The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-09

us ust necessarily he very shot but small THAI
time must be. anIiously desire 10 see II marked .,
all OF that generals welcome which 70 due 10 y5npef
sonaly, and also as the Chief Magistrate Of our great
republic.
We learn sir, with patriotic emotion that 700 are
your way Tow ards that blessed region o. out
country which has the exalted distinction OF being
the birthplace OF American liberty, ana OF ,ha' IN
deed which has ensrgized ever since, all ohsr ma
iions as well ia the Old, as Ia ihe New world
You are thsIe To unite with heart and mind In the
s1lemnIalion OF those impressive eeTemaniais, when
dedicate a noble monument ia eternal relnemofaIee
Of that great event.
Doubtless, sir, 10 your progress thilherward, you
will pass through some of iairest portions OF cur
land, and We know that in them ALL your eye wan
be intent upon those things that shall enable you
the wisely and efectuaiiy TO administer tbs sa-
cred charge repos cd IN you,
Were H. indeed settled custom for the Chief Ma
sisirale OF the Nation annually to visit some portion
of our wide domain, the common veal would be
greatly promoted by It's salutaIy practical results
We know that comparison j, knowledge and that
the whole soul and mind are warmed and eng htened
by actual inspection lar mure than by any other
means " whatever.
We likewie know he reciprocal good "a, cts that
on ght TO arise from such WHIT, and invoke the
blessings of Divine Providence upon your present UNI
deriskng and earnestly trust that throughout your
t,ur You may enjoy health and happiness, and reap
for your country all those advantages that can apPei-
tain your transient soourn in the various places
you may visit
Mi President the Committee have charged
further To say, that fellow citizens Americans,
would he most happy to greet you, at any hour tina,
mag suit your convenience.
1 now tender 10 you on their behalf anil my own,
the best wi hes of treemen and of patrtts.
The President replied as follows
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Nor ,,onid !, he ssiLle for any Amercan citizen
., and.r v.r AR ~ ,ans;ve country witbout feel
Ia ! ,ln,y ~ na,rio,c deyotion' Whether he find
hi5s.ff on ,b Aroos,oot or n the ,vilds of Florida
o Ia,eIv The SCENE Of turmoil and bloodshed he i
ready 10 excaim in shirt of enthusiasm. this is
INV conn,ry And how ranidlv has thai country
r,n0 INTO existsnce pnt two centuries ago ,rain
nf ciy,,iyation was n,nted at Jamestown IN nv ma
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Ailer the conclusion OF Inc fresments reply, Mr.
Tee was Introduced, ana mace priei piihy, ana per-
uheht auufess creuitaoie al once 10 himself ana ms
country men IN america, especially those 10 bitmore
whom ne represented ana evincSe oil me respect IN
which they mold the civil institutions OF Their adopted
country and he welcomed the President to Balti-
more IN conjunction win ms native felow-cltizens-
The PRESIDENT made brief, but not on that account
The less eloquent response. lie recognised iuiiy he
equal cvh rights oil all nafuraiized citizens and well
coined The immigrant, from whichever country, TO our
happy shores and he as highly, as eloquently and
justly comPhmented the German portion oil hrs lei
10" cZens on ,heir many good and substantial quail
ues including Their industry, stability oil character,
and love oil liberty.
lie was hen cond ucted down stairs by tfe com
hiuee, 10 lie room In winch distinguished pubic men
stopping at Barnums are wont to receive such
portion Oh the people as may see III TO call upon Them;
ana me shaking oil hands mat followed was enough
70 make any personal friend oil the PRESIDENT trembe
,or ule saiey ana weiroeihg oil ms right arm curing
MS aor,herh excursion.
Az the expiration oil Inc period which had been
SCI apart LOT ue recepuon oil the puDhc, an1 the
crown "e' INDUCED 10 reire the PRESIDENT adJourn-
"a WIN ms lrenas ana the committee 10 me dung
room, where .he tables mad been spread most mu.
.hy WIN every luxury which could Tempt
ihe eye ana gratliy ihe taste. The convyiatles Of
lhe season were ANY and agreeaoy sustained, until
'ne company Withdrew Al about haii-past eight
o'clock 10 compliance win an invitation from Mr..
L'epy, the manager oil me hol'day street Theatre
ue ries'uep, ana hs suiie' attended by the commit,
down to the Theatre, where box had been prepared
70, u,e ne parry were received, upon tne,r en-,
from both the stage and the audience the perform
anee was suspended, and The entire company appear