Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04
oND, VA, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE A. ls47.
The Narrative was next read by DR.. snod

grass.
a Protest was entered against the decision c
me ssembly, in dismissins The complaint Of CO
IN Mclyer and others against the Synod OF Mort
Safoilns, 10 the case of the Rev. Archibald Nc
etueen, BY +. F. Berry, Jas. Kerr, w. II. Mich
Ell, w. l.. Adams J. L. Bellgille, Sayrs CASEY
Jno I. Kerr, A. O. Patterson, S. T. Snowdor
A. S. Mcllwaine, VIM w. White Tryal Young
P.J. Sparrow, Edward w. Wright, and Jane
Johnson; which was replied 10 BY a commute
consisting OF Dr.. Hoge, DR.. Hoyt and Mr. Sim
ri; and the reply adopted
IL was moved and adopted, that the Synod
whose records were mol sent up 10 The presen
Assembly be enjoined to send Them up 10 ID,
next, al Baltimore in May, 1913.
Inc roll was next called, and none found alb
sent without leave
Ailer lew appropriate remarks by The Mo
deraior, and The usual exercises, the Assembl,
was dissolved.
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION IN RICHMOND
Even though we break the seal of private CON
hdence, (says the Union,) and bring iorwart
some Incidents which were never meant for The
public eye, yet we cannot forbear laying before
our readers The following letter, addressed TO our
selves. II is due 10 the President; il is compi
ment still more due 10 The citizens OF Richmond
IN inns honorng the President of the Union, lha
city has done honor TO herself.
EXTRACT Of q letter IL lie Editor of Tie Union,
dateG "RIcHMoND, May %, lS47.
"Sir: have just returned from The briIlap,
spectacle which has sraced our metropolis, in lis
hosPlIable reception Of the President and suite
1.-The military companies, the stale and city an.
iholilies, and an immense number OF The citizens,
including Inc greater portion OF the beauty and
fashion VI The fair SEX united in the cordial wei
come and public manifestation of respect for The
President OF The nation. The weather was de-
lishtiul. The streets had been recently washed
by grateful showers, and were free from dust or
moisture; The military were in line from near 7lh
s'reel, where The cars stopped on this occasion;
and the Mayor General Lambert) and Commit
Tee Of Reception waited on The President when
Inc former extended 10 him and Judge Mason a
cordial welcome 10 the city. In few moments
me President, accompanied by The Judge and
Colonel Walker, The stale and city authorities,
and most OF the committee, walked, uncovered.
down the whole line as in review; and in a num-
Der OF elegant private carriages, selected for the
occasion, The whole coiegc proceeded down
Broad street 10 The City Hall, and thence into The
public square. In the mean lime Mrs Polk, her
niece, Miss Ruckcr and Miss Mason, were
placed IN charge Of portion Of The committee;
who, al her particular request, withdrew some.
wha, from The formal procession and detained her
carriage pear The Northeastern gate, in full view
Of The military, ill the whole line had entered the
square. The scene a, this moment was most
beautiful, and was greatly admired.
"The President and other gentlemen were con.
Quoted through The rolundo Tor central ual) 10
The grand Southern porlico OF the Capitol where
large number Of ladies and gentlemen assem-
bled 10 greet them. Refreshments, Gueps and
lemonades,) in most hsptab'e bowls were served
round; and every thing was done that was re-
gaIded as proper, and calculated to please. You
know the China punch-howl OF the Blues holds
thirty gallons. do not know that il was
used on this occasion. know il vas intc'rdcd 10
be-and | believe was-in requisilion; but The
crowd was so great could mol get in sight, ex.
cept Tor moment, from The windows above
"Mrs. Polk, alter hasly glance al The statue
Of Washington, (conlessedy the best Of that great
man, was conducted 10 the Executive Council
Chamber, the preIliest room in the Capitol, and
was greeted by large number oi iadies who had
already assembled there. The view from the
windows was indescribably beautiful bu, the
nnm,L-rs. Tie lisi salute from Capt EllisSs ar
lillcry produced some involunlry shrieks; bul Us
his mites were repeated these tones were changed
10 merry laughter, and all went oil charminsly.
Mrs. Polk, in admiration OF one ot the compa-
MES, when reminded that il had Lrice offered its
services 10 The Government, TO serve throughout
the war; said, III il ever made third request OF
the President she would do all she could 10 pre-
vent disappointment You ought to have been
here; no one would have enjoyed The scene more.
~ hing S VENT o o&Sfsqred its beauty Eve
IF ' nariy shirt was seen Tie ihj iad'G7sIin
euished Wings OF the city and SIale-lheir wives
and daughlers-were presents and the same re-
spectru salutations were made from all sides OF
the political chess-board. The arrangements
were cramped and hurried, but were The best that
could be embraced within the limits oil an hour
and A quarter. Mr.. and Mrs. Patton land others
were ready 10 do The same) sent an invitation 10
Mrs. Polk and the other ladies 10 spend the time
,f their solouTn in the city with Them, u sne pre-
ferred 10 avoid the confusion OF the public cere.
monies; but with characteristic TACT, she sa;d
that might disappoint other arrangements already
made. and Tor that reason she thought il best not
10 vary them.
ain going from The Capitol 10 the Petersburg
depol. The President, escorted by The Mayor and
others, rode in an open carriage, uncovered; and
a more beautiful or pleasing procession never
beheld. AS they approached the depot, the line
was again formed and reviewed by the President
ON fool. escorted by The Mayor and committees;
and as the parting guests resumed their seals IN
the cars, repeated expressions OF snceres gratll-
cation escaped the lips OF each, and their WISH 10
Richmond will ever be held in pleasing remem-
brance-il would be strange il il were not
Everything was done which independent treemen
could offer, everything conspired TO lend addition
al interest 10 the scene-lhe atmosphere was
balmy, and could not have been excelled by that
OF Jalapa itself; the streets and public grounds
were in fine ORDER and the Capitol mir abt!e dietu,
appeared as neat as new pin in its fresh robes
Of slucco and paint and the famed statue, by some
cleansing process, appeared almost as white as
newly.cu, marble; but The charm OF The whole
was The cordial welcome expressed and implied
in the studied yet delicate attentions from The citl-
Gems generally. The wa m-hearted Secretary Of
the Navy, as he took leave, said III was lmpossl-
bile that The affair could have been more hand
somely done; his son, the purser, who is lavo,
rite with everybody, was equally delighted ano
| his daughter could but feel as among friends IN
receiving the kind and familiar saulalions Of
numerous schoolmates AS she passed their VIM
dows in the slow departing procession. Ihoeeo
the cordial manner oil each OF our guests showed
that they had been entirely pleased with every
hing that occurred, and The three loud spontane
ous Cheers from The crowd, aslhe cars moved oil
indicated that The sentiment was fully reclpfo
Gated. repeat il, you ought 10 have been mere
and thus ends The hasty chapter from yours, truly.
GFrona the ". o. Piraynne, May26.!
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