Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-07

From The Saathera Patriot.
THE CINCINNATI SOCIETY.
AS soon as this Society understood that
The President of the United States. was
approaching this state, they con,enel with
alacriiy 10 determine how they could best
receive this distinguished individual, in
whom they were not only 10 recognize The
Chief Magistrate of the country, but an
esteemed Fellow Member and ain old Bro.
ther Soldier. Ii was most agreeably in
timated that their President, General
THOMAS PiNCKNEY, would meet him at
Eldorado, and even before he reached The
city, convey 10 him the heartfelt feiiciia-
tons of the whole body. and probably at,
tend him 10 Town. The possible alb.
sence ofGencral PINCKNEY devolved the
duty of addressing the President on the
Vice President, Major Allen. GARDEN,
who by an unanimous vote OF the Society,
prepared, and on Tuesday the 27th inst.
delivered, attended by the Association in
procession, The following Address:
MIR. PRESIDENT,... To the Members
OF the Cincinnati, the Soldiers of the Re-
volutioD, II is an occurrence peculiarly
gratifying, TO meet in the most honorable
and exalted station Of our Republic, their
early companion III arms.
As Breihrem, therefore, whilst from the
cherished principles of our institution,
and just admiration of life, honorabiy
devoted 10 the service of your country,
we lean towards youwith sentiments of
warm affection, it is no less delightful TO
recollect, that incapable in the hour of
prosperity of forgetting the ties that were
formed in the midst of difficulty and dan
ger, and cemented with your blood, that
H..,t of "A
teehngly 10 recommend TO the Represen-
iaiives Of the Nation, " not TO suffer the
Patriotic Veteran, 10 experience in the
last hours of existence, the pressure of
"penury and neglect"
OF the wisdom of your administration,
we deem it scarcely necessary TO speak
the high respect shewn TO the American
nation abroad-the uneXampled prospe-
rity, happiness and concord of our ciIi-
Zens AT home, afford the best proof of lis
excellence ; and we have only 10 express
our ardent hope, thai animated by the
applause OF gratefu! people, YOU may
long ENJOY with them, that security and
happiness, that your coustant eXerlions in
the public service have most essentially
contributed 10 establish.
By us, and by our Sons, who surround
us, into whose bosoms we have unceas-
ingly endeavored TO iustil such principles
as will secure perfect devotion TO the
interests and prosperity of their country,
your appearance IN our city Is greeted
with the most cordial affection.
10 Which the President 1OaS pleased to
make the fOlt0tClng eatenIpOraneOuS reply -
10 the Presidentand Members of the Society
of Cincinnati of the State ofSouth Carolina.
| always meet the survivors of our re-
volutionary army, with sentiments of
great consideration, and personal regard
Having witnessed their priyations and
sutterngs, their persevering fortitude,
and heroic gallantry, in the arduous strug-
gle which accomplished our indepen
dence, have always entertained Just
respect for their merit, and taken deep
interest in their welfare. When placed
by the suffrages OF my Fellow Citizens,
in this high trust, considered il duty
10 my country as well as to them, TO re-
commend their situation TO the attention
of Congress, with view that some fur
Their provision might be made for them.
In this act, reformed duty, dictated
by my judgment, and dear to my feel
ings.
The favorable opinion which YOU have
kindly expressed of my conduct in The
public service, affords me great satisiac-
ton. The spirit of cancellation which
prevails, the general prosperity and the
unexampled felicity of our country, are
objects highly gratifying 10 all For
these blessings, under the favor of Pro-
vldence, we are indebted 10 our republic
can institutions. and 10 the intelligence
and vriue OF the people, which are their
best support.
Having contributed so much 10 secure
the liberty and happiness of your coun.
try, 1t must be peculiarly gratifying TO
you IN the evening of your days, 10 see
how completely all your most sanguine
hopes have been realized
Accept my sincere thanks for your
kind attention, and be assured of nv best
wishes for Your future welfare
JAMES MONROE.
Alter Which, the President was request
ed 10 honor the Society with his company
at Dinner OH Wednesday, at five O'Clock.
On which occasion the following Toasts
werehrank =
L. The memory Of our Washingtom-His name
belongs TO his country, aud his virtues 10 the
civilized world
2 Tie Governor of the State of South Carolina
8. Our President, General Charles CoaieSUorth
Pinchney-Time seems TO pause on the verdure
OF his age, as if bribed by nubounded inteili-
gence and uDceasing philanihrOphy-Long
may he be preserved to country which
admres and society that loves him.
d. The memory Of those Who fell in the Reuofu-
ti0ndry and lutte War-Cberished recoIlections
in which gratitude pays It's tribnte to patrio-
tism
8. Tie Nary Of the United States-Her glo-
ries are Graded on the deep-ss sublime as
old Oceans wonders, and as majestic as the
roll ofhis wave.
6. The ATmyof the United States New Or
leans and Fort Erie, Chefs d'Ouvres of the
military art, which added 10 the science of
defence, the defence ofliberty.
2. General Jacksonville loves the Consfitn-
ton OF his country too much, willnly TO VIC
late its principles he loved her glory TOO we'll
TO ComprOmt her safety.