£ 7 M? 3 E 427 ■H64 Copy J MR. FILLMORE AT HOME. HIS RECEPTION AT NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN, AND PROGRESS THROUGH THE STATE TO HIS RESIDENCE IN BUFFALO. The return of Mr. Fillmore to his native land, aft or an absence of nearly a year spent in travel on the European continent, has been made the occasion of a public demonstration on the part of (he people of his State, that proves how proud a position this eminent statesman holds in the hearts of his fellow countrymen, and that can- not fail to have an important effect upon the ap- proaching Presidential election. The considera- tion with which he has been received by the old and staid citizens of the Empire State ; the en- thusiasm which has marked the greetiug extend- ed to him by the young; the earnest affection manifested by his political friends, and the re- spect displayed towards him by political oppd- nents, arc certain indications that he is regarded by all classes of citizens and by all parties as no ordinary man, and that resting confidently upon his past history, he can well defy the malice and un scrupulousness of personal enemies, and leave his future in the hands of his countrymen. In reviewing the events of the week that has just closed, we are actuated by a higher motive than a desire to create political capital for a mere party candidate. It is our earnest hope that the intelligent and conservative portion of the citizens of the Republic may be led by the perusal of a connected sketch of the honors paid to Mr. Fillmore, and by a careful study of the political sentiments avowed by him, to reflect seriously upon the present condition of the af- fairs of their couutry, and of its future pros- pects ; and may awake in time to a sense of the imminent peril into which unscrupulous ambition and unreflecting fanaticism are threatening to lead us. We should hold ourselves in some measure responsible for the evils which might ensue, should we suffer any fear of a misinter- pretation of our motives, to deter us from avail- ing ourselves of all means that offer to stay the tide of sectional animosity now flowing over the couutry. When brother is arrayed in open hostility against brother ; when the uplifted arm of fanaticism seeks to strike its dagger into the heart of the Union ; it is no time for true men to falter, t It has been urged that the triumphal progress of Millard Fillmore through his native State was not a party demonstration, but a mere ex- pression of respect for one who had filled the highest office in the people's gift. But would this public honor have been tendered to one who had not filled that high office to the people's satisfaction ? In traveling through the little State of New Hampshire, could Franklin Pierce call forth so flattering a demonstration of the public veneration and esteem as has marked the progress of Millard Fillmore through the great Empire State ? We do not claim the ovations in New York as strictly a party triumph. We regard them rather as a spontaneous expression of the respect of men of all parties for a great and a good man, a statesman and a patriot. And in that light we consider the demonstration most' significant; believing, as we sacredly do, that in the present deplorable condition of our gov- ernment at home and abroad — with a foreign war threatening us on one side and the more appalling danger of a disruption of the Union menacing us on the other — the great mass of our countrymen will rise superior to political associatious and party ties, and place the com- mand of the ship in the hands of that man who has already guided her through the terrors of a storm not less fearful than that which now rages around us, and anchored her safely in the har- bor of peace and national prosperity. Mr. Fillmore is the candidate of a great na- tional party. That party will give him a pow- erful, if not an undivided support. But their principles are patriotic — their platform broad and comprehensive. They invite the co-opera- tion and assistance of all true hearted Ameri- cans who are the friends of the Union, in the coming contest. The nomination they have made is a convincing proof of the pure patriot- ism by which they are influenced. Their can- didate, while standing firmly and unyieldiugly upon their platform, can well challenge the sup- port of all conservative, Union loving men. Neither too well known, like Mr. Buchanan, nor too little known, like Mr. Fremont, he points to the past as security for the future, and stands forth as the champion of the Union — the foe to sectionalism, let it spring from the South or from the North. In order that the history of Mr. Fillmore's re- ception in his native State may be complete, and its lesson properly understood by all, we give in connection therewith the platform of principles upon which he was placed in nomi- nation by the national convention of the Ameri- can party, together with his letter of acceptance and the ratification resolutions adopted by the National Council, and the Grand Council of his I State. PLATFORM OF THE AMERICAN TARTY, ADC I IT THE SESSION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, I I LU- ARY 21*>T, 1856. 1st. An humble acknowledgment to the Fupreme Being for His protecting cure vouchsafed to our fathers in their successful Revolutionary struggle, and hitherto manifested to us, their descendants, in the preservation of the liberties, the indepen< euce, and the union of these States. 2d, The perpetuation of the Federal Union, as the pal- ladium of our civil mid religious liberties, and the ouly ture bulwark of American Independence. 3d- Americans must rule America ; and to this end, na- tive-burn < n izens should be selected for all .State, Federal, or municipal offices, or government employment, in pref- erence to all others; nevertheless, 4th. Persons born of American parents residing tempor- arily abroad, should he entitled to all the rights of native- born citizens; but 5th No person should be selected for political station, (whether of native or foreign birth) who recognizes any allegiance or obligation of anj description to any foreign ]iiin.e potentate or power, or who refuses to recognize the Federal and State c> ustitntions (each within its sphere) as paramount to allot her laws, as rules of political action. 6th. The unqualified recognition and maintenance of the reserved rights of the several States, and the cultivation of harmony and fraternal good will between the citizens of the several States, and to this end, non-inteiference by Con - grass with questions appertaining solely to (he individual States, and non-intervention by each State with the affairs ol any other State. 7th. The recognition of the right of the native-born and naturalized citizens of the United States permanently re- siding in any territory thereof, to frame their constitution and laws, aud to n gulate their domestic and social affairs in their own mo,Ie, subject only to the provisions of the I ederal Constitution, with the privilege of admission into the Union whenever they have the requisite population for one Representative in Congress; provided always, that none but those who are citizens of the United States, uu~ det the Constitution and laws thereof, and who have a fixe 1 residence in any such territory, ought to participate in the formation of the constitution, or the enactment of laws for said Territory or State. 6th. An enforcement of the principle that no State or Territory ought to admit others than citizens of the United States to the right of suffrage or of holding political office. ■ 9th. A change in the laws Of naturalization, making a continued residence of twenty one years, of all not hereto fore provided for, an indispensable requisite for citizenship hereafter, and excluding all paupers and persons convicted of crime, from landing on our shores; hut no interference with the vested rights of foreigners. 10th. opposition to any union between Church and State: no interference with religious faith or worship, and no test oaths tor office. 11th. Free and thorough investigation into any and all alleged abuses of public functionaries, and a strict economy in public expenditures 12th. The maintenance and enforcement of all laws con- stitutionally enacted, until said laws shall be repealed, or shall be declared null and void by competent judicial au- thority. 13th. Opposition to the reckless and unwise policy of the present administration in the general management of our national affairs, and more especially as shown in removing "Americans" (by designation) and Conservatives in prin- ciple, from office, and placing foreigners and ultraists in their places, as shown in the truckling subserviency to the stronger, and an insolent and cowardly bravado toward the weaker powers; as shown in re-opening sectional agitation by the repeal of the Missouri Compromise ; as shown in granting to unnaturalized foreigners the right of suffrage in Kansas and Nebraslta ; as shown in its vacillating course nn 1 1 it- Kansas and Nebraska question ; as shown in the cor- ruptions which pervade some of the departments of the government; as shown in disgracing meritorious naval of- ficers through prejudice or caprice; and as shown in the blundering mismanagement of our foreign relations. 1-lth. Therefore, to remedy existing evils, and prevent the disastrous consequences otherwise resul ing therefrom, we would build up the " American Party" on the princi- ples hereinbefore stated. 15th. That each State Council shall have authority to amend their several constitutions, so as to abolish the sev- eral degrees, and institute a pledge of honor, instead of other obligations, for fellowship and admission into the party. 