Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-09-02
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welcome the President replied as follows:
Mr. Chdirmnn 81 left Washington with
the intention Ct seeking in this beautiful and
romantic retreat among the mountains Of Fir-
ginia, little relaxation from the wearisome
round Of Official labors. desired for few
days, to exchange the heat and dust Of the
city for the cool breezes. and health giving
fountains Of this delightful region. Ny in
tcntion was to pass quietly along, avoiding
all ceremony and all display. but that man
must be more or less than human, VINO could
be insensible to the Hattering attentions and
generous hospitality which have received
everywhere since entered the State of Vir-
ginia, and for this most unexpected. but cor
dial welcome. from my fellow citizens here
assembled, beg leave to return my heartv
felt thanks.
lcoDcur with you in the just encomiums
which you have been pleased to bestow upon
those distinguished gentlemen who forgot
party animosities when they saw their coun
try in danger, and nobly rushed to the rescue.
! trust that greatefnl country viii duly APP
preciate their patriotic efforts aud disinterest-
ed devotion. To them are we chiefly indebt-
ed for the returning peace and quiet that now
prevades the country.
You have been pleased to speak of my
humble efforts in this great and glorious
work. claim no merit for myself my duty
was plain one. however difficult it was to
perform determined from the moment
entered upon the adniinistrat on Of the Gov
eminent, to take the constitution and laws
for my gnide, and in the execution of the
powers confidcd to me. to know no North, no
South, no East no West but my country
my ichole country, one and indirisible.
Having nosel6sh objects to snbserve, have
steadily acted upon this principle. and next to
the appreciation Of my own concience,it is the
qualification which feel as knowing that it
meets the approval Of my fellow citizens.
lfany merit be due, for the manner in
which my administration has been conducted,
give it to those with whom am associated.
who have at all times, and under all circum-
stances. unitedly stood by me, and sustained
me in every effort to maintain our glorious
Constitution.
am most happy to meet here the social
representatives from SO many States This
may well be deemed social Congress, COM
posed Of representatives from all parts of
the country Wings and Democrats, and la
dies who know no party distinction, but are
united in support Of our glorious Union--
anticipate much pleasure in my intercourse
with such Congress, and beg leave most
cordially, to unite with you 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 be forgotten, and that we
may meet upon the common level in the en-
| joyment Of that unreserved social intercourse
which constitutes the highest enjoyment Of
life Again, ] thank you cordially for the
very kind and fattering manner in which
you have been pleased to receive me as a
guest among you
Attic conclusion Of the Presidents speech
the Secretary Of the Interior being called for.
responded in few fcliritous remarks, after
which the President and his party were in
troduccd to the visitors generally.