The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
From the Baltimore Sl
From the Baltimore Sun Enthusiastic Reception of the Presiden; at White Sulphur Springs on the 21st inst. Speech of eA-President T Tyler-Eloquent Response of President Pierce.

Enthusiastic Reception of the President at
 White Sulphur Springs on the 21st inst.
 Speech of feA-PrcsidentTyl Tyler-E,OQuent
 Response of President Pierce.
 Upon hearing of the purpose of the Pres- dent of the United States to visit the White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrer county, Virginia, a number ot the visitors assembled in public meeting to take steps to tender to him. as a mark ot ther high respect, public reception. On motion of Ju udge Mason, of Maryland. MT. w. M. Porcher, of South Carolina, was called to the chair, and Colonel Abraham Van Burcn, ot New York, was appointed secretary. The object of the meeting having been stated by the char, on motion committee was appoint- ed to make arrangements to carry into effect the views and wishes of the meeting. The con- mittee consisted of the following gentlemen. viz:
 Ex-President Tyler, Hon. w. Bouware and James Lyons, esq, of Virginia; Judge Mason, Hon. John Nelson, and Hon. w. D. Merrick. of Maryland; Hon. A. Rencher, Hon. w. \. Edwards, and Gen. Eaton, of North Carolina; Colonel A. Van Buren, and James S Sanford, est, of New York; Judge Caruthers, of Ten uessee; General Kicks, of Mississippi; Cover nor J. l.. Manning Hon. F. ". Pickcns, and W. M. Porcher, of South Carolina; John II. Woodfolk, esq, of Kentucky; Mr. Riggs, of the District of Columbia; Mr. Riddle, of Pennsvl- vania; Mir. Chickerng of Massachusetts; Hon. F. S. Lyon, of Alabama; Mr. Charles Noncure, of Louisiana; Dr. Walker, of Georgia; Wm. Calwel, esq, of Virginia; and Major McCul- loch, of Texas
 Subsequently, upon meeting of the con- mlttee, ex-President Tyler was unanimously chosen its chairman, and, as such, was request @o @l of the State, and to receive him on behalf of the visitors at the Springs. At the same time a subcommittee consisting of MT. Porcher, Judge Mason, Col. Van Buren, and Mr. Boul- ware, were appointed to meet the President and his family and friends on the way, and escort them to the place of reception. Gov. Manning was designated to introduce the President indi- vdually to such of the visitors as might desire to form his personal acquaintance. According y, about II o'clock on Tuesday, the 21st inst, the subcommittee met the President and his party at a hotel about a mile from the Springs, where he was addressed by the chairman, Mir. Porcher, IS follows:
 "Mr. PRESIDENT: We have been delegated by the general committee, at the head of which stands ex-Presdent Tyler, to welcome your approach to the Virginia Springs, and to escort you to that place, where you will be received by the committee and a numerous assembly. ready to do honor to a chief magistrate whose patriotism has been shown not only in the se- nate chamber but on the field. Sir, we wei come you not only on behalf of those who sent us, but we welcome you to the land of Wash ington, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe, who were the friends of constitutional rights and li- berties.''
 To this address the President briefly replied, and in substance said that he was deeply inn pressed with the honor conferred upon him. and that he would with great pleasure, place him. self in the hands of the committee.
 The procession, consisting of number of open barouches, one drawn by four horses, in which the President and part of the committee were seated, was then formed. The rest of the Presidents party, consisting of Mrs. Pierce, Mr. Webster, (prlvate secretary) Senator Mason, Mir. Hoover, United States Marshal of the Dis trct of Columbia), and MT. John s. Barbour occupied the other carriages with the rest of the committee. The carriages then proceeded to- wards the Springs giving the President ample time to view the beautiful scenery of this love- ly spot. The President was most cordially and enthusiastically received by the numerous visi- tors and people from the surrounding counties, who had assembled in front of the drawing room to do him honor. The venerable ex. President Tyler received him in the most grace full and digniied manner, and addressed him thus:-
 MT. PRESIDENT: The citizens here assem- bled from almost every State of the Union. have appointed us a committee to tender you their cordial congratulations upon your safe ar- rival at this celebrated watering place. In the fact that they have constituted me the medium for the interpretation of their feelings and sen- tments you will readily conclude that their greetings are presented without the remotest reference to political parties. I have no place now, such Is the working of our free institu- tions, among politicians, and my position is en- tirely in the social circle. There is not one of us all, however, who does not regard you as the representative of great idea, which, spring ing from the bosom of confederacy of States, constitutes you the chief magistrate of glo-. rious republic; and in that sentiment, apart from all other considerations entitling you to their deference and respect, each and all salute you. Your journey hither has been unaccompanied by the ostentation and parade which attend up- on the movements of the chief executive off, Ger of other countries. No sabre has flashed, no bayonet has glistened in the eyes of the DO. pulace, no body of armed mercenaries has sur rounded your person, and yet your body guard Is larger and stronger than ever in the history of our race surrounded the person of any other than an American President whole people constitutes that body-guard, which now amounts to nearly 3O,OOO,OOO of freemen. Their desti- mites, under the constitution, are, in great measure, committed to your hands, and we are we'll aware of the many anxieties and cares which necessarily beset you. While we sleer it is your province to keep watch over the pub. lie safety, and after much labor and toll you come hither to enjoy short repose, and at this heating giving fountain to renew your ability te