Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-21

nuteness the progress "of the President elect 10
Washington, where he has arrived. The writer
first met with the Presidents party at Louisville,
Ky. His reception every where has been very
fattering. Crowds have 6ocked 10 see him.
We make few extracts:
LOUISVILLE, KY, February 9th.
II appears that the President, after having
visited Gen. Jackson, alone, on the 3lst ult.,
TO take an afectionate leave of him, probably
! forever, embarked on the following day, about
10 O'Clock, with his lady and friends, on board
the steamer China, for Louisville, accompanied
by, and in presence Of, large concourse Of the
citizens OF Nashville. lie was cordially and
warmly cheered at GAINESVILLE and other towns
on the way He arrived at Louisville yester-
day, and was received with every mark of re-
spect due TO him as the President elect of the
4 United States.
We have on board delegations from Pitts
burg, Cincinnati, Wheeling, Columbus, SC.
Also from Louisiana, and several other States.
Tonight we are TO receive delegations from
other places.
We noticed no wine on the table at the Pres
iden's end, ard indeed no spirits any where,
except bottle or two set out by the proprie-
tors OF the boat, of which very little was drank
by the party present.
CINcINNATI, January 9Th.
Taken all together, the Presidents reception
in Cincinnati was credtabe 10 this beautiful
city, and could not be otherwise than highly
gratifying TO himself and friends.
Vast crowds Of ladies' and gentlemen have
collected 10 see him. Some Military companies
have presented themselves before the Hotel,
and fred Salutes.
February 7tb.
The President is very temperate in all things.
have not seen him taste drop of any thing
since he has been on his Journey, but cold wa
ter. His example has had great effect on
this boat, for not drop of liquor of any kind
has appeared on our table since leaving Gin
cnnati.
Near GaHiopolis, Ohio, February 9Th.
Yesterday afternoon we were encouraged to
hope that we should be able TO reach Wheel
ing, by meeting the large steamboat 'Cincnna-
IL on her way down from that place. About
dark last night, we arrived at Guyandot situa-
ted at the mouth of the Kanawha, where we
landed, and were soon Joined by another boat,
passing down from Wheeling, the John Ross
which led Us 10 think we should have no diff
Guilty in making our way through the ice to
that point. As our wheels had received some
damage, and the darkness of the night made it
difficult TO steer the boat through floating ISL
ands and masses of ice, we lay at Cuyandot till
this morning. Ii was not long before il became
known in the village that the President had ar
rived. This caused a number OF the inhabit-
ants, both male and female, TO come on board.
Among others, came the old Post Master
who made up 10 the President in very open
and frank manner, offering his hand, which
Colonel Polk, very politely received. Says the
old man, addressing him, "Governor Polk, am
glad TO see you, although voted against you
have been &c years Post Master at Guyandot.
] sinned once, and Amos Kendall turned me
out. repented, and was restored TO my Office
! now hold it, or shall soon do SO, at your good
pleasure, and am ready 10 yield it whenever
required"
The President replied, that she considered
the right OF every man 10 his own opinions,
honestly formed, and TO think for himself, a sa-
cred right, and therefore thought none the less
OF him for having voted against him; and was
ready TO believe the Office of Post Master at
Guyandot was in very safe hands. Blu, as the
office of President, as well as that of Post Mas
ter, was created by the people for their own
convenience. and not for you and me, who may
happen TO fill them, we are alone responsible
10 the people, under the Constitution, for the
faithful manner in which we discharge our du-
tles' This speech, delivered by the President
seemed TO strike the old Post Master with great
force. Governor, give me your hand; them's
Just my sentiments; and believe in my soul,
If had only seen you five minutes before the
election, should have given you my vote.'--
This caused general laugh, in which the Pres
ident cordially joined.
The old man left, expressing much satisfac-
ton at finding the President 'such confound-
ed clever man, as he termed it, He was soon
followed by Others rather awkward looking
and uncoulhy dressed, hardy mountaineers.
who seemed as though they had Just arrived in
Guyan, as the mountain folks call the town,
the 'Gretna Green between the States of vir-
ginia and Kentucky
Sunday, February oh.
To-day the weather is mild, clear and beau
tilul. was up before sunrise, but looking in
the ladies' saloon, the doors being wide omen,
| found the President was up before myself and
many others. He was standing before glass,
shaving himself, which is, learn, his constant
habit.
To-day, quiet and order have regned on
board, indicating the advent of the Sabbath
day. Mrs Polk has remained retired in the
Ladies' Cabin while the President has seldom
appeared among his friends in the gen,Iemen's
cabin. No wine, or spirits, ever appears on
our table. The influence Of the Presidents
example is sensibly ielt on this boat; for have
never before travelled on this river with SO
many people on board, where there was SO
much orderly, sober, quiet, gentemanly behav-
iour displayed. IL is true, a large portion of
the company is composed of highly respectable |
and educated men, yet still the good example |
Of the President is felt among them. He told |
me, that he expected, on leaving Cincinnati, 10 |
spend the following Sabbath in Wheeling; for,
said he, 't will neither comport with my con-
venience, or incinations, 10 travel, or TO 1e-
celve company, on that day.
We have no clergyman on board or reli-