Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-06-28
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.

MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.
The Norfolk papers received last night furnish
the following particulars in relation to the move
ments of the PRESIDENT Of the United States:
The Joint Committee which was appointed by the Court,
and the Select and Common Councils of Norfolk, wait on
the President at Old Point and tender him the Inequalities
Of the city, discharged that pleasing duty yesterday in
highly cediabe themselves aud those they repre-
sented.
Upon repairing Old Point they found delegation of the
Trustees and citizens Of Portsmouth charged with similar
duty. The committees Of the agreed to wait
the President together and appointed JoHs g. H. HArros,
Esq, President Of the Select Council of Norfolk their
chairman.
The PREnDEsr, who had returned from visit to the For
ress, accompanied by his sue Gen. BASKHEAD and the
officers OF Fortress Monroe, Capt SrRIssHAM and the Off
Gers OF the navy on this station, and number of ladies'
ceved them at IL O'Clock in the splendid ballroom Of the Old
Point Hotel.
Mr. HArroS in behalf Of the citizens Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, here addressed the ParnpEsr greeting him on his
arrival and inviting him and bis suite extend their visit to
their respective towns.
The PsEsDESr replied, in substance that in visiting that
vicinity to inspect the public works. he had anticipated the
pleasure Of visit to Norfolk and Portsmouth, for the gra-
cation OF desire to contemplate the historical mementoes Of
the revolutionary which still remained yet while a
orded him great pleasure to accept the polite invitation of the
citizens OF Norfolk, bis arrangements necessarily restricted
him to very brief space Of time in which enjoy their hes
ptalies He could only devote one day. and that the fol-
lowing one Tuesday, to this purpose when, after visit
ing and examining the different departments OF the public
works ia the neghbohood he would with pleasure accept
rendered Inequalities Of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He cord
ally thanked the Committee for their Aaerng sentiments of
regard and expressed his acknowledgements Of the
tesy Of the communities which they represented
The Editor Of the Richmond Times, writing from
Old Point Comfort, gives the following interesting
account of the PRESIDENTS movements in that vi
cniy on Tuesday last;
"Ihe PREsIDEsTs visit to-day to Norfolk Portsmouth,
and s Navy Yard very interesting one. Quite large
company embarked with him the Engineer. As
she approached Norfolk, the Presidential salute fred by
the Plymouth soop Of war whose finely looking Except
those engaged with the guns) gracefully distributed about
the rigging The party landed Gospor and the President
was conducted by Commodore STRIseHAM the commander
of the Navy Yard. through its various departments Then,
after calling the Commodores hospiabe house, the great
ship Pennsylvania visited. Capt. SAUNDERS, Msjor
HAIL. Of the Marines and the other officers Of the ship did
the honors there with true naval poeness The noble
sci rapidly examined by the President, from the upper
deck the juniper in the hold and then an elegant
collation. served. Next, the President and suite made
rapid visit to Portsmouth, where they coaed again.
Lastly, they steamed to Norfolk and received with
all due ceremony At the National Hotel.
"Here Mr.. FILLMORE introduced to large number Of
citizens but the large crowd collected in the insist
ed calling him out upon the balcony He was welcomed
with general and cordial cheers and spoke few admirably
appropriate sentences expressive Of bis governing sentiment
of attachment to the Union and the Constitution and his de-
termination to sustain them at all hazards He said he could
perceive loyalty to the Union plainly written in the counte
Of those he addressed and they responded with loud
applause. Mr.. STUART next brought He spoke
also of bis attachment to the Union but directed bis remarks
chiefly 70 the policy which Virginia ought adopt in order
the harbor of Norfolk might become crowded with ship
ping He conasted the present visit Of the President
which be these ample Roads sparsey dotted with Sails
with his late tour New York for the purpose of uniting
the contamination of great improvement connecting New
York city with the West and invoked Virginia to emulate
the example of the Empire State, and carry the wise
policy Of improvement first advocated by WASHINGTON.
The speeches over third collation. or dinner was par
taken Of the Mayor Of the city presiding The PRESIDENT
being toasted gracefully wished that the prosperity of Nor
folk might equal its hospitality Mr.. STUART gave this hap
py sentiment Virginia Patriotism May be like the
Christian faith which renpoveh mountains" Gen. BANK
answered for the Army, and Capt. DosnIs for the
Navy, and the company left the table, In the drawing
Msdsele lageo object of great attraction and Curl
oty Many sought introduction to her, and charm
ed with her anknes and geneness of and evident
decision of character This remarkable lady is learn
tuay earning her livelihood Clerk in the Department Of
the Interior The Norfolk Inequalities appreciated the Pre-
sident and his company returned to Old FONT.
"Tonight brilliant ball given by the proprietors Of
the Hygea Hotel (Messrs Reynolds & Co who, in this
instance, in all their management have displayed very
commendable lberaty The display of beauty at the ball
uncommon and the dancing very Spirited il always
10 in the purieus Of the military naval service"
The same writer designates the plan Of the Pre-
sidential party up James River, as follows:
sThey will leave Old Point on Wednesday morning, in
the Engineer and after stopping about lunch
time the Caremont estate, will proceed Lower Brandon
where they will dine and spend the night Thursday morn
ing they will go up the river calling at Shirley, (M Hill
Carter and will arrive at Richmond Thursday evening.
The Engineer makes but poor speed and may not reach
Rockets until night The party will include, besides the
PREsIDENT, Mr.. and Mrs. STUART, Mr. and Mrs. HALL,
Madselle srLLo, Gen. BANKHEAD and other officers
Of the Army and Navy, and other gentlemen"
AT the meeting of the citizens of Richmond, held
on Wednesday evening, to make arrangements for
the reception of the President the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
"Re0lued That the visit to city by the Chief Msgis
ate Of the Union occasion of sincere congatuaon with
our citizens and that his high position and the national spirit
he has evnced merit the cordial reception with which they
are prepared 10 greet him.
sResoed That forty nine be committee, in connexion
with the military, the other committees which may be ap
pointed and the societies which may desire participate
tender the President and the gentlemen who accompany
him the Inequalities of the city and 10 solicit his and their
acceptance of public dinner at such time may suit his
convenience"
And, in addition to the committees above pro-
vded for, the same meeting appointed committee
Of nine gentlemen to proceed down James River