The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-23


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lFrom the Charleston Courier, April IL
THE ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF HON. EDWARD
EVERETT.
This distinguished orator. statesman and patriot
arrived In this city by the South Carolina Railroad
at ali-past five o'clock on Saturday afternoon last.
"buying golden opinions from all sorts of people,
by his noble display of oratory and patriotism in
delineating the character of Washington. At the
railroad depot ne was met and welcomed by the
Committee OF Reception and Arrangements an
pointed for the occasion, consisting of Richard
Yeadon, Esq, General VIM. f. Martin and John
Ashe Aston, Esq; accompanied BY James L. Pea-
CRU, Esq. After the noise and hustle of arrival hsl
subsidized, Mr.. Yeadon, as Chairman of the Commit
tee of Reception and in the presence of consdera-
BILE number of sympathizing citizens, addressed tho
honored vister as follows
Mr. Everett, orator patriot, sage Cicero Of Amerios,
laudator Of Washington apostle Of charity high prsss 4
the Unon ana friend OF mAnknd-you come among T.
racter declam the virtues emoAzOn the glory, ana in.
press the example or the Father OF Country and sso
y to charm the roan. the taste and elevate "a
soul by "words hty spoken set Is "apples Of gold
pictures Of siver-by the rhetorical lesson and the
raj precopt, drawing inspiration from the noblest themes
that employed the mind tongue OF the orator.
knded the poets sacred are You come too, brighter
tca Union, and 70 aid in perpetuAsng that Union in its
whole constitutional integrity and sancty, and in the
doing homage and featy q. the shrine of PATRIOTISM yos
minister also at the altar Of and teach
IKE our eres! Exemper o visit the widow and the e.
to practice the poor out Of his poverty and the rich out
Of his abundance that heaven born and "twce blessed
virtue, which blesses a. well him that gives as hin
that receives, and enables the faithful followers OF our
common Lord and Master $50 lay up for themselves
corrupt and where thieves do not break through sn1
steal Patriot statesman, phianthropstl In your per-
Palmetto fort offers friendly salute to Bunker am he
bold nu6ers Of the Stamp give the right hand Of fell
laid hroan AnS~
the foundation OF American liberty and popular soli &C.
vernment on Plymouth rocksou Of tho old Bay state.
which rocked the cradle or the Neutrality-suspicious. f
the rock grit and ice bound land OF the AdRses the
Otses che Quincys and the warrens-the sunny land &
rion, Moutre, Sumter and Pickens-bids you welcome,
thrice welcome TO her commercial emporium prepar
Queen Of the South Here in the city Of the eyerSress
palmetto rival OF the laurel emblem OF victory,
sight and in shot of the cannon OF For, Aoure pub
lie honors awaited you, had you been willing TO receive
Them but such ceremonias having been forborne de-
ference only to your own wishes the voice and the haae
Mr. e. exchanged the friendly and private hospi-
TALLY aflectionatey folds ou to It's bosom
The applause with which this address was attended
having ceased, Mr.. EVERETT, in an earnest manner,
and with most musical and winning tones, replied
thus
Mr.. YEADos, GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMITTEE, AND FELLOW
CITIZENS OF CHAR,roN-I pray you to accept my grateful
however unexpected, nevertheless but manifesto
ton OF the kindness which has attended since first
Set loot upon the soil OF the nO6ptADe South. Whe1
left my Northern home week ago yesterday, to resume
my interrupted Southern eur the Apr OF spring
were hardly dscernbe scarce spre of grass had
appeared In the fields not leaf bud had opened the
trees; patches Of might still occasionally be in
deep places the shady side Of the stone walls Eight
days only have passed. and find myself in aregon where
the forest hung with the pompous drapery OF spring the
thickets and the fields gay with dogwood and essamns
and the gardens fragrant with the full blown The
rapid change il almost bewlderng eye pray
you believe that the impression produced upon tbs
by this magic shifting Of natures scenery is far
kindness and hospitality with which have everywhere
been ws,cSmsa and o. which you arc pleased 10 Tender
expression. came to you straight from the land Of
granite and ice beg to be assured that bring with
me patriotism that knows NO sectional limits; heart
that warns 70 q countryman In whatever part Of the
Union. (Appause) l am greatly indebted TO you, sir,
70 the immediate objects Of my do, indeed,
esteem chief happiness Of my life that have had
ment from all public empoymenis and aspirations, u
become in degree the exponent Of that profound
which is the most widely prevailing and deeply cherished
sentiment OF the American heart; still more do COS
graduate myself that have had the good fortune u
operate In the accomplishing of the noble enterprise
Of the purchase OF Mount Vernon which has been thus
far conducted the way 70 successful result, BY
the heroic energy the unrng perseverance,, snd the
mAchess enthusiasm Of daughter or Caroina who,
modestly, but unavaingly, seeks 70 hide herself from
the gratitude Of the country under tho unprctendpg de-
signaiion of ga Southern matron" (Great applause
Nor am less sensible 10 the favorable estimate you
pleas ed place on my past the
OF charity. My discourse that subject prompted last
autumn by the menaced suerngs OF the approaching win
has ceased to have any particular appropriateness
limited in their application to neither seasons nor places
The ineresto the discussion wide spread and perma
nent ~ human suffering and the duty Of relieving IT, and
mus, own tha, no intellectual effort which have ever
made has afforded greater pleasure than that by which
have been enabled, by the Kind operation OF voring
audiences contribute in aid OF ths
various charities for whose benefit discourse has beea
delivered But you will net expect me sir taken thus By
surprise, to engage in any formal course OF remarks /
beg you accept this unprecedented acknowledgment OF
your xpected kindness and my cordial recproca
ton Of the friendly sentiments c: which, behalf OF your
fellow citizens you have been pleased In acceptable
manner TO tender me the ASSURANCE ong continued sP
plause)
This beautiful and touching address of the gifted
speaker was interrupted by frequent bursts of APP
plause indicating highly wrought effect on and en-.
thusasm In the bosoms OF his auditory. At ts close
Mr.. Everett, escorted by Mr.. Petgru and the com
mittee, was conveyed TO the residence of Richard
Yeadon, Esq. where he passed the night, and was
visited and greeted by number Of gentlemen dur
ing the evening. Yesterday morning he became the
guest OF Mr.. Petigru, with whom he will continue
until Tuesday afternoon next, when he will return
10 Mr.. VS. and be entertained as the guest Of that
gentleman until he (Mr. E.) shall leave the city. Mr.
=. attended morning service yesterday at st. Mi
chael's church. with Mr. Petigrt and afternoon SER
vice. with DIR. s. H. Dickson at the Unitarian church.
Mr. Everett, as advertised, will deliver his Wash
ington tomorrow evening, and his Charity, on
Wednesday evening, at the spacions hall OF the
South Carolina Institute, where preparations viii
be made for the comfortable accommodation Of 500
persons, and where overlooking crowds may be ex-
pccted comprising the WORTH intelligence and beau
ty of the city.
Mr.. Everett has accepted an invitation from all
the leading citizens Of Columbia the political me
tropos of the State, to deliver his Washington at
that place on Friday evening next doubtless in the
most capacious building which that city can furnish;
and he will leave this city for Columbia on Thurs
day next, by the South Carolina Railroad; but
whether by the morning evening train II yet re
mains 20 be determined, but more probably by the
former. Our Columbia friends, however. will be
duly advised Of the precise time ultimately fixed.
Land Swfndle.
THR AMERICAN HOMESTEAD LAND COMPANY.
Tho following etter Govcruor RANDALL Wiscou-