The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-07-02
ADDRESS.

" 'hs cO,horunOn Of the CRY @ Hartford,
10 the President Of fhe United STATES, on
his arripa! az fhas f!cee.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES.
Ssa,
The pleasing duty has devolved on Us, Of pre-.
senting you the congratulations 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 personal
presence Of the frst Magistrate OF our nation Is
associated.
The endearing relation which subsists between
the people Of free country, and their political
Father and guide, is peculiarly fitted to cherish and
ennob!c these sentiments.
1t is no less our happiness, sir, than yours, that
your administration has commenced alta period
gilded by the recent exploits of our Army and Ma
Wy, and at the same time enjoying the tranquility
aud security Of peace when full scope 10 given 10
the enterprise, industry and skill Of our citizens IN
the employmenis Of agriculture and manufactures:
when the pursuit Of science, and the cultivation OF
arts OF civilized life, are encouraged by their ap-
propriate rewards and when the spirit Of party,
with its concomitant jeaorses and misrepresenta.
tions, no longer render alien TO each other, those
who ought TO be bound together by pAternsi afee-
tion" We anticipate in your administration, CON-
mended under such auspices, and blessed with the
smiles OF HIN "whose dominion is an everlasting
dominion" period Of glory to eur country, and
OF honor to yourself. .
The State of Connecticut. ~ she was among the
rst to adopt the Constitution Of the United STATES,
so will she always be amoag its most 6rm and eeal'
Gus supporters.
The people of this state. while they cherish
high spirit of freedom, are from the faroc of our
institutions and habits distinguished also for their
love OF order and submission to the laws. In lur-
suing policy. which, as we confidently exnect,
will give the best effect TO the principles Of
government establish commerce upon permanent
has siq atr riP On
US distinct and elevated national character; and
secure to our country those high advantages which
seem destined for her by Providence you may
be assured OF hearty support.
My Heaven grant, sir, that your life may be long
and happy and that the independence of our coun.
JOHN MORGAN.
In behalf Of the Mayor, Aldermen, Common
Council and freemen Of the City Of Hartford.
Hsryord, June IS, 1917
To which the President made the following reply
10 che .hoyor. Aldermen and Common Css.ncR cf hs
ei.y Of Hartford.
FrLLowCIrIxuns,
beg you to accept my grateful acknowledgements
Tor the favorable sentiments which you have express.
sed towards me, and the kline and friendly manner
IN which you have received me. No one take
more interest than do, in the present prosperous
and happy condition Of oar county. Having wit
messed two wars, attended with eminent distress,
and which made a severe trial Of our institutions,
see, with the most heartfelt satisfaction, the happy
consequences attending our exertions. and which
you have so justly described in the review you have
taken OF them Blessed with peace agriculture.
the arts. and commerce fourishng jealousiss sub.
sidng and our bond OF union daily gaining strength,
our situation is peculiarly happy. and the prospec,
OF it's long continuance the most aattering I'm a
State where the arts and sciences are 80 happily
cultivated, and which has eyinced so strong an at.
tacbment to the cause Of liberty, full confidence is
entertained, that it will always DC found among the
most Jealous supporters of that cause, and Of our
most excellent Constitution.
The affair OF the musical inpesiigation by
order OF the Legislature Of Rhode islcnd,
has, 1t length, been soienriy concluded, and