Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-07-09
(from the Harrisburg (Pe J Rep0rter)

THE PRESIDENI. !,
M, VIM Buren, left Washington on the 2o.h INST ano
,sssed through Baltimore without the good people OF
That city being aware of his presence Inc Ioio"ns
d.y he reached York. and was waited upon oy 'he Pc
pua.ion, Of! and young ON al ,oa odanss a, Mr.
Nsgle's Union Hotel. lie was shortly waiteo On oy
committee from the Senate, and also from the rouse
headed BY their Speaker He declined all public no.
nors The President, willis, here, visited by the
p,enbs,s of both Houses of the Legislature, by the Go
vernon heads Of department, aud by as many of the
psope as he could conveniently shake hands WITH from
Saturday until Monday. Every one appeared pleased
with the urbani.y OF his demeano ana Inc PoPley OF
his conduct.
On Monday he left for Lebanon, and whilst there,
was visited by persons Of every party denomination
On Tuesday he reached Reading 'he political centre OF
"Old Berks." The warmth Of his reception there,
may be gathered from the following letter, written by
friend who never voted Democratic t'cke. in his life,
and therefore be charged win political partially:
"READixo, "Wednesday Morning, June 20
lon INV arrival !asi H-~..nr, found tue rresideni
elegantly chartered at Hers Hotel still receiving visit
ors Of distinction of all parties cordially welcoming him
TO sod Berks In the night the court house was bril-
lsny Illuminated and large bonfire built at each ex.
tremty OF Penn square was told tina, his arrival was
announced by the ringing Of ell the bells in town He
was escorted TO his lodgings BY large escort OF horse
and foot He entertained last night with unusual
splendor at The mansion oil Samuel Bell, jr Esq where
arge party OF ladies docking as Pennsylvania daugh-
tes always do peer!ess) and gentlemen had previously
assembled receive him. He appeared delighted
throughout The evening In short my dear sir, Read
ing fully sustained her character for genuine hospitality
''He departs hence al sbcui ii clock, for Ess.cn
The unostentaiious manner in which Mr., Van Bulen
travels has pu. 10 rest, IL inis region. the terhc,
stories used to hear soou English servants horses
and carriages They reiterated with such Per,ina
city, TO make people really believe there
truth mixed ws ii! this acIior-npE know MS ali
6c,ion.'
We anu-x ,hA .oio~ios correspondence, between The
Democratic members Is Zoe Senate rnc Houss and The
President 10 xarca vii De ssrn he declines the hos
pi,aty rendered mn BY The representatives, Of tine pep
p!s.
The Democratic members y, the Senate amt House ui
Representatives hsr!ng learned thni President Van Bu-
would pass toroUgb burrisburg IN lew days as
eembed IN The cas-, committee roou JuL.e q, 1899
Gen. William T. Rngers OF Bucks called 10 the
chair and r. B.edbsao, j., Of horlhawYon appointed
secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Senator Myers, II was
Rss,ired, That committee q! thirteen De appointed
20 make suitable arrangements for reception aud
tertainmen, Of Msrn Van Buren,, President Of the 4
s. if he should visit harrisburg his way 10 the North
and that the Chairman and Secretary be placed upon The
committee.
Vim. T. Rogers, Henry Myers, A. v. Parsons. Chas.
Brown, s l.. Carpenter, Wan Hopkins, X r. Frnn-
ken, w. r. Wilcox, Henry Longaksr 7 Is m'Elwse,
Z Smith, J. WOODBURY. and K. Bfodhesd, il, were np
pointed The committee
WIN. T. ROGERS, Chairman.
Il. BRopHIAp, jr, Secretary
STATE CApIToL,
Harrisburg, Jone 22, 1889.
Sra: The undersigned have been appointed commit
tee by the Democratic members Of The Senate and
House Of Representatives, express the qualification
they feel, in welcoming you TO the Capital Ct Pennsyi
vanA, and to request that you will afford them oppor.
tuny 10 express the high they entertain for your
public character and moral worth, by dining with them
At such time and place may be most agreeable to you
in such time and manner as may best suit your wshe,
and convenience
VT. ROGERS,
HENRY MYERS,
a. V. PARSONS,
CHARLES BROWN,
WM. HOPKINS,
r BRODHEAD. Jr.