Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22
THE PRESIDENTS VIRGINIA TOUR.
Reception at the White Sulphur Springs

Greenbrier, Va, Ang. Is, 1851.
The President of the United States and suae VINO el'
Washington the 9Th instant, arrived mere 10 uay us
,,nce in round numbers Of three hundred miles, winch ey
80 travelled exclusive of stoppages, in about tour
What difference between the old stage coacn sPeea a
% ~ vnur New York and Erie Railroad which We whlsR
@ ~ ihe rate of $50 miles in seventeen hours! But inc
President enjoyed amazingly the splehuiu n"u'' q
scenery from Hurpes Ferry this delightful retreat ne
~ mn idea that there such beautiful countly-Such
ss nnd woods and hills and vules and intervals; suc
fah flowing streams such rocks and clls ana wa'Gas,
such fertile and picturesque region Tor Two
uvehe had no idea there was such country IN 'igna
iii no saw IL and them from duy 10 day. he was SATISFIED
Tint the half had not been told MIN.
leaving Stanton on Monday last the President the Sec
nIv of the Interior Mr. W. W. Corcoran and Others came
m and stopping evening each at the Warren Springs ana
.ahans they arrived hero 10 day, after pleasant rue
Of eighteen miles from the latter place. .-,
be President was his arrival by the speclal COM
r,tee appointed 10 welcome him. and was thus addressed
by the Hon. John Barney, of Baltimore
Mr. BARsEY said MI President; present 10 you my
colleagues the Hon. E. C. Cabe, Of Florida and the Hon.
George Read Riddle Of Delaware TO whom have been assign
ed the pleasing duty Of conducting you 10 committee
of of Patty Of S ro will n
rodce you assembage OF many hundred vislles TO
this ount of health and receaon all eager 10 welcome you
after weeks travel through the fertile valley OF the Shen
TO these far distant mountains In your tour through
the entire length Of this ancient Commonwealth, visiting us
farms and cultivated estates you have realized that
e home of the slave is the abode OF the oppressed and
tina, the misplaced sympathy OF Northern fanatics IS as ga
tutous impoi,ic. You cannot but nave Witnessed
that their comforts cared for and their every want sup
ped The MASTER still more frequently the MISTRESS ta-
wavs the lady bounfu themselves ensaved by their
devotion in sickness and in health TO watch over protect
and make them happy and my own experience Juses e
assertion that the fair daughter OF wealthy Eastern armcr
performs daily much domestic labor as our oSe'wotAeu
slaves
In conclusion, Mr.. Barney said "May nations graft
lde surround you with atmosphere Of incense cheering
and exhlaratng during your official you
into The tranquility Of and sustain you
m rhe last hours Of mortal agony-becomc the rich heritage
a. -ondu
welcome you presence OF Just men made perfect IN
the mansions Of eternal bliss"
The President appeared 10 be almost overcome by this hat
crng cuogum of Mr. Barney and replied briefly and mod
estly He said
n, Chairman II left Washington with the intention Of
sucking in this beautiful and romantic retreat among The
mountains of Virginia, little relaxation from the "eaii-
some round of official abors. desired for few days. TO
the heat and dust of the city for the cool breezcs
and health giving fountains of this delightful region My in.
cnon quietly along avoiding all ceremony ana
all display but that must be more or less IMAM uan
who could be insensble the aterng attentions and &c.
nerous hospitality which have received every where since
entered the State of Virginia. and for this most unexpected
but cordial welcome from my fellow ciiizens mere nsseoeo
beg leave 10 return my heartfelt thanks
concur with you in the enconilms "hch you nave oeen
pleased to bestov upon distinguished gentlemen who
forgot party unlnosi,icJ when they saw their country IN
danger and noby rushed 10 the trust that erne,
u country will duly appreciate their patriotic efforts and
disineresed devotion To them we chiefly Indebted for
the returning peace and quiet that now pervade me country
Yuu have been pleased speak Of my humble efforts in
Ibis pea, and glorious work claim merit for myself;
nv duty was plain one however difficult 1t was TO peIlor
determined from The moment entered upon the adinnls-
ration of the Governnnt take the Constitution and laws
fur nv guide and the execution Of the powers coniied Ia
me- 10 know no North no South, East, no West but my
country my whole country one and indlvisible .
Having selfish objects 10 subserve, have steadily act
ed upon this principle the APPRECIATION Of my
conscience is the qualification which feel al KNOWING
that il meets the approval OF my fellow citizens.
Ii any mct be due for The manner in which my admins
,raun been conducted give II to those win whon am
associated who have all times and under al crcahs"
ccs nnedy stood by me- end sustained ME IN every eio
All, fs HMppy To meet here the social representatives
from many States. This may well be deemed social
Congress- composed of representatives from all parts OF the
county-WhigS and Democrats, and ladies who kno"
party Distinction but united in support OF glorious
Union anticipate much pleasure in my intercourse with
such Congress- and beg leave most cordially TO unite with
in the expression OF the hope that, from this moment
forward during the few days which shall have The pleasure
of remaining with YOU all official distinction may DC forgot
ten ind that upon the common level in the
joymcnt of that uncserved social intercourse which cons
rues the highest enjoyment OF life. gain thank
daily for the very kind and aering in wch you
have been pleased to receive guest among YOU
The President has introduced epoch at the White
Sulphur. The country people are here by hundreds
and every body is deghed-none than the ladies'
with President. We understand lie will remain here for
Ten days weeks Mr. Stuart, in the meantime goes
over attend TO some business at Lewsburs.
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NATIONAL CONVENTION The Committee appointed