Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-01

n-ess confident hope that a spirit of
mutual Cancellation may be one Of the
blessings which may result from my adj
,,;nistration-rhis, indeed, would be an
sn,;;nsat blessing, and pray il may be re-
aI;zed. The United States are certainly
the most enlightened people OH earth.
We are rapidly advancing IN the road 10
national pre-eminence. Nothing but tni-
ON is wanting To make us great people.
Tbe present time affords the happiest pre-
cages that this union Is fast consumma-
ting. 1t cannot be otherwise. | daily
ace greater proofs of it. The further
advance in my progress through the coun-
try, the more perceive that we are all
Americans-that we compose but one
family-that our republican institutions
will be supported and perpetuaied by the
united zeal and patriotism OF all. No
thing could give me greater satisfaction
than 10 behold perfect ,nioa among our
selves-an union which, as before observ-
ed. is all we can want To make us power
full and respected-an amion, also, which
- necessary to restore to social inter
course its former charms, and TO render
our happiness, as nation, unmixed and
complete. To promote this desirable re-
suit, requires no compromise of princi-
pie; and promise TO give to ii my
continued attention and nv best endea-
vors. For the good ofour common coun-
try feel that am bound constantly TO
act So far as integrity and zeal are
concerned, | can Confidently say that
shall not be found wanting !; and i'll
shall fail in the discharge of my duty, it
shall he from want Of Judgment. also
hope that shall be enabled actually to
improve all the opportunities, which the
station TO which have been called shall
afford me, 70 advance the interest, the
honor aud the felicity of our beloved
country.
Be pleased, Sir, TO communicate TO
abe citizens whom you aud Your associ-
ates represent, my best wishes for their
individual prosperity and happiness.
His stop i'll Kemsbank did not exceed
an hour, during which he partook, of
banquet with Mrs. SroRER, prepared
with great taste and elegance.
He then continued his journey on foot,
and proceeded over the bridge, which
was ornamenied with evergreens, inter
spersed with the flowers Ofthe fields and
gardens. lie then passed through an "a
venue formed Of the citizens, their ladies
and children, the length of the street,
which was gayly ornamented with the
stars and stripes Of the nation.
On entering his carriage he was again
chcered by the loud plaisdits of gratiti-
ed citizens, and continued his Journey.
We have particulars of the receipt
OH at Saco, but understand generally, ii
was III the true spirit of the times.
Deputations from Bath, Topsham, WIS
casset, &c. called upon the President TO
invite him 10 continue his route; but
his arrangements would not admit of the
acceptance of the invitations
Early in the morning of the 18th the
President left Portland. We understand
he reached, and lodged at Dover, N. II.
that hight and we know he arrived at
Concord, the political capital of New
Hampshire, on Friday night last. Gene
raj MILLER accompanied the President
TO that place. lie was received in very
respectful manner AT Concord was es-
cortcd into town by two companies of
troops, was welcomed in an address, and
entertained wiiha Concert in the meet
lighthouse. 1t was expected he would
pass the'Sabbath in Concord.
We understand, that, as late as Friday
evening, Gov. PLUMER had not paid his
respects TO THE PRESIDENT Varions
ca,ses are assigned for the delay but
are ali contradictory. The New-Hamp-
shire wits indulge themselves or the occa
sion. CentileI.