Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-21
PHILADELPHIA, MAY Is.
OF ANDREW JACKSON.

RECEPTION OF ANDREW JACKSON
INpEpENDENcE SQUARE, 10Th MAY, ls33.-At n
very large meeting of the citizens of the city and county
OF Philadelphia. DESTROYS of expressing their vencration
Tor the personal and political character OF ANDREW JACK
SON, admiration Tor the great public services of his past
lie, and their gratitude for his successful administration of
the affairs OF the Union, Henry Horn was called to the
chair-James M. Linnard, Richard Renshaw, BENJAMIN
w. Richards, George w. Ritter, John Naglee, and Charles
n. Servoss, were appointed Vice Presidents Antony
Laussat, Frederick Stoever and Francis ]. Harper were
man they related to the necessary arrangements for the
patriotic reception OF the President of the United States.
at his approaching visit.
The following resolutions offered by Col. John Tbomp.
son. ana pr.eiaced with some appropriate remarks, were
unanimously adopted
Whereas, the contemplated visit of ANpprw J.cvsoS
me PRESIDENT OF the United States, to the city OF Philadel.
phia, will afford an occasion for the manifestation of The
nign esteem and regard OF this community for the free
institutions under which we live-for the respect and We
herauon which are due to that distinguished individual
who has been called by the SURFACES of the nation to
presae over lbs des1nies, Tor the grea, and meritorious
services rendered TO his country, in some Of the most try
ing periods OF our history, and moro especially for his
able, patriotic and successful efforts in the administration
"a "a 3~ccas..c iuues OF the government. to preserve
tho integrity Of our union, to insure peace. HARMONY and
prosperity at home, TO maintain and exaIt our national
character abroad. And whereas, Il Is conceived that the
exalted office OF President OF the United States should not
only afford an impenetrable shield 10 the incumbent, exer-
cising It's high functions against personal violence or In
suit, but should insure him a cordial reception and a hear.
" welcome in every section Of our country. Therefore,
hesofred, That entertaining the most elevated sense of
the merits and services of ANDREW JACKSON, and lust
" approaching the character OF his high official station, we
cordially invite him to our city, that we may personally
express TO him our grateful sense Of the many valuable
services he has rendered our common country.
hesoired, That the late outrage committed upon the
person oil the President while in the execution of a so.
Tenn duty to his constituents, has excited feelings of in.
dlgnation for the offence. contempt for the perpctrator, and
regret that an individual so destitute of all the honorable at.
tributes of soldier, a citizen, or a man, should have been
dignifled with the name of an American officer.
ReSotUed, That a committee of sixty citizens he appoint
ed " IN Chairman IN maka n aco
Tor the reception and entertainment OF the President of the
United States, in a manner commensurate with the feelings
oil TINS meeting as expressed in the foregoing resolutions
with the character of our cty-and that of tho Chief
Magistrate Of this nation.
Resofred, That the committee appointed by the preced-
ing resolution be authorized TO supply any vacancies that
may occur in their body-to correspond with the President
OF the United States, and to provide ways and means to
carry the object of their appointment into effect.
hesolred, That the proceedings of this meeting signed
by the Chairman, Vice Presidents, and Secretaries, be pub.
lished. HENRY HORN Ch.;.mn,
JAMES M. LINNARD,
RICHARD RENsHAw,
BENJAMIN w. RICHARDS,
GEORGE w. RITTER, vice fresidents'
JOHN NAGLEE,
CHARLES X. SERvoss,
antony LdusSdt,
Frederick Stoeuer, Secretaries.
Francis J. Harper,