16th. A free and open discussion of all political principles embraced in our platform. NOMINATION OF MR. FILLMORE. A committee having been appointed by the National Convention, winch no ruinated Mr. Fillmore, to inform him of their action, the fol- lowing correspondence was hud. LETTFR OF TOE COMMITTEE. Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1856. Sir: The National Convention of the Ameri- can party which has just closed its session in this city, has unanimously chosen you as their candidate for the Presidency of the United States in the election to be held in November next. It has associated with you Andrew Jack- sun Do nelson, Esq., of Tennessee, as the candi- date for the Vice Presidency. The Convention has charged the undersigned wi th the agreeable duty of com municiiti iii-; the pro- ceedings to you, and of ashing your acceptance of a nomination which will receive not only the cordial support of the great national party in whose name it is made, but the approbation also of large numbers of other enlightened friends of the Constitution and the Union, who will re- joice in the opportunity to testify their grateful appreciation of your faithful service in the past, and their confidence in your experience and in- tegrity for the guidance of the future. The undersigned take advantage of this occa- sion to tender to you the expression of their own gratification in the proceedings of the Conven- tion, and to assure you of the hish considcrnl ion in which they are, Yours, tfec. Alexander H. H. Stuart, Andrew Stewart, Erastus Brooks, E. B. Bartlett, William J. Eames, Ephraim Marsh, Committee, &c. To the Hon. Millard Fillmore. mr. Fillmore's acceptance. Paris, May 21, 1856. Gentlemen: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, informing me that the National Convention of the American | arty, which had just closed its session at Philadel- phia, had unanimously presented my name for the Presidency of the United States, and asso- ciated with it that of Andrew Jackson Donel- son for the Vice Presidency. This unexpected communication met me at Venice, on my return from Ilaly, and the duplicate mailed thirteen days later, was received on my arrival in this city last evening. This must account for my apparent neglect in giving a more prompt reply. You will pardon me for saying, that, when my administration closed in 1853, I considered my political life as a public man at an end, and thenceforth I was only anxious to discharge my duty as a private citizen. Hence I have taken no active part in politics; but I have by no means been an indifferent spectator of passing events, nor have I hesitated to express my opin- ion on all political subjects when asked, nor to give my vote and private influence for those men and measures I thought best calculated to pro- mote the prosperity and glory of our common country. Beyond this, 1 have deemed it impro- per for me to interfere. But this unsolicited and unexpected nomina- tion has imposed upon me a new duty, from which I cannot shrink ; and therefore, approv- ing, as I do, the general objects of the party which has honored me with its confidence,! cheerfully -accept its nomination, without wait- ing to inquire of its prospects of success or de- feat. It is sufficient for me to know that by so doing I yield to the wishes of a large portion of my fellow -citizen's in every part of the Union, who, like myself, are sincerely anxious to see 3 the administration of our government restored to that original simplicity and purity which marked the first years of its existence, and, it" possible, to quiet that alarmiug sectional agita- tion, which, while it delights the monarchists of Europe, causes every true friend of our country to mourn. Having the experience of past service in the administration of the government, I may be per- mitted to refer to that as the exponeut of the future, and to say, should the choice of the Con- vention be sanctioned by the people, I shall, with the same scrupulous regard for the rights of every section of the Uniou which then influ- enced my conduct, endeavor to perform every duty confided by the constitution and laws to the Executive. As the proceedings of the Convention have marked a new era iu the history of the country, by bringing a new political organization into the approaching presidential canvass, I take occa- sion to reaffirm my full confidence in the patri- otic purpose of that organization, which I regard as springing out of a public necessity forced upon the country to a large extent by uufortu- , nate sectional divisions, and the dangerous ten- dency of those divisions towards disunion. It alone, iu my opinion, of all the political agencies now existing, is posses-ed of the power to silence this violent and disastrous agitation, and to restore harmony by its own example of moderation and forbearance. It has a claim, therefore, in my judgment, upon every earnest friend of the integrity of the Union. So estimating this party, both rn its present po-itiou and future destiny, I freely adopt its great leading principle?, as announced in the recent declaration of the National Council in Philadelphia, a copy of which you were so kind as to enclose to me, holding them to be just and liberal to every true interest of the country, and wisely adapted to the establishment aud sup- port of an enlightened, safe aud effective Amer- ican policy, in full accord with the ideas and the hopes of the fathers of our Republic I expect shortly to sail for America, and with the blessing of Divine Providence hope soon to tread my native soil. My opportunity of com- paring my own country and the condition of the people with those of Europe has only served to increase my admiration and love of our bles- sed land of liberty, and I shall return to it with- out even a desire ever to cross the Atlantic again. I beg of you, gentlemen, to accept my thanks for the very flattering manner in which you have been pleased to communicate the result of the action of that enlightened aud patriotic body of men who composed the late convention, and to be assured, that I am, with profound respect and esteem, your friend and fellow-citizen. Millaro Fillmore. Messrs. Alexander H. H. Stuart, Andrew Stewart, Erastus Brooks, E. B. Bartlett, Wm. J. Eames, Epurum Marsh, Committee. PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN STATE COUNCIL. At the time of the nomination of Mr. Fill- more at Philadelphia, the Grand Council of the American Order for the State of New York was in session at Canandaigua. The action of the National Nominating Convention having been announced therein, it was met with a hearty response; and the following resolutions were unauiraously adopted : Reaoived, That this Grand Council hails with esl satisfaction the nomination of Mil- lard Flllmore as the candidate of the American party fi: 'I ffice of President of the United States; that j his tried statesmanship and patriotic i. Ijrity, and his devotion to the in- terests of the whole people, we have the surest guarantee of his fitness for the high position for which he has been named, and that we cordially and earnestly commend him to the American electors of the Empire State, as eminently wor- thy of their suffiages, which we doubt not he will most cordially receive. Resolved, That iu the nomination of Andrew Jackson Donelson, of Tennessee, for the office of Vice-President of the United States, we recog- uize a patriot and statesman of the Jeffersonian aud Jacksonian schools, aud that, in the language of his illustrious predecessor — "by the p iwers" of "Sam" we will elect him. The nominations were then ratified by niue hearty cheers for each candidate. On the 3d day of June, 1856, a session of the American Grand Council of the State of New York was held in the city of New York, when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Resolved, That our earnest thanks are tendered to the American National Convention for the nomination of Millard Fillmore aud Andrew Jackson Donelson for the Presidency ami Vice- Presidency of the United States, aud that we are confident of their ratification by the people of the nation. Resolved, That the extreme partiznu measures of the Administrative Democracy ou the oue side, and the Black Republicans on the other, driving the country with frenzied zeal into a most dangerous sectional strife, not only requires a prompt and signal rebuke, but abundantly- pro ves that neither party can be safely trusted. Resolved, That as conservators of law and the constitutional rights of a free press and free speech, without liceutiousuess in either, the American party is equally opposed to the bowie knife aud revolver on the one side, ami Sharpe's rifles on the other, for the settlement of consti- tutional questious or sectional issues. Resolved, That we preseut the American party to the country, not as an order, not as a society, but as a broad, comprehensive, conservative, na- tional party, standing, like other political parties, openly before the country, inviting to its fold all who adopt its sentiments and • its convictions ; but nothing herein construed as to interfere with any organization which the party, iu any state, for its own gov- ernment, may choo.e to adopt. The reader has now before him the platform of the American party, and he can judge for himself of the principles upon which they go before their countrymen, and ask from them their united support of the candidates whom they have nominated for the highest offices iu the gift of the American people. We now proceed to give a narration of the Grand Ovation tendered to " The Man for the Times" by the citizens of his native State, on the occasion of his return to his home from his tour in foreign lands. As