Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-13
DOMESTIC.
From the Louisville Ren.) Public Advertiser.
GEN. JACKSON'S VISIT TO INDIANA.

A.
The citizens of Jacksonville, anxious to exhibit
some testimonial Of their respect for the distinguish
ed patriot, who received the of Indiana for the
presidential chair, appointed committee 10 wait on
him shortly after his arrival at Louisville with an
invitation to public dinner, which the General on
account of the indisposiiion of some OF his family
felt compelled to decline; but gave an assurance
that he would embrace some opportunity, previous
to his departure, to pay his respects to the nhab
tants. Al;reeably 10 this intma'ion, on Monday
evening last, he crossed the river, in company with
Judge Call, of Vincennes, several citizens OF LOUIS
vile, and Judge Beach and VIM. Bowman esq. a
committee in behalf of the citizens of Jeffersonvie
He was received under national salute of "a guns
from field piece stationed on the bank, belonging
10 Capt. Booths artillery company. On landing,
he was met at the waters edge by number OF zen
temen, and escorted to Mr.. Fuller's inn: at the
entrance ofwhich, he was addressed by J. H. Farm
ham, esq. In behalf of the town, in the following
manner:
" General-The citizens of Jeffersonville, hail
you with cordial welcome to their village, and il
Is with peculiar satisfaction that act as the organ
OF their feelings on this occasion. They are proud
oil embracing every opportunity 10 exhibit their ad-
miraton and gratitude, for the favorte soldier and
patriot OF America. If the wishes of Indiana
have not been realized, her g liens have at least
distinctly indicated their preference and whether
sacred retirement of domestic life the Hero of New
Orleans will ever claim and possess their warmes,
affections. Yes, General the recollection of your
eminent services and sacrifices, in the cause of our
country, shall ever live green in our memories
and our children's children, be taught to lisp, with
delight, the name of JACKSON!'
TIE which the General made the following er-
telnporaneous reply
'Sir-I receive, with peculiar sensibilitv, the
aDDrODatlOn % IN lie Oh H..
80 fatteringly expressed, in behalf ofthe citizens oil
JeitersonvIlle The services of every citizen be-
long to MS country, whenever its rights and indie
pendence are in danger. Mine were rendered IN
der the most sacred feelings of duty; and, while
feel grateful for the kind judgment OF my fellow
citizens upon them, l am only fearful that they
may have valued them too highly
&c Unsolicited by me, my name was brought be-
fore the people, for the highest Office in their Gift
Whilst tie canvass was before them, pursuing tie
course which had pointed on; for myself, when /
first entered into public life, / forbcre from any
interference or use of my influence in any way.
with those who were, by the constitution, the pro-
per Judges OF nine, and the professions of all other
individuals, who can be presented for that office
am, therefore, proud OF tie supper, which have
obtained from the people. BY no other voice but
theirs, would have been brought into Office.
" Although the wishes of the people o Indiana
have not been realized, feel more pleasure in liv
ing in retirement on m peaceful farm, than 10 be
seated in the Presidential chair, in any other wav,
than by the free will OF the people, or their consti-
tuted authority
The General was then conducted to hall, pro-
vided with refreshments, and introduced 10 large
number OF Citizens, Convened 10 pay him their re-
spects. Here he spent couple of hours OF .fflale
and familiar Intercourse, leaving a. usual, on the
minds oil all present, deep impression of his DO
likeness, maguanimity and genuine republican prin-
ciples. He returned to Louisville under the dis
charge of cannon.