Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-16

casion, is the proudest compliment that can be given
the wisdom OF our forefathers the institutions
der which live. | came up here, Mr.. Mayor, 10
this great commercial emporium, my transit to The
frs. shrine Of American liberty, IN Concentration OF
The glorious pooh Of The Revolution 90 10 to Bun
ker Hill where The first blood shed defence and
support of those glorious principles, which have an
nounced TO The wcrld that the great Of mankind
not born with saddles upon their backs, ready TO
be ridden by the favored few, booted and spurrrd, e-
ultimately, by the grace of God. Now, Sir, those
principles will have their influence, the af-
fairs of this mighty Conedeoy alone, but those
of all nations. For, how the example Of Demo
cratic America be resisted? DO you not perceive that
light is breaking forth every where; that Ameri-
ca free America, has already civilized Continen nj,
which when were boys was almost in 4 wilderness
state, Sir, | wonder how the heart of any American
who wanders our beloved country, can be ani
mated with any other feeling than that OF pr'oe AND
oy, when he reflects that he is an American citizen
care not where he stands. Put him upon the dispu-
ted line of Maine-now happily settled-or throw him
among The bloody tolnnhawks of the savages-happy
subdued 10 the forests Of Florda-he has still cause to
be proud that under Divine Providence his lot has
been cast in land Of civil and religious liberty. Why,
Sir, what were we century ago:
ain nv own native State-pardon me for that allu.
sion-you know, Sir, that Vrginian stands before
you, and that the blood Of virgnsns crmsoned the
soil of every one of the old thirteen States during
the war But speak not with any sectional feeling
L
risra,e, and acknowledge myself 10 be only the
President Of the United States in the aggregate, not
in the separate. No, Sir, but what were We half a
century ago, or TO go little further back, two hun
dred years ago; Then was planted the small seed OF
civilization on the soil of jamestown, which after
wards sprung forth in all its vigor on Plymouth rock
See it stretching forth its roots from the Paci
hc to the Allantc-overshadowing continent, and
the dews OF the two resting lis branches
This is the confederacy under which we live Greet
ed as am by the Corporation Of the great CONNER
cla Emporium where the traders of all nations con
gregae-where merchants do walk your streets from
the distant regions of the earth-where you are
springng with giant strides 10 mighty power and
influence the affairs of this great nation can
only suy that receive your greeting the spirit in
which il has been offered. come up in spirit Of
party amongst this people. go TO indulge with them
in the recollecions of revolutionary history, when
go up to Bunker Hill come in the name ofthe UsioS
union amongst all our people-union, such you ma
fest your city councils on this occasion such
as manifested by our toreathers in the hard battles
Of the Revolution-unon, such was consolidated by
the victory at Saratoga-unoD, such was soemnzed
by the convention at Yorktown A union, sir not on
paper, not IN Constitutions, not in lip seryIce-but
sprnging from the heart, and causing TO love one
another American citizens. Sir this is the spirit IN
which come. This is the feeling which has brought
me to you, and receive the gralulalions Of the great
city of New York, rendered by you, Sir, with infinite
pleasure and satisfaction. come with body guard
other than that have described. have none Of the
mummery and .rappings and marks, either of monarchy
aristocracy. stand upon the platform of the Con-
sttuton, which guarantees freedom Of opinion and
freedom Of person Ii is not 10 be expected here that
where freedom of opinion exists there will not be diff
ference of opinion Perfect unaninty Of sentiment is
impossible. But, in the name Of that great Providence
that rules US, and has conducted safely through
many Of difficulty, and contest and trial, let
unite brethren of one great family, differing some
shat in principle it is true, but uniformly and unedy
desiring and seeking the advancement OF the happiness
of own beloved country, the dignity Of the human
race, and the prevalence Of free Institutions. Sir
tender you my hand in cordial reciprocaon of your
greeting.
depu,ation from the Military then waited upon
His Excelency, and invited him 10 review the troops
and, mounting spirited charger, joined the Major.
Generals, the Marshal of the Day, and the members Of
the Cabinet, in review of the various companies
The review being ended, grand salute was fired by
the Military, when splendid procession formed.
The procession moved up Broadway to Union Park
ria Chatham street and the Bowery, and after encir
cling Union Park passed down Broadway to the Park,
where il arrived at about half past o'clock.
On reaching the East entrance Of the Park the head
passed into the Park and the President his snte, the
Mayor, Joint Committee, Common Council, and in
vited guests assembled in front the City Hall, where
the bonors Of marching salute were rendered to tho
President and his Cabinet Ministers.
At the close of the marching salute the troops filed
off The front and OF the City Hall, and the in
iantry portion formed in the Park fred feu de joe,
and the ceremonies closed with cheers for the Presi-
dent OF the U. S.
The President and suite were then escorted by de
tachment of the troops TO the quarters prepared for
them al Howard's Hotel TUESDAYS Piebiaa.