soon as definite information of Mr. Fill- more's intended return reached this country, the Common Council of New York immediately assembled and adopted a resolution highly complimentary to the Ex-Presideut, and tender- ing to him a public reception, as the guest of the city. The action of the Common Council was promptly responded to by tlie citizens gen- erally. A public meeting was held, which was largely attended, at which a Central roifc- tee was appointed to manage the reception on the part of the citizens. This was followed up by the appointment of Ward Committees, and the enthusiasm which prevailed at the meetings of these bodies, indicated the extent and success of the proposed demonstration, Brooklyn was not far behind New York in arranging for a fitting welcome to the eminent statesman. Her Council and her citizens met, and, adopting similar resolutions to those that had been passed in New York, made active preparations for a public reception. Albany followed in the same line, and various places of note on the New York and Erie Road, as well as on the Central line, tendered, through the proper authorities, their invitations to Mr. Fillmore to visit them on his journey home. On Sunday evening, June 29d, at about 9 o'clock, the arrival of the Atlantic at Sandy Hjok, with Mr. Fillmore among the passen- gers, was announced by telegraph in the city. On rounding Sandy Hook, the Atlantic fired a gun, after which a number of beautiful rock- ets, etc., were thrown up, and continued until she arrived at her wharf. Immediately on the appearance of the first rocket, a salute of 50 guns was fired from the wharf, and as the vessel arrived o'ff the Battery, two more rockets were sent up, when the thun- der of artillery was again opened, but this time it came from the New Jersey shore. Meanwhile, between two and three thousand people collected at the wharf, and as the vessel neared the landing-place, nine hearty cheers were given for Millard Fillmore. Alderman Briggs and the Committee of Re- ception of the CommoD Council, as also a pri- vate Reception Committee from the various clubs, boarded the vessel, and waited on the Ex- President in the after cabin. After a few preliminary observations, Alder- man Briggs delivered the following address: Mr. Fillmore: In the name of New York and of this nation, I welcome you to your native shores. Your countrymen have watched your pilgrimage through the European States with intense solicitude, fearing that those natural calamities always impending over the living might deprive them of your valuable life, anil overwhelm your country with universal sorrow ; and 1 congratulate yourself and your kindred that you have passed the dangers of land and sea, and have returned in health and happiness to your native land ; and above all, I rejoice that you will sniui return to the White House, to re- move (lie vermin that have gathered there dur- ing your unfortunate absence from the national helm. Our country is blessed with all the cli- mates and productions of nature, and with free institutions ; and the Americans kindle the fires of liberty and union in every vale and on every hill, on your safe return to again bless us with an administration that will enforce respect and obedience to our glorious flag wherever it waves, aud restore unity and tranquillity and content- ment to the farthest frontiers of our beloved country. MR. fillmore's response. Mr. Clmirman: This unexpected and Battering reception from the city of New York, and my native State, reaches a heart that may not feel otherwise than grateful. It is true, sir, that for more than a year I have been a laborious trav- eler in foreign countries, and although I have wandered f«r, my heart has always been with the American people. (Great applause.) And this, sir, is the happiest and proudest day of my life, to be received thus by a city which is known throughout Europe. For, sir, travel where you will there, and ask the humblest peasant what town he knows in the United States, and he will tell you that it is New York. (Applause.) I am proud to own that I am a native of the State of New York ; aud I am prouder still, sir, to be able to say that I am an American citizen. (Applause, and three cheers were here given for Mr. Fillmore.) Sir, you have been pleased to allude to my former ser- vices in the councils of my country. It does not become me to speak of them here. They have passed into history. Much less does it become me to speak of the future. All I can say is, sir, that my name, unsolicited on my part, and entirely unexpected, has been present- ed by my friends for the suffrages of the people. If they shall see fit again to manifest their con- fidence in me by elevating me to that high po- sition, all I can promise is a faithful and im- partial administration of the laws of the couu- try in every partof the country. (Applause.) If there be those either North or South who desire an administration for the North as against the South, or for the South as against the North, they are not the men who should give their suffrages to me. (Most enthusiastic applause, and cries of "That's so.") For my own part, I know only my country, my whole country, and nothing but my country. (Great applause.) But, sir, I am unexpectedly called upon on this occasion, to make these few remarks, and must conclude by again returning my sincere thanks to the Corporation of the City of New York, which has done me the unexpected honor to welcome me back again. (Applause.) A voice — And the people receive you, too. (Cheers.) Mr. F. — I return my thanks to the people, too. After some remarks by Chester Driggs, Esq., in behalf of the Ward Clubs, Mr. Fillmore was conducted from the cabin, and as soon as he made bis appearance on deck the most enthusi- astic cheers were given. On landing he was surrounded by hundreds, all eager to grasp Ins hand, and it was with the utmost difficulty that the Committee succeeded in conducting him to the carriage which was in waiting. As soon as Mr. Fillmore took bis seat in the open barouche prepared for him, the immense crowd formed five abreast, and getting in front of the carriages, proceeded slowly up Canal street to Broadway, and from thence to the St. Nicholas Hotel — the crowd cheering during the whole way, while banners waved from various windows on the route, and in almost every win- dow were ladies waving white pockethandker- chiefs, and greeting him with their smiles. On arriving at the door of the hotel, about one o'clock, A. M., a large crowd, who had been waiting there since 11 o'clock on Sunday night, rushed forward and surrounded the carriage, and literally lifted him out of it, amidst im- mense cheering. Mr. Fillmore was then escorted up stairs to his private room, but the cheers and calls for Fill- more, and clapping of hands, became most en- thusiastic ; and he at length appeared on the balcony, escorted by Alderman Briggs and Coun- cilman Van Riper, and bowed gracefully to the crowd, while the cheering continue 1 for several mi .ites. Having at length obtained silence, Mr. Fillmore spoke as follows : — Fellow Citizens — I believe I shall hardly trespass upon the Sabbath; (cries of " no 1 no I It is Monday morning,") — for it is past mid- night; if I give you my thanks for this welcome back to my native State. You may readily conceive that a person just landing from a long voyage, weakened by sea sickness and wearied by travel, can hardly appreciate the enthusiasm displayed by a street full of people, gathered together at this unseasonable hour. I have seen much of European life. I have been able to contrast it with that of my own country. Com- pared with my own I would say to you, tliat after all my wanderings, my heart turns to America, my home and the place of my birth. But, fellow-citizens, this is no time for a speech, and I will merely add that, from this time for- ward, I am not only with you but of you. Mr. Fillmore then retired from the balcony, and cheer after cheer arose from the assembled crowd SECOND DAT. Mr. Fillmore was called upon by a large num- ber of strangers and citizens this morniug, in- cluding many of his old associates in Congress from this and neighboring States, and many distinguished and official persons from home and abroad. Several committees were also re- ceived; and delegations were present from places along the Central Road, from Albany to Buffalo, and on the Erie Road, from Piermont to Dun- kirk, asking his acceptance of invitations to stop by the way. About a hundred gentlemen from Philadel- phia, delegates authorized to invite Mr. Fillmore to visit Philadelphia, were received by him this morning in the parlors of the St. Nicholas, where the Hon. Mr. Moore, late a member of Congress from that city, thus addressed him: SPEECH OF THE HON. ME. MOORE. Mr. Fillmore: In behalf 'of this Committee, from your many warm and ardent friends in Philadelphia, it is my sincere pleasure to extend to you a cordial welcome to your native soil, after a year's absence in other lands, and also to extend to you as cordial an invitation to visit Philadelphia, and thus afford our citizens the opportunity of personally assuring you, that this welcome does not consist in the mere for- mal enunciation of that word from my lips, but that in the honest, cordial and sincere emotions of every true, patriotic heart in Pennsylvania, yini are welcome, thrice welcome, to your native land. It has been, Sir, with feelings of a true national pride that we have noticed the out- pouring expressions of respect and esteem, which you have everywhere, and from all classes, re- ceived dining -your sojourn and travels in other lands; and, when we connect those expressions with the fact that you hold or