Never since the visit of La Fayette, had such an anxious desire to honor a great and good man been manifested by the entire mass of the people.

His progress was one continued triumphal procession.

"I may say," exclaimed Mr.Adams, near the close of his tour, "without being charged with pride or vanity, I have come not alone, for the whole people of the State of New York have been my companions!" At Buffalo he was received with every possible demonstration of respect.
The national ensign was streaming from an hundred masts, and the wharves, and the decks and rigging of the vessels, were crowded by thousands anxious to catch a glimpse of the renowned statesman and patriot, who was greeted by repeated cheers.Hon.Millard Fillmore addressed him with great eloquence.

The following is the conclusion of his speech:-- "You see around you, sir, no political partisans seeking to promote some sinister purpose; but you see here assembled the people of our infant city, without distinction of party, sex, age, or condition--all, all anxiously vieing with each other to show their respect and esteem for your public services and private worth.

Here are gathered, in this vast multitude of what must appear to you strange faces, thousands whose hearts have vibrated to the chord of sympathy which your written speeches have touched.