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The Daily Dispatch: March 9, 1861., [Electronic resource], Arrival of Ex-President Buchanan at home (search)
Arrival of Ex-President Buchanan at home
--His Reception.--Ex-President Buchanan left Baltimore Wednesday, escorted to the depot by the City Guard, and arrived at Lancaster, Pa., that afternoon.
The arrival of the train was greeted with a salEx-President Buchanan left Baltimore Wednesday, escorted to the depot by the City Guard, and arrived at Lancaster, Pa., that afternoon.
The arrival of the train was greeted with a salute of thirty-four guns and the ringing of bells.
The Mayor, City Councils, military, firemen, and a large concourse of citizens, welcomed the ex-President.
To an address of welcome by the Mayor, Mr. Buchanan replied as follows:
My old neighbMr. Buchanan replied as follows:
My old neighbors, friends, and fellow-citizens — I have not language to express the feelings which swell in my heart on this occasion; but I do most cordially thank you for this demonstration of your personal kindness to an old man who comes back to you, ere long the Constitution and the Union may be perpetual, and continue a shield of protection to ourselves and our children forever.
Mr. Buchanan retired amid enthusiastic applause.
He then resumed his place in the carriage, and was escorted to Wheatland.