Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-25

the Capitol where he was welcomed to Richmond in b,,
half Of he citizens, by wm II. mcfarland, ESQ, who
spoke as iol.o~s
Ma PRFsIDESr: have the honor In the nasne of the
citizens Of Richmond TO greet YOU with cordial sincere
and hearty welcome Your arrival among rs Is occa
son of congratulaiion with and ALL We happy 81
the opportunity u manifest respect for the President
OF the United States and We embrace t gladly in
this instance because know that your title As
esteem ct countrymen alone upon your 10
sition. Yours Is indeed high oee-hgh for s dignity
aud honorsbut higher for the fearful influence which
does and upon the desnies of the republic
it, best and tuest qualifications that without which al
other Endorsements worthless II they be- dsngcrou
Is earnest wstchfn invincibc devotion the UnoJ
ct the Ststes-a devotion ardent aud unatering
BE- inaccessible To sectional appeals they from th,
North the South the West or the East claiming any
thing the expense of the harmony aud integrity h,
Union I; is such sentiment aud habit OF devotion
the Union which constitutes the crowung virtue of
American statesmen aud without it, pubic services and
talents only to bcrsy Sir, believe that you
possess this virtue your public have evnced it. and
confident that administration will be conspis
for stcadast energetic, and trust successfully
ehdeavor a. preserve confirm and perpeuae the Union
Again. air. bid ard the distinguished gentlemen who
accompany yon heartfelt welcome the native OF
| Washington, and To its metropolis
Mr. Mcfarland introduced the assembly the President
| OF tire United States who responded as follows:
Ma CHAIRMAN; This very hattering reception from
the capital OF the Old Dominion leaves language
adequate TO express the grateful emotions nay heart
That should have received such a welcome from any
part of the Old Dominion would have been gratifying
me but to have received IL from its capital and
citizens large emotions OF gratitude that are
overw hclming. This IL the first time have ever had
the pleasure OF seeing Virginia and Virginia life. Sir
have passed through the lower parts OF your State.
anxious not only visit cities and your noble
uvers, but your ho>pabe inhabitants wished look
OF those noble plantations which Virginia
Virginia has been celebrated IL granted me- and
must say sir have witnessed those which have
impressed upon my mind that it il impossible should
| nave any thing but the fairly land Of Virginia
possible that State 80 large aud ex
teusive this exhibit many such beautiful
highly cultivated had the pleasure of Witnessing
1 l.s,
this beautiful city. watched with anxious socituie the
t appearance of the spires but regret that they
barely visible, the shades of night closed over
| them, aud vas compelled To land upon your shores
amidst the vast multitude which thronged the streets
whose faces could only by the ckerng light of the
lamp, the flash OF the cannon and the lightning of hea
| OF but lew faces a. passed through
your streets. AM happy this morning face to
face in this vast multitude that assembled here the
| intelligence OF the Old Dominion.
You have been pleased sir alude the humble ser
vices which has been fortune render the
in the position in which l placed I believe |
can say with full sincerity OF heart that whatever NAV
have been those services for good for evil
NAV have been the exalted position occupy il is
one to which never aspred Ny soul ambition has been
since the responsibility has been upon by all
wise Providence, to discharge those duties il possible
cement the Union of country and perpetuate
OF glorious constitution. [GreAt applause
When, nearly since, by lamentable dispen-
tou of divine Providence the chief magistrate the
Union who 10y voice elevated this high posi-
tiun laid in the dust confess sir feared our go.
balance seemed To be trembling uncertain whence il
hould sibrate received from the glorious capitol OF the
On DOMINION an expression OF sentiment from the re-
representatives. OF the people in this glorious State that
gave more JOY 10 hear than 1t would receive
be elected thousand times to the high office which
| now hold. Cheering and applause.
beg return YOU, and through YOU the citizens
OF the metropolis sincere and grateful thanks this
sind reception. have language express pleas
ure and delight have experienced to-day ia travelling
about your beautiful city aud in witnessing the palaces
| With which it is adorned.
