Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-03-30

This same General CALL who imported the boodhounds,
10 the Goyernorsp Of Florida, from which lie had been
previously dismissed. Cannot the reoetai Jouihas.s
renubsh on the OCCASION OF their pathetic ant-
doc articles which so acerated the public mind during
he recent campairns Where now their phIlanhro'
mic illusions ON tie cruelty of "Marooning the poor
Indian?
,,rous stories about the White House, forms striking
commentary upon the vile mode OF electioneer'hs re-
sorted to against Mr.. Van Buren, The contest pe'hs
past every day cxplodes new humoug' unui "s
neope will soon see that the Inaugural ADDRESS Is
at least correct in one pon,-'ha' .ie ueaeaI " VIZ
Democratic party asindeed the result OF oeus'oh,
lint of one which cannot last much longer
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S,,y YopE. March 24.-It must have been exceed
;nuy gratifying to Mr.. Van Buren,, yesterday, to W.T.
ness the immense crowd of persons assembled at me
Battery welcome him back to has native STATE a,u
Ia be received with such cordial and enthusiastic iahs
of respect Though the day unproptous, Inc ram
falling in torrents the greater part OF the Tune, hots
could have exceeded the animation OF the occas,n
Not since the famous visit Of Gen Jackson III 300,
have the people turned out in greater numbers or les
,;G.d with more sincere and unequivoca expressions
their appreciation of the services, ana tner esteem io
the virtues, of public servant
Mr. Van Buren, reached Jersey City at three clock,
P NJ, and was Immediately escorted By the committee
If citizens sent thther 10 meet him, board OF the
steamboat Superior he conveyed to this city When
he landed at Castle Garden, the air was rent WIN
the shouts Of the multitude who thronged 10 see nun,
and SO great the press of people, and so eager TIE
desire OF his friends to pay their respects to the dstn-
uushed statesman who had sustained their principles
under all circumstances with manly zeal and honesty,
that it was difficult way was made for HIM TO the
coach designed to carry him III the procession The
crowd pressed round the carriage and hung upon lis
steps and wheels Nothing less than hearty shake OF
the hand or personal recognition seemed enough to
satisfy their ardent wish TO manifest their undmnished
attachment TO the intrepid leader who had been true
to his and their convictions during the great political
struggles of the last twelve years, and their unwaver
mo confidence in his PATRIOTISM fidelity and talent
After while the barouche which MIR. Van Buren,,
occupied in company with the late Secretary oil STATE
Mr.. Forsyth supported BY Mr. Wright Hawks, from
The Convention and MIR. James Mckeon, in behalf of
the Democratic Young Meas Committee was enabled
10 move and the immense .ss formed themselves into
line. The procession, Which was headed by Cap
tain Browns corps of Lancers beautifully dressed and
equipped, and numerous body OF armed hremen, I'M
command Of plain Follcn, moved III the d,rcc
ton Of Broadway But here the street was so complete
" filed BY the throngs of people, that the progress OF
the line towards the City Hall was almost INSTRUCTED
The entire space of the vast thoroughae seemed cover
ed with carriages and men, while the public buildings
dwelling houses and stores on each side, from every
balcony, window and door, were animated by living
mass Of human heads. The waving of handkerclneis
and hats and the prolonged and deaenng cheers greet
ed the procession wherever 1t passed AS 1t arrived IN
the vicinity of the Park Mr. Van Buren, conducted
10 Tammany Hall, where he was addressed by MI 10
bert III. Morris, as follows:
"MR VAS BrRES-Delegated for this purpose by
the Democracy of this county, IN their name bid you
welcome to city.
"You sir, have at the call Of the Democracy, sue
cessivey occupied the most important and elevated STA
tons in State Government. Upon their demand,
Also you have filled the most prominent and RESPONSE
BILE positions under the government of the United
States, and have now retired from office, the most
exalted of human creation.
..The Democracy of New York have, sir, abundant
reason for the JOY with which they this day greet you
You are the first OF her sons who has hed Tie fres-
dental chair; you have faithfully represented them and
their principles; all which is gratifying alike 10 their
selfconsderation and State pride. There is sir, how
ever pleasure in the association OF this day, compared
with which, all others sink into nsgnifcance. We re-
oce in you one, who IN the discharge OF every mn
portant committed TO him, has been actuated by
and exhibited the Democratic principle, which looks
10 the rights of man such, without reference TO ms
social position; and whose ability in enforcing this prln-
cipe has been CONNIE nsurate with the difficulties which
has been destined TO cncounter-as one who, in sue
cess did not forget his professions when candidate,
and for whom the prospect of defeat had no terrors,
when the alternative presented was the abandonment
Of principle.
ssThe fidelity fthe democratic cause which has mark.
ed your whole political course, not only 10
exult in the past but TO conde the future, for your
conduct will stand preeminent example TO all SER
wants of the Democracy
at is therefore with mingled emotions Of pride and
State
To this Mr. Van Buren, made the subioined reply
only best acknowledgements due 10 the sterling
Democracy of this county for the friendly greetings
with which they have been pleased to distinguish my
return to my native State, and 10 you for the oblg
terms in which their sentiments have been commu
nicaied me. feel that am entitled TO the merit of
having earnestly endearored to act up TO my profess
SONS and adhere at all times to the path of duty,
rardess Of the difficulties by which it has been obsruct
r. l.c l.-zL oL,l.zz
tho most imperative of the obligations which attach
themselves all public stations, and the approval of
my official acts and of the principles by which it has
been regulated, which you have expressed in behalf of
large portion of immediate fellow citizens, shall
be held in constant and grateful remembrance would
be most ust well most unthankiul if failed
to cherish them.
"Beleve me- sir that the exhibitions of mistaken
idence and personal regard the part OF those by
whom have been elevated succession to the highest
places in the Republic, which have witnessed at eve
ry step in my journey from the seat of the General Co
vcrnment to this the commercial emporium of the
Union and which have been this day repeated, afford
real satisfaction than the possession of Office
bestow. Added TO the numerous and great favors
which have already received at the hands of my
trymen, they leave me without political desire for the
future, only that Providence may enable me
always to demcan myself worthily towards the great
cause 10 which have been long and devotedly attach
ed, and toward the vrtuous and industrious yeomanry
by whom have been intrepdly sustained in the hour
Of difficulty
When he had finished speaking, complimentary ad-
dress made TO Mr. Forsyth, to which lie answered
in very terse and appropriate speech. Both gentle
men were then escorted to their lodgings the Carlton
House, and the multitude adjourned. In the evening
Mr. Van Buren, attend the Bowery theatre which was
filled from pit to dome, by an assembly who momenty
the performances by their enthusiastic
Tomorrow, the Eek President will his
friends at the Governor S Room.
We are glad that the return of Martin Van Buren,
has been attended with these demonstrations of popular
Devotion They are the homage Of sincere and CRATE
Tu people, to of fine talents and lofty virtue, TO
statesman of clear sagacty and devoted patriotism,
md to an Ex-Presdent, who during the period of his
office, pursued with single eye the permanent welfare
Of his country and, in his retirement will retain the
proud consciousness of having firmly and justly dis
charged his duty at time of the seyerest trials and