Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-21

cheers and tens OF thousands of
covering the ships Of the harbor, the numerous steam
boats, and even the tops OF the houses
The Presidents DEPARrURE.-This morning. at
i've o'clock the President accompanied by the Vice Pre-
siden Messrs Cass, Woodbury. Maj Donelson, and Cen
Earl escorted to the Beekman street. where
they embarked board the steamboat Splendid, for Now
Haven
The military escort appeared nne0o%only well, aud
Jackson Guards, SCOTS Cadets aud tho Staff Officers of
the Sd Regiment.
Al the moment when the steamboat got underway. the
whole escort and the citizens present waved their hats
and rent the air with cheers. The President standing in
The stern OF the boat, continued TO bow and his hat
ill the boat cleared the harbor.
Commodore Chauncey was present in fully manned
long boat and lowed by the Splendid till she reached
the Navy Yard AT this place the yards of the Franklin
huzzas grand National salute from the Franklin clos
cd fhe scene.-Journai of Commerce.
On Thursday evening the President, attended by the
Vice President, Secretary Woodbury.. Governor Marcy,
and the Mayor and Common Council Of New York paid
vis,, 20 tho fa.nmany Society, Sc. SC.
The Presidents Ldst.-Our venerable President in
passing Hollis Hotel yesterday, checred by a nun
Der OF gentlemen The top Of the Dome of that marni-
hcen, establishment when he remarked that il was The
highest compliment he had received in the cy.-.N "
&c. Post.
WAsHINcroN. June 1.-THE Secretary of State,
Mr. Mciane, returned to this City Saturday last HeI
! LETT the President in New York
we arc gra;ibed TO learn that the Presidents health
mad been improved by his journeyha me enjoyed fine
OF aiectionae feeling, with which no was every where
received.
We understand it was hi, intention to leave Now York
Tor New Haven on Saturiay.- Globe.
wo know not when we have met with anv thine Of rho
Kind superior TO Black Hawks Speech to Colonel Eus
which Is contained in the sntjoincd letter. In our udg
ment, surpasses true eloac the celebrated
oil Logan 10 Lord Dunmore--B0 .4fids.
i OLD POINT ConrfoRT,
! Fortress Monroe, ia. June 1th {
have Just witnessed one of the interesting scenes
ever hche!d Early this morning an order arrived from
was'ngton by The hands OF Major Garland, authorizing
the dismissal OF Black Hawk and his comm. nons from
their confinement Whatever may be the political elec,
This motion, who could help sympa,b-ug with these
denzcns Of the woods in the joy occaoncd by prospect
oil revsing their native forests and again with
their kindred and frendsi Home is same to all--and
the heart OF the poor Indian beats with fervor a, the
thought OF once more bcoing the reside of his fore
fathers though perhaps the earth is its only floor and the
canopy oil heaven its only covering. The King of the
Sacs ia 10 proceed morning in the boa,
10 BatiRore and Immediately on his arrival in his natv.
land 10 be placed at perfect liberty He il 10 take the
route ny me iaFc and will visit on his way Philadelphia
new YORK and Albany Major Garland i, TO accompany
him.
About four o'clock this afternoon Black Hawk visited
Col EustIs office for the purpose of taking formal lea
The Cooners family with few visitors were present at
the ceremony. The chiefain alfred in his usual
costume blue irock coat with red lrggiags, with a
black neckerchcf He nolling upou his head the
trout of which is nearly bald while all that remain. oC hi,
hair, now turning grey, is hiushed into bunch behind
Hs cars were ornameptcd with a prolson of black and
white beads and were surrounded by broad .rpc of
whitc verniiion painted the flesh Beyond this tbe
is nothing remarkable in Is appearance He ia ra,her
snort IN stature, and his countenance is marked by good
nature and simplicity. could scarcely have believed
mat men OF his physognomy could have raised such a
storm as he has excited on the frontiers.
