Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO The BATH
AIIIM SpRIMGS

We had the pleasure of witnessing the arrival of
President Filmoe and Secretary ST. art the Bath
Alum Springs on The lth INST. The President first
made his appearance at The supper table, where of
course, he was the observed of all observers" He
next appeared in the Hotel pa lor, where he was
presented individually, by Mr.. Stuart, to large num-
Der OF the company. He is remarkably fine looking
man. OF plain and affable manners, most dgnihed in
his demeanor, aud possessed of the most genuine Re-
publican simplicity. We cannot imagine more uni
versal sentiment of appreciation and cordial good feel
ing than was manifested for him. Democrats seemed
as enthusiastic in this manifestation as Wings and he
was justly received as The President of the Nation
and not of Party Many persons had congfegaed
at the Bath Alum from the neghborng Springs, and
also large number The yeomanry of the country.
all OF whom united in tn r NANTES tations OF respect
and esteem for President Fillmore.
The ne 1t day the President and company proceeded
to the Warm Springs, where arrangements had been
made TO give HIM apubic reception, which was how
ever politely declined by the President.
The county court Of Bath which was then in session
at that place made an order inviting the President to
the T. H., at O'Clock, which time the President ap-
peared IN The e. H., and spent about hour in social
intercourse with the crowd OF persons present. On
tiring Mr.. Stuart made brief address thanking the
company for their cordial reception and stating that
Tue resident preferred 10 decline making speeches DUR
ing ms trip from Of decacy, and that he pre-
ierfeu allowing his acts and his administration to
speak rather than his oorGS.
Inc next morning the President and company pro-
ceeoed 10 the White Sulphur where they will remain
Tor ten days or two weeks and then to Wash.
ington.
felt Eegdshp mant sled by lhr yeomanry of the coun
Try for President Fillmore The truth u.s. we are con-
WINGED that the people every where Except the aboIi
tionstsj love HIM and esteem HIM Just The for
the times-a genuine patriot and true friend 10 the
American Union. such man his enemies who
have honesty enough, ae constrained TO acknowledge
him 10 be. We conversed with numbers OF Democrats
Of Them, the enhlential men OF the party, who
expressed them selves thus: eve have watched the
course Of President Fillmore have seen roth
ing Objectionable at all feel grateful for his efforts
in preserving the Aericen Union and for our part are
ready to give our cordial support to his reeevatlon to
the Presidency" Such the honest convictions of
OF Democrats, and upon such convictions would
they act 10 the next Presidential Gle elton they
disregard the application OF the Party and the
lor that will be made 10 lash them into ranks by their
Paity leaders.
Oar citizens, think, may promise themselves
visit from he President his return. He had BEEN
as yet, informed OF the invitation 10 visit Rockbrd 20
be formally rendered TO him by the Committee OF Ia
county, but expressed great desire to do and
unless prevented by an urgent cali 10 return 10 Wash
ingon, on public business will returning in days
or two weeks, certainly visit The Natural Bridge and
Lexington. We congratulate our c tzens upon the
probability OF soon having an opportunity OF maniies.
ting that almost unanimous sentiment appreciation
Tor the course of President FImore's administration,
and It's agency in the preservation of sacred Union
which we know prevails throughout this entire section
OF country
P. S-We have Just received information that the
President will arrive at the Natural Bridge on next
Tuesday and be here on Wednesday the 9th Instant
Lex. Goa.
[Fhe Presidents plan is understood to be, to proceed
from Lexington to Lynchburg and thence to CharlotIes
vile. He will probably reach Washington Saturday,
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