occupy no politi- cal or public station, and that, therefore, they were given to the man, and not to position or power, we could not repress the feelings of national pride which those reflections enkind- led in our breasts, and we recognize you there- fore not as a New Yorker, not as a Pennsylva- nian, but as the property of the whole country; and it is not as Philadelphiaus merely, but as Americans, as citizeus of a common country, of agieatand glorious Union that we welcome you home, and venture to express the hope that you "ill 'adelphia, and thus afford our citi- zens a. pp iity of personally tendering to you a wek- ■,r., as honest, as cordial, and sincere as Philadelphians can and do feel, but which I, in my imperfect language, can and have but feebly expressed. ME. FILLMOEE'S REPLV. Mr. Chairman : This unexpected welcome from tire city of our Independence and of the Constitution, calls forth feelings of gratitude which I have not words to express. If there be any place outside of my native State which I respect, more than another, that place is Phila- delphia. Its history, its sacred associations, all inspire me with respect and admiration, and I look to it as the birth place of our Liberty and our Laws, for there Independence was proclaim- ed and our Constitution formed; and when I see here to-day the number of your delegation, and know the intelligence they represent, this kindness gives me a pleasure I have not the power adequately to express. You have, sir, in your remarks, seen fit to allude to my travels and receptions in foreign countries. It is true that, from the crowned head to the peasant, I have been received every where with kindness and respect; but I do not attribute this to any merit of my own, but to the fact that your power had elevated me to the office of Chief Magistrate of this great and free Republic. But often, sir, while I have received such kindness abroad, I must own that I have heard, with the most pain- ful solicitude, of events and scenes which have been transpiring at home. Not often, in many parts of Europe, have I been able to see an American paper, but extracts from them I have seen everywhere copied into foreign journals, which showed that alarming dissensions and turmoil existed in my own country — such as ex- cited in my mind the liveliest solicitude, and which have given me the greatest pain. And when it is known that foreign monarchies are watching, with feelings of satisfaction, e ery new cause of internal discord, and expecting therefrom a speedy dissolution of this model Republic, is it to be wondered at that such should be my feelings ? But, Sir, it was some consolation to see, nay a real satisfaction to know, that in all parts of Europe, many hopeful hearts were beating with anxious solicitude for our welfare, and were trusting and believing, that a free and intelli- gent people would continue to govern themselves. They trusted, and I trusted with them, that the day is far distant when we shall be called upon to witness so great a calamity as civil war in these States. For God's sake, let us all remember that our present freedom and greatness is the gift of our forefathers, and of their concord and unity in your own city of Philadelphia. But I am trespassing on your time. I only intended to return my acknowledgments for your kind invitation to me to visit your city. I regret that it is out of my power to accept it. I am anxious to return to my home, and see my friends from whom I have been so long absent— and at some future time, after the people shall have decided to do with me as they have a right to decide, it will afford me extreme pleasure to respond to the cordial invitation of my friends in Philadelphia. OOMMITTEES ON HAND. During his absence, the members of the Com- mon Council, and delegates from the Ward Clubs and Order of the United Americans, as- sembled to the number of several hundred. ■WELCOME ET THE AMERICAN COMJ' About 11 o'clock, Hon. Daniel 1 ' D bel alf of the Fillmore and DoDe'- leral Committee of the City and County i f New York, welcomed Mr. Fillmore to tbe cjty. and congratulated him in a fitting speech on his safe return to his native land, and the kind regard of the American people. Mr. Fillmore responded .with a few appro- priate remarks, which were received with warm applause. THE STARTING. Mr. Fillmore, accompanied by the Commit- tee, and followed by the American General Committee, left the •hotel for the City Hall at five minutes to twelve, and were received by the throng of people in the streets with tremen- dous cheers. The Hags were waved, the drums rolled, the guard of honor presented arms; the ladies who thronged the balconies and windows of the hotel and houses on both sides of the street waved their handkerchiefs, and smiled an enthusiastic welcome. Mr. Fillmore entered his carriage and bowed to the renewed plaudits of the people. His barouche, followed by the other carnages, then filed through the open ranks of the procession, which closed after him. _ As he proceeded, cheer upon cheer rent the air. He was obliged to continually bow his thanks. THE MARCH. Up Broadway, around Union Square, down Fourth Avenue, the Bowery and Chatham street to the Park, was one continued triumphant ovation. It seemed as if one cheer commenced it the St. Nicholas, and continued rolling on- ward, getting strength ar.d volume as it pro- ceeded, until the cortege reached the Park. IN TnE PARK. The moment the carriage containing Mr. Fill- more entered the eastern gate of the Park, the artillery thundered out a salute of one hundred guns, and the thousands upon thousands con- gregated there rent the air with their shouts. Arriving at the esplanade, Mr. Fillmore de- scended from the carriage, and faced the Wash- ington Continental Guards, who had entered ahead of the procession, aud formed a line in front of the City Hall. At this time "the crowd was most dense, thou- sands upon thousands appearing as far as the eye could reach. The balconies and roofs of the City Hall were covered with people, as were trees, pillars, posts and every other place where a foothold couVl Vie obtained. The cheering was incessant and hearty, from the moment of his arrival. THE TROCESSION PAYS A MARCHING SALUTE. The various Fillmore and Donelson Clubs, and Chapters of the order of United Americans, then filed past, in the above order, headed by their officers, and as each came up, three hearty cheers were given for Millard Fillmore, which Mr. F. politely acknowledged. After all had passed, Mr. Fillmore, accom- panied by the American General Committee, i Joint Committee of the Board of Common Council, and several others, proceeded up the steps of the City Hall, which were thronged on each side up to the Governor's Room, and was cheered most enthusiastically as he went. THE PROCEEDINGS IN THE GOVERNOR'S ROOM. On the arrival of Mr. Fillmore at the Govern- or's Room, the ceremony of introduction was commenced, and continued for about ten min- utes, when the Mayor arrived. After the usual hand shaking, the Mayor addressed him as follows: Mr. Fillmore: In behalf of the corporation of the city of New York, it becomes my duty to receive you on this occasion, and to tender the municipal hospitalities. We are ready to do public honor to those who have filled eminent stations with fidelity and usefulness. In this instance we have an additional incentive in your personal relation to us as our own fellow- citizen— well koown to us and admired in all the walks of private life, and as truthful and liberal in the posts of public duty. You have never disgraced your State or shocked its con- servative sentiments by a resort to sectional agi- tation or appeals to the passions or prejudices of men. You have, indeed, in this respect, re- flected its public opinion, by refusing to lend your countenance or aid to the seditions efforts iif demagogues, who would embroil the State and citizens of this republic in sectional and fratri- cidal warfare, to gratify their own unjustifiable ambition for place and power. As a public man, you have been national and conservative, and New York can have no reason to receive you in any other way ihan as a dutiful son, who lias been true to her interests. In this spirit I bid you welcome back 10 your native country, and am happy to be made the organ of your reception. Sir, the Common Council have passed resolutions [which we omit,] upon which this public reception is based, and which I will now read, as expressing the opinion and feeling of that branch of the corporate authorities. Mr. Fillmore responded as follows: Mr. Mayor — This unexpected and agreeable welcome from the great commercial emporium of the Uuited Slates, leaves me without lan- guage to express the grateful emotions of my heart. I had hoped for a moment to have ar- ranged my ideas, but, you know, as well as oth- ers within the sound of my voice, that from the time I landed, I have scarcely found a minute for thought. It is, however, hardly necessary. I have" known this city, and I thought apprecia- ted its importance, but until 1 traversed Europe, I was not so sensible of the importance of this city to the United Slates, and the importance of the United States to this city. (Applause.)