Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-08

ceiyed IN this town with all the Joy and coIii-
slitv, which can possibly be expressed. cn his
arrival, the bells began IA JOYOUS peal, and the
ksasy Artillery intenningisd with ';s iomd
thunder. The American Flag as displayed AT
tue Coffee House, and party spirit. that nalig-
usnt passion which has ~ ion; been the bane
of the United States, was dispelled from every
heart
Our Chief Magistrate was received by the
CoIn,sittee of Arrangements, Col. Durham,
4. Leverett, II. Everett, and a. Atkins, Esqrs.
and DR.. forry.
4 numerous procession was formed by a
vast concourSe OF Citizens, both old and young,
from this aui the nei@lihOring towns, and being
escorted by An Artillery company, proceeded
through part of the street on the common-in
front of the Windsor Academy, where the
President was handsomely received by the
Young Ladies OF the village, and proceeded
thence BY the Baptist Meeting house to Petles
Hotel, where an Address in behalfof the citi-
zenS was delivered by Col. Durham, to which
The President made an eXtempoianeous reply.
After these exercises were over, he was con
Quoted To AN apartment, where most splendid
and superb dinner was prepared lie then ac-
cepted polite invitation from Mrs. Dunlam,
To pass the evening with splendid party, con-
sisting of towards 200 ladies and geutiemen-
In the midst OF his entertainments, where mo-
thing was omitted, which could possibly con-
duce Ia his enjoyment, an Address was pre-
sented him by the young Ladies OF the " nd
SCR EcN,die icademy. 10 which the president
was pleased TO return "A most rattefiN1 reply
the substance ofwhich was afterwards present.
ed by his Secretary in writing. And here we
are happy TO say, that the President declared,
that he had not in his whole tour, seen citizens,
either male or female, more inspired with pa
triotism aud that their conduct sufficiently de-
ciared their love for their country. At late
hour he was conducted 10 his lodgings by the
marshal of the day, Mr.. Thomas) and Il part
OF tue committee ar arrangements. Inc next
morning, attended by the whole Of the com
and .,,,, ,ha. NJ oil n
an affcctionatc leave, and proceeded atOo'-
clock, on his tour towards the North.
ADDRESS
To the President Of lie United States.
SIR-iripressed with a h,gh sense of the
honor which the inhabitants of this village re-
ccive in being permitted 10 welcome the Chief
Magistrate Of the Unou, we BEG leave, in be-
halt OF the young Ladies' of tie Windsor Fe-
mule academy, TO present yen our humble tri-
butte of respect; which although from the lu-
veuile female pen. will not we trust, be unac-
ceptable, or deemed entirely beneath your no
tce. While we regard the President OF the
nation, as tie protector OF our country, tae
preServcr OF orr rights and deareSt privileges,
and the guardian of our literary institutions,
our hearts glow with feelings of gratitude, a,Nl
we delight TO address him, by the endearing
appelation of Patron and Friend. Permit uS,
Sir, respectfully TO congratulate yon on your
safe arrival IN the State of Vermont, on the
present happy aud prosperous situation of the
country over which you are called 10 preside,
that the olive of peace is now waving where
lately the clarion ct war was heard-and that
your entrance upon public duties both ardu-
ons and important, is at time when from the
general peace and tranquility that reign you
can have leisure 10 promote the happiness and
literary attachments OF The rising generation
Wefeel happy, that the visit, by which our
northern states have been so highly honOred,
has been undertaken at a time, when every
thing must have combined 10 render it pleasant
10 Yourself, as well as TO the peopie; aud we
believe. that their reception of You has been
and Will continue to he such. as is consonaut to
their views of respect for Your private charac-
ter, aud the elevated station you have the hon
or, with so much dignity to fill, as President
of the United States. That you may long
live i'll the affections of free and enighten-
cd people, and that success may crown all
your eIertloEs for the public good, is the
dent wish of many patriotic, although youth
ful female bosom.
ANSWER.
YOUNG LADIES,
| beg YOU TO be assured, that no
attention which have received in the course
OF my rOute, las afforded me greater satISfac-
ton than that with which have been honored
by the Young Ladies Of the Female Academy
of Windsor. | take deep interest, as parent
aud citizen, in the success of Female education,
and have been delighted, wherever have
been, to witness the attention paid 10 IL. That
yon may he distinguished for your graceful
and useful requirements, and for every amab!e
virtue, is the object ofmy sincere desire. -.
Accept my best wishes for your happiness.
JAMES MONROE.
The DeUibers Of Che HiinaSor}
Female .icddeMy.
BURLINGToN, July %.