The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-08

TIERS friends neighbours in good old Lancaster
fApplausel And although have always been true to
YOU have not been half so true to you you have
been to me. Your fathers took me up when young
man and fosered and cherished me through many long
years All these have passed away, and stand before
YOU to-day man living in second generation "a
yoce''I saw you mount your horse when Won marcbed
to Baltimore in S12') feel with all nv heart thongh
in the midst OF poserty that these are manfestpg
the same kindness which their fathers would
have done had they lived to this day Gen.
eratons of mortal men rise and sink and are
forgotten but the kindness of the past generation to me
now so conspicuous in their sons be forgotten
come home fellow citizens to pass the remainder of
days among you as good citizen faithful friend an
ADVISER ~ NOSE VINO need advice, and benefactor
WIDOWS anu the fatherless. loud applause) All po-
tlcal aspirations have departed All that have done
protracted public life has passed into
history ana II have done aught to offend single cit
zen, now sincerely ask his pardon.
May God grant that this Union and Constitution may
De perpetual. (Applause)
close by repeating the sentiment dear to NV heart.
uou grant that the Constitution and the Union may
perpetual, and continue shield of protection
selves and our children forever
The procession, with the exception of the mill.
tary, was then dismissed, and the line of march was
taken up for Wheatand. On reaching it, Mr. Bu-
cbanan then addressed the Guard thanking them
TOR the escort, expressing himself in the warmest
terms. He looked upon the escort as one of the
greatest honors he had ever received.
Mr.. Buchanan having closed his remarks Col.
Warner introduced VIM. p. Preston, ESQ.,, of
Baltimore, who said:
Mr.. Buchanan-The Baltimore City Guard of which
have the honor to be member have deputed me to re-
spond to the Kind and beautiful sentiments you have
expressed confess sir an inability to give utterance
70 what feel and to what know is felt by all who have
heard you. There in life into which are
suddenly pressed the memories of years-such moment
is the present The citizen soldery Baltimore anG
the vast concourse of neghbors and friends of this
ana adjoining counties, give expressive significance tc
this affecting occasion.
Here at Wheatland, under these fine old trees on tn.
threshold OF your quiet home, about TO bid yor
farewell perhaps forever Many who affectonateI,
gaze upon your venerable features shall never look upoI
them again. How natural, sir, that at such moment
the throbbing heart should beat with its hest emotions
and the busy mind reviewing the past link il with thu
teemlng future In you, sir behold the representa-
tive or an age passing fast away bright and goriou
age Tor our country and for the world; in which at
all times, at nome and abroad, you the hgl
and responsible position of a statesman and patriot
and now in the evening of your days you have come
weared with the cares and tolls of anxious duty yor
have feelingy told us, lay your bones in the soil o
this peaceful valley hallowed to you by many of the
| happiest recollections of your life
Sir, this is not the time the place to speak of YOU
eVentiul career Your acts are part of the history
your country and ages yet unborn shall determine
the recttude of intentions and wisdom of you
measures 1t may not, however, out of place to re
mark that what we have witnessed this day in Ions
ne OF our pleasant journey the manifestations
men, beautiful women and delighted children follow
ing their example, well be considered gratfynt
evidence of that cordial welcome and heartfelt greeting
which never extended to any except recognition
Of the noble qualities which characterize honor virtue
| and patriotism. ' $500
reason to feel highly gratifed tits but true tina
men generally bow down at the shrine of power ant
like the Persians worship the rising SUM- We are here
to remember the brightness his meridian and contem
plate with pleasure his descending glory In speakn.
