Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-18
,,,,,, rops,neNT,s VISIT TO NORFOLK.


al tho aocborage the President and suite landed al 10
o'clock nj the Ferry stars, in Navy barge, ATTENDED
by Commodore Kennedy and other ohcers OF tne W.
W. The corporate authorizes, consisting oil Inc Mayor
Reco,de, and Aldermen, and the President and mem
hers ~ tho Common Council in waiting to re.
ceiye him at the landing place. while the volunteer pat
taon of the 54th regiment were paraded al the 1901
of the sonare an escort AS Inc barge CONVEY
mo th. President and suite made IT'S appearance w
froot nc ,b Square, the battery OF the Norfolk Lght
Artillery Blues opened with roaring welcome Inc
President then landed and was taken by the mana oy
tho N,vor V no babe him welcome 10 the Borough III
main bnt very becoming address We neeo not Say
that il was responded to in happy style by the fres'
dent who il must be conceded on all sides Is mosl
rad, and off hand speaker, call upon him when and
whrre you WILL - !, :,
BOROUGH, were then taken under escort by The military,
md he ~ hole marched up 10 Frenchs Hotel, where
the pres,den, makes his sojourn during his vista
number of citizens joining in the procession In suit
of rooms thrown open for the occasion, the PRESIDENT
received the citizens who called TO pay their respects,
of whom there were q goodly number during the hour
allotted for that purpose Al half past one, the cola.
ton was announced, and the great dining room. OF
the Hotel being thrown open discovered as sumPiuous
and elegant array OF edbles the dantest appetite
could crave. The tables were surrounded by dou'
BILE files of some two three hundred true and trus
" kncb,s capable of doing good trencher service,
who did ample justice To the stores OF the worthy
host At the conclusion of the feast, we learn, tor
toasts drunk, and as many speeches made. Mr.
Gushing, Minister to China, who was of the Pre-
sdents suite, being toasted said to have respond
ed in most eloquent speech, full OF soul stirring pa
trotism in the of which, recognising Captain
Duveyrirr of the French Navy among the guests at
the board, he alluded TO Captain D. in manner which
was particularly pleasing TO all who appreciate the
feelings of France towards this country to The part
| which that great nation took struggle for free
dom and independence. He became truly eloquent
when he introduced to those present, Capt. DuveY-
rier whose uncle, General Count Miols. fought under
our banner during the Revolution, having received
dangerous wounds, and who present at York
Town al It's surrender TO the combined arms of America
and France.
| Capt Duveyrer appeared to be much affected, and
requested the eloquent gentleman TO express his feel
rngs of gratitude for the honor done him, at The
same time regrettng that his imperfect knowledge
Of the English language prevented him from dong
so himself
The Presiden, dned with company of gentlemen
at Lsmbert's Point.-.'orfok Heratd, august l.
THE PRESIDENT IN PORTSMOUTH, VA.
The following the address OF DR.. Collins, at the
reception of the President in Portsmouth, and the Pre-
sldents reply:
address of DR.. I'm. Collins.
Sir: have the honor on behalf of The citizens of
Portsmouth,, TO bid you cordial welcome among us
The discharge of The pleasing duty which has been
assigned me- affords me the ing hest satisfaction We
welcome you with that profound respect which is due
he exalted station you hold, and the distinguished
services you have rendered during your political ca
reer. We cordially unite in rendering you the assu-
RANGES OF our warm admiration OF your qualities oil
mind and rreprocchable character. For myself, |
gladly take this occasion 10 tender you my sincere
acknowledgements for the independent stand you have
! taken the administration oil national affairs. -
| In common with the candid and unprejudIced of all
parties, have looked upon your with high
admiration. The powers If temptation one hand,
and the terrors of Remuneration the other, have
failed to divert you from the independent course you
had determined To pursue. In the name of millions,
bid you hearty God-speed in your patriotic deter
mnation TO administer the affairs Of the Government
upon Jefersonian Republican principles. 1t is with
PRIDE that we welcome you TO this place, important
not only from its natural advantages, having one Of
The finest harbors in the world, healthy climate, IN
industrious and thriving population, but sso from its
heing the location of of The largest Naval Sta
tons in the Union. Although these matters cannot
baye escaped your notice, yet feel honest pride
in thus particularly recalling them TO your attention.
The present occasion also affords an opportunity
OF cong ratplang upon the situation and prosperity
of our common country At peace with all the world,
agricultural, commercial and other interests pros
perons, with health and plenty in habltations a
rapidly increasing population, the spectacle is one upon
which the patriot can gaze with the highest delight
The future destiny Of this proud Republic is almost
too vast for human contemplation. Continue then
S sa d aRa sf sssss m saas na a
"hen the present generation shall have passed
Once more | tender you a respectful and cordial
welcome to the town of Portsmouth,
| To which the President replied follows:
accept your salutaons, Sir, in behalf Of the citi
zeDs OF Portsmouth, with ordinary satisfaction n
They would be highly acceptable it they came from
any Other but doubly So proceeding thew do from
portion of the inhabitants of The State which gave
me birth, and which, through somewhat political life,
has honored with its confidence in almost all her
Offices OF trust and honor. As Chief Magistrate Of
the country, know no exclusiveness in favor of
mar Of dplv
an American citizen, claim, along with every other
to boast OF The country, and Of the whole country
but shall, in no degree, violate any rule Of propriey
IN acknowledging, that when visit Virginia, | feel
That visit motier 10 whom, n man, nv love and
my devotion alike due have enjoyed her smiles,
and may experience her frowns--but in sunshine in
kindness and in anger, love her STILL and grateful
for the first shall endure the last in patience, under
the CONVICTION, that when the INST which has been
made 10 envelope my motives and actions, shall dssp.
pear, as most assnredy it WILL she will that have
been true and faithful to her principles from the OBJ
servance OF hich has proceeded the fame Of her states
me and glory of her name
am fully sensible of the great i'm portance of the
town OF Portsmouth, in lis local advantages, and il
adds TO my qualification on this visit TO witness the i'm
provemen.s which are sprnging up within her limits
The whole country bear witness to the labor and
industry Of her hardy Mechanics whose SIX III and
terprse evidenced in the noble ships which bear the
emblem of our country 8 Independence distant
lands The thunder of the as it rolls over the
waves ol The ocean, tells to whose hard and honest
hands We indebted for that evidence of our sove
re,gn'y 1t cannot he but that those who may be en-
trusted with the administration of public affairs will
ever more bear in mind the interest Of that industrious
class, to which the country is greatly indebted If
it could be Otherwise the very institutions under which
we live would condemn such fahess public servan,s
Those institutions are founded upon the principle OF
the equality of mankind, and have lifted up the rrea,
industrial classes to an equality with the richest, and
the Proudest and the loiliest. God, in his especial
goodness seems 10 have designed the United States az
the great agents. through their forms Of Government
OF breaking the iron sceptre, and ovorihrowine mono
poles and exclusive privileges While remain at the
helm Of State, shall follow the lights shed upon the
world IN The opinions and example Of that g.sat
man whose principles have cherished from early man
hood, aud whose political disciple am. NY frmest
belief 49, that when the political principles of Thomas
Jefferson shall cease TO influence aud in fact control
the act9ns OF public men, the glores Of the Revolu-
non VIII have passed away, and the noble Republics
under winch we i've, will hasten to decay and ruin
accept SIR, the tender of your inequalities, and
commit myself or ia In l,nd