Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-06-15


the fruits OF your patriotic exertions eviuced
IN The unparalleled advances Of YOUR beloved
country in all that is morally and physically
great.
Ell you from the period of your leaving the Ci-
~ Vf Washington to the present moment, and
tbey VIII accompany you To the end OF Your
tour. Ii is one OF those spontaneous tributes
OF SrautnCe TO tue great aud useful characters
| OF our country, that are rendered with equal
hdeiity and readiness at the very extremes of
tne Ufiou, as IN ITS more central parts, and,
whist we now so justly offer il, we will fonSly
indulge the hope, that our latest posterity NAV
nave equal reason in the repub lican simplici-
| ~, purity, aud energy of the character of their
| presiding Magistrate, to do il with the came
justice, sincerity aud pleasure.
To which The Presiden, of the United
States replied:
| Happy as we are. under what we believe TO
he the most eligible form of government that
the world ever knew, receive with the great
est satisfaction. The assurance given me, by the
citizens of Athens and its vicinity, OF their an
probation of my public conduct because 1
| khow that II IS sincere. To witness the pros
| pciity OF tins great and growing republic, with
| 'ne hahN stio"2 proofs afforded, that the prin-
ciples our government, To- which il is Justly
| imputable, are becoming daily better UNDER
| STOOD, and gain deeper hold onthe affections
or me people, must give us all an inexpressi-
me delight Let all, then, in their several sta
uons, ana avocatiOns, perform their duty by
| using their utmost efforts TO explain and sun
port these principles AS the only sure means
! OF preserving the public happiness. BN litera.
~ Institutions, to which the care of our yC,,th
IS entrusted, the most important services NAV
oe rendered, In these respects, and il gives nls
pleasure to observe, thai YOU have one rising
among you, which presents prospect ofgreat
promise, to tue State.
The name of ysur village brings Corcibjv
| 10 my recollection. the great incidents of the
ancient Grecian city, after " hicl il was called.
| "peSe inhabitants were renowned for their
al Il. N
| likewise for their love of liberty and manly
enorts to support il. That small republic left
| uame, which sheds lustre on the ancient
worin, aud does more hsnor TO mankind, than
| the conque>tS of the Macedonian hero Nav
| you equal that city i'm renown i'm every cir
cnmStance IN which il was great. A better fate
| cannot Tan tn attend you, because your liberty
| ~ secure, under the protection OF a great ma
non, Composed OF mary conf Grated republics
| OF one OF which YOU area part aud all of which
are rounded, on the equal rights of the people
| Dohhu together by national government
| ioulueu on me same principles and endowed
WIN SnincIeut strength. to accomplish all the
| sreai objects, for which il was Instituted
The President and suite. were then con-
Quoted 10 the dinner prepared for them.
al which Col. Thomas p. Carnes presid-
ed, aided by Col, 4. s. Clayton as Vice
! fresideni-and IN which numerous
company participated with feelings oCihe
utmost qualification aud harmony. and
IN the most lively sentiments of respec,
for their guests.
The following toasts were produced for
| the occasion.
| l. The memory Of Washington-Msy he on all
occasions be honored from gratitude. remem
bered as an example, and veueraied for tho
! spendor of his fame.
2. ihe public officers Of orerRment-Faithfnl
TO their trusts, independent il principle and
hosest in motive. MAY they have no tavors 70
ask ana dread
q. me pe0pie-Ihey have a right Ia the best
eNertions OF public missionaries for they are
neilNe' deficient III gratitude orwanting in the
ardent sentiments OF veneratiou
4. The URirerStgOf GeOrgia-About IN reneu
us operations under the direction of an able
manager, and furnished by the hheraiity ot
,he legislature, with TIC most ample resources
1t now only wants the confidence of the pnbIic
anu the'atect ions OF the people
8. The memory OF Bdid,ria, Jackson. and Nil
irdge-lhe devoted and unwaverng friends of
the University, May they only be foTeoiten
when their munificehce is unfeit.
q. observation-disclosures the first and the firm
est pillar OF government and offers the last and
finest poish to society.
Z. Inc Colonization SOciety-Planned by the
wisesi heads and the purGst heariS-Mayit
eVeutuhte IN the happiness of millions
s. ihe Sfare Trude-Ihe scourge of Africa
the disgrace of humanity. Msyit cease fore
yer, and may the voice of peace of christianity
and of civilization, be heard on the savage |
shores.
g. The Patriots # South 4nerica-We view
fhe'rsfruggieN with commiseratou. MAY they |
soon ind an ark of safety in free constitution
Id. General In Fayette-Ihe SANG in 1919,
asin i7IS. He deserves the gratitude o. Ame- |
rlcans. and the esteem of the world.
III. The Ndry-An infant Hercules Who |
viii attempt to calculate the achievements of |
its manhOud?
IL. Tie G0rernsr of Georgia-Supportin the |
dignity OF The State, he has just claim TO the |
protection of its citizens.
u E,,i, A. ~,
in orr hearts, may they animate the last effort
VOLUNTEER TOAsTs.
By the President of the United Siates-Suc-
cess TO the University of Georgia
fSy General Gdines-The NOung slen of mr.
country destined for It's defence Nav they
never forget that peace is the time To prepare
frT VIZ.
The President and suite having retired.
OHr DIS iHgri ,hs gu,sf - Possessing the SUI
pTeme coaiii': go of hIs country Nav he
from every generUus motive, never want a
proof OF its hospitality.
Big The Presidrni ofthe BOaTd-The President
OF The United StateS-We are happy 10 have
him among IFS.
Ry The pice P,esident-May the citizens Of
Georgia, re tlOusy auite in cheiishimg their
youths be educated at home
Bg ihomag " Co1b, ESq.-Onr guest, Ed
mund i. Gaines-itis his pride to Weld The
swoTd which he wears ~ Science of the hber-
ties OF his country.
~ Doctor jacGSOH-The memory of Franklin
- Nenerated and beloved wherever civilized
nan IS known.
The Whole company retired from the
table az o'clock, after having spent the |
short time set apart for SOCIAL and con
vlViai intercourse ia fhe most scrIpulous |
regard 30 order aud decOrum Tie Pre-
sldeni amt suite visited HE College. ard |
expressed much satisfaction AT Tie pros.
pcct OF H. shortly becoming useful in
siiiulIOn To the stale,