The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-01-03

ieston rarely thought OF anything but
pleasure and amusement they had two
gaming houses, and both were constant.
~ full many of the inhabitants, having
been abroad, had acquired greater
knowledge. Of European manners and
stronger partiality to them than were
found IN the moth, and foreign modes of
llie were consequently more PREVALENT
lhe women were more lively than he had
seer elsewhere, and took a greater share
IN the commerce Of society, but without
any lessenlng Of modesty CT delicate pro
Prety IN their behavior. They were in.
teresting and agreeable, but perhaps not
quite so handsome as those Of philadcl-
r'ia.
The President arrived in Charleston on
Monday, the second day of May. A
twe ve-oared barge, manned by thirteen
captains OF American ships, conveyed
him, with several Of the most distinguish
ed gentlemen Of the State, from lIadriIrs
FONT, and accompanying barges, contain.
ing band, with instruments, and singers
greeted him with triumphal airs and
songs, while large procession of gaiy
caparisoned boats gave to the river a bril-.
liant and beautiful appearance. On land.
ing he was received 10y Governor Plnck.
ney, the intendant and wardens of the
city, the society OF the Cincinnati, and the
military Of the district, all of whom at.
tended him in recession, amid the ring.
ing OF bells, the firing Of cannon, and the
acclamations Of the people, first to the
Exchange, where he was welcomed in a
formal address, and then to the house
prepared for his reception.
lie remained in Charleston n week.
and every day received evidences of the
atfectionaie admiration and respect of the
people. The merchants were foremost in
rendering him honor. In their address
TO him they said: "Were il possible for
your fellow.citizcns 10 omit doing I,s,iee
10 your merits, the testimony Of other nj
tIons would evince their neglect or in.
gratitu'le-the whole worll concurriny
IN the same opinion of you. Sensible oi
the numerous blessings our country has
derived from your wise and judiciouS al
ministration, We ieel animated with the
most lively sentiments Of graf tude to-
wards You, suffer Ia, then, To represent tc
you the feelings. with which we are i'm
pressed, by assuring you that we yield tc
none IN sincere respect and aitachmrnt
to your person and we earnestly impIor,
the Almighty Father Of the universe long
To preserve u life so valuable and dear e
the people over whom you preside" Iie
answered : "lour congratulations on m,
arrival in South Carolina, enhanced b,
the atiectlonate manner in which they are
offered, are received with the most crate
ful sensibility. Flattered by the favor
able sentiments you express Of my en-
dcavors to he useful to our country, | de
sire to assure you Of my constant solici
tude for its welfare, and Of my particular
satisfaction in observing the advantage
which accrue TO the highly deserving citi
zens OF this State from the operations o
the general government. am not les
indebted to you for your expressions O
personal attachment and respect the,
receive my best thanks, and induce m,
most sincere wishes for your prufessiona
prosperity, and your Individual happi
ness"
On Wednesday evening he attenle,
mo,o ,b an 800 ,n"J,oI .I T sn .ne,o "e''
manv Of whom .or, -. I "I'o,' ":In
embiazo,.d With L;s no,,r,;, al ,,,;,,
annronr;a,e ;nscrin,;ons IT, - ~
room with Goverpnr p;,cLnar Sna,or
Izarl and Butler. and several o,her nnh
lie characters, and after be;no seated
few moments arose, and passipg rnun,
the rapidly formed circle. salu,e1 ever,
'ady, (which gave particular satisfaction
as every one was anxious to have a 600,
view Of him" The City Hall was els
gantly decorated for the occasion. 9b
pillars were entwinc with laurels an,
howers, aud the walls festooned with ban
nors and adorned with picturcs.s