Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-10-08
THE PRESIDENT AT UTICA.
(From Tie Ultra Obserrr, SEPTEMBER u


Of mile in length, and in point Of numbers, eded
all expectation. II IVES said To snrpass any Thing OF
Ike character ever seen in the country on reaching
the city line, (were large number OF those VINO had
ioined the procession left il order TO anticipate lis ar
rival al the public squore the President was met with
military honos by The Utica Citizens Corps who, with
a magnanimily beyond that of our precious Common
Council. thought il not derogoloy nor unhecomng &c
pny their respects the Chief Magistrate Of great PEG
ple collectively" we'll as individually" The So.
cieiy Of Carmen, and number Of citizens, joined the
procession al the line. IL moved on, amidst national
salute through Columbia Fayetie and GennPssee streets
along which The buildings hronged with spectators,
male and female, to the square in front o. Baggs Hotel
where platform had been erected for the Presidents
reception. He was here, also the Secretary Of
War formally introduced TO the assenbaee, and his ar
rival welcomed by the Hon Is. Miller, Chairman OF
the Committee Of Arrangements in the following terms
SiR-ln behalf Of The citizens Of this city and coun
ty, cordially welcome your arrival nmonps, hem and
take pleasure in communicating the eengs OF rcsIect
which they deem TO be- due well 10 your exalted STA
lion as In your eminent personal worth
The differences of party feeling, which naturally
enmy less than friendship !egilimalely attach 10
measures rather than men-and whatever those dlaeI
ences may BE- amongst those wiO now surround you.
may unhestatingy say that 10 meet dis
lingushed by his elevation the most enviabe position
in the word-ihe mos, enyiabr, because The free gift OF
those who might us freely withhold it, IS theme OF
graduation and pleasure to all To suppose that such
position can be obtained without uncommon talents,
without sincere devotion TO The welfare Of the country
without unwavering fidelity TO the discharge of subord
nate public trusts, without such Of. pa,:iotic
conduct as 10 command the approval Of our fellow
citizens were TO suppose that this great people, whose
interests are confdrd TO your protection, were blind
10 the substantial virtues aud good qualities thot
ought alone TO merit their regard. That such blindness
has not existed with regard 10 YOURSELF is evident from
the whole tenor Of your life, spent in long course of
public service, and observed with common scruliny
by those who have often bestowed upon you The com.
mendann OF heir favorable sutfrages Ever since your
early entrance upon The political field, Of
intrinsic importance TO the public interest whether OF
this your native State oft the Union large has bee
agitated, which has not in form another, received
your cordial aud efficient support-a support not blndy
rendered, but tempered with prudence and urged
with firmness TO afford the best evidence Of
your regard Tor The people, and your real ability aud Wis
dom in sorVinI them Not 10 attempt an enumeration OF
your public services civil life cannot in Justice omit
refer 10 the bold stand you took in per cd Of national
danger favor ofthe second Of pendence when
you gave shape and direction TO The patrIosm nrl!I
sencc and rmness of the Legislature oil tins Stale and
were the means Of successfully urging The passage of
vital Of The war, far this patriotic State
concerned Nor ought it TO be forgotten, that
mainly To ynur inslrumr nIaliiy. The people who
surround you, and Of this whole State, the privilege
they enjoy, of The right Of suffrage un,nmmcled by
senseless qualification that afforded lest Of ntelli.
grnce and guaranty Of patriotism. Nor ought 1t 10
be overuok TINT TO your aid and countcnance in
mon with the efforts Of other distinguished czens is 10
he attributed The successful prosecution Of great work
"f internal improvement here, which is not only
pride, but has gwen birth rprise aud aroused
public spirit throughput the whole rSlen, Of this vast
Union Nor can pass unnoced lha, measure OF eau.
