Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-02

character, and which justly public favorlc. So
lar as was In the power Of man to preserve vessel
winch was an emblem OF this mighty Republic, aud from
whose bond Of union derived its nsme he hoped that
would be done.
He regretted deeply that the ind.poson of the Presi-
uent prevented his being present the and he
would therefore place in the hands of the Vice President
the gift designed for the Chief who richly entitled
the appellaion OF First in War; First in Peace and First
| III the hearts Of his Countrymen.'
The presents were then placed in the hands Of the
specuve gentlemen, who returned their thanks in APP
propriatc manner.
Commodore Elliott. il will be recollected, commanded
the Naval station at Charleston during the last winter
and had ample opportunity witness the noble stand la
ken ny hr Ponse against the Nulhers aud in defence
oil the Federal Constitution.
gun TO this eminent patriot could not therefore have
oeen o'herwise than gratifying In making his acknow
Judgments, lac said that he also proud to be citizen
oil these United States aud he proud that he was
native OF South Carolina Though some of the leading
politicians OF that State had pursued course at war with
the existence OF the Union, he happy in having an
opportunity to say that their voice the voice Of
the people.
Commodore Hull gave his orders on board in true sailor
IKE character 10 his remark that he home in
making speeches, Commodore Elliott replied, No matter
my iriend-make your speech short your fight and
all will be satisfied
On Saturday evening the Hon. Mr.. Wells, the Mayor
OF the city, gave splendid and very pleasant party
nonor oil the President. There between two and
.ree hundred gentlemen present President Jackson Mr.
Van Buren,, Gov Cass Gov Woodbury. the private Sec
retary oil the President, and some other distinguished
strangers made their appearance about nine O'clock aud
most OF the company had the pleasure Of an introduction
10 them The President good deal fatigued from
tue ahors oil the day. and in consequence retired fore
ten O'Clock He had been constant motion from an earl,
hour IN the morning, large part OF tho in OPP
pressve atmosphere in the Stale House where ne had
eher 10 bow TO, or shake hands WITH thousands
OF his fellow citizens Besides all this he had 10 90
.nrough the unneanng ceremony Of drinking wine with
NIFTY strong-headed gentlemen in the Senate Chamber
"s,e sumpuou collation. was provided by the State-I
The Cennel states that the President attended party
al Lieut. Gov Armstrong; on Friday evening That is
mistake He was too much fate ued 10 attend The same
cause prevented his visiting the Grand Lodge and attend
ing the parties prepared for him by Eek Lieut. Gov. Win
Indsposon also prevented his attending breaka,, Marty
at Mr. Post Master Greenes yesterday morning IL is
'he PRESIDENT visits no private houses, we
mink he deserves high commentator for the fidelity with
which he has adhered this rule. We rejoice that he
has been impariahat he has treated all parties alike
and shown no particular favour those who To be
MS exclusive friends The he has pursued is one
at which respectable individual has rieh TO take en-
cepuons We are sorry to learn that he too unwell
10 attend church yesterday morning, the ladies' as
he contemplated He kept his bed most of the fore noon
ana by so doing will be fresh for the arduous duties of this
day In the afternoon, he attended the Old Soui
with Lieut.. Gov Armsrong.-J
committee oil the Irish Charitable Society of this civ
having waited ON the President Saturday, and stated
mat me Society was DESTROYS of paying their respects to
him at time that might suit his own COW nience he We
ry promptly appointed hour same evening TO re-
eelve them at his own lodgings Notice asimmediaely
amongst einhers, extensively as posi-
bic, and at the appointed time about one hundred
sembed 10 participate in this interview Tbey
proceeded IN body, under the direction of twelve Mar
where they were received by the "old Roman" in ,ha
hearted iree and aifeconate manner so character
Snr OIL nse, ana SO eongenia to the feelings Irish
Aiter having been introduced TO him. first collec-
lively and then Individually, by COL Prescott who verv
politely performed this part Of the ceremony the President
OF me society, Mr. James Boyd, addressed the President
| as follows: Wv '''''e"'
sir-The members of the Charitable Irish Society, Of
S lily nave WIN much anxiety sought this interview
an" Ieei very proud in having opportunity afforded
pay Their respects TO you personally Your name cir
mas SO long been familiar to Them subject of the hghes;
| def l,.,.
thought they would be guilty of inhospitaly IA crime
whch freshmen do not wish TO be chargeable with d;5
ney alloy ms occasion TO pass without visiting you in
oouy ms society," sir is comprised exclusively of Irish
men and their direct descendants class of citzens
community not opulent, but may be allowed TO saw in
duslrious we are all, sir working bees in the hive We
NIL the place now that once occupied bv Tho mon
VINO nave done the state some service in times of ne,
and OF danger. Men who did not withdraw than,sap,va
rom me ranks hghDg the battles liberty nor ever
withheld the jealous support 10 the constitution e
avs and magistrates of this adopted country We
nope SIR the present generation has not fallen off from,
The standing maintained by their fathers and that if occa
sion required, the motto banner" would he a nro
As have oIpesdy "1 perormed at any time
backward IN giving support TO the institutions OF this coun
uy nor IN showing all due respect TO The Chief Magistrate
hereoi but, when the highest Office held by the son
OF an lrshman, must be allowed indulge some feel
ings OF pride well $ patriotism 'N'
AZ this is your first visit the northern poton of tho
ohion permit us 10 hope sir, that you may find much
mere TO please you that you will return h know
mat this community is an industrious, prosperous and
49, "S hoPe 'he welfare oil ITshmcu is a
suyecl not undressing TO YOU may be allow ed 10 saw
mat here we are generally conented We do our par
towards the support OF all public tutions and receive
full share OF their benefits
Allow me, sir, TO hope that you may have safe and
Pheasant Journey I'LL you again reach the centre OF the
nation And That the remainder of your life NAV he as
long and happy, the past has brian, aud
full. ~ N'''
The President replied
feel much graifed sir al this Testimony nj rosnec
shown me by the Charitable Irish Society of this cv II
Is with great pleasure that see many of the connrv
men oil my father assembled on this occasion have al
ways been proud OF my ancestry of being
from tha noble race, andFejoice that so nearly allied
TO country which has much 10 recommend IL IN ,ho |
good wishes of the world Would 10 God sir that I,ih
men on the other side Of the great water enioved the Gem
iorts happiness contenimen and liberty tina,
here. ~
am well aware sir 't,at rishmen have never been
backward in giving their support to the cause of liberty
They have fought, sir for this country vaany and
have no/douot would tight again. necessary; but
hope will be long before the institutions of our country
need support of that kind Accept my best wishes for the
| happiness OF you ALL"
This being gone through with, the Society were about
to withdraw, when the President again took Mr. Bovd nv
the hand and IN the most aectonae held il whilst
he expressed himself nearly as follows
81 am somewhat faigued sir, you may notice blu,
cannot allow you part with till again shake hands
with YOU which do for yourself and for the whole Sori
ETY. assure you, sir, there few circumstances that
have given heartfelt satisfaction than this visit
shall remember 1t with peasure and hope you sir and
all oil your Society, will long enjoy health and happiness
Thus ended scene Of most nterestn character TO
the Society, and is hoped pleasant the
The reception truly republican; 10 iormaitv no
mon poleness. And probably il seldom that hundred
men have met the President. he introdiced III