Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-19
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derstood that lac had taken the great Kanawha turnpike
road as his route TO the of governments and would
soon reach this village assembled Themselves together ON
"Wednesday the 10Th day OF October for the purpose of
giving him reception commensurate with the high cs,i
mate they placed on his services, we'll i'm the cabinet
az te hed and further pay him due 10 him
as Cheil Magistrate OF these United States
Col. Andrew Berne Senator from this District i'm tl,o
Virginia Senate, called TO the chair and johnson Rev
nolds, Esq, was appointed Secretary.
On motion OF Mr.. George P Flanagan the following
resolutions submitted by him adopted:
hesotrcd That the friends OF Gen Andrew jackson in
n's pace VIII wait upon him on his arrival here give
him their cordial and friendly situations and tbat the
Hon William smith be requested to deliver him an all.
dress, expressive OF the sense of this meeting.
ResoiUed That Committee be appointed 10 wait ON
Cen Jackson and inform him OF the object and proceed
ngs OF this meeting, and that hour may be designated
at whchi may be convenient for him receive the above
address and his fellow of Greeubre count
Resolred That in the President does not arrive in
town tins afternoon as expected, the Committee with such
others as may feel disposed, shall be authorised to meet
him on Tomorrow and accompany him to town
The following gentlemen compose the Committee on
me second resolution, to wit: Edwin Cunlif Johnson
Reynolds, Col NJ III. Goshen, George p. Flanagan Pa
trick Bierne and Doctor Wilson-On motion,
heSO'Ued, mat TINS meeting do adjourn.
ANDREW BIERNE Chairman.
JOSHUA REYNOLDS, Secretary.
On the arrival of the Western Stage was ascertancd
That the President had arrived Mrs Kncaids three
miles from town. late in the evening where he conclud-
cd on resting that night The committee proceeded next
morning IN pursuance OF the resolutions above; and at the
distance oil TWO miles they met Gen Jackson in his private
eaEg'ager afGGtIpfttsd ny, Mr. Geaure Breatht 10 bes
President TO the following effect Seen Jackson behafo
the committee appointed AT meeting of your fellow citizens
oil Grccnbrier county, held the evening i'm the town
of Lewisburg beg leave trespass on your time few
moments, while briefly announce to YOU the object and
proceedings OF that meeting. Your friends in this quar-
ter having viewed your administration in its origin and
progress as being ~ strict accordance with their princi
pies OF government, have given il their cordial and
united however feeble, support; and they feel anxious
and desou hearing OF your contemplated arrival amongst
mem, 10 pay those respects due, only distingi,-
ed aud successful General in the field, but also the
Chief Magistrate OF the nation and the representative of
the entire people. Having had TO contend with early and
deeP-rOocd prejdices heightened aud kept alive as they
have been To some extent, by the frequent
amongst us OF your distinguished competitor, calnoi be
induced to Halter you with entire support This howe
veT Is remarkable and distinctive in tree
government; differences OF opinion must EXIST unanui
~ cannot be expected but this consolation cuains that
nope may be entertained sufficient number of the lovers
oil Iree institutions viii always be found TO form MAORI
ty, who will preserve republican principcsand the union
oil the States take pleasure of informing you that in
despite OF Jealous opposition Won have many
BILE, intelligent, aud independent friends in ibis quarter
and trust you will remain with awhile and afford the
qualification of carrying our wishes into eject and
deHnS TO yon our friendly saluations. shall only de-
tam you while read the proceedings of the meeting
General Jaehsons reply in Substance
lee, mmen gratitude at this evidence Of the good
and their appreciation of my public conduct beg Won TO
tender to the committee and my fellow citizens i'm gene
RAJ" my sincere thanks at this mark Of their eseem and
but Tor my engagements, and my great anxiety reach
The seat oil Government would feel much pleasure in re-
naming with them some time AS is, canbut stay an
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friends, shake them by the hand in old plain republican
style and at parting give them my blessing wishing them
every happiness"
The party then proceeded to the Tavern Of Mr. j. MAYS
in LewsbnTg and breakiasted after which the President
was waited on by large and number of citizens
oil all parties Our Superior Courtof Law Chancery he
ingn session many members of the Bar and from
distance were In town. and il may safely said that not an
indvdua even the most decided opponent who had seen
and converse with a. Jackson hut retired highly pleas
ed and graited his simple republican demeanour gen.
tic manly, and polished manners, Kindness and ahby
but above all the honesty ofpurpose and independence Of
character, which shew his venerable countenanco in
spred feelings of respect in those who were introduced TO
hun, and no Doubt many asOnhed at the misrepre-
senlaions OF disappointed politicians and fnercenary
presses The public address which intended should
be delivered by NJ Smith, and which would have been
ahydonc, was decncd AT the suggestion Of Mr. Breath
who stated That the President had heretofore studousy
avoided all public honors displays ofany kind would
he was convinced prefer salung his friends in plain
but cordial manner He at the disposal Of his fellow
cizens but any thing gorgeous oscntaious would be
entirely IN conflict with his fixed principles About 10
o'clock the President took his departure from here ac
companed by respectable number Of gentlemen as far as
reenbrer Bridge, when they babe him an afeclionate
farewell with hope of his safe arrival at tc scat Of his
public duties, and ardent wish that the people This
Tree country may continue to appreciate his valuable
services and re- elect him the honest and able President
OF an independent and llouristng Republic.
W Ibe President reached Frayzers, about II miles Of
Staunton, Saturday.