Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-01


were-when even this glorious Union towering
IN the pride OF its slrengh-he model among the ma
mons OF The earth-the home Of the homeesshe city of
refuge tor the desoae and oppressed-havng achieved
the destiny designed for it BY the God OF nature and
nations must like all things nite close its career; and
when that sad day shall come, long and late m ay
It's ADVENT be, may 1t please the God who has
ever protected and overued its fortunes to let its
end beas brilliant as its e-not engulphed in the
ocean OF destruction amid violated covenants intestine
broils and fraernal feuds-but the North and the South
the East and West, battling in one common cause
against common enemy, like some gallant fleet,
defeated but not subdued by the artillery of her adyer
sary, go down with drums beating and colors 6yino
with guns shotted and matches ightened without fear
and without reproach
Again, Mr.. President in the name and on behalf of
my constituents, bid you and those with you well
come-welcome.
To this address the President responded az fol-
lows
Mr CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITIZENS: To these re-.
peated welcomes can only return my repeated thanks
My journey, from the time | left Washington to my
arrival here, has been through country entirely nm
known to me-a country OF great novelty TO me and
country of great historical interest And during the
whole OF it, permit me to say there is no point VIII ere
mat interest mas been greater than in visiting your beau
tful city.
Here, | am told, were the play grounds of Washing.
ton. Here was where he crank 10 those lessons of
youth which so eminently fitted him, in his manhood
Tor the defence OF his country against the tyrannes of
power, and for the establishment of Union which 7
trust the citizens OF this town will be the last to aban
don.
Here, too, repose have been told the asbes Of his
mother Precious relics Can it be possible that trea
son can ind its growth here? No. sir; no, sirt =
NO matter what dlsunlonlss at end of the Union
or actonlss at the other, may do the men reared nm
on the soil where Washington stood can never be-
traitors. WV ~
i IA voice in the crowd, "true true p and great
cheers. eoN'
Sir, visit your town with no common interest I
have raversed your Streets and met your citizens with
no ordinary satisfaction The beautiful military array
that has welcomed u.s. the courtesies hays rece wed
from your public authorities and from individuals ali
seem - indicate to my mind not merely personal cour
tesles, but veneraon for the constitution of our coun
try, and tor that Union which it maintains
Sir L am unpfepared TO address YOU [ had sunnos.
ed the address was made to at the cars and can
only to these repeated welcomes, repeat my thanks
and may venture 10 say, the thanks Of those descbe
IN the beautiful figure you have expressed-and which
all true except IN regard to myselt-as the other Off
GERS who have controlled the Ship of State. Az tn
assistance, every man know will be found at his most
lGreat and prolonged cheeringl
Nr N. X. HALL, the Postmaster General was then
introduced to the audience, whom he addressed as fol
lows:
FELLaw-C1rNENs: I am greatly gratifed with the
reception which we have net with in this civ so FIJI
OF historical interest," so well calculated excite pari-
otto sentiments. have been extremely eratifed. too
to witness at every step progress during the short
journey which we have made in Virginia the nantes
taions OF confidence 10 alhe admnist alton, of which
am happy TO be The humblest member. The long per-
sonal associations which | have main aimed with the
President, as his intimate personal friend have given
me fght 70 feel more than common interest in his
success, ana peculiar grahhcaon thai his course of
conduct mas been such as 10 the approval OF his
fellow citizens.
l thank you for the cordial reception which YOU have
given u.s. l thank you for the kind manner in which
you nave leeeVeo myseif. trust that under no cir
cumsiauces' WINE i've, or while my children live,
VIII the people OF fredericksburg, and that portion of
the country where shall reside be others than citizens
y. s 10 sa LII ioh uhoef mat constitution
WHICH your latefs ana ours SO long and glorious
~ llveu l .....
you aga my losl sincere and cordial thanks
oi NJ 1.'' c so,y ~ g.".h w., n Ss ieeepllon
ntroducad a. he eud;enoa W. .ie lherlor was then
n.louu'eu !" 'e auulence "hom ne addressed as fol
- r. ~ f,u- III, ,
rELLow LII. ne complimentary manner in
Ghny ilae .ls peeh announced 10 you, by your
~ uI"'' at my hai''s Tie expression OF my
Seora r,a his nt appy, to meet
qG.oie l'e s asseoage OF me yeomanry OF Eastern
MnSa4o; ~ y; as oo' rom beyond the Blue
sas Id a,o s1uee OF lhte gfallcatlon, to
49, -. y S;f. ' .i 'ioo "lo' d,ihough belong
ui.eieut seIuon, eei are all vrgInians.-
& | we nave seen OF tate within our State
soe eent a vi ueS1us whleh threatened to
s sou eAeht, e negrly OF ms Old Commonwealt h-
w nave htaru /. salo lhat tn,s venerable Old d min
Tu was " ". ier III tw-uiat we were to have Old
VIZ, nf th eaSa o, .e mountains; ana New Virginia
ver ~ ss sh ras1. ICY iolo,u tnat sheuid live
eyer 70 gee Such result. ICheersl God forbid that
Sc eG ''e uay "le' | couia NOT come TO the town
u .h aiede,css Hrgfhe lana OF the MERGERS, and of
onr h nnes VINO mere old service to
4ur country 10 ie revolutionary struggle-and feel that
au 40 tie 10 cal mem brethren Far distant be the
@ Mnen oe competed TO give up my share III
H. b ana ol an me scenes which
ueeu oy e oeeds OF our ancestors No,
Ky a'i napPy 10 congratulate you that
.s agi-atloh mas passed away-lhat this discord is
hoE a. o oiu.alu u.al vIg'nla WI" again be one in
teeng; one IN interest," and one in sentiment. Jap
pl9use'l
l assure you una. you nave been aborng under
h Est III resa,o 10 'e feelings OF me West towards
Inc East. Iou VINO nave believed that there is any
anlagonsm sentiment there have done injustice that
PGfon 81 ne STATE we ook upon you as brethren, and
mesate ~. ~ say, inat " ihe evil hour should ever
Ioe witch was 10 oVlue virginia, II Is not the Blue
hlage, ~ put me Alleglanles which would mark tn
ne IN eiloW QUEENS we look upon you as brethren
ana as lfienas, we nope to remain united with you
s ,oa o. Gnn ana interest to the end
ol an ',e. IS gralncanon 10 me to come here in