Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-04
Address Of ths Cooperation IF Hartford, to
the President Of the United States.

Address Of the Cooperation ri Hartford, to
the President Of the United States.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.
SIR-The pleasing duty has devolved
on US, of presenting YOU the consratuia-
tons of the citizens OF Hartford, ON your
arrival in this city. Ii is with sentiments
of regard for private worth, no less than
respect for official dignity, that the per.
sohal presence OF the first Magistrate OF
our Nation is associated.
The endearing relation which suhslsts
between the people 81 free country, aud
the political Father and guide, Is pecui-
arly fitted 10 cherish and ennoble these
sentiments.
II is no less our happiness, sir, than
yours, that your administration has com
menced at a period gilded BY the recent
exploits OF our Army and Navy, and ct
the same time enjoying the tranquility
and security of peace when full scope is
given to the enterprise, industry and skill
OF our citizens, in the employmcnts of ag-
riculture and mauutaciures-when the
pursuit of science, and the cultivation of
the arts of civilized lie, are encouraged
By their appropriate rewards: and when
the spirit of party, with It's concomitant
lealousies and Misrepresentation, no lon
grr render alien to each other, those
who ought to be bound together by pa
ternai affection" We anticipate in YOUR
administration, commencing under such
auspices, and blessed with the smiles of
HIM, whose dominion is an everlasting
dominion, period of glory TO our coun.
try, and of honor 10 yourself.
The state of Connecticut. as she was
among the first TO adopt the Constitution
OF the United States, so will she always
be among It's most firm and Jealous sup
portcrs.
The people Of this State, while they
cherish high spirit of freedom, are from,
the force OF our institutions and habits,
distinguished also for their love of order
and submission TO the laws.--Tn pursuing
policy, which, as we confidently ex
pect, will give the best effect to the prin-
ciples of our government; establish com
merce upon permanent basis render
us strong and independent; confer on us
distinct and elevated national charac-
ter; and secure TO our country those high
advantages, which seem destined for her
by provldence-you may be assured of
an hearty support.
May Heaven grant, Sir, that your life
may be long and happy; and that the
freedom and independence of our coun
try may be perpetual!
JOHN MORGAN,
In behalf of the Mayor, Aldermen.
Common Council and Freemcn of the CT
" of Hartford.
Hartford, June %, 1917.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of
the city of Hartford,
Fello,C- Citizens,
| beg you 10 accept my grateful ac-
acknowledgements for the favorable CENT?
ments which you have expressed towards
nv, and The kind and friendly maurerin
which you have received me. No one
can fake more interest than do. in the
present prosperous and happy condition
OF our country. Having Witnessed two
wars, attended with eminent distress. and
which made severe trial of our ins,ituti-
ons, | see, with the most heartfelt saiistac-
ton, the happy consequences attending
our exertions, and which YOU have 90
Justly described in the review Won have
taken oftbem. Blessed with peace aori-
culture, the arts, and commerce flourish
ing; iealousies subsiding, and our bond
OF union daily gaining strength, our situa-
ton is peculiarly happy, and the prospect
of Its long continuance the most fiatter-
lng.-In State where the arts and scien-
ces are so happily cultivated, and which
has evlnced SO strong an attachment TO
the cause ofliberty, full confidence is en-.
tertalned, that II will be always found A.
mong the most jealous supporters of that
cause, and of our most excellent Copsti-
tuition.