Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
President Pierce in Staunton.


Having received intelligence On Thurs
day morning that his Excellency, the
President OF the United States would ar
rive in Staunton on the evening of that
day in the Central cars, EN- route for the
Virginia Springs, the following public Or
der was issued by the Mayor Of the town,
N. X. Trout, Esq:
SrAuNToN, MAYORS OrFIcr, Ang. 16, 1855
GENTLEMEN The Council OF the town oil
Staunion having been informed that the Presl-
dent Of The United States will be in S'annion
to-day have BY resolution directed s'that the cor
dial inequalities Of the Town be extended 10
the distinguished visitor and his suite,o III
pursuance Of said resolution, and at the sug-
gsslion Of several Citizens have appointed you
a Committee to extend the proper welcome
aud the inequalities of the town to him ana his
s-ss-n., very respectfully, &c.,
N. X. TROUT, Mayer.
Messrs Thos. j. Mche, Benz. Crawford,
N. G. Kinney. ]. d. Imboden, e. ". Taylor,
John Brandebure, A. J. CARRIER, W. II. Hartman,
l.. L. Stevenson, jos. A. Watijell, Capt BasAins,
S. Mop. Yost
The committee thus appointed, repair
ed to the Depot about two o'clock 10 re-
ceiye the President and suite. The train
soon came up. The President was es-
corted to the interior of the Depot by Hon.
James NJ Mason and Mayor Trout. where
the Ma, or introduced him TO each gentle
man composing the con mittee. He and
his suite were then conveyed to the Vir.
GINA Hotel, where the President was
met by number of citizens. An invita-
ton was extended him to dine with the
committee at o'clock, TO which be cor
daily assented. At that hour, a number
ofcitizens, irrespective Of party, headed
by the Mayor, sat down to one OF the most
bountiful supplies Of all the Injuries and
delicacies Of the season, We have ever
seen--just such ii repast as might have
been expected on the occasion, although
Messis. McClung s. Peyton had but a
few hours notice for preparation. When
ample justice had been done the substan-
tails. the champagne corks began TO crack,
and convivality TO rule. The health of
the President was proposed by Capt. ].
a. Hartman, to which he responded in a
most felicitous manner. He alluded to the
pleasure it afforded him of visiting the
citizens Of Staunton, and breathing the at.
mosphere Of Virginia, not only from its
inyigorating effects, but on account Of its
nationality. He adverted 10 the thoughts
suggested as be passed in sight Of Month
cello, and expatlaled with ardent eloqlenee
.,s>a,.-4fha xai.-= and irnrn,ia..-s .nf pre-
serving inviolate that great chart u our lit
erty-ihe Constitution--ip the forming off
which Mr.. Jefferson acted sospronnent
part. His feelings revolled from the idea
Of dissolution Of the Union. 1t would
be the llllad Of innumerablc woes, from
the.contemplation OF which he shank
The patriotic and truly national sentiment
80 gracefully..and eloquently expressed BY
President Pierce in this brief ex,empore
address we're frequently applauded BY the
company, irrespective Of parties. He con-
linued by abiding to the greatness of Viz
ginia, not only as it respected the enlarged
patriotism Of her people, but her physical
resources, and closed by returning his
hanks for the cordial welcome that had
been extended him.
The health Of Senator Mason was pro.
posed BY S. VI. Yost, to which that gentle
nan responded. After referring 10 the
Of his being here. and his &C.
luaintance with the hospitality Of the peo-
pie Of Staunton, he alluded TO the subject
which constituted principally the theme
of the Presidents remarks--the preserva-
ion OF the Constitution in its pristine vigor
md spirit, and consequently the pefpetui-
y OF the Union. He stated that if this
Union vast be preserved, the North
must do 1.-THE South was powerless, end
of herself could do nothing. That if there
was man who're heart beat in patriotic
response TO the interests of the whole
,ouatry, upon the broad basis Of the Con-
and one to whom we could look
with implicit confidence, that man was our
guest, the President.
After dinner, the President, accompa-
MED By various persons, visited the Insane
Asy lum and the Deaf aud Dumb Institu-
lion, aid expressed himself much pleased
with the general management Of these es.
as indicated by the observa.
lions made. On Friday morning, in COM
pahy with Senator Mason, J. S. Barbour,
IT,. and his quite, nc left in special train
Of cars. for the terminus of the Road,
whence they were taken TO the Virginia I
Springs in the new and handsome stage
coaches of Messrs. Hartman g. Blown
His visit created a favorable Impression
upon all who become acquainted with
him.
The President is looking badly, and
wears the marks of great mental labor and
care. His lady is in very delicate health,
for whose benefit mainly the present visit
to the mountains of Virginia is made.
Or The recent destructive food, has proved
. most forcible argument in favor of widening
and deepening the channel Of the creek run.