The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-05-30

SOs0 ANhO oho 1dLhO u liza OCdubllol CluJ.
During the afternoon of Monday carriages
Were provided by the citizens of Baltimore, and
committees were detailed to conduct the ex-
cursMhists to various places. of interest in the
city, such as Winan's beautiful garden, the
monuments, the cenetry, shipping, &C., &c.
FESTIVAL AT H EUTAw HOUSE.
On Saturday evening the following correspon-
dence took place between a committee of the
Merchants of Baltimore and the president of
the Editorial Excursionists ".
a.5 DEB BALrIMoRE, May 5, 1860.
Z. Harper, Esq, President Of the Editorial Corps:
3 sDear Sir-The undersigned on behalf of the mer-
chants and citizen of Baltimore generally, desiring
to expire g their appreciation of a visit to our, city
Of the representatives of the Press from the great
West both North and South cordially, invite the
members of your body with their ladies, to a social
entertainment at the Eutaw House ut 8 o'clock, P.
III, on Monday next. MI g5,e5
Very respectfully your obedient servants,
WIN. H. BALDWIN,
JOHN s.. BARRY,
s"i CHAs. D. SL1NGLUFF,
, nr VIM. H. RYAN, HFg
-t3 LAWRENCE SANGsToN.
~ BALTIMORE, May 5, 1860. n
GentlemenTIn. reply to your note of this date
rendering the Inequalities of the merchants and
citizens Of Baltimore to the Editorial fraternity and
their tades, now in your city, l take great pleasure
in saying, in behalf of those 1 have the hsnor tc
represent, that your kind invitation is most cordial
Yours, very respectfully
.H9 President of the Editorial Excursion.
To VIM. H. BALDWIN,, Esq, and others, Commit
tee of Invitation.
On Monday evening, the complimentary
supper took place at the Eutaw House, the
immense dining rooms of that establishment
being filed TO OVERLOOKING by the Merchants
of Baltimore and the Editorial Excursionists
and their ladies. Q It was in all respects a prin-
cely entertainment, and reflected the highest
credit upon the liberal and whole-souled citi-
zens of Baltimore.
Shortly after 8 o'clock, the guests entered
the room, and after being properly seated, an or
ganization took place by choosing s.. P. BAYNE,
Esq, President of the evening, and selecting
a number of gentlemen as Vice Presidents
s.. G. KERR, Esq, of the Exchange, welcomed
the guests in a very handsome address, which
was responded to by Hon. SCHUYLER CoLFAx,
NC. from Indiana, on behalf of the Editors,
in an eloquent7speech. s
The addresses being concluded, all present
proceeded to discuss the the supper, and from
the rattling of knives and forks, and the loud
discharge of champaign corks, we think ample
Justice was done to the bountiful bill of fare
prepared for the occasion. The supper being
over a number of toasts were read by the
President, of the B.. & o. R. R., the Editor
of this paper, Hon. Mr.. Yellott of the Mary
land Senate, Hon. 7. ii. Ford, of Ohio, Mr..
Carpenter of Wisconsin,, and others. At a
late hour the company dispersed, all being de-
lighted with the proceedings of the evening.
At 8 o'clock on fTuesday morning, May 9Th,
the excursionists started from Baltimore for.
.a WASHINGTON CITY,
and after a ride of little over an hour the Ma
tional Capital was full in view. Immediately
upon the arrival of the cars at the depot, some
rs or 80 omnibusses were in readiness provid-
od cpao;ol1u for tho naooc,on hu fho 1l,lo-o1
managers of the Railroad, to convey the Ex-
cursionists to the places of greatest note in the
Federal City That truly intelligent officer
and accomplished gentleman, WIN. PRESCOTT
SMITH, Esq, the moster of Transportation,
who had been our constant companion and
guide from the moment we lefG Wheeling, con-
Quoted the party through the various avenues
the Getty of Magnificent Distances"
The first place visited was the Capitol, and
after passing through that immense build
ing, and inspecting its gorgeous halls, 1otun-
das, committee rooms, paintings and statuary,
the party proceeded to the Coast Survey Office,
where a bountiful collation. was provided by
the worthy lady of Lieut.. BAoHE, whose well
come greeting and open-hearted hospitality
never be forgotten by the ladies and gen.
of the "press gang" After passing
and inspecting the many wonders of
this important bureau of the government, the
party proceeded to the Smithsonian Institute,
is now a place of greatest interest, since
the Museum Department of the Patent Office
has been removed thither. We were cordially
received by Prof. HENRY. But we must not
stop to describe the thousands of curiosities
that are here seen. aa ."fi lel
From the Smithsonian Institute, the Ex-
cursionists next proceeded to the Presidential
Mansion-a building upon whose white and
classic walls many an aspiring demagogue has
looked with longing, lingering gaze. After
assembling in the celebrated T"East Room"
in a few moments the venerable President of
the United States entered, accompanied by
Commissioner Blake, when Mr.. Smith intro
duced his guests in a few happy remarks
A. s. Mitchell, of the st. Louis Neaos,
the President in behalf of the Ex-
cursionists in an exceedingly happy and elo-
1uent speech, and was replied to by the Presi-
dents as follows:
SIR: I am most happy to greet you and this large
of the gentlemen of the press, especially
Is you are accompanied by SO many ladies, who
never come to trouble me, but always to cheer and
ielight me. [Applause.] l give you all a hearty
to this house.
You have been pleased to call it fEpalace," but it
s indeed, the house of the people, and the Presi-
is only the servent of the people, but he is the
ervant of no other power upon earth. Loud ap-
The President is elected by the people of
he U. 8. the Senators are chosen by the Legislatures
# the States. of this Union, and the members of the
House of representatives, by the people of those sew
raj States, bnt thesPresident is elected by the whole
'eople of the United States, and to them alone is he
under the Constitution prolonged
Any encroachment upon his just con-
rights, come from whatever quarter it
is, therefore, an encroachment upon the rights K
f the people themselves. GRepeated bursts ofap
lause. - ssyfl
The duties of the President are severe and inces-
ant. I shall soon retire from them; and if my
shall be as happy on coming in as I win
the world. [Laughter.j It is remarkable, how
yer. that, notwithstanding the tolls and troubles
+ the presidential Office, there are plenty of dis