Litchfield enquirer., 1849-09-06
The Presidents Tour.

The journey OF the President OF the United
States has been temporarily interrupted by IL
ness, al Erie, Pa, but al the last acc, UNITS he
had 70 far recovered as 10 proceed 70 Niagara
Falls. Ia spite Of the scurrilliiy and malg-
nifty Of the Washington Union, and kindred
prints, no President ever mel with more
enthusiastic reception from the people. The
eager thousands, Of every age, rank. and party,
who have thronged 10 greet the old chief,
have been delighted with his appearance and
manners. as well as With the geed taste and
general intelligence displayed in his conver-
yersation and addresses. Save few penny.a-
liners sci upon his track b. the Ritchies and
Benefits Of the Press, he has been uniformly
treated with courtesy and spoken Of with res.
pect. Democrats and Free Soiless--Ciergy-
men and Laymen--hayc Wed with each other
in their endcavors to render his visits pleasant
and his welcomes cordial. This isasit shoqld
be. A like spirit was manifested bstalI true
patriots when President Jackson visited the
Norlh--alihough vast majority Of the people
in many Of the States through which he pass
ed, were his bitter political opponents Adae
and intelligent respect for those in authority.
is distinguishing feature in our people; and
ii makes " more than ever proud Of our coun-
try when we contrast it in this respect with
the servile homage bestowed upon civil and
ecclesiastical desPois in some parts Of Europe.
as well 40 with those nations where the ha-
tired u the people compels the ruler 10 secure
the attendance Of amilitnry gua,d whenever he
goes abroad. M
The Pittsburgh Gaz>,te thus speaks in ref
erence 10 his visit 70 that place. This visit
will long be remembered as one Of unrnixed
pleasure. That General Taylor has greatly
increased his personal popularity by,thus NIX
ing among the people, and has lef, an excel
Dent Impression upon all Who had iatercsufse
with him, will mol BE- denied. The simplici-
il ana urbanity Of his manners. his unaffected
modesly u demeAnor, which high station aud
the most enthusiastic popular den.onstl alton.
cannot destroy. hisslerling common sense. his
freedom from prejudice. his ardent desire u do
Justice 10 all classes and sections, the warm
patriotism manifested ia ever, thing he says
and does-a patriotism which is undimmed by
sectional inAuences--his freedom FROM fashions
able and injurious personal habits Of every
kind, all are calculated to win esteem andsin-
spire confidence. Hany Of his friends felt UNI
assured Of his fitness Tor the high station 10
which he is exalted, before his visit, his pre-
sence and his conversation have dispelled ev-
cry doubt. The confidence Inspired By affirm
trust ia The wisdom and undoabtsd integrity
al their Chief Magistrate. haA disreiled ever.
fear. General Taylsr has enshrsned himself
in The hearts If The people 81 Pennsylvania,
and they will stand BY him with the firmnrss
Of their native mOuntains, despiss all the SLAM
dcrs which his reckless and unpriaciplfd en-
emiss may heap upon him. The poisoned
shafts lsli harmless abaal the feet nfthe brave
eld soldier. shislded a. he b - aprighsness
and truth.
On bis way se Beaver, the General and cutie
were entertained In On elegant manner a.
Economy, where shout three hundred persons
eat dawn 10 dinner
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