— You have been pleased to refer to the fact that my public life has been of a conservative char- acter, and I am free to admit that 1 regard this conservatism as the proudest principle I have been able to sustain. (Applause.) We have re- ceived from our fathers a Union- and a constitu- tion above all price and value, and that man who cannot sacrifice anything for the support of both is unworthy of his couutry. Yon, sir, know, for I have had the gratification of expres- sing it to you in person, how highly I apprecia- ted the stand you took in sustaining the laws. — You know better than I can express it, that lib- erty can only exist in obedience to law. (Re- newed applause.) That country which is gov- erned by despotism instead of law, knows not liberty. I never was so strongly impressed with this as since my return. It has been my fortune to visit most of the principal cities on the Continent, where many of the governments of Europe exercise their control over their subjects the same as the mas- ter exercises his power over the slave. No man is permitted to go without the walls of a city unless with a passport, nor enter another king- dots without the same permission- I - -en I stepped upon the shores of America rev passport was not deraandec ■ - - eantifsl bay has often been eom- - -.-■-! :■ : . v . '. : ->*■=. i ss_ I bane had the g fortune to look on Doth. Italy with be sonny skies is a delightful region. Oh, that :' ■ ment like onrs and a people to maintain it- (Applause.) There are point? of resem- blance between the two ba~ - en you look at the waters and the s . there the comparison end-. that ehy I was sorroooded by swarms :nt I no soot.er stepped on aha unded by thousands of free- men. (Applause.) That is the d tweei - i ~~er: -. -:•""- r. I -ti-aps '.Lit; New T rk does now dow but a waste in tte midst of the ocean ? st emerged to great;.' if it wocl'i • its onward marc':. people remember the lessons iaoght them by .t they most maintain the con- ■':-. ". ::■. •' ■ has bnt commenc- I tommereial career. England at present wields the destinies commercial world, and her power is eoncentra- : ohl try can main- ire timse now Ti: i heari^ ' :ie who "will live -se.) I - . .' harden imposed n| " .at no matter what may be j feelings, you are noion of - - Pardon me f>r these retnari — sincere heart when I return yon it raimore had finished his re he was introduce d the room, among whom were about nt'ty ladies. rMoxs fxom wirEorr. The congr . - friends had been b ~i, which a imp earanee. expressed n - cordingly the Mayor jrave orders balcony cleared for his accommodation. n the balco- 1 with the most enC and prolonged apj ■ assem- bly wl. .is appearance be] HTS EE.MAES3- • the cheers had - llr. Fillmore said : — I hare jasi passed o storms of the ocean, bat they were c compared to the sea of np-tnmed faces which I behold before me to-day. To make myself heard by yon, wonld re voice an teoder- acVnowle [g -or and Common Council for their re tender I :ere and L z~ ee t . " . — - : - ' , - • -. v . . . i-:.i ■-.-?■= I : - - = - - - C--C!> e Hall 3 mnl- :il ErTTSS TO TI£ B ; recession ~ cp Broadwa; _■ • marched, repeatedly ci-e Af- ter some time, a large proportion of the proces- sion formed in fr a call was made for Mr. Fillmore, who appeared on --tie ap- - ane ■_:" the maUitade ME. TUt-MOEE AD]M - oore said : ' I arshal : I beg leave, sir, te and the g ler yoor comma' . ■ i - : ■ - ' crowded with - - - sei ] ' : me to krK>- rpnbli- '. can land of 1 e thing : . . f gen* far berg s guars ] him by Permit "o.r kin : - Mr. i m. THE OLD LOTE WHIGS. imittee — fall and com- "" Convention Hall a I 7 - eaing. The members were in the be ipon the rising prw=r ?iUmore p=- - -^joncced t" more was ready to r Com- mittee formed in proees- r, arm _• off, and marched down Broadway I Xiehol2s. enterir g -nore, which was soon crowded to overflowing, he soon appeared from a private room. ME- BEOOES rSTEt I "HIG COMMITTEE. Mr. James Brooks ictrodncingthe WTjig Gcn- ■'.: mitlee of the City ai_ . - iid : I have the hono- present to yon. m~ - -neral C?m- I sir.all Whies. and nothing bet " . — J line «"hLzs oi 1^40. "44 — e followed his flag and hi« fortunes, and in many a hard fonght cam.iaigu, we shared with him both victory and it. Veterans there are here, sir, who took tl :rp of Tippecanoe from the lawns anil ol North Bend in triumph to Washing' , and here are the heads of the legions that in 1848 carried you and General Taylor to the White House, — and that failed only in 1841, because there was treason in our ranks. We come to welcome you home, — as an old soldier and old campaigner with us, — to offer you our hands, our hearts and the humble approbation of our heads. Here is the old guard, sir — veterans that, have never been beaten in a fair fight. Here they are, sir, just as ready for service as ever, and I am sure you will be glad to see them one and all. ME. FILLMORE'S REPLY. Gentlemen : I receive this congratulation with a mixture of pride and gratification. You have agreeably reminded me of the many hard- fought battles through which we have passed, and it has gratified me to look round upon the faces of those who have been so ofteu associated with me in struggles for our common country. Though I now belong, sir, to the American par- ty, which has grown out of the exigencies of the times, yet there is not, I hope and trust, that difference of sentiment between us which should alienate old friends. You have spoken, sir, of the defeat of Henry Clay iu 1844, and you have alluded to the causes of that defeat in our own State. That blow inflicted the first fatal wound upon the Whig party. From that time a canker worm has gnawed at its heart, until its once proud frame is laid in the dust. These are pain- ful reminiscences all — and let them pass. I foresaw from that time that confidence was gone here in this State among the members of the Whig party, and that men could no longer act in harmony together, when such a noble spirit was sacrificed to passion, or prejudice, or to any ambition that may have stood in its way. When in 1848, partly by the voice of the peo- ple, and partly by that act of Providenee that took from us the then President elect, and shrouded the country in mourning, it so hap- pened that I was without pledges, and was left to administer the government as it seemed to me the best interests of all demanded. Nothing prevented me from performing my duty to my country, and all parts of that country, — North as well as South. True, not only the Whigs, who eleeted me, rallied around me, — but the Democratic party also, — certainly that portion of it which was conservative, and which re- sponded to my ardeut efforts to administer the government for the good of all concerned. ( Applause.) Should it be my lot again to occu- py the Presidential chair, I trust not only to have the support of the old line Whigs, — the Whigs of 1840, *44, '48 and '52— but the sup- port also of the old conservative elements of the Democratic party. They together carried my administration through the trying scenes of 1850, and to them, in common with you, was I indebted for the or- der, peace, contentment and prosperity I was thus, under Providence, enabled to give to our common country. But I have said more than I had intended, sir. I only wished to thank you, and those old Whigs whom I see around me, for thus extend- ing to mo their confidence and respect. (Loud and prolonged applause, followed by three cheers for Millard Fillmore.) FRONT OF THE ST. NICHOLAS. Meanwhile, masses of men, comprising many of the American Club, assembled in Broadway under tie windows of the St. Nicholas. They had just come from Canal street, and the Van Riper flight. The street rang with the roars and cheers of the vast multitude, and with cries for "Fillmore I Fillmore I Fillmore I" Mr. Fillmore made his appearance on the bal- cony of the hotel, amid the most enthusiastic plaudits, and addressed the crowd as follows : I have been told (said he,) that this is the Club which has just been sold out. (Cheers and roars of laughter.) If this be so, it is very clear that you who were sold have not ratified the sale. But be not discouraged, my friends, by traitors. It was the lot of Americans in the contest of 1776 to be sold out, — as it is said you have been sold out now. But though there was an Arnold there was also a Washington, (Cheers renewed.) and in spite of the traitor, Americans were safe. (Continued cheering.) Have faith, my frieuds, Be not discouraged. No treason, no traitora, can sell out Americans, who are rallying under the flag of their country, the Constitution and the Union. Mr. Fillmore then retired, amid cheering that made the streets ring again. After Mr. F. had retired, the vast assemblage, who seemed to be unwilling to retire, were ad- dressed in a spirited manner bv several gentle- men, when, after a song written for the occasion had been sung in an enthusiastic manner, the immense crowd dispersed at a late hour. THIRD DAT. ENTHUSIASTIC PROCEEDINGS IN BROOKLYN. The Brooklyn delegation met at the St. Nicho- las Hotel at three o'clock on Wednesday for the purpose of escorting Mr. Fillmore to Brooklyn, A special committee from the American Cen- tral Committee of King's County, also waited on Mr. Fillmore, for the purpose of acting as an escort to Brooklyn. MR. FILLMORE IN BROOKLYN. Tne Committee and their guest left the St Nicholas at half-past three o'clock. The cor- tege arrived at Fulton Ferry about four o'clock, and immediately went on board the steamer. As the party entered the cabin, a flag was run up to the masthead, and the signal was instantly responded to by the thunders of artillery fired from the ferry pier on the Brooklyn side, by the Duncan Light Guards, Captain Tafft. THE ENTHUSIASM IN THE STREETS. When the distinguished guest disembarked, he found thousands gathered around the ferry house, at the foot of Fulton street, anxiously awaiting his appearance. The city was in a blaze of enthusiasm. The people cheered with the intensest heartiness ; the artillery continued to bellow out its welcome; flags floated from every house-lop; bands played "Hail to the Chief!" the ladies and little ones who thronged the windows and