Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-22

Extract oTG letter from a member of Con-
Sress, dated Washington CT. 2, Dec. iS,
1907.
GA little after 10 this day Mr.. Z Dies laid
before Congress message from the Presi-
dent of the United States, enclosing dis
patches from our Minister ut Paris, (Mr.
Armstrong; under date of the 9TH October.
They were brought by Doct. Bullus the day
before yesterday, who came in the Revenge
to New-York. l should have written you
yesterday, but waited for the dispatches,
which are of a confidential nature-of
course we sit in concidue. The sun is now
down and we are still in conciaUe-and /
fear shall continue SO till--l know
not when"
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ON Friday last, the inhabitants IF
this city and the members Of the Legisla-
tnre now in session, enjoyed the exquisite
pleasure of eceiving and congratulating on
his rcturn TO his native country, their ex-
ccllsnt fellow-citizen JAMES MONROE.
A carriage was sent to the distance OF Sc
venteen miles for the purpose of conveying
him anc his family, and on his approach,
Capt. Shcf6Grdi's troop Of cavalry, and the
several light infantry companies marched
forth to welcome and escort him into town.
The warmth of feeling displayed by the i'm
mense concourse of people who crowded to
see and express their friendly regard tot this
worthy man and distinguished patriot was
truly honorable to themselves as we'll as 70
him. 1t was not the pompous parade of
pretended attachment which attends the
triumphant entry of a tyrant or a conquer
or into city Inhabited by cringiug slaves
nor was it the ill-merited tribute of flattc-
ny to the vainly exalted creature Of a fac
ton. 1t was, indeed, the deep felt express
sion Of national appreciation, the spnntane-
Gus etfusion of hosoms penetrated with es-
teen, respect SS affection, in which all par
ties, whether federaliSts or republicans, ma.
joritg or minority men, most cordially uni
ted Unsupported by power and au horty
---lndecurated with wealth or ti.les-in
plain and simple garb, with no other orna-
ment to render him conspicuous but his own
rnerit-our excellent citizen appeared more
truly great and glorious, and attracted
riorc real applause, than any King or em-
peror in Europe, with all his courtiers and
armiescau command. The respect which is
paid to great men is too frequently false
anil hollow, compelled by the dignity OF
their stations, not springing from the hearts
Of those who oferit. But, in this instance, all
was sincere and voluntary, all animatng &
delightful and TING whole scene strikingly
proved the Infinite superiority Of true
virtue and patriotism to all other consider
ations, in adoFning and eXalting charac-
ter.
On his arrival in town, which was an
nnanccd by the discharge Of cannon, Mr..
IfpHroc was attended by the military and
other citizens in solemn procession to the
public square, and from thence to the Bell
tavern, where he was Immediately waited
upon and aifectionately sa!uted by the Co
yernnr and Council, the members of the
General Assembly. and his friends and ac-
quaintancc generally. We have the hap
pincss to inform our readers that he was
in good health and spirits, and appeared
-ighly gra;ihed with the attention paid
him, a we'll as delighted at meeting with
many Of those who we're formerly his fell
low labGrerS in tho cause of liberty, and
stood tho test in the davs when the strug-
gle in support OF republican principles was
ms. severe.
AZ four O'Clock The numerous company,
who had subscribed 20 give an entertain
ment, ''in celebration of this Ill distinguished
citizens return 10 his native country" sat
down In an excellent dinner 1T the He'll t.
vern. All the menbeT5 o. the State Exc
cut'yc, and 10 less than 100 nf the Lcgisa-
tue were present the whole company
consisting Of nearly 800 persons. After
dinner the following toasts were drank at-
tended with loud and enthusiastic plaudits
J. The United States Of America-free,
sovereign, and independent, disdanjng sub
mission to the uWRat pretensioaS Of any
nation on earth. Cheers.
.. The People. The only true source
OF All political power, and the cny safe de-
tenders Of thew selves. Cheers.
s. The President Of the United States.
4. The Militia NJ tho United States
prePare@ with patriotic ardor and invinc;-
hie valor to oppose and repel every invad-
ing foe 3 Cheers.
s. The Navy of the u. Sta.es. Nav
honorable PREPARATION be made, or speedy
vengeance be taken for It's violated flag.
5 Csc rs
6. American Manufactures, the true sup
port Of gcruinc American Independence.
8 Cheers.
7. The freedom of the seas.
3. The British ministry. May they
know their own interests, before il be tor
late. s Cheers.
9. Nav those who will not permit the
friends of peace 20 enjoy its blessings, re-
ocive their just punishment from the evils
of war Cheers.