Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04
PRESIDENTS TOUR.

the private Secretary OF the President.
Copy ~ Letter addressed TO Gen Jackson President
or me Onited States.
HYDE PARK, June 10, 1888.
DEAR SiR-During your contemplated tour YOU will
PROBABLY pass up return by the Hudson: beg leave TO
say, should 1t not prove neonvenisnt to you, should
ce highly honorod and graied receive a visit from
your eXceehcy and the friends accompanying you at
my residence, at Hyde Park and TO manifest TO YOU the
ueep sense OF gratitude | feel, in common with my Eel
low citizens in general for the signal services YOU have
rendered by restoring quiet to country during
son OF me greatest peril has experiences since days
OIL a'hingon and thereby placing republican form
oil government so important 10 and The world upon
basis not hereafter To be disturbed by the faction that
has recently divided our country and which for short
space oil time appeared to hazard the best interests
need not add, that your numerous friends OF the
OF duchess viii be no less sensible of the honor con-
Tered 10y your visit TO their SOIL and while they exhibit TO
your view some OF the interesting scenery that the
banks OF the Hudson afford, they will gladly avail
themselves oil the opportunity presented them OF conga-
'uang their chief upon the present and prope
rous condition OF their common country
IL your eTcsIiency can conveniently. extend your visit
thus lar and can be apprsed of the time this honor
may be Conferred carriages will be in readiness TO re-
ceive you and your friends my landing Hyde Park
am, dear Sir, with sentiments of great respect and
consideration, your obedient servant,
DAVID HosACK.
To the President of the United States
10 which the following reply received from Gen
Jackson communicated by MIR. Donelson, hi, private
Stcretary:-
New YoRK, June ii, 1888
Dear Sir-The President directs me to acknow edge
me receipt OF your favor OF the 10h and express his
grateful sense OF the honor it conicrs upon him.
should his route from Boston (Which is not yet de-
cded) lake him near Hyde Park, he desires me to as
sure you that nothing give him more pleasure than
compliance with your kind invitation.
am, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
A. J. DONELSON.
DR.. David Hosack, Hyde Park, Duchess CO.
(Ffom our Correspondent
BosToN, Saturday evening, June 81
he parade has been the beautiful scene of the
kind perhaps witnessed in this city. The morning
was lowering but the clouds gradually disappeared the
sun went up and by three in the afternoon was as fine
a day as we have had for months The Common, which
never looked lovely by this time crowded with the
aiiary and the popnace, who ihronged all the access
pie avenues around 1t TO degree almost of suocaton
The President left the fremont House at g. amidst the
loud cheers of the multitude and soon aerw ards passed
along The line Of the whole brigade including battalion
oil artillery, and squadron of airy The scene for an
hour or two was exceedingly animated and the General
looked really pleased Every body observed, how well
he ndes He will visit the Mayor this evening. Mon.
day he will go to Charles,own, and also TO Cambridge
where addresses will be made him by President Quin.
cy and by member OF the Senior Glass; and he will at
forwards dine am told with Justice Story. He expresses
.4du. ~
AT a collation. in the Senate Chamber on Saturday tbe
he"h oil me PRESIDENT was proposed and drank with great
applause. Many other good were gven-none bet.
ter, however, than the following, by Mr. Motley of the
gate Constitution.
old ironsides When in dock may be found that she
mas as good HUI under water she will have on deck
Com Hull made brei and appropriate reply, concuG.
ing by saying, that he had given up the Constitution N
Captain Morris, who would do every Thing to sustain the
hohor oil the ship and county,
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO HARVARp USIVERsirv
On the Presidents arrival in Boston, the CO. poraon
oil the University, through President Quincy, invite
MN 10 visit the University. The invitation was accepted
III mas been custom, the occasion of visit to the
University rom President of the United States to con-
Ter upon him publicly the Honorary Degree of L. d.
Accordingly as soon as ii understood that President
Jackson would visit the University the Corporation voted
him this academca degree and the vote was at an ex.
of
Yesterday morning therefore, according pre- ,ous no.
uce me President, Vice President and their usual suit
attended by The Governor OF the Commonwealth and his
suite, visited Cambridge. About o'clock. Tie President
and Corporation OF the University met the President Of the
united states on the steps of the University Hail. and con.
unced MIN TO the Corporations room where the Over
seers ana Prssors OF the Institution were assembled to
receive hm procession then formed to the adon-
ng ChaPel The Galleries OF which filled with ladies'
me moor oy The Students OF the University and others
he ceremonies at the Capel ere similar 10 those used on
une occasion OF a like visit from
commenced with an Address -
OnVery 10 the President of the United States in En-
ghsh' ms address was well composed and admirably
spoken and we take pleasure in being able TO Law il be-
lore our reader The President of the United States heard
H. standing upon the stage from which was delivered
The President and Fellows Of Harvard University well
come the Chief Magistrate of the nation 10 this ancient
sealo learning They are happy in the opportunity 10
receive within these walls one whom it has pleased the
people oil the United States highly and so frequently
70 nonor-whose name is destined TO fill wide space
III the civil history OF our counry whose fame is so
intimately blended with its military glories
1t Is suspicious to the of science when men in
eeyaed Stations or those who eminent talents or
virtue, or influence condescend eynce an interest in
seats oil learning. Our youth cannot fail TO derive en-.
couragemen and academic authorities strength and
support from all such evidences Of countenance sympa-
thy, and respect. 'r'
Inc institution which you honor by your presence
was rounded nearly two centuries ago. by our pilgrim IA
hers amd sorrow, and suffering, and danger In every
successive period of country's history IL bae been
cherished object OF public bounty private municence
In every PERIOD it has amply and remnnera
cd mat patronage, by the happy influences il has uniform
" shed on The literary, moral and gious character OF
the community. "
IL our happiness this occasion TO be enabled 10 state
thd' the great objects which the founders of This inst
ion proposed to themselves by its first establishments con
hnne TO be pursued with zeal and fidelity proportonate
10 ner importance and to the increasing wants and re-
qullo0s oil an iDquisitive and intellectual age.
ne great faculties OF an Unversity-I heoI1pv Law
tuclne, ami The Arts well endowed and
y sustained Suitable aud opportun les are afforded
o e ssccessu cultivation OF oil the branches OF era
ture aud science No important facilities are waning IN
eAee assist aud encourage those ingenious Youths who
ene upon an academic course, with true vie VS. of the
ogny OF Their nature and with just sense Of their obi
gs,'ons TO themselves and their country.
~ attending TO general education lie grea, prncples
on which te strength and duration Of our peculiar forms
OF government depend diligently sought and CAREFUL
W ncucaied; Whatever is exclusively local geograob
ea' or SECTIONAL either In feeling or Marty
aspect u depressed, and sedulousy -
Vur yoo'h are taught TO look up TO the national cons
tuuoo with affection and reverence, and TO regard The
on o. these states the only efficient guarantee for the
o. our peace, our prosperity and our repub
III presenting to yon The youths now assembled within
nest Wa' tie gseas qualification that ne are justified