house-tops, and even the side- walks, waved white handkerchiefs and threw flowers upon the guest of the city ; and, during his whole progress, everybody and everything joined in the ovation to Mr. Fillmore. THE APPEARANCE OF THE CITY. Besides the banners and flags that adorned the City Hall, the public buildings, and the house- tops, there were many banners displayed along the route, bearing appropriate aud highly flat- tering inscriptions. THE PROCESSION. The procession, which was about a mile in length, was formed at the Ferry as soon as Mr. Fillmore landed, and soon took up its march to the Cily Hall. Upon approaching the Hall, a salute of 200 guns was fired, and the air was rent with the cheers of the thousands who thronged every corner of the Park. ARRIVAL AT THE HALL. The procession having arrived at the Hall, a line was formed, and the city's guest ushered to the Governor's Room. THE MAYOR'S WELCOME. As Mr. Fillmore entered the room he was re- ceived wiihthe most vehement applause, When the excitement had subsided, his Honor, Mayor Hall, addressed him in the following words : Mr. Fillmore — Permit me, sir, to congratulate you on your safe return to your country and your native State, and, in behalf of the citizens of Brooklyn, to give you a hearty welcome. Sir, you are no stranger to the people of Brooklyn ; your virtues as a man, aud a high - minded, honorable citizen, are justly appreciated by us. [Loud applause.] We do not welcome you as partizans, or greet you as a candidate for office, but as an American, of whom the country lias reason to be proud. [Cheers.] Did your time permit, we should be happy to have you visit, our many public institutions, aud oui places of learning, both numerous and of high order ; and, sir, we would especially desire to conduct you to one hallowed spot, loved and revered by us all, and worthy the attention of any American. [Applause.] Within a short distance of the place where we now stand are deposited the bones of 11,500 patriots, who suf- fered martyrdom in the prison ships at tbe Wallabout, nobly yielding up their lives for the liberty of their Country. We are proud, sir, that, we hold these sacred relics, and it isa place to which we point you with feelings of reverence. Permit me, sir, in behalf of the Common Council of Brooklyn, to preseut you the follow- ing resolutions, inviting you to partake of the hospitalities of the city, and, as its Chief Magis- trate, to bid you a cordial welcome. MR. FILLMORE'S REPLY. The resolutions having been read, Mr. F. responded as follows to the Mayor's welcome : Mr. Mayor — I receive this kind congratulation and welcome from the city of Brooklyn, through its chief magistrate, with no ordinary emotions. You have been pleased to say, sir, that you are no strangers to me. I am equally happy to be permitted to say that I am no stranger to the city of Brooklyn. I have watched its unusually rapid growth with a degree of interest that per- haps you may not appreciate. No city in this State has experienced so remarkable a growth, and I could not but think, as I passed through your streets, and looked at the palatial buildings by which they are adorned, that to European ears the announcement would seem incredible that this city numbers now nearly a quarter of a million of inhabitants, and that it has grown up to its present enormous size almost within the last half century. Europe exhibits no such example as this. Europe knows not the advantages of freedom and the benefits of self- government. fln.you have been pleased to refer to the 1. of those martyrs to the American cause wl ■ -loop within the vicinity where we now stand. Can it be possible — cau reasonable men for a moment suspect — that the descendants of those martyrs could ba ely sacrifice the patri- mony they inherited friru their sires? ["No, never."] No, gentlemen, you say truly, never ! Remember the words of the great leader in the Revolutionary war, George Washington. [ Pro- longed cheers:] ■ Remember that the advice which he gave to his fellow-citizens — his parting advice in his farewell address — was, to stand by the Union ; [Loud and enthusiastic cheers, and cries of " We'll never forget it ! "] to frown upon every man, no matter what might be his pre- tensions, who should presume for one moment to say that he was a patriot, and yet would do any act tending to dissolve this glorious Union. [Great and continued cheering.] Sir, in speak- ing thus, I know J speak but the common senti- ment of the American people. [Cheers.] I am not willing to believe that there is one in this room who does uot concur in the sentiments of Washington. But, sir, pardon me for again alluding to your beautiful city. I was struck witli the order which prevailed to-day, without the aid of any despotic police regulations. Such a spectacle could not be met with in any city of Europe, You will see there at every step armed men ready with fixed bayonets to keep the peace. Herein this free land, under this government of the people, where they make tbe laws through their representatives, aud sustain them by their own might and power, no such g'ens d'armes are necessary to maintain order. Every man in this city, sir, regards himself as specially de- puted to keep the peace. This is one of the blessings of a free government. I was struck with another thing, which is, that you have here a military array which would do honor to any city in the Union. (Great cheering.) It has been said that the fostering of a military spirit is unnecessary in time of piace, except as a preparation for war ; and although I am a man of peace myself, yet I am also a firm believer in the maxim of George Washington — -" In time of peace prepare for war." (Cheers.) Therefore, sir, I commend your city for its military spirit, by which I was so much gratified, and I con- gratulate you on tbe fact that you have such a noble corps of independent soldiers ready to discharge their duty in the maintenance of the law, if it be necessary, aud still more to vindi- cate the lumor of the nation should it be at- tacked. (Great cheers.) Sir, decency and propriety forbid that I should make any allusion to party politics on this occasion, and I am happy to hear you say that this reception is not tendered on party grounds, or because I happen accidentally to be a caudidate for office. I should be unwilling to receive it if it were so ; and itschief value is, that it, is a voluntary offering to me, not as an individual, but because I have heretofore been honored by holding the office of Chief Magistrate of this great and mighty nation. — Though I cannot presume to appropriate it in- dividually, yet if any thing could add to the gratification of re-visiting my native land, it is, that I have been received by my fellow citizens with sincere congratulations like the present. I feel prouder of this thau of all the marks of dis- tinction which have been showered on me by foreign mouarchs and nobility. Although I do uot uuder-estimate them, yet I prefer greatly the honor and regard of my own country! all others in the world. As I value n , country above all others, so I value and ,» the congratulations of my countrymen ;. '• all others; and, therefore, it is that, with I felt gratitude, I return to you, and, throi u, to the city of Brooklyn, my cordial I incere thanks for this public reception. ( oud and prolonged cheers.) HAND SHAKING A space was then cleared to allow the friends Of .Mr. Fillmore, who wished, to pass and shake him by the hand. This ceremony lasted for about half an hour. ME. FILLMORE PRESENTED WITH A CANE. Before this greeting business had been con- cluded, Mr. John Jacobs, President of Washing- ton Camp No. 2, Junior Sons of America, mount- ed the stand, with a most elegantly wrought, gold-headed cane in his hand. The follownif inscription was engraved on the head :— " Pre- sented to Hon. Millard Fillmore by Washington Camp No. 2, Junior Sons of America." The cane was presented in the following REMARKS BV MR. JACOBS. Mr. Fillmore — I have been chosen, through the partiality of my associates, to perform the pleasing duty of conveying to you the delight which they experienced in hearing of your safe arrival in your native land, after an absence of more than a year— and at the same time to per- form the far more pleasing duty of presenting you with a slight token of their respect. The members of Washington Camp No. 2, Junior Sons of America, bear towards you, sir, feelings of no ordinary character. They have seeu you faithfully performing many public duties in your native State, in a manner calculated to elicit then-highest praise. They have seen you in the National Legislature, performing— faithfully performing— the duties of a Representative.— J hey have seen you as Vice-president of our blessed couutry. But above all, they have seen you where you will soon be seen again, filling the Presidential chair of this vast and glorious Republic, in a manner to caH forth not only the praise of your own countrymen, but of an ad- miring world. When danger threatened our beloved land— when the political heavens grew dark and dreary, and when the blow that prom- ised to rend in twain our Union, was about to fall, with terrible effect, you possessed the power of restoring tranquillity and peace to our dis- tracted country— and vou exercised that power so that to-day our feelings towards you are those of veneration rather than respect. And now allow me to ask your acceptance of this cane, which is presented by Americans to an Ameri- can, and at the same time express the hope that you may live many, very many, years to bless your native land by your wise counsels, and vour patriotic efforts in its behalf. mr. Fillmore's acceptance. Mr. Fillmore replied in substance as follows: Gentlemen of Washington Camp No. 2, Junior Sons of America.