Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-28

minisiration. But, for the citizens Of Geor- !
ga not TO mention the acquisition of the Flo
iiuas. as an event calculated to throw a lus-
ire afonnu II, would betray a destitutiou
oil Judgment and a derolction of grateful
sensibiiiy. Under the genial influence of
Your mild and impartial administration party
srirlt. that bane OF our tranquility has been
aiiaNed. Agriculture and commerce and the
arts nave been encouraged. aud our rouutrN
has hreu Ia a state OF procl essIve advance
msnt IN prosperity aud happiness. We should
10 injustice. therefore TO our own I. elinrs il
we were not TO embrace this opportunity of
oHeiihg 10 Your acceptance the lust. though
smai' tribute, of our unteigped approi,atiou
The late memorable conflict with Great
Dtttdin, which terminated in the yindiration
ora nation rights, has illustrated the eiiicien-
cI and stability OF our government. and Mae
ca u nigh on the rolls of fame In this con.
nics too, was afforded the strongest possible
evidence OF the exalted valor. skill and good
Sonouct 9, Tue army and navy of the Uuited
states. aud OF the constancy and patriotism of
her citizens. Yet, has il nevertheless. uroyeu
now nehciert we then were in the means of
de!enoe-and how he cessar> II was that prompt
and efficient measures should be taken 10 re-
medy SO great an evil.
10 place our sea-cOast in an attitude of de-
renee, anu TO be prepared against any future
attempt at Invasion, has demanded much of
your personal atiention-ahd to this may be
ascribed the journey which has given Geor
2ta the honor of your visit
Remote as we are from the seat o. the Gene
"a, Goverhn'snt, we still perceive that we are
ho' beyond Inc reach OF lis protective arm.
:. LII peace prepare Tor war" il maxim
oictateu by piudenre ana founded in the hes
PRINCIPLES of humanity. That il should form
ieaaln2 feature IN your administration might
wen nave been NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the
Weiare OF all. your parental care is co-exten-
Si'e Win the almost bouudless limits of our
country country, TO describe whose Lles-
SHES dehes The power of ianguage-whose in
naDltan,s are baskins liz the sunshine of
constitution, bright. as the great orb of day.
ana distinguished as the most effulgent lumiua-
ry IN me political firmamept- and " no under
.ie ihhnenee OF wholesome laws, well adm-
mis'e'eu- cheered-animated. and bles> ed by
me smiles OF Providence, may indeed boast
that they are happy.
Accept, sir, our sincere wishes that yeur life
may De prolonged, and that you may enjoy
. .hal lehei,y to which ysur many virtues enti-
Tie YOU Aud that your administration, which
commenced SO auSpiciously, may be prospe-
rous IN ITS progressiOn--aud that YOU NAV
close yonr Presidential career with increased
pn"ic Cohldehce-and that the gratitude of
your ieiIo" citizens may reward your well
tired and faithful services to our common
country.
+. 'WALkER, Mayor.
. THE PRESIDENTS ANSWER
10 tae Mayor, City CouRcii and Inhabitants Of the
City Of Aususia
The kind reception, and favorable opinion
entertained of my public conduct by the cor
poration and citizens of Augusta, have af,or-
ded me the highest satisfaction. From the
nature of orr government, which il founded
on the sovereignty OF the people and purely
representative, | we'll know that nv fellow
citizens would disdan to express any SEMI
lnen.' ~h,c,i was not approved, by their judg-
appreciation, therefore, of my humble services
from early life, affords me tn. greatest cons,-
iati"n, which mind, conscious of hayipp
eNerted It's utmost faculties, in high trusts
1 n N lnItS Ill,
receive. $3.50
The events of the late war, having, as Won
Justly observe, admohished ms ofthe necessity
or being better prepared tor another, and
congress having made the necessary provision,
have thought II my dnty by personal snper-
vision, and inspection, far as might be
able. TO give all possible effect to that wise and
saintary policy. 1t is under this sense of my
daily, that have endeavored to visit our ma
RHINE aud inland frontiers looking at The
same time, TO other objects, intimately con-
nected with tho high trust committed tn me =
l" mus performing this part of my daty |
; have seen with ineXprcssible delight the most
convincing proofs OF the rapid growth ard
general prosperity of the country, with the
good effect, OF our happy system of govern
meht, III every other circumstance, in which
government can he felt /; d people epjD>inr
every right ; Obedient to la W becoming dailv
more national and stiectionate toward. each
other; universally prosperous. contented and
happy. people capable of organizing gov.
blessings, will never want either The iutelIi
gence, the courage, or the virtue, necessary to
sustainit.
In the adjustment of our differences with
| Spain comprising the acquisition of Florida. I
| see all the advantages wnich YOU iH.tIy ami.
| cipate. Experience has shewn that while
that province was held by another power we
! could never he secure against Indian hostili-
lies III Their worst form, aud that our interior
was exposed, more particular, the neighbour
| ing States to every other species of annoy
| ance which could proceed from savage neigh
bors, liable to be practised on, and seduced
ny INDECENT and graspiag adventures, from
every country. Among the important conse.
| qnenceS attending this adjustment. it is pro-
| per 10 notice the security in vii, ch il places
orr peaceful relations with Spain, which were
otherwise exposed to imminent danger A
general view OF its ddvanta. es, ne, d not be
given. They will be understood and duIy
appreciated by the public.
Tn TIE continuance OF my best exeriioDs TO
administer the government on its trne princi.
Piles, and thereby to strengthen aud support
them aud TO advance the prosperity OF my
country, and the happiness Of my fellow citi-
zens, you may confidently rely: seeking i'm
return, only such support in The discharge of
my duty, as the public interest NAV require
and snch favorable opinion OF my conduct and
motives. on my retreat, as MAY merit. IwiIl
aud, that on such support, aud favorable opi-
mon, confidently rely
JAMES MONROE.
a VIOLENT SQUALL.
SAVANNAH. May ZION Saturday
faNl uI.