Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-16
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Fire La Bagatcue,
General Harrison appears not to have lost his
devotion to the Fair amid the spendor OF his ele-
yation He is the Ladies' President In this, he
seems to act from sentiment, not from policy. lie
does not court their society, we are sure, on the
principle that was recommended by wise
Minister of the Gospel, "Carry the ladies with
you and you carry their husbands with them TO The
support of the Church'-But the General acts con
a,nore from the force of sentiment, when he cx
changed glove locks with the lady OF Pttsburg IN "a
Even his 69,h year, "there live his wonted hres
Wherever he goes he collects evee OF the Far sex
around him-No society seems more welcome to HIM.
On his arrival at Washington, notwithstanding the
which was falling, he walked from the Depot to the
CITY Hail. "uncovered nearly the whole Of tho way, re-
peatedy bowling to the ladies who thronged the WIN
dows and balconies declaring that he could not
think Of remaining covered in their presence. The
same Washington Correspondent (of the Baltimore
PatroD describes the dinner which was gwen him
on the day Of his arrival at Gadsbys Hotel tho tousts
which were drunk in his honor, on that day, the an
niyersary Of his birthday (being Is years od)-and
speaks Of "he two or three short but exceedingly hap
nv speeches" which the General made. "a toast from
the Mayor referring 10 the City of Baltimore, called
forth from the gallant veteran some sprlghy illusions
and we'll turned compliments to the FIR famed ladies Of
The Monumental Citg-to which Mr.. Pitts made brief
and spirited response. He left the dinner table very
early and spent the evening in the society of his
friends. He will receive the ladies tomorrow.
We have seen letter from Washington, which says
u
uotally incompetent to administer the Government or
any department of it-but that he twill uSnrate in
its pageantry, and perhaps exchange loveocks with
the ladies' $50 we'll known is this taste of the Preuz
Chevalier that wag from distant county has perpe-
,rated hit of badinage in the following Inaugural Ad-
dress he has made for the President Eect-Il seems,
that the Ladies still constitute the favorte chorus Of
the song: -. -
PRESIDENTS u EeE aHs ENQUIRER
On Tuesday, the 9th inst, Gen. William Henry
Harrison President elect of the United States, arrived
at the seat Of Government; and on Thursday following
at O'clock he delivered his Inaugural Address al Inc
City Hall-as follows:
"My fair countrywomen: 1t is our hrst duty upon
this most interesting occasion, to return thanks TO m
from whom cometh every good and perfect gilt Tor the
great blessing he has vouchsaed to US in calling me to
the Presidential chair How Providental That IN
the gigantic struggle of parties which has shaken TINS
Union to it's centre-a struggle evolving SO many ana
important political principles, one should nave oeen
found free from the trammels OF opnon ana o.
whom no party entertained any fears, or induisea any
hope (save the friends of Africs Ebon spnso one OF
whom truly said 'f he did no good, he could DO
no harm
"Such the man and the only man who could neal
the dssensiens and unite the hearts OF all who' i'i
whatever reason desired the downfall OF the prese
Administration and thus overthrow party WHICH
under the Of Republican, has managed the aiafH
of this Government from its establishment, lhlous"
every official term till now, with two bright e1ceP-
tons; and which obstinaely refuses to SURRENDER Ger
tain oldfashoned opinions because forsooth they are
forbidden to do SO by The bond-But you may wish 10
know upon what principles shall administer the "o-
vernment? | answer: | am to have nothing to do
with it. My object is attained in my eleeon-to ,9a
to ,ope off certain ugly spots upon my reputation Inc
weightier matters Of law and Government leave 10
those more competent to manage them. .no, n.v !.
Hic ensem, artenque rcpono.
Gcnliy's my plan, and leave my iourneyman
The care of the public bono.
Deny it if you can-honest Daniel is the man
To take of the public BONO" =.
But be not disappointed cheres eoneitoyennes' J.
my purpose 10 establish upon more solid bas's hal
Government of which our first parents gave us an eS-
ample in the garden of Eden and which you have en-,
deayored with partial success, TO perpetua'e-need
say the Pettieoat Gorrament-yes, that rule so long