— This is not the time nor the place for me to allude to your appreciation of my public conduct. I can simply thank vou on this occasion for this testimony of your regard and I hope the time will never come when°you will have reason to distrust my fidelity to the trust reposed m me by the American" people. (Cheers.) ' r This brief reply was received with mucn ap- plause, and the shaking hands was then contin- ued, until the crowd became so great within the room that it was impossible to proceed, when in compliance with repeated calls, Mr. Fillmore stepped on an elevation, so that all could see him, aud pay him their compliments by three times three hearty cheers. THE LADIES. He was then conducted from the room by the Mayor and Committee, into the Chamber of the Board of Aldermen, where had assembled some three or four hundred of Brooklyn's fair daugh- ters. Mr. Fillmore was placed in the President's Chair, and introduced to the ladies by Mayor Hall. J J Mr. Fillmore arose, in acknowledgment of the brisk waving of handkerchiefs, and paid his compliments to the ladies in the following terms: Ladies of Brooklyn: If I had sufficient voice and strength, Iconld speak in a fitting manner to you on this most pleasant and gratifying oc- casion. But this meeting was altogether unex- pected on the part of your committee and me, and indeed I was not even notified of their in- tent until I was ushered into your presence. I have, therefore, for once in my life, been taken completely by storm, without having had any opportunity, or even a moment's grace permit- ted me, in which to prepare any defence. But, ladies of Brooklyn, I am ever proud to be met and surrounded by such a throng of intellect and beauty, as I see here present. I have always heard that America was cele- brated for the beauty and superior intellect of her daughters, but I never so much appreciated the truthfulness of this remark as I have during my sojourn in foreign and distant lands. It is there that I first became convinced of the love- liness and intelligence of American beauty. I had always been told that Brooklyn was cele- brated for two things above all "others : the beauty of her daughters and the number of her churches; but I never before so fully appre- ciated the justness and reality of that celebrity as at the present time. Ladies, allow me to conclude bv thanking you most kindly for this very unexpected, and, to me, most pleasant and agreeable reception by you. [Cheers.] J Throughout this speech, Mr. Fillmore was warmly applauded by the gentlemen present, while the ladies waved their handkerchiefs with the utmost animation. At the conclusion of his remarks, he stepped down from the President's chair, and shook hands with such of the ladies as were preseuted to him. After the conclusion of this pleasaut occupa- tion, he left the Hall, conducted by the Com- mittee, and proceeded to his carriage, being greeted at every step with the heartiest cheering. AT THE PIERREPONT nOUSE. The procession was then re-formed and marched to the Pierrepont House, where Mr. Fillmore was again greeted by the stirring cheers of the assembled throng. After the procession had marched and countermarched by the hotel, an excited throng, numbering some 7000 or 8000 persons, assembled in the street before the build- ing, and cheered loudly for Mr. Fillmore, who, in response to their calls, appeared on the bal- cony, accompanied by the committee and Mayor Hall, and was again greeted by cheer upon cheer. 1J HE ADDRESSES THE CROWD After the excitement had somewhat subsided, Mr. Fillmore spoke in substance as follows : Fellow-Citizens : — Until I looked upon this sea of up'urned faces, I did not think that Brooklyn contained so many inhabitants. I was astonished, and on passing through the city I could not help asking those in the carriage with rue if you were all residents of this city. I thought that a large portion of you must have come from New York • but it was not so. (Cheers and " No.") I wish I had words to express my feelings on this occasion, but I have not ; and all I can do is to thank you for this cordial welcome to your city, which is noted fol- ks churches ; (cheers, "and Americans, too I") yes, and its Americans. (Cheers.) I can hard- ly believe that any man born in America can possess other than an American heart. (Cheers.) Who of y y- is there here who would not be an American? (Cheers ) I know not what your preference may be (cries of " Fillmore ! Fill- more I'') but I am satisfied that the country is safe in your hands (cheers), and that you can never be induced to dissolve the Union. (Cheers.) That of which I felt particularly proud, while in foreign countries, was the fact that I was an American citizen. (Applause.) But, fellow- citizens, I must close; I did not intend to ad- dress you at much length, and I now beg leave to return you my sincere thanks for your kind and patriotic welcome of me to your beautiful city. Mr. Fillmore then retired from the balcony amid the continued shouts of the vast concourse of people. FIREWORKS AND MUSIC. About 8 o'clock, Mr. Fillmore, accompanied by Aldermen Van Brunt and Wal>h, and the New York delegation, repaired to the balcony of the hotel to witness the display of fireworks, which had been prepared for the occasion. Upon reaching the balcony, Mr. Fillmore was again greeted with most vociferous cheers from the people who densely packed the streets, and with a serenade by a splendid band. THE RETURN TO NEW TORE. Upon the conclusion of this display. Mr. Fill more proceeded to his carriage amid the cheers of the multitude, which at this moment could not have numbered less than 10,000 persons. The procession again re-formed and marched to Fulton Ferry, over which the cortege return- ed to New Yorlc. The guest was escorted to the ferry by the military and a large delegation of citizens. Reaching New York, the procession of car- riages immediately repaired to the private resi- dence of Hon. A. C. Kingsland, where Mr. Fill- more was allowed only a few moments' rest. IN THE FIFTH AVENUE. A very large crowd assembled in Washington Parade Ground, at 8 o'clock in the evening, to await the arrival of Mr. Fillmore on his return from Brooklyn. An organization was effected, by chosing a President, and after bearim; speeches from various gentlemen present, the assemblage moved for the residence of Mr. Kingsland, to await the arrival of the cortege from Brooklyn. The enthusiasm of the crowd was very great, and on the arrival of Mr. F. the cheering was most deafeuing. But a brief period was allowed Mr. F. for rest and refreshment, before the clamorous demands of tht packed and impatient crowd before the I ompelled him once more to meet their f] \- importunity. Proceeding to the bal- co :fore the house, he was repeatedly greet- ed in the most enthusiastic manner. He can bar* be said to have made another speech, but lather given an apology for one. He apologized for his great fatigue, and altno 1 he thought so fervent and enthusiastic a call should be answered with a proportionate effort on his part, yet was he at the moment unequal to it, and as he was in the hands of his friends, and would wish to think that they would speak for him, so he would regard this manifestation as such au expression, rather than as a call for a speech on his part. This occasion would bo the last, time he would address his fellow-citi- zens of this city until after the election. He was to leave there in the morning, but although ab- sent in person, he had ample assurance that he would remain in the hands of his friends, and still speak here through their voices. He closed with an allusion to the approaching contest, and an expression of his entire and cheerful content- ment with whatever might be the manifest ex- pression of the people's will. RETURN TO THE ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL The procession was of the width of the street, comprising some thousands, who, with voices grown hoarse, kept up one continued succession of cheers, until they halted before the St. Nich- olas. Here Mr. Fillmore was serenaded by a band, and the people renewed their cheers for him until a gentleman from one of the windows stated that Mr. Fillmore had retired to rest, and begged to be excused from appearing. The crowd then dispersed at about half past twelve o'clock. FOURTH DAT. MR- Fillmore's oefarture. Seven o'clock Thursday morning, beiug the hour fixed for the departure of Mr. F., a large crowd assembled in front of the St. Nicholas Hotel at au early hour. Precisely at six o'clock Alderman Briggs arrived, accompanied by seve- ral members of the Common Council, and im- mediately proceeded to the reception room, where a delegation consisting of some twenty gentlemen from Albany had already arrived. In a few minutes Mr. Fillmore appeared, when the Albany delegation, beaded by Sheriff Beardsley, was immediately introduced to him. Mr. Fillmore forthwith proceeded to his car- riage, and was warmly cheered on making his appearance. As he had expressed a wish, how- ever, that no public demoustration should be given on his departure, the proceedings were private and quiet. THE ALIDA. On arriving at the wharf, at quarter before seven o'clock, the steamboat Alida was in readi- ness to receive the guests and their attendants. The boat was beautifully decorated with ban- ners, while hundreds of ladies who crowded her upper deck, received him with the warmest de- monstrations of enthusiasm. Cheer after cheer also rose from the crowd that had already as- sembled on the pier. As Mr. Fillmore stepped on board, the cheer- ing and wavingof handkerchiefs