Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-17
MAJOR ANDERSON IN TOWN


Major Robert Anderson arrived in the CITY
at haIf-past nine o'clock last evening, on bis
way to Keutncky, AMI slept all night at the
Continental hotel. tie was received at VIII
n,iugton. Del, By three members Of The Phil
adeIplia committee Of Councils. The Maj5r
exhibited his usual courtesy AMI Ruobtfu.iye-
ness in the company OF ,hese gentlemen A
carriage and the remainder Of the committee
were visiting for him at the BALTIMORE depot,
and he was escorted 10 tho Ninth street en-
trance of the Continental Hotel. waere tue se-
lice were awaiting his arrival Happily, the
crowd had not been apprised Of his coming,
and only few were gathered together ia The
heavy rain. The Major was taken at ance 10
1is room, ana welcomed to the free iom of the
city
At the depot, the Major was received by Mr.
Dougherty, who welcomed dim 10 a few remarks.
The other committee men were Messrs Cattell,
Caiherwood, Craig Dixou, McMakIu, D. G.
Thomas. and Col Lewis Wilson, Of the Second
Ohio Regiment
Major Anderson replied that he was man
of action, not Of words, but that be cordially
accepted the hospitalitos OF the city, and
would avail himself Of them until SATURDAY. af-
ternoon.
The Major was accompanied from Washing
ton by Mrs. Lincoln, the lady of the President,
and Simon Draper, Frank B. Cutiog, and
Others 4 large crowd was collected about
tie doer of the NJ tjor's parlor, and they fol
lowed up the stairs even TO the threshold OF
bis private apartment. Here the Major remined
few moments, and then came Gown to par
Tor on The second floor, where be was formal
ly welcomed by Mr.. 1heo. Cuyler, President
of Select conuca.
SPEECH or cUYLER.
The city OF Pbiiadelphia, sir, will hago the
high honor on to-morrow of expressing TO you.
10 more formal pIanuer, but not 10 more hearty
terms, cordial greeting Which her cltzeGs
through us extend TO you. Meantime, have
been askei, as the president OF the Con ncii Of
our city, TO utter these few brief wor9s d
tue heartfelt seleome which springs aabiddan
at the meation OF your name. We greet yoa
as pairio', friend, and brother, who has H.
tustratei virtues which VIC cannot 10, highly
prize in this hour of detection, aud when SO
many officers have been untrue 10 rhe honor Of
cur aae.
We feel that 10 bororiug you we are honor
ins truth, duty and patriotism, which have
SStt't%1 JDu ~ ttCtiVe the DOHOf or Your fei-
low citizens. only desire further to express
the cordial greeting which We extend to you.
SPEECH OF MAJOR ANDERSON.
rarely stiempt to make speech. | can
Cot atreDPt IL nnw. can oely say to gou
thank yon most heartily, most sncerels, for the
Kind and fattering words With which 7ou have
greeted ne. The duty | have performed,
have sought from that source to which we are
all Taught 70 lock FOR gsillnee and assistance.
hsge only tried to follow tie thoughts that
fbnk God pat INTO mJ heart. thank you
gestlemeu.
Waen The Major had concluded, be retired
at once TO bis room, and was accompanied by
cest,in officials. He paused on tho stairway,
bowed 10 the crowd, aud retired al once.
At noon 30 ay, Major Anderson will bold a
public reception at Independence Hall. l.
vas also contemplated to make arrangements
for grand review Of truops by him, bet the
exigencies Of the tine will admit of no Such
distinction, nor viii the Maj9r 50 far embar-
rass the State aud military as % coassns.-
Phifa Press.