lious wisdom which distinguished the short period OF
your administration OF The civil affairs OF your native
Slae. and secured us, 10 grent extent, against The
mschles and losses that have beiaen some OF our
ter STATES by reason of their uegec, of those guards
which ought To The m0nsd institutions OF every
country In al these asures fresh in the memories
OF most Of u.s. and already become portion Of pub
lie history, with which your name must ever be con
nected, well 10 other conspicuous nf your pub
lie HE, We recognize that energy perseverance and abb
lty and That regard for The welfare Of The Republic
which, while they may excite a temporary clamor
amongst the few, whose interests they touch adversely
command the unqualified admiration and gratitude Of
the many. To pursue your history further and more
length, might awaken feelings that onght to mar such
an occasion as this, when your fellow citizens Of all
classes have nrIoen their differences in The desire
honor the Chiei Magistrate Of The Republic, with fitting
expressions OF respect and to do that justice 10 them
selves and their institutions which no diversity OF party
feelings should ever lead mag unanimous people TO neg
lecl.
We regard your career sir no, only as fortunate for
your own fame, but emlncnlly illustrative OF one Of
the highest excelences OF our form OF govenmen-and
your progressive advancement from The humbles walks
OF life TO the chief maglstracy OF sixteen millions al PEG
pile, through variety Of subordinate stations, (any
"t which were sufficiently honorable atlesta,nn TO
worth and fidelity as Of The strongest encourage.
10 The preseIvation in lis utmost purity, Of c
vii poy. which opens The way to exalted trusts so wide,
That oil may enter H. without any other necessary Incl
dent TO success then strict adherence honest prnc
Piles. and faithful discharge Of public duty.
Such an example as yours sir, can never be lost 10
The country or TO the world. That you did not paftic
pate in that great struggle f1r liberty, which gave wright
and reputation 10 your predecessors, but were
new man. in the elevated office that you adorn
well as occupy, Is negative proof the merit alone com
mrnds itself abundunily 10 the people Of this Republic;
and that they have yet so far departed from their
niInItu f0H
stances OF high descent reflected reputation, here
dilary wealth, or mere military services. the only
the chief recommendations To their favor and support
OF all these Incidents you possessed not one You have
been empha,ically the workman Of your fortune
and 1t ony circumstance be supposed enhance the
honors bestowed upon you by yorr fplowclizens, il
mast De the rejection, that from the humbest worldly
origin you have risen by your desert and the favor
which always attends good desert. The noblest emf.
hence that The world can offer 10 the deserving We
cannot but take pride in rejecting upon such career
as honorable no fess TO country than yourself and
congratulate you well ourselves thai il our for.
live in Republic where every citizen is thus
stimulated 10 noble dpeds, by the rewards Of public com
menda'ion which all may reach after and obtain
repeat Sir, the welcome Of thu citizens Of this cen
ra city ard county OF your native Stale who amongst
the last 10 hail your return 10 It, the least for
ward TO show their respect 10 Chief Magistrate of The
Usios the first to gain for that Slate The honos Of the
Presidency. You have come TO visit US al n season
when the bounes Of Providence are manifested in The
returns Of liberal harvest-when we are surrounded
by all the outward tokens Of abundance and prosperity
II must he gratifying 10 you, II is pleasing
reflect, that under God, this abundance and
prosperity 10 The liberal nature Of institutions which
allow To us all the enjoyment and control of the fruits of
our labor. and stimulate to nctiye industry BY the
certainty Tint lis returns shnll belong ourselves un
taxed by tyranny md safe from the grasp Of despo,sm
Ii is yours that these institutions remain unim-
paired, while The trust Of guarding them is committed
TO your hands-and generously md ina unanimously
to aid every hcnest and constitutional exertion that is
made 10 secure and preserve them.
To which the President replied, as follows
II affords me sincere pleasure to meet my fellow c
of the city Of Utica and of the county Of Oneida
assembled under the circumstances referred by you,
aud with The feelings which you have avowed in their
behalf They may be assured, Sir, that am incapable
of undertaking. the testimonials OF respect and kindness
which they have this day bestowed upon me because