were renewed, and the ladies were then successively presented to Mr. Fillmore. Having gone through tli emony of this presentation, Mr. F. w; rounded by a troop of friends who pa a their parting respects, and bade him I pv journey. THE RECEPTION BY THE COMll' The Albany Delegated Committee w L . » then drawn up in the cabin, and when all the mem- bers had been introduced, Mr. J. C. Rose, on behalf of his associates, delivered the following address. to Mr. Fillmore: Mr. Fillmore: On behalf of the Albany dele- gation I congratulate you, on your return to your native s'ate and country. We have been deputed as a delegation from the citizens of Albany to receive, and on their behalf, extend to you the welcome aud hospitalities of that city. We are gratified to find you, the favorite son of New York, and, I trust, of these United Slates, in the enjoyment of such perfect health —and ready and willing to enter into the warm contest, now about to be fought by the sons of America, with all your strength and ability. Feeling confident of your success, I again beg leave, on behalf of my associates, to offer you our sincere esteem as a true and tried son of the soil. On our nearing Albany, two steamers, each with a six pounder and a baud, with numerous delegations of citizens, will meet us— and then sir I trust we shall show you that we speak not only from our hearts, but also that our best efforts will be put forth to gain the coming con- test, which we are confident of winning. This speech was received with repeated ap- plause. r THE RESPONSE. Mr. Fillmore, in reply, said — Gentlemen — I thank you for your kind recep- tion, aud would try to express my thanks in a fitting manner, but that from so repeatedly speaking for the past few days, I have been ren- dered uuable, by a severe hoarseness, to do jus- tice to the undertaking. (Applause.) SALUTES. As the steamer left the wharf, ten guns were fired from a brass six-pounder, which had been brought from Albany by the Delegation. As the Alida rounded the head of the pier, cheer after cheer was sent up by the multitude who had assembled to witness the departure of the noble guest. Mr. Fillmore stood on the prome- nade deck facing the dock, and acknowledged the compliment by gracefully bowing to the people. THE PROGRESS UP THE RIVER— GREETING. ALONG .SHORE. As the steamer proceeded up the river, she was repeatedly saluted by passing vessels, and people who thronged in thousands to the docks of the villages where the boat did not make any landing. J From every village and hamlet ladies were seen on shore, and from windows and balconies waving their handkerchiefs, while the roar of cannon aud small arms reverberated through the air, responded to by the brass piece on board of the Abda. C0ZZENS 1 DOCK. This was the first landing the Alida made alter leaving New York. The crowd on the wharf was immense, and long before the boat reached her mooring, the cheers that rent the air from the enthusiastic assembly were deafening in the extreme. Flacs B|nd banners were profusely displayed by the various clubs and associations that had assem- bled to welcome Mr. F. He was induced to walk to the promenade deck and present himself to the throng, which had the effect of partially restoring quiet. As the boat left the dock, Mr. F. was again most vociferously cheered. The cheers were re- turned with a three times three and a salute of six guns from the Alida. At the West Point Lauding a large crowd was also assembled to do homage to the Man of the People. When the Alida arrived at Newburgh, a tre- mendous assemblage of citizens was in waiting, and Mr. Fillmore was received with immense enthusiasm. When the cheers had subsided, Mr. A. K. Chandler, of Fishkill Lauding, introduced Mr. Fillmore as the American standard bearer and the man of the Union. Mr. Fillmore responded as follows Fellow citizens of Newburgh.— Accept my cordial thanks for this hearty greeting. My In -nil has introduced me as the standard bearer of the American Party, and a friend of the I' num. For the former position I am indebted to the partiality of my friends, who have with- out my solicitation made me your standard bearer in the contest for President, which has jusl commenced; but I confess to you that I am proud of the distinction, for I am au American, with an American heart, (cheers). I confess also I am a devoted and unalterable friend of the Union. As an American, occupying the position I do before my countrymen, I have no hostility to foreigners. I trust 1 am their friend. Having wituessed their deplorable condition in the old country, God forbid I should add to their sufferings by refusing them an asylum in this. I would open wide the gates and invite the oppressed of every land to our happy rnun- try, excluding only the pauper and criminal. 1 would be tolerant to men of all creeds, but would exact from all faithful allegiance to our republican institutions. But if any sect or denomination, ostensibly organized for religious purposes, should use that organization, or suffer it to be used for political objects, I would meet it by political opposition. In my view, Church and State should be separate, not only in form, but fact — religion and politics should not be min- gled. While Idid this I would, for the sake of those who seek an asylum on our shores as well as for our own sake, declare as a general rule, that Americans should govern America, (great cheer- ing). I regret to say that men who come fresh from the monarchies of the old world are pre- pared neither by education, habits of thought, or knowledge of our institutions, to govern Ameri- cans. The failure of every attempt to establish free government in Europe, is demonstrative of tins tact, and if we value the blessings which Providence has so bounteously showered upon us, it becomes every American to stand by the constitution aud laws of his country, and to re- solve that, independent of all foreign influence, Americans will and shall rule America, (cheers.) I feel, fellow citizens, that I need haid!-. ,-,i- lude to the importance of maintaining this" Un- ion. I see the national flag floating from yonder height which marks the consecrated spot of Washington's head quarters. There was per- formed au act of moral heroism before which the bravest deeds of Alexauder pale, and with li which the greatest achievements of Bonaparte are not to he compared. It was there, on that eacred spot, now shaded by the flag of a free Republic, that Washington refused a crown, (cheers). It was there that the officers of the army,after our independence had been achieved. made him the offer of a crown, which he in- dignantly spurned. I am sure I need not urge upon you who live near this hallowed spot, and in sight of that flag, the duty of observing in all your actions, the farewell advice of the father of his country, "that you should cherish a cordial, habitual and immovable attachment to the Union; accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the palladium of your political safety and prosperity ; watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned ; and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to en- feeble the sacred ties which now link together the various parts." Agaiu I thank you most sincerely for this unexpected and hearty welcome to my native State. (Cheers.) Several vessels at the dock were craily deck- ed wilh National flags, and altogether the recep- tion was an unmistakable impromptu demon- stration. At Catskill, Hudson and Kinderhook, large crowds were assembled and salutes were ex- changed, and cheer after cheer went up as the Alida passed with her distinguished passenger. At Greeubush, opposite the steamboat landing at Albany, a salute was fired, which was rapidly returned from several potnts on the opposite side. Delegations were present in Albany from all quarters, having banners with suitable in- scriptions. THE RECEPTION AT ALBANT. After the Alida reached the dock it was for some time impossible, on account of the crowd, for Mr. Fillmore to make his way from the boat to the dock. As he stepped ashore he was greet- ed with deafening cheers. An opening was finally made through the dense crowd, and Mr. Fillmore passed through — cheered ate,very step ■ — to the carriage which stood ready to receive him. Mr. Fillmore entered the carriage, and as he rose to his feet in it, seen by the va*t con- course, there was a spontaneous outburst of cheering from the thousands who saw him. Mr. Fillmore bowed in acknowledgment, and the carriage was driven off. Other carriages for the X. Y. Committee, who accompanied Mr. Fill- morp, were driven into the line, and the proces- sion finally passed up to the Capitol. Along the line of march, the distinguished guest was greeted with hearty welcomings. The windows of the houses were filled with ladies waving their handkerchiefs, and the sidewalks were crowded with men. At the Capitol, a large crowd had gathered in advance of the procession, and when the vast throng had reached the park there was not room to receive them. A large staging- had been erect- ed on the Capitol steps, upon which Mr. Fill- more was to be formally welcomed by Mayor Perry. The procession entered the park with three bands of music, and marching up to the staging it formed into two liues, one on either side nf the avenue, leaving an open space for Mr. Fill- more to pass through. The carriage in which he was seated was driven up into the park, when he alighted amid the cheers cf the people. ling the platform, and appearing in view, h< .vas again cheered. The utmost enthu- siasm pre railed, which lasted many minutes. Whei' t, was at lei.gth restored, Mr. Fill- more stepped forward with Mayor Perry, when the latter .