The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-07
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~. find in the Richmond Enquirer the following
a,sJ account OF the Presidents recent journey. The
1dsm of the South appears to have been most enthu-
e in demonstrations Of sincere respect to the Chief
,gsrae of the nation upon the occasion of this, his
absence from the of his official and abors
earn that the President expresses. in terms of deep
o.biy his qualification at the unexpectedly large and
,iial welcome which was rendered to him, without
sncion OF political opinion and which rendered his
a visit 10 his native State peculiarly interesting and
reable.
We hope hereafter to lay before our readers fuller
unt of the proceedings at the University, embracing
addresses delivered upon the occasion OF the arrival
be President and the Secretary OF the Navy within
familiar precincts of their time honored Alma Mater
From the Richmond Enquirer
The President and Mrs Polk, Miss Rucker, Col. j. X
Maker the Presidents private secretary, and Lieut. Nj.
Alaury United States navy, passed through Richmond
Saturday morning, en- route to Washington Judge
ason Secretary OF the Navy, and family, stopped at his
liners residence, in Greenville county, and will we
Ian return to Washington on Thursday
The President in fine spirits at the very cordial
epnon he metwlth in his native State North Carolina
n immense crowd, including most of the alumni, had
Ismbled at Chapel Hill University, where Judge Ma
Na's address much admired for its simple beauty
nd strength classic elegance, and sound sentiments.
are glad to hear that il will be published, at the
es Of the committee, composed OF the most distinguish
citizens of North Carolina The old North Stale
em have turned out enthusiastically the late
SION and, lady wittily observed far from merit
the soubriguet of Rip Van Winkle" it was not only
de awake itself, but kept everybody else awake We
erred from the remark, that what with speeches in
J day, and balls, serenades, and merry-makings at
ht, the old University OF North Carolina never wit
Thinking that our readers would be interested in the
ents attending the simple republican movements of the
esden we draw pretty largely upon the Raleigh cor.
ems to have followed the travelling party, ineog
He refers to the farmers of all parties who had come
own to the Louisa junction to the President and TO
he abundance of subsiantals furnished at dinner by
Liberal and "hospitable landlord" Captain William
n He deyotes few words TO the "Slashes of Hanoi
En- a region amed for its great men, and 'famed for
ahing else, save the hospitality of its. people"
We omit the writer's liberal notice of .'the brilliant re-
pion at Richmond" the details of which we have al
ay given, conhnng ourselves to n short extract
The Executive and suite remained altogether about
ours in Richmond, which, by the good arrangements of
tzens, appropriated 10 the very best advantage
Apart from the pageant Of the day, the traveller look
oppressed with the charming prospect before him. of the
IV James river its bridges and picturesque islands, and
broad plateau of fertile fields, extending for miles
"Town and river, woods and farm,
Each gave each double charm"
We now let the historian take up the narrative,
3aried neighbor:
James river the great in his regal glory WINS
ng down, and TO the eastward the full moon, in her
modest confidence OF pleasing every body rising
Re hills, we crossed the vaduc The Petersburg
ee Of invitation aboard, and the chvalric con-
lc'or had fine banner streaming the end Of the Ex-
uve car in honor of the deputation from Washington.
Arrived at Petersburg the Executive and company
depo, 70 inns ioe Which was Illuminated i Tor H the
caon. With The necessary introlncons, &c., the Pres
lent, from the piazza, was introduced 10 the people (who
"a the by ne
on Francis f. Rves, in brave, of-hand, spirited adj
ess in the course of which Mr. Hives said that this was
invitation aud welcome in behalf ofany particular
y but OF all parties--of the whgs from respect 10 the
sona character and official station of the President of
democra from these considerations, and also from the
ei that his had contributed the glory and
|osperiy of the country, abroad and at home As for
ecome again TO Petersburg. They all knew him. and cs-
emed him. and he free to enter any house, without
gin9 the bell knocking the door and he might take
seat in any OF their parors or ut any OF their tables with
put orualy.
The President replied promptly, pointedly and in the
I distinct and wenodulaed voice OF an old campaign
the stump He thanked the citizens of Petersburg for
|e faering welcome they had given him. He was the
more grated that ii was welcome without distinction OF
party. (Appaise) His political journey To the
solicitations of his friends in North Carolina he had
|ncued take the respite OF few days i'm visit to his
ma Mater, at the annual commencement. In respect to
discharge of the responsibilities of the high station
hch he had been called by his counymen all that he
bad say was, that he had underworld to discharge his
and whatever differences Of opinion there might be
S as a s%a SI9S
country This sentiment was received with hearty APP
ause]
The President with few other remarks, having con-
Ended,
Judge Mason responded the complimentary illusions
which had been made in reference to his visit to the hos
table city of Petersburg and spoke, of his personal know
ge OF the hospitality OF its citizens their private virtues
End pubic enterprise Oh us Deing ms NOME Ia phsa ZINES
Pg is inhabitants.
The music struck up national air, when the military
lspecd and the company returned into the paior, where
N Polk and the ladies of her suite receiving and ex
hanging congratulations with the fair daughters OF this
fpIred little city. In short space, enthusiastic and
popular landlord led the way down to supper The table
fsas most sumpuonsy and elegantly furnished Immense
owls of strawberries; of ice cream an abundance of
up and vegetables and substantals hot Coffee hot rolls
nd hot wafies, garnshed the board. large company OF
dies and gentlemen sat down with the official deputation,
nd did full justice the merits of the inviting repast Sup
per over, the company returned to the paror and good
veninga pleasant journey wns the speech most in de-
mand. The Misses Mason of Petersburg, parting, pre-
,sned Mrs Polk and the young ladies with her, some OF
The largest bouquets of the choicest flowers oil the season.
which shows that, from beginning to end the reception al
feerbug was IN the finest TASTE and IN the very best style
en'gf IN tho passed OFT at length though was
lime OF year. If we attempted to sleep, sudden halt at
Watering station, change OF cars AT lateral road broke
~ upon the experiment. AT intervals through the open
window, we could hear the whipPoorwl in the woods
Lively disclaimer the soporifc breathing of sturdy
passenger be delraded of his sleep by petty rics
The breakfast at characterization is depot the
Roanoke river, the North Carolina boundary. The
ay was struggling with dense fog on our arrival There
We're yet allowed two hours of repose, and the President
ulgc Mason and ladies, were provided with place OF
t The accommodations not sufficiently extensive
FOR more enlarged qualification
AT O'clock a. M the President came down, and while
awaiting breakfast Mr. John d. Hawkins, AT me head OF
committee from the University of North Carolina was in
reduced whercupon
Mr Hawkins proceeded to disclose the object ofhs mis-
ion which TO invite the President the borders of
arona 10 the hospi,aties Of his native STATE l. was
y with his degree On his return, though there would be
much 70 remind him of the pleasures of bis early associa
IONS there would be something 70 oversndow it as with
cloud. Many of his early companions, his fellow Students