Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-25
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
! PUBLIC DINNER, &c.

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SAVANNAH, MAY l2. Yesterday MORN
ing the President with the gentlemen who
accompany linn, the secretary of war.
general Gaines. colunel Clinch, general
Floyd and staff, general John M'lniosh,
general ID. B. Mitchell, general Huger of
South Carolina, the reverend doctor koi
! iock. Judge Berrieu, colonel Marshall and
| staff. the committee of reception, Judge
Charlton, Charles Harris. esq aud DR..
Waring; and a number of our most res
pectable citizens, both civ and military.
went down 10 'fybee i'm the elegant steam
( ship SAVANNAH. Tie wind beng from
The nnrth-~est. the sails were but partly
| used against the food fide: but The wheels
were the essential powers that forced her
through the Water--and with the utmost
majesty she proceeded dawn the Sound,
ninth she came opposite to The light house,
when abe cast anchnrtcr a fsU minutes,
to enable cur distinguished guest 10 take
| q more certain view of our harbor. the diff
| f1rcnt bearing aud distances Of either the
impcdiments TO the navigation which
might be distinguished by beacons, or
points which might be made capable of
| defence.
| The anchor was then weighed and she
proceeded mp the river, accompanied by
tile steam boat Ahamaha, aud Two barses
manned by picked crew and steered by
two experienced masters Of vessels. On
going by the Patriot brig La Fortuna. w.
ing near Long Island, the American CO.
iors were hoisted at her foremost. and
thoseiwith the national flag of the brig
were lowered as the steam ship pa ssed
la salute was then fired from her and
three loud cheers acknowledged the res
pectfnl esteem Of. foreigners TO our below
ed chief magistrate. The tide having
fallen TOO low for the ship To come farther
up, the whole party went OH board the
Steam boat, and partook of collation.
bprepared for the occasion.
We are happy TO learn that Mr. Monroe
was very much pleased will the attention
paid HIM on the pleasant excursion.
On the steam boat passing the revenue
cutter Dallas, commanded by captain
Jackson, laying opposite the town, hand
somely dressed with colors, salute of 81
guns was fired by her. The boat pro.
ceeded to the steam boat wharf, when
Mr.. Monroe landed, amidst large con-
course of our population, whose loud ac-
CARNATIONS evlnced their respect and af
miraiion tor talents and virtue.
About half past 5 o'clock The President
was waited OH by the committee of ar
rangemenis, and with Mr.. Calhoun, and
MIR. Governeur, escorted by them to the
dinner booth, erected at the East end OF
the bay, for the occasion, where hume
rous company awaited his arrival. On
his way TO the booth, the cutter again fired
a salute OF 81 guns and the baud played
the national air of " Hail Columbia
Many distinguished persons attended as
guests. The chair was filled by James
Nj. Wayne, esq. Mayor, and William b.
Bulloch, Charles Harris, Matthew MAI.
listarand John Eppinger, e<qrs. ofiiciated
as Vice Presidents. Never did so large a
body demean themselves with greater
Ipropriety. The DO til was ornanienipd
with wreaihs and branches OF laurel. Al
the head of the table was an arch compOs
ed OF lanrels beautifully decorated with
roses, so disposed as To form the name
of James Monroe.
The company having dined, the follow
ing IOasis were announced from the
char, accompanied with appropriate nu
sic from the baud During The ioasts the
Dallas fired To them, her commander
having obligingly rendered his services
Tor the occasion. On the President re-
tiring from The table a grand national ga
Iu,e was opened which made the welkin
ring.
| l. Our Couatry.-In her infancy, she is mighty
| IN ihe hrst class OF nations what will be the
meridian of her life 2 guns. 8 cheers
The Federal Union. May the head be ac-
cursed, that shall insIdiously plot its dissolu-
ton the arm withered that shall aim blow at
lis existence guns. 3 cheers.
3 The Constitutionofthe United States
| ed by the wisdom Of saces may our Statesmen
| ana our Posterity regard il as the hallowed ark
OF political safety, never TO be abandoned. 2
guns. g cheers.
4. The Miituy. Ndral. Legislative and dipio-
4 rJn(ic JtOTfhisx ar The nnr
ana delight TO honor them. aud to tell their
deeds with filial pety. guns. 3 cheers
5.Gen. George Washington -Revered be his
memery! Let our statesmen and Our warriors
obey his precepts. our youth emulate bis yir-
tues and services, and our country is safe. 2
guns. % cheers.
o. The eession Of the Fioridas. = Honorable ia
tile administration. and useful TO the United
States; " il completes the form OF the repub-
| lie. guns. IS cheers.
| 2. Mgj. Gen. AHdreW Jackson. The here al
| New Orleans, tile brave defender Of his conn
try and vindicatOr of it's injured honor, euu,
30 CHEERS.
8. Addxs, JsfeTson, aud Madis,u.-phey have
| Withdrawn from public duty, aud, illuStrious
by their virtues and services, carry with them
a nations gratitude. guns. % cheers
o. The Nary Imperisiiable fame accomoa-
MES the star-spangled banner. In thelast wa r
we COPIED with Britain on the ocean now we
hear OF no search, no impressnIeut. 2 guns
TO- The Army Our pillar of protection on
the lamd; tbelr valor aud patriotism won the
victories Of York and of Erie, of Chippewa
and OF IN Nls S;,,. . guns 3 eheeys.,
country. Invincities fell before tlena in the
T battles OF Baltimore and of Plattsbutg, of the
Thames aud OF New Orleans. 2 runs. "a
cheers.
~. Concord between the North aud the
, South. the East aud the West.-May unanimi.
~, till the end of time, falsify the iinid fear.
, Of those who predict dissolution. 2 runs C
cheers.
10 THE ANEHcAN FAIR.-May they AWAY,
he mothers 10 race of patriots. 2 guns. ::