Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-13
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, JUNE Is.
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
TIE proo;don, md anita loft Washln o tor

we have ever had in America That graceful and
ering spire will speuk eoquenty 10 the friends Of
berry throughout the worldit will cheer them in the
midst of the gloom that may overhang their infant ef
forts for Independence This simple, Republican mo.
hume il not destined 10 record The bloody victories Of
mower in bad cause-it is not like the Lion on the
Mound Of Waterloo, casting his proud look OF defiance
gallant but then, unfortunate Erance-it plain
ambitious memeno in honor OF those noble spirits who
freely shed their blood for their counryit is bright
beacon to warn the OF America 10 cherish the rich
legacy left 10 them, and the preservation Of which,
invioate, the momentous question OF human liberty
depends. The President was escorted from his resi-
dence to the Ralrond Depot by the Washington Be.
nevolen Society," and number OF citizens on foot and
in carriages by Band Of Music and left the
Depot for Baltimore at 12 NJ on Thursday in an ex.
ira train of cars he accompanied by his private
Secretary the Secretary of The Treasury and the Post
master General (The Secretaries of The Navy and the
Army WILL it is understood join the Presidents suite in
Philadelphia, and also accompany him 10 Bunker Hill.
The Hon. h. S. Legare remains at his posi-lhe mpor
tant Diplomatic Correspondence of The Government
requiring his constant attendance al the capital
1.-THE following gentlemen also took their eeas, as
committee on the part Of the citizens of Washington,
10 escort the President to the "Monumentsl City,
Hon. W. w. seaton, Mayor; Gen. J. p Van Ness,
VIM 2 Carroll, Esq, Gen. Z. Weightmnn, and
Gregory Ennis Esq. Gen. Hunter, Marshal of the
District Of Columbia, and Capt j. Fl. Goddard, also
accompanied the President; and large number Of
citizens John c. Rives, Esq one Of the Editors Of
the Globe, accompanied the procession horseback,
10 the depot"
There three or four thousand persons at the
Baltimore depot, where the President was received by
Henry Snyder, Esq, Mayor Ell. oficio, z Collins
Lee, and VIM. s. Read, Esq, of the Committee Of
Arrangements The Mayor, brief address, wei.
coined the President to Baltimore To this the Presi-
dent briefly replied ale spoke of the hospitable
character of Baltimore, of lis patriotism, and it's
spect for the institutions Of the country and the Chief
Mugstracy-and from such city he could expect no.
thing less than the sincere welcome and the generous
hospitality thus rendered TO him. He knew that the
institutions of the country would receive due respect
the hands Of the people of Batinore-he was sure
of il for he knew their character He held it mpos-
sible that he, as Virginan, standing here in Bat
more, could forget the joint services rendered to the
country at Eutaw and Camden by the troops Of Mary
land and Virginia lie referred feelngly TO that por
ton of his lifetime passed upon the shores Of the noble
peuke, and gave it and Baltimore high degree
Of preference over those of Genoa and Venice. He
had from his boyhood known Baltimore, and watched
her progress-he had her advancing in stature,
and growing in prosperity-he had seen her stretching
establishing communication with the great West
and while he DICED in her growth and her prosperity
he cheerfully accepted her offered hospitality
He was then conducted 10 Barnums, when he was
eloqucnlly addressed by David Hoffman, Esq, 10 whom
he replied as follows:
my proposed visit to Boston. go mp 10 Bunker Hill,
where the first blood shed in that memorable
test which eventualed in the establishment Of the happy
institutions under which live, 10 pay my citations,
along with my countrymen at that shrine. could not
have justified excused myself in remaining in
the Presidential mansion, with my folded, when
my countrymen were rushing thitber, TO make their
free will offerings.
"Nor would it be possible for any American citizen
10 wander over extensive country, without feeling
II. re- "A
on the Aroostook or in the wilds Of Florida, lately
The of turmoil and bloodshed, he is ready to ex-
claim IN spirit of enthusiasm, this is my country.
