Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-09-07

~ NASHVILLE, Aug 22
The Presidents pisit-The reception of the Psesiden,
oil the United States his visit TO Nashville yesterJay
was all mat his most ardent friends could have desired IL
was unostenatious but cordial and spirited. nimmense
eoncourse OF gentlemen met him the seat of Col Love
about two miles from town, whence after narration 81 h.
liberal courtesy and hospitality of the proprietor he pro-
ceeded under the escort arranged according to the d
cous and appropriate directions marshas in regular
cavacade, towards town. As the procession approached
hey were saued with the discharge cannon and on en-
tering the town. advanced up Cherry street 10 Sprne
street. through Spring and Spruce streets and across the
south fieid to Vauxhall Garden, where great num-
per oil ladies and gentlemen had previously assembled
Here the President and his suors consstog Of bic
adopted son, his Private Secretary George Breathitt.
Esq, Major Eaton, late Secretary of War Goyernor
Carroll, President Lindsey and others aligbed and =;
the spacious apartments OF Mr. Decker free hearty and
familiar interchange civilities and mutual
took place. AS the President had expressly declined The
rendered civy of public dinner, COLLATION. onlv was
provided and the most unceemonous republican, andso-
cia enjoyment of the refreshment ensued All however
was perfectly decorous, respectful orderly. Every
one present appeared feel entire satisfaction TO be
disposed TO contribute 10 tie satisfaction of others. We
were pleased to that this mark OF attention and respect
TO the Chief Magistrate the nation well as dstin-
guished chzen OF Tennessee, and in regard to many an
to the limits of any party. Many were present who are
known to be undisguised and unequvoca supporters Of
Mr. Clay; and, notwithstanding the recent veto some e
the most jealous and enthusiastic friends of the Bank 81
'he unite, United states, were prominent on the occasion
clock the President left the Garden and was
escorted 10 the Nashville Inn, and the festivities of The
day were closed, shutdown, by a salute of cannon -
ns morning al an early hour, the President returned,
The following the Presidents reply to the Invitation,
OF the Committee of Nashville:
HERMITAGE, Aug. 18th, 1892
GenHemen:-Your polite and friendly invitation ON
oena oil The citizens, OF Nashville the county of Da
WILSON, 70 Pariake oil dinner in Nashville has been re
ceed put Tor reasons heretofore assigned am constran
eo 10 decline accepting it, hope, therefore, nv friends
VIII excuse me for not making this occasion an exception
to my general rule. Po"
cannot however, refrain from the expression of the
IP sense OF gratitude feel towards my old, worthy and
neighbors and friends this further testimonial
oil their confidence and esteem.
~ Is my intention TO visit Nashville on Tuesday next
When VIII give me great pleasure see my friends
anu snake each by the hand in the spirit that friendship
"nrcn nave long cherished towards them
For the complimentary manner in which Won have hoe,
pleased to speak of me- please accept for Yourselves nJ;
y,uualy and tender to those whom you represent nv
''' "dhAs' with great respect,
Your obedent servant,
A. ANDREW JACKSON.
Messrs, JOSIAH NIcHoI, II. C. FOSTER and others Of
the Committee. "