The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-28

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sTANT.-SPEEcH or Ex-PREsiDENT TYLER
ELOQUENT RESPONSE or PRESIDENT PIERCE
(Epousd Baliinafs sual
Upon hearing OF the purpose C the President of the Uni
ed States 10 visit the White Sulphur Spngs Greeabrer
county Virginia number " The visiters assembled in
pQbie meeting take steps 70 tender to him a mark
Of their high respect public reception on motion Of
Judge Mason Of Maryland Mr.. ". N Porcher, Of South
Carolina called 10 The chair and Colonel Abraham
Van Buren, q New York appointed secretary. The
object Of the meeting having been stated by The chair
motion committee appointed make arrangements
carry into effect the views and wishes Of the meeting
The committee consisted Of the following gentlemen viz:
Ez-Presideut Tyler, Boa ". Boulware and james Ly-
ous esq Of Virginia. Judge Mason Hon. John Nelson
and Hon. W. d. Merrick Of Maryland; Hon A. Rencher
Hon. W. n. edwards and General Eaton of North Caro-
lima; Oolone A. Van Buren, and James s Sanford, esq,
81 New York Judge Csruhes ofTeanessee Cen Ricks Of
Mississippi; Cor. J. l. Manning Hon H. W Pickens aud
". ~ Porcher Of South Carolina; John IL Woodfolk
esq Of kentoeky Mr. Riggs Of the District Of Columha
Mr. Biddle Of PenRsy gania; Mr. Chckering Of Massa-
chasetfs; Hon. r. s. Lyon, OF Alabama Mr. Charles Non
cure Of Louisiana DR. Walker Of Georgia William Cali
we'll esq Of Virginia; and Major Mccullough, Of Texas
Subsequently, upon meeting Of the committee EXPIRES
ident Tyler unanimously chosen chairman and as
such requested To tender to the President the hosp
taes Of The State and receive him behalf Of the
ysers at the Springs AT the time sub-coumit-
tee consisting Of Mr. Porcher Judge Mason Col Van Bu
rem aaA Mr. Boulware appointed the Presi
dent and his family and friends the way and escort
them the place Of reception. Gov. Manning desig
mated introduce the President individually such Of
the visitors might desire form his personal acquAni
Accordingly, about II O'Clock Tuesday the 2lsi
inst the Subcommittee the President and his party at
hotel about mile from the Springs where he was adj
dressed BY the chairman, Mr. Pordher as follows:
Mr. PREsDESr We have been delegated by the general
Committee al the head Of which stands exPresdeni Tyler
to welcome approach TO the Virginia Springs and 10
escort you 10 that place where you will be received by the
committee and assembly ready 10 do honor 10
Chief Magistrate whose patriotism been shown not
only in the Senate chamber bat on the field Sir we well
you only in behalf Of those who us but
welcome yon 10 the land OF Washington Jefferson Madi-
and Monroe who the friends of constitutional
rights and liberties
To this address the President briefly replied and in sub
STAGE said thai he deeply impressed with the honor
Conferred upon him and that he would with great pleas
IRE, place himself in the hands Of the committee.
The procession consisting OF number of open harouches
drawn b. four horses In which the President and part
Of the committee seated, then formed The rest
Of the Presidents party, consisting Of Mrs. Pierce Mr.
Webster prvate secretary Senator Mason Mr. Hoover
United States marshal Of the District Of Columbia and
Mr. John Barbour occupied the other carriages with the
rest OF the committee The carriages then proceeded
wards the Springs giving The President ample time view
the beautiful scenery Of this lovely spot The President
most cordially asd enthusiastically received by the
visers and people from The surrounding coun
ties who had assembled in front OF the drawing-room do
him honor The venerable exPresdent Tyler received
him in the graceful and dgnifed manner and adj
dressed him Tins
Mr. PEEsIDEsT The citizens here assembled from al
every State Of the Union have appointed us COM
mtee tender You their cordial congratulations upon
your safe arrival at this celebrated waerng-paee Ia The
fact that they have constituted the medium for the
erpre,aiion of their feelings and sentiments You will
readily conclude that their greetings presented without
the remotesi reference to political parties have place
now, such is the working of free institutions among
politicians, and my position entirely in the social circle
There is not one Of Us all however who does not regard
you the representative of great idea which springing
from the bosom Of conederacy of States constitutes YOU
the Chief Magistrate OF glorious republic and that
sentiment apart from all other considerations emitting
you their Difference and respect all salute you
Your journey hitler has been unaccumpanied by the
tentation and parade which attend upon the movements
Of the chief executive officer Of other countries Ne sabre
has flashed bayonet hag glistensd the ewes of the
pcpnlace no body Of armed mercenaes has surrounded
your person, and yet your hody-gaard is larger and
stronger than the history Of surrounded
the person Of any other than American President A
whole people constitutes that body-guard which now
amounts TO nearly 3o00e050 OF reenen Their destniss
under the constitution are in great measure committed
10 yoar hands and well OF the many ankle
ties and which necessarily heset You While we sleep
ii is your province to keep watch the public safety
aud after much labor and toll yen hhrr to enjoy a
short repose and this healthgvng fountain to renew
your ability to encounter new cares and new anxiees
And where else upon earth spot be found better suit
ed to your purpose No Of rival factions dsturt
this peaceful valley Here all in orgeiness party
led alone by the feeling that the country which you
preside country, and that glory is the
American That heslih-giying fountain, like the
pool of Sloan, gives strength the weak and restores
the faded rose in all its morning pride to the cheek hanc
ed by sickness and by pain To this spot tender YOU
true and cordial welcome, and after the manner OF our
fathers receive you in midst All social enjoy
rnentH of us.
The President of the United States replied as follows
lie said that he had hiher for relaxation and re-
pose but although he could not represg feeling of regret
when be heard late last evening Of the purpose
him IN public manner he nevertheless deeply moved
by this and cordial greeting on the part OF lis
tyneu assembled this paradise Of the
attractions and charms Of which were sikngy evinoed
by the presence of those from all even the most distant
portions OF the Union who represented than twenty
I'VE millions Of people and might he add without
violation Of The prophecies of the OCCASION he hoped
Ct the modern iss which potent for evil bat power
less for good which could distract destroy bur never
construct adorh. lie sure that this aszenllare
while comprised large share Of the beauty
hnement also represented The intelligence patriotism and
valor Of The country.
Permit sir be said express the qualification that the
part you have consented TO bear this occasion has inn
parted personally and say no citizen in the
country roces sincerely than myself in the fact that
you enjoying the beat reward which be accorded to
faithful and conscientious public servant the only really
valuable worthy recompense for duties vel performed and
days well spent 1on cannot have failed 10 observe with
just pride that the emotions of personal ambition and
the passions and preudces Of psrty strife have passed
that the conviction has settled upon the public mind
that your eondnc Of national affairs you actuaed
by pure motives and that high purposes bravey and
wisely executed.