Nv stay among YOU necessarily be short. But l
have enough Of Virginia hospitality induce me- ii
yer it is within my power visit YOU again II can
OF hope to meet you at some other time and
other place
Again sir return to you and those associated with
you, thanks tor the hearty welcome you have given
IL l. NV habit speak, but there those with
uc-thuSe from the soil OF Nirenia-Who associated
u the Administration, whom doubt you will be hap.
py to hear
o. the following morning, Mr. Gilmore proceeded to
Fredericksburg ia provided the purpose
10y Etwn Robinson, Esq, President OF the Richmond.
Frcdcrick-hurg and Potomac Railroad Company.
Upon the reaching the depot, the President and
his party received with the most enthusiastic cheer
"g from the great eoneourse OF citizens which had there
asa mblrl
Upon icing introduced by Mr.. Couway-one of the De.
egates from th- district the Couyeuon-the President
vas addressed by X B. Semple Esq, the Mayor of the
town, follows:
NJ. PREDEST-In behalf ot the corporate authorities
OF Fredericksburg, tender you the Inequalities ofths
oNu IL gve- me pleasure 90 inform you, sir, that
1rity Of people the advocates OF your admnistra.
ton and among those who are your political oppo-
uent- believe in YOUR honesty aud your fdelity-
When the circumstances under which you Unexpectedly
entered upon tho duties OF the station which YOU now
hold, occurred many OF your best friends feared the
alt OF the crisi, which then impending IL an
aSiu crisis 70 this country IL which involved
fortunes and bcte, Of this people But hap
Nv saw r that you met it-Aud met il
fully. W. doubt whether the page of history furnishes
parallel Of such peace, quiet and prosperity pre-
vails The l-nl and which in small degree, has
been snpehndneej b the "'-dom aud patriotism OF the
administration Of which YOU the honOred head
Mr. President, YOU stand nov upon sacred ground -
Along these which you will this day are
tie play grounds OF WAsHISGroS in his childhood With
IN the limits Of tOwn-Ou yonder hi-repOse the re-
mains Of his Veuerated mother. Here the home OF
Nefcer-who tell at Princeton martyr our country
ibery. mention ih"-e things To you-a stranger, for
the hrst time visiting satees "reminiscences OF the
past time which cannot fail to interest every American
Permit me TO tender 70 yon and the distinguished men
with you, the Inequalities Of our town.
To this address the President replied follows
Mr. MAYoR beg leave 70 return you and the citi-
zens OF Fredericksburg my profound acknowledgements
for this very cordial reception had heard much Yir
gnia hospitality, but say With the Queen of Shrbi
the half had not been told At every turn have
With kind and welcome greeting and assure you that
/ visit this place vti common interest
You have alluded subjects that have called up emo
tons IN heart which did they not show themselves
this occasion confess sef dead the feelings oil
patriotism THIS is tie play ground Of Washington Here
rleep the ashes OF this venerated mother Sir the Anne
rican heart that shall not beat illusions like these
indeed he dead to patriotism. Aud, solong, "a Mount
vernon snail be tile shrine political pilgrims shall
~or-hp. 40 long all Fredericksburg be remembered a.
continuing the ashes Of bis mOtbcT.
beg leave also 70 YOU my thanks for the very
kind manner IN which you have pleased allude "a
my administration. can ouy say in reference that
have endeavored to perform my duty And assure
you that next To the qualification feel at having dcharg
ed that duy, i that which feel knowing that nv fc
low citizens appreciate and approve Othe in which
have discharged IT,
, again tender to YOU my yarmest acknowledgements
and most cordial thanks tor the welcome you haYs given
me, anu those accompanying Great cheering
Upon reaching the hotel the President aud suite were
received 10y Dr. Wexford the chairman Of the committee
on brhali Of the citizens, who spoke 40 follows:
NJ President: As the organ Of my felow-citizens il
becomes my privilege 10 tender Won and your hJnored
sociates cordial welcome TO ancient town. Uupre
tending IN position, offer for your admiration
none OF the triumphs Of art 10 trye-ing stree
can We present 20 view any gorgeous cbe sucnt
OF architecture. To thee brethren O larger are
wont 10 reier a. evidence Of their wealth and prosperity
Our jewels Of different On the farther bank O
our own placid Rappthtnnock. point ~ the hills onr,
trod by the feet Of youthful Washington and on on
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