And how rapidly has that country sprung into exist
ence But two centuries ago, grain Of civilization
pByaRRoth1l" and afterwards at your own ST. MarysW
And now like the grim of mustard seed, it has grown
into stately tree, and the dews of two water
lis branches
great many persons, Ihen called on the President
in the evening, he visited the Holiday Street Thea
ire. The party left for Philadelphia at hali.pa.t Eve
O'Clock, Friday morning. At Wilmington, about noon,
they got on board the steamer Oho reached Philadel
pha at half-past two T. M and landed at the navy
yard amid the discharge Of cannon, The music of the
band and some cheers the part Of an immense null
titude gathered TO witness the proceedings.
"The Association Of Dartmoor Prisoners filed of
either side Of the leading from The boat the
President passing between. The Committee of Re.
cepon had formed crescent Mt the end Of the avenue
and as he approached, Alderman Hay, The Chairman
Of the Committee of Welcome advanced 10 meet him.
and made brief speech. The President replied with
equal bFevity. Gov. Porter and Alderman Hay, then
look the Presidents ARM his suite the officers and
committee, falling into procession, and moving to
wards the Guard House, which they entered, partak.
ng there of cold collation. provided for the occasion
he President made speech board the boat, when
had entered The limits of Pennsylvani,, addressed
o Judge King, Chairman Of the Committee Of Re-
eptIon, which is represented to have beenexemplary
is principal subject was the Constitution-he neces.
y OF preserving it Notwithstanding appropriately
lpon the scenes of heroism enaeled during the Revo-
ntlon IN that vicinity About half past o'clock, p.
w., the President entered the magnificent Fanny Els
Ter barouche. He panied by Gov. Porter,
Who seated himself by his side, by Judge King and
Robert Tyler, jr, Esq, who sat opposite. The car
iage was drawn By four splendid grey horses, fur
shed by the Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad :
Company and by The side of the driver sat the private
eryant (colored) Of the President fIis suite, some
f the Committee, the Commissioners Of Southwark,
&c, followed in other vehicles"
number OF magnificent Volunteer Companies .
olned in the procession, which, after immense cir
nit, about five o'clock arrived in front of the United
states Hotel The President received at the Ho- .
Ell by the Committee, Col Bradford, Gen Miller and
Dr. MITCHELL and taken up into the large front parlor
lie soon appeared on the balcony, front OF the Hotel
nd addressed the moving crowd. He visited the
hentre and Dartmoor prison celebration during the
venIng, and left the next day, in the afternoo for
rInceton, New Jersey, where he would remain the
uest of Captain Stockton, till yesterday, (Monday)
'hen he would go to New York.
Now that we have extracted the cream Of the news
aper articles touching the Presidents progress, we
nnnot refrain from annexing the following sensible
lew of this subject by the Alexandria Gazette. We :
hall preface il by single remark Among The other
ELECTIONS to this elaborate and superhuous pomp, OF
hich we have always dsapproved, (in this, simple
nd Republican Government) is THE, viz it may be y
,lcualed TO intoxcac the head Of the President, TO
'ea!e false notions of his weight, and to induce
spec'ations Of future support which he may not be
ssned 10 receive: '
I'm yesterdays Gazette, copied from The Bal,i-
ore Patriot article in relation io-the contemplated
,ocessions and parades during the progress OF Mr.
yler 10 The North To object 10 public honors 10 the
resident, may SEEM first glance, dlscoucous; but,
Ter very little reflection the ingenious mind must
Init that The conclusions of the writer correct
~, many would, at The frs, impulse, adopt the same =
ode of thinking and ogree with all that is there said
'berever the President is invited, there he should be
,bcly received, honored and entertained the Pre- =
dent and, wherever he goes, invited or unlimited
ere he should meet with becoming respect and aten
IN. This is the and substance OF our Republican
'Iions with regard 10 The public journeyngs of our
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