OF the close of your eventful life course have esne
cal reference to your public existence In the vigor
good old age may you yet live many happy years O
eye ana cheer the heart it may with truth be said:
The countryl when life's gay hours are passed,
| Where'er we roam. in thee we fix at last;
Iossed by tempestuous the voyage Der
| Pale, we look back and bless thy friendly shore
onf our own V strict judges, our past life scan,
ana ask II glory hath enlarged the span;
IL =, pright the prospect, we the grave defy,
trust future ages, and contented dicn
nave already said sir, my heart too full for utter
ance. assure you Mr.. Buchanan in discharge of the
DUTY which the company called upon me to perform
naa designed to say but very few words expressive
DISTINGUISHED patriot, who had only filled the ex
allied station of President of the United States but who
the earlier part of his lfe when foreign foe
their homes with destruction bravely shoudered his
mTTsskSet and CALAMITY marched to defend them
rms done intended to shake your hand and saw fare
well; put sir, my feelings overlap the limit had pre-
scrioed can not part until in your venerable
earnest, heartfelt prayer to Almighty Cod that He in
ms merclfu providence will and protect our he
loved country from the horrors of civil May we not
nope, SIR that our prayer offered here at Wheatland
ouered IN the presence of one who when in power did
not lend his counenance to the shedding of fraerna
blood may be heard and granted? Sir this nation owes
you debt of gratitude posterity will pay it to your
memory Our glorious Union framed by the res Of the
revolution in the spirit of equal rights and broth
ery Affection can be perpetuated through the in
strumentalty of fraternal bloodshed.
AS wei might you expect to the clouded eve of an
Imprisoned eagle sparkling with the celestial FIRE of free
do as 10 see people prosperous contented or happv
crushing crushed by the instructive heel of ferce
or the tyrannical force ofnumerica strength
The honor of our country and glory of our flag in
peace and in have been achieved in STRUGGLES w
te outer world Fraterna blood would destroy the one
dishonor the other Can the word Union be written
IN the blood of American heartsP Never sir neyer We
nave seen enough to-day to it can never be
inc klnd and hosptabe reception cordially extended
by the citizens of this noble country here in the heart OF
the keystone State to the gallant men who have escor
tea you mere from Maryland, forbids the thought
tpDin darl-
ering even those which this minute float over This
beautiful valley But sir dark they are they are
lnged with slver light; and yonder. even where the
Dackest seems to fown, heavenly beam breaks forth
and tells us of a glorious dawn to morrow
olr we are about to farewell and with il counl,
this expression: May God Almighty bless you'll NAV Won
live to see the light OF patriotic Intelligence dispe the
gloom which now hangs over distracted land Then
SIT, VIII grateful people, remembering your unwilling
ness to Precptate the horrors of civil war enshrne vol
IN their hearts, bequeathing legacy their children
your wisdom and your virtues.
They were treated in the most bosnitab,a mon
ner, so much so that they could not tell who's,
guests they were. The city authorities had an
pointed committee to provide for them; and tn,
remedies, an excellent corps, composed of Fl IN,
SET OF men, claimed the Guard as their guests II
the evening this corps had prepared a. sumptuou
| entertainment, and everything which could b.
Gone 10 make each and every member of the GuarC
ieel at home, was done. Two balls were given, anc
| In the morning the Guard left for home, bearipe
| with them the respect and good wishes of thu
people of Lancaster, and highly gratifed with the
| soJourn in that city.
oh reacnlng Columbia the Battalion left thu
cars and paraded several of the streets, ate,
winch they were invited to partake of collation.
given by Col. Kerr, of that city. The cars were
again taken and the corps arrived in this city il
the evening. Two companies of the Law Crews
under Capt King, had turned out to receive the
Guard. The reception took place at the Boltor
Depot, and the march was taken up along Cathe
aral to Franklin street, thence through Howard
Saratoga, Eutaw, Baltimore street to the Law
Greys armory, where an excellent COLLATION.
awaited them, after partaking of which, they LEFT
for their armory and were dismissed.
Nothing occurred on the trip to mar its pleasure
IN the slightest degree. For the comforts and ia
ciities afforded en- route they are much indebted t.
tne eihcient Superintendent of the Northern Cen
trai Railway Company, James C. Clarke, ESQ.,, anc
TO the courteous conductor of the train, Captain
Vandaniker. The Guard, on returning to theil
armory, by an unanimous vote mace Mr.. Clarke ,
pliment w. WIN