Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-06-29

I1enIy SraDD, ~. Is. Hayes, and Alfred
Balch, who in behalf Of the citizens invit-
Ell him TO partake of the entertainments
prepared for his reception. A few miles
from town, he was received by a BODY of
Volunteers under the order OF Coils. Will
hanson aud Phillips, aud large collec-
ton of citizens onl,orseback, who escort
ed him TO town. The Cumberland Lodre
of Masons, in the habiliments of their or
der, accompanied by band of music,
met the procession on College Hill, where
the worshipiul master addressed flie pre-
sldcnt and welcomed him as brother Of
The crait--aii'r receiving his answer, the
fraternity preceded the procession they
had met, aud conducted the Distinguish.
eel gnesf Ia the residence of f. II Foster.
esq. Uhe Mayor of the City, whose hospi-
ial,ty had induced him 10 offer the entire
occupancy Of his house. as suitable lodg-
iugs for the Chief Magistrate, during his
sojomrn amongst ns.-On the arrival Of
me President al his lodgings, John II.
Eaton, esq. one OF The committee of ar
rangemeni addressed him as follows:
SIR-Ihc citizens of Nashville and its
VICINITY gree, your arrival, and lender on
their best wishes. Retired from their
atlantic brethren they but survey at a
distance that political machinery which
biest republic yet they are deeply alive
TO HE best interest OF their country, and
with proud pleasure Welcome the arrival of
theiT chiof magistrate, whose constant
care has been 10 move by the line OF the
constitution, holding steadily i'm view,
those principles which protect and secure
the general interest.
We admire that devotion TO the pros
pcrity of our rising republic which has
characterised you through life, and with
pleasure bear IN recollection that every
part OF our country seems alike to share
your protection and care. Ii is this thar
VIII quiet jealousies and anlmosiiirs
amongst or citizens that will draw
SIM stronger the cords of brotherly love.
ana preserve them Il blessed and united
people.
The zeal manifested by yourself, ere
by the general voice of The nation Won
were called to preside over her destinies
al those trying rsomenfs when foreign
mer' enarles were planning The destruction
OF our dearest rights, are still borne i'm
grateful recollection and while we re-
member with JOY the ill success OF those
plans which had been devised for our
destruction, IT is equally borne in recol-
lecilon that by your eXeriions in the ca
Dlnet were those arrangements made
which aided our distinguished major ye-
neral IN repellins our naughty invaders,
ana In giving security TO our country.
Before you, aiiired and armed as rs hen
they moved TO battle, are many Of those
brave men, who with him encountered
The hardships aud privations OF that pc
rod. They are the same who traverset,
the wilds of Florida in pursuit OF foe
who mad murdered our peaceful citizens
~ d..l tns "A 4
come forth TO meet and welcome YOU
They will again he ready when their
country shall need their services,
by your exerlions, has the Indian little
within The limits OF our state been acauir-
ed, and the opportunity thereby afforded
us OF claiming our just weight in The
councils OF the nation. You have guieted
the dispute OF our western borders be-
yond the Mississippi. To your admins
tratIon do we trace the requirement of the
tioTidas, territory which heretofore has
involved us in difficulties, and whence
danger might in future be looked for, if
lett IN the possession of a foreign power.
II is that administration which has adj
Justcd our differences with foreign nations.
aud placed MS al peace with all the world.
Long may you live TO witness the happi-
ness OF your country, and TO enjo the
confidence which grateful people will
extend, Tor that systematic course WHICH
marked by pure republican principles,
has obtained for yourself honor, and for
your country peace, happiness and pros
perity. JNO: Ii. EATON.
49, In behalf of the Citizens OF Nashville.
The President Of The United States.
To which the President replied.
SIR:-For your friendly welcome to
Nashville, accept my sincere thanks.
Every part of our union, enjoying equal
rights, has an equal claim to the attention
0f tile Chief Magistrate, In every cIrcum-
stance, III which II may be useful. Tie
performance OF certain duties, with the
nature aud extent, of which YOU are ac-
quainted, is more particularly applicable
10 our maritime and inland frontiers
but II Is impossible for him-io visit anv
portion OF our union, without deriyius
great advantage from it. The know
ledge which he gains OF the national re-
sources, and tue acquaintance which be
forms with his fellow citizens in eyerv
quarter, are not oUly, in strict accord
with the principles of oar constitution,
TO which ii gives support, but will other
wise have very saluiary influence, Ira
guiding Tire measures of his admtnisira-
ton. In HE performance Of these duties,
and particularly III The latter incident.
which is lnseparable from ii, take much
pleasure, as well as deep interest.
The favorable sentiments which Won
entertain of my public conduct, is verv
gratifying TO me. To have contributed
III any d. gree, in the opinion Of my fell
low citizens, at a period of eminent dan
ger, under my enlightened and patriotic
predecessor, TO The great achievement,
which so highly elevated the character
OF oar country, and does so much honor
TO the Major General who commanded,