Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-07-17
THE pRESJDENT


Of the age, and filling the most disting station
in the world, to be somewhat minute pariic-
ulars than our republican p'ainness would allow us to
be in ordinary cases. Soch event may not occur TO
us again; nor do we expect TO witness more ami
mated scene. greater flow of good feeling. harmony
and satisfaction than were displayed at the reception OF
President Jackson.
The President and suite with the other invited guests
who accompany him, having taken leave of the citizens
gagemcnt visit Norfolk, where due preparation had
been made 10 receive them. In crossing the river in
The steam boat they were saluted with II by the
Revenue Gutter Wasp. Capt Coody, lying in the stream
Our handsome volunteer companies. the indepen-
dciis. Capt. Capron) juniors, Capt GibbonsJ and
the Cdraiyy, Capt Jones) who had turned form
escort, took their position in line at the foot of Mar
kc square, aud by opening their ranks TO suitable dis
lance, with the aid Of the Marshas and police officers,
pass through the Immense multitude Of spectators who
thronged the square and the wharf below.
In the mean time the Public Authorities Of the Cor
poraton having been ened, had deputed commit
tee to wait on and receive the guests at their landing
and conduct them TO their apartments; the Committee
composed OF George Newton, Esq. Recorder and
Giles b. Cooke Esq on the part of the Court and will
liam Maxwell, N. c. Whitehead and Caleb Bonsa
Esqrs on the part of the Common Council,
rs therefore the steam boat had reached the
wharf, the Committee waited upon the Presidents when
tue Recorder informed him that the Public Authorities
were in readiness to receive him and his suite and that
the Committee would then attend him The Presidcn,
then moved supported the right by the Recorder
and on the left by Mr.. Maxwell, and followed by the
Heads of Departments and other gentlemen of his suite
and members OF the Committee, to Johnson's Hotel,
where the whole range Of apartments on the second
oor had been prepared Tor their reception As the pro-
crssou passed through the opened ranks of the volun
tcors they successfully wheeled by platoons into CO
iumn and marched on--the volunteer companies from
Portsmouth following and forming the left wing oil the
battaon tho whole presenting huc military display,
30 which the elegant band from Fortress Monroe, and
that of the Portsmouth R1emen gave increased inter
and animation.
Arrived a, the Hotel, the President and the gentle
men Of his suite conducted up stairs and usher
cd into the drawing room, where the members of the
SQUIRT aud Common Council, with the Mayor at their
head stood ready 10 receive their distinguished guest,
who being presented by the Committee, addressed
by John +. Holt, Esq. Mayor of the Borough, fol-
\ lows:
rate body, beg leave 10 tender you their cougraua.
,ions and greet your visit this Borough with corr
dial weicome.-Calied by the voice of the people, 10
the hrst Executive Office OF country, the Citizens
Of Norfolk embrace with ador, the occasion presented
10y this temporary relaxation from your severe duties,
10 assure you Of their warmest regaris-The trying
through which you have passed mpart deeper.
interest TO those signal virtues, which have achieved
for you enduring fame in the grateful affections OF all
who appreciate that liberty, at whose altar the fires
your young ambition were drst ligh,edAnd the recOl
lection OF your past services cannot fail TO inspire just
confidence, that your utmost energies win be devoted
10 meet all the arduous responsibilities OF the high
which has been assigned TO you've doubt not that
the powers committed 10 you by the Constitution and
laws, are safe in your handsand earnestly trust
that the salutary riumphs OF policy dictated by wis
dom, and JUSTICE and hrmness, may secure TO your Ad
minstration the appreciation OF your country. and
Ger you an lilustrious example IN future umCs.'
To this address Of the Mayor, the President replied
az once, exemporaneOusly, in something like the fol-
lowing words.
-'siR:--I greatly obliged to your Corporate Au-
torites and Citizens OF Norfolk for your gratifying
tentions, and for the favorable sentiments which YOU
have been pleased 10 express for mel assure YOU that
feel and appreciate them as ought 10 do / trus,
am duly sensible OF the responsibility which rests uron
me In The ariuous station TO which have been called
under the Constitution OF our country and without
vonturlng hope that shall be able 10 realize all IA
l ~ saw lat hall
certainly cIdeaVor to give you an honest admnisra
toy"
This he spoke in q style of frankness and SINCERITY
that made it very impressive; and the cordial cnl,oss
with which he pronouncedthe word honest in the close
gave il striking feet.
The volunteers having formed in line in front Of The
Hotel, salute was then fred By the Norfolk Youn-
tcer after which the whole battalion wheeled into
iuIan and rched in review before the President who
stood at window 10 observe them, evidently graiG,d
at their tne sodfcr-iike appearance and excellent dis
cipline.
A number of the citizens OF our Borough, and some
from adjaccn; counties, who had been attracted hitler
by the report OF the Presidents visit then intro
duced, and each received cordial shake Of The hand
from The venerable man They were also Introduced
ro the Members of the Cabinet present, Mr. Eaton,
Secretary Of War; Mr. Branch, Secretary of the Ma
Wy, and Mr.. Barry, Post Master General with whose
plain and ai,able manners they we're much pleased.
The Foreign C0asuls, l.. w. TdzepoH Esq oil the
y. S. Senate, and 1HOs .Ne'cton, Esq Member OF
Congress from this District invited by the Com
ittee TO dine with the Presen, and suite Jonsons
Hotel Mr. Newton was unable TO be present, from in
disposition.
At half past Gve the entertainers led their guests to
Che handsome Long Room attached to the hotel where
excellent dinner served up under the dire con OF
the Committee in Mr. Johnsons best style The upper
seat at the table filled with Che Mayor and the
lower by Henry Woods, Esq President OF the Council
The President Of the United States on the right of
the Mayor, Mr.. Senator Tazewe, with the ladies' on
The lett and the other official guests, were seated a.
greeably 10 seniority OF rank sdiionthe Members
pi the Court and CONN Council, occupying the centre.
After TIE President and the ladies had retired the
President of the Common Council gave as toast
"Ihe President Of The United iSiGfes"-yghich was
drank standing. This the only toast given during
the entertainment, the absence of these customary an.
pendages OF the festive board beng well supplied By
sprghtly and social conversation; and, if we mistake
not, our honorct guests felt themselves their enter.
tainers truly DESTROYS that they should, completely
cat home"
The President retired at early hour with Mr. Taze-
well, at whose house lac passed the night.
The following gentlemen acted as .M0rshdLS If the
day. and entitled 10 the thanks of the citizens for
preserving the utmost good order while the troops were
Under armsMessrs. JOiin Williams, Udrdv Hendren
John S. 1Vidgen, PHILIP Il. Beale and Henry .qsh
6HTn. LHerGld
On Saturday, The President and suite paid visit to
the Dismal Swamp Canal, attended by The President
and Directors Of the Company, and the Committee Of
invitation. The party only proceeded, however, about
i've miles the banks Of tie canal--the Presidents
arrangements not admitting Of extension Of their *
cursIon far Lake DTumuond having part. ken
of a collation. which uIc Committee had provided un.
der the rich foliage of the laurel and the the uniper
which lent refreshing shade well delightful fra
GRANGE, they prepared to return The President ale