The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-12-19


One sentiment only appeared on this cccasi
on, and that sentiment was, to pay the mos,
distinguished honours to this virtuous and lin.
corrrptible Republican.
! The light horse and military companies
were SOLICITORS to escort him into the CITY
and lest he should arrive without their know
ledge, an express was dispa -chei on the
lNVillianiSilnrg road; :. meet him and to re-
quest some information OF his approach
Luckily, the express met him and his fam-
| ~ on thursday evening, travelling i'm the
stage this city. Mr. Munroe, though ex-
tremely solicitous to come on as FAST as posi-
pie, po!i:s.y consented to CRAFTY the ardent
| anxiety OF hls fcliow-Citizens, and to remain
that night, at a tavern about Is miles from
this city. t,.
VERY early yesterday morning, carriage,
was sent to conduct our illustrious co.ntry-
man and his family into town. About 10
| O'Clock the Troop of''Horse under the conr-
nand OF capt Sheppard, and the light infan-
try companies OF the city went forth to meet
| and escort him into town.
About half after one O'clock, his approach
was announced by the discharge of Artillery
Stationed on the Capitol Hill. About 9 o.;
ciocs, Mr. Munroe appeared at the foot of
the Hill, at the head of the line, and surroun-
! dedby the field officers The same ONENESS
ot countenance, the Same. simplicity of man
ncrs, distinguished this favorite of the peo-
| PIE. Mr. MunrOe politely and civillv retu
ned the salutations of the immense crowd
| who surrounded and attended him.
Inc Legislature had adjourned at a very
early hour, NEST evidently with q view ofsra-
tying the honest curiosity of the members.
F., The military with Mr.. hIunroe at their bcod
| ascendcd the hill, marched round the Ca
pitol, and formed the line on the Capitol
square. The capitol and hill were lined with
| anxious spectators After a short time the
Procession retuned down the Capitol Hill
| through the main street to the Bell-Tavern.
where Mr. Munroe's family had taken nm
their lodgings: When they arrived before
| he Bell, the fine Band of music attached tn
Capt. Richardson's company, struck up the
beau it'll air, OF 'the soldiers return, % when
| Mr.. Mnnroe retired.
At hall after 4, an immense company as
seinDied at the Bell, to celebrate this 'distin-
gmshed Citizens return to his native coun
try" The company consisted of about 100
members of the Virginia Legislature the
governor and all the members of the Execu-
tive Council, and a large concourse of the
inhabitants of s,this CITY and it's vicinity. Be-
tween'2 and 3 hundred attended this inter
estng festival. There was greater num-
Der OF guests than could be accommodated
in the large Ballroom and adjoining passage,
| The Governor presided. After very
pleDtItal and elegant entertainment, the fol-
lowing t9asts were drank amidst the enthu-
siastIc plaudits of the company.
| /. The United States OF America free
sovereign, and independent, disdaininc sub
mission to the unyuSt pretentions of any ma
! ton on nth. 9 cheGye
2. The People. The only true source Of
! all political power, and the only safe defen-
dcrS of themselves. 8 cheers.
8. The President of the United States.
cheers.
4. The Militia of the U. States--preparcd
with patriotic ardour and invincible valour
to oppose and repell every invading foe.
! 5; The Navy of the u States. Nav hon 10
orable PREPARATION be made or speedy venge-
ance 6e taken for It's violated flag.
s. American manufactures. the true sun
port or genuine American independence.
7. The freedom OF The seas-from shin of
the line to a cockie-ahciE-S Cheers.
8: The Brisish ministry. May they know
then own interests, before it be TOO lote.
Cheers
9. May those who will not permit the
friends OF peace toei,joy its blessings, receive
tAsif just punishment from the evils OF war.
10. Louisiana-The fruitful mine of wealth
ana the future nursery OF Freemcn-Thanks
to the Negociators who have secured if to
our country O On, - ~
H.. The patriots rcward-The cordis,
ai.ecuoh OF his friends, and just applause Of
his Country. o - "a
IL. National Gratitude-,{ow far more o,e-
NAL to the v;rtuols heart, than all the dia-
dcms that ambition dreams IS Chesrs-
Is Honorable Peace or glorious War.
II The memory Of Gen. WAsn1NGro%--
Let tyrants trcmble, while the Sons of Ii
oerty kindie at his glorious example.
IS. Bunker's Hil---May the spirit of our
Foreiathers beupOn us. . CSeers !,
! To- The upright negociator unskilied in
the arcs Of intrigue, bus true to his1coIntr,'s
interest sg"r..y
J II. Tn pure Republican, ever faithful tohis
principles, and iniiexi5le from the path Of
rcctitade. . c5ss,.a -
VOLUNTEER
Dy Col JAMES MUNRoE MAY the free
and virtaous citizens of America. never re-
posethelr confidence in undeserving men.
/ These were high honours paid to Mr. Mum
roe, but we confidently hope that we may
say OF him, as Junius has said of Lord Chat.
ham, " Recorded honours shall gather round
his monument and thicker over him. II Is
a solid fabric, and will support the laurels