Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-25
General JACKSON.

The "Grcat Western OF New Orleans, of the llth
OF January SAYS "that the reception OF General Jack
son in this city, every thing that could be desired
or wished for. We were led 10 fear from the SLOW
movement of those who had the immediate manage
men OF the preparations Tor his visit, that there was
some want Of the proper feeling which should mark
this occasion: but II was announced that Tie
General was approaching the CITY, simultaneous
burst Of general Joy seemed 10 animate every bosom
saving and excepting the Fedora! i'gs-and the Whole
ci,v from one end to the other, rrsounded with the
pcals Of cannon and the shouts OF the mull'tudc-,t
raS n rtcCDfiDa o.; lie rE"rLE-a glorious-a soul
stirring reception We shall, in our next, a'emp, to
give feeble account Of thus day, and IT Will be but a
feeble one for no pen IS adequate !" lhe tisk' p''
however feeble it shall be accurate Oar creole
pouulation on this glorious occasion, exceeded them
seiycs-tI.rv far surpassed the noble, generous and
chivalrc feelings which are 50 characteristic q t"in
on all occasions, each yienT with The other IN lhtr
enthusiastic eXcrons to do honor 10 the old Her" ana
patriot.
uThc utmost cycrtions OF the Federal Wings were
made at every point where there the possibility OF
opposing an obstacle the respect and gratitude which
the people desired TO show General Jackson on tins oc-
casiou Mr. Pevton took occasion to remark, ut the
aio Harrison nreiinr that he would have objection
IN coming IN the celebrations Of the day. il the invita-
ton which brought General Jackson had originated
here but as he believed that It was IN accordance Will.
an ogpEE from Washington City, he, we suppose,
would not condcsccnd TO honor the occasion Si;:i his
presence in the celebration
"The Senate, to its honor passed resolutions, appro-
pratiDg FIVE thousand dollars for the expenses IN part:
of the occasonbu the House, 20 the disgrace OF those
concerned defeated the generous wishes oi the Senate,
and the resolutions were lost. In tic discussion on
these resolutions in the House. Brashcar declared, that
Cen Jackson was BHIBED b. party to come 10 New
Orleans TO sustain, the reelection Of Mr.. Van Buren,;
this is the man, who we understand, some few
wears since said that it better that New Orleans
had been sarhei and brn than for Gen Jackson ever
TO have seen it.-This man seems to have been chci
spokesman of the Wings in the House for defeating the
Senates resolutions Such has been the OF the
Wings on this long be- remembered and glorious oc-
casion-such conduct will be remembered by the pee
pie, and will receive their just indignation and con-
tempt.
The General visited the battle ground the 10th
and on the lih, the officers of the Legion visited HIM
at The ST Louis Exchange The New Orleans PIcav-
unc Of the 10th says that sCrowds visited Gen Jack
son al his in the ST Louis Hotel Yesterday The
old and the young, the grave ard the gay, seemed am
bilious to grasp The hand of the man who shed such
ustre on his countrys The bright eye of beauty
cazed with respectful admiration his iurrowed
cheeks and llspng children pressed forward with
apparent feelings of lntuvc admiration, 10 bid nm
welcome. 4 guard Of military were III attendance TIL
two clock, when the General respectfully minated
that he wonld dispense with their further SERVICES.
The Mavor Of the city, the Recorder and Aldermen Of
the First Municipality waited on HIM in 4 body. De.
putations from Of the parishes presented him with
addresses The following is the old Generals reply
to Mr.. Genos, Chief Magistrate of the City;
"SIR Il am at loss for words 10 express the obi.
cations under which am placed By your kindness as
the organ of the inhabitants Of the city of New Or
leans. The welcome YOU offer me in their name, and
the many other proofs Of affection and respect which
have received at their hands, incte emotions in my
heart to which language cannot give utterance.
"Aow to say, sir, in reply to the terms in which
you have adverted to my agency in defending THIS city
during the invasion of lel4 and 10, that but per.
formed the part Of General whose duty il to give
direction to the noble enthusiasm and bravery Of the
various corps under his command, and which only
waited for an opportunity 10 sgnalze their conduct as
the defenders of their countrys soil and rights To
these corps, (of which Louisnnlans and particularly
the inhabitants Of this city, formed rcrtorious
Par belongs the honor aud glory of the s;h Of January