His speech, nearly rccolect it, was az follows
nacn sentence was translated by tho interpreter who
"Brother-I have come on INV own part and in behalf
oil my companions to bid farewell Our great father
mas az lensth been pleased TO permit us TO our
n"nhng grounds We have buried the tomahswk and
The sound OF The rifle will hereafter only bring dealt, to the
deer and tho buffalo. ~ Wv
Broher-Yon have treated the red men very kindly
your squaws bave made them presents and you have
mem plenty 10 cat and drink The memory OF your friend
ship will feman till the great Spirit says il is time for
Black Hawk to sing his death song. "
brother-four houses numerous a. the leaves
upon INC ,rees ana your young warriors like the
upon the shore OF the big lake which rolls before US The
red has but few houses and few warriors bur the rod
man has heart which throbs warmly as the hearted his
Brcther-The Great Spirit has given us our hunting
grounds aud The skin OF the which we xiii there i,
MS iavore Tor lie color is white and this the emblem
OF peace.
The hunting dress and these feather. of til. eagle arc
white. AcGsni them my brother. have given one like
Tins TO ne Thne Ohcrt Accept il Us a memorial of
Black Hawk When he FAR away this will serv. 70
mind You OF him May the Grea, Spirit bless YOU and
your chidrcn.-Fsrow en- ~
To this Col Eu.tis made the following appropriate and
apparently heartfelt reply $3.50
Friend and Bother:-lt was the will Of the Great spi.
m ana The fortune OF war which placed you in nv hands
had met you the field battle would have been
my du'y 10 nay country and my white brethren TO have
tdken your hieBu the Great Spirit placed Won in nv
bands as captive-and The white man never attacks an
hamed Zoe have therefore treated you with all tho
"'f,'cSs w i'y power, ana nope you have
any 'nroveniences during your residence with u.s. And
now that you are at liberty return home and reion
your tribe believe me sympatbse heartily in YOUR emo.
ions OF joy. Yon offer me your hand-sav maj 10 4,
pledge OF friendship, and give assurance that Won
WI hereafter give no trouble your neighbors'
BACK Hawk said "Brohsr-The Great Spirit punishe,
those VINO deceive us, and my faith is now pledged"
Tie Colonel procec ded" Brother-iis wel-oyou h, 70
seen much OF our power, and will behold great dea
more before you reach your own country. Remember
meh ana leach your young that The red mans hes in
eFes Is 10 be ifieniy 10 the whites TO their gre father
The President He will afford hi, protection if bey
do so. = ~ " "'9
! receive with pleasure this hunting dress ,nd shall
yaue much more because il given to Inc by BIa rk
Hawk Accept this belt of wsnpun on nv mart AZ TO-
inemcrance snd bond OF our friendship May YOU live in
peace ever alter with Your children Farewell"
a lew words more were spoken eilhor side but ,ey
were uniolani, and consisted merely of friendly wishes
ana congratulations. Before he departed lie received from
Tue CoIone lady, who present the interview with
bead bag, with which he appeared
very much pleased, snd said he would carry il carcv o
his .quaw, Who would be delighted receive il nom her
white sister The ohcr ladies loaded bin with nres, MI,
ana he went AWAY perfectly happy alter shaking hand.
with all the company As he going Out he placed bis
hand upon bis heart and pointed The sky TO ssny thai
me Great spirit would bear witness The truth Of what
| lac uttered. ~ " """'
My interest in this scene was very mnch b,oI,on,d b
the reflection. that ii more than probably n, I,. ns
OF Tic kind which will take place on the shores o In, a.
snlc he red men have melted sway before the march
OF CIVILIZATION and refinement We only hear of them nos,
ana en as the perpetrators Of set OF bloodshed on
our iaFhest roners which is always accopancd bv ,c
foamon oil heir speedy punishment A, nation, hey can
hardly lie seid to be in existence. '''
| -. o. Tho Prosidcnt.
Inc White otter General Atkinsonr,od On he Tho T.
uaH'' Usoau'e ms mar Is particularly white silky.