with
mutual expression Of regard and good will
The delegation, numbering some sixty gentlemen then
called TO pay their respects ex-Presiden Pierce, now
domcied at the hopitable mansion Of exSecreary Marcy
Mr. Marcy met them the door with cordial sauiations
and upon the appearance of the exPesident Col Harris
addressed him, in substance as follows:
GEN PIERCE am charged by your friends from Illinois
now present. with The pleasant duty of expressing you
the sentiments of regard which they entertain for you per-
sonally but above that their approval of the great prin
cples OF governmental pecy which have been main
and established under your administration.
The only question which remained for settlement out Of
which any danger TO the Union of these States could arise
has been settled during occupancy Of the executive
chair and hat settlement has dspelled the last cloud
which hung over and imperiled the perpcuity of our
unity equal and independent States
The right and power OF Congress erfere with the
domestic affairs OF the people in the States aud Territories
has been considered dis used and settled during your
presidential term in full and complete and so
emphatic ms to leave room for future doubt agitation
The legislative and executive departments of the govern
ment decided against it and the popular voice has ratified
ueclSlOn low mat great on
tena law, the Supreme Court of the United States upon
full consideration, and upon matuIci judgment has pro-
nounced in favor of The great sautary doctrines
the doctrines of the constitution uelf
Ia the maintenance CT their principles the democracy OF
New Hampshire and Illinois have stood shoulder to shout
der proving that democratic principles the principles
OF political ruh and the just elements of the constitution
and consequently The same upon the granite hills and
fruitful valleys of your ancient Commonwealth upon
the broad and blooming praires of own noble State
May we not then cordially unite IN mutual congra'na-
tions2
We hear iy join in wishing you long life health and
happiness, ana We sure you will carry with you into
retirement as You justly may consciousness having
faithfully and successfully served your whole country du
ring If the most evenul periods in its history.
IT VIII Afford US pleasure IS we hope soon to have an
opportunity to welcome to Illinois, aud there upon
our SOIL tnderng to you those expressions and
ifes,aons of regard which eminently and justly
your due
Gen Pierce received these remarks with evident emotions
and upon their conclusion replied nearly in these words
Col. HARms: cannot allow this occasion to pass with
out saying few words to my friends from Illinois who
have honored me with agreeable call this morning
And sir addressing Col Haris) am especially praiifed
they have selected as the medium OF their address
gentleman whom know to be so able and reliable states
and with whom have served and know TO be gal
liant and ready soldier.
The questions 10 which you have referred as having
marked in their settlement Tie administration which has
just closed of vital Importance and in their discus
sion happy to be able to say that your State did
stand shoulder shoulder with those who regarded the
land
Ia lnois you fortunately able TO breast the storm
and bear the banner of the Union trumphanty through
the contest, while ia New Hampshire overborne by
numbers united for the only by the excitement
tendant upon the settlement of those great issues. But
even there, in all New England certain 10
the triumph of these correct principles which have
just been by the highest tribunal in The
Try that truth and justice viii prevail
and deusion.
Sir while meeting delegation after delegation, hing
has much impressed the attachment displayed by
the people OF the whole country the constitution which
ur fathers .o med and gives peculiar p assure
have to felictatc themselves upon
their fidelity 10 The of truth than the citizens of
own Safe
To you sir, then, aud through you 10 the members OF
your delegation, well to all the citizens Of State
give my cordial thanks not only for this friendly
mamie station bnt for their and faithful adherence
TO principles which should guide every lover Of his
country.
1t Is my desire, it is my hope, that may at dis
tant day tread upon the soi of Illinois, and express
citizens there all that have said to you.
The gentlemen of the delegation then introduced
by Col Harris the exPresden, and after agree
able interview, retired
The delegation next paid their respects TO General Cass
who upon being apprized that number of Ilinosans
waiting pay their respects to him. said there
thousand of them would see each of them
The veteran statesman then received them in his drawing
ROOM whre there most agreeable interview after
which, they retired highly gratfed with the incidents of
the day.