The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-10
Visit or President Pierce TO Charlottesville,


IIrnm the Washington Union September 81
TIE reception Ct the President az the United states by
the citizens Of Charlottesville Virginia. citv M rare AZ
fractions and cherished menories-on his return from
me " ne sulphur was, we learn from the ,fersonian
R iaa Of the 9th instant an occasion of interest ana
pleasure TO all concerned. large concourse Of citizens
pany HIM TO his quarters the Parish House where he
was addressed by N Hellnsie Esq, as iollows:-
Nr. RIs1pEsT'.lt Is made my very pleasing duty to
receive you, and those accompanying you in the name
Of Tie citizens of Charlottesville and the University Of
Virgins, TO offer TO you cordial welcome and to tender
the hospalties OF the county SO long you make
convenient to remain amongst u.s.
In dsphaein0 this duty sir, can truly say that no
feature in y affords me more gratifcaon--and none
know could be grateful to you-than 10 know that
this il spontaneous tribute OF respect offered to YOU
personally and officially, by entire community with
cut distinction Of party or sect
I've recognize such divisions amongst to-day
have met here rs virgnians-as American citzens-to
receive guest one whom the people OF TINS mighty
republic have cnored with their confidence and to whose
hands ey have committed the direction OF their public
affairs II is meet upon such occasions dscardng and
forgetting all minor distinctions and differences, to
member and cherish only that feeling Of fraternai regard
and those principles Of patriotism which swella
the hearts of New Hampshire and Virginia
n rendering you the Inequalities OF Albemare allow
cir, TO cay that there seems to be peculiar local
propriey in receiving you guest You are tread
ing upon soil where Presidents were wont 70 Ne al
thing look out upon yonder street and sec together
the vencrated forms OF Jefferson Madison and Monroe,
not only Presidents for quarter OF century, but
COT niry nen-our neghbors friends. We re-
joice sir to believe that their principles and doctrines
are cherished warmly and revered deeply by you
by us, and we cordially welcome you to their home
and to ours"
In reply to this address, the President said in sub
stance
II Reg you sir to accept for yourself and for those in
whore behalf you have spoken warm thanks for this
spontaneous the part Of the citizens Of
Charlottesville and the University Of Virginia The cup OF
my enjoyment this journey and during brief butt
ightul s'journ anil scenery OF unrvaled beauty, has
been full But it has not been merely the healing pro-
peres Of your multiplied and egushing fountains,
The bracng atmosphere of mountains or the charms
of nature which have proved eIectual to chase away
langor and to give vgor to the frame and elasticity to
the spirits. The quiet manner in which have been per-
me % travel and at the same the cordial geee;-
ing which has everywhere been extended to the de-
lights OF joyons social intercourse the buoyan happy
spirits Of the young upon whose brow and time have
written lines have been calculated to give spring
10 the struggles OF msnhoodto visit even age with
thing the touch ofreuvenescence Besides have sri-
ven not without to forget hatI your servant
and to enjoy for fine time being the consciousness that
your peermyself of the sovereign people. You
viii not understand me however, us nduging any de-
s 10 the obligations Of strict accountability im-
posed upon official functionaries removed weakene
Tin the contrary may the seat OF sovereignty and the
of sll power in beloved country never he
charged and may official responsibility from the highest
TO the lowest public officer become less stringent
and drecti Such responsibility Il good for algoodf for
the people and good for those whom the people may
choose from time to time TO clothe with temporary autho-
riy 1t inces the former to keen scrutiny of public
policy aud public action and an intelligent supervision
OF all govern affairs 1t is calculated to
from tie latter ,igilanr and answering fidelity.
" ought not 10 detain you and have disposition to
do Although feel that in peculiar stand
upon conecrated ground find IL difficult to realize that
there those around who, from this locality have
seen Mr. jefferson. Mr. Madison, and Mr. Monroe after
their official abors tor the republic had ceased standing
upon This street and con'ersng together as private ct-
ztps Words can only the impressions which the
announcement Of such upon the spot where it
presented is calculated to inspire could not pro-
coed if would The inclination is irresistible to
my self to the mute but august memories which
hrongiDg from the past and 10 give full play to
the emotions of patriotic devotion to this noble CON
fedora ton which the surroundings Of Charlottesville
are well calculated to inspire"
Afer-thc reception was concluded, the President ac-
conn anied by many of the citizens OF Charlottesville,
visited the University Of Virginia, and spent time
in inspecting its library, its lecture and in admi
ring the large and liberal accommodations and advana-
gees Of all kinds which that noble institution affords to
students who repair thither for instruction.
From the University the President visited the former
residence and the rural spot of Mr. Jefferson at Month
cello.
subsequently the President accepted an nvitasion t.
meet his ellowci.izens at public dinner given in his
honor and which passed off 10 the delight of all present
On the next morning the President and party left in the
for Washington. Many of citizens (says the
hTat fdn) there to him off and wish him GOD
speed in his arduous efforts to uphold and sustain thu
constitution and administer the laws in accordance with
that written compact