Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-22
The Hon. MIR. EVerett's Arrival.

Mr.. Everett reached Columbia in yesterday
evenings train. He was received at the depot
by committee, consisting of DR.. r. W. Gibbes,
Hon. w. F. DeSaussure, and DR.. a. G. Green.
Upon his descending from the cars, DR.. Gibbes
welcomed him to Columbia in the following
manner:
Mr. EVERETT: On the part of the citizens
of Columbia, bid you cordial welcome to
the capital of South Carolina. bid you well
come, sir "a a representative of the intellec-
tual and enlightened sentiment of Massachu-
setts-of a State where education and mental
Improvement are appreciated rs the vtalizing
contributions of civilization, the elements of
true progress and the first duty of govern
ment
YOU sir. have not only represented accept
ably that ancient commonwealth in the high
est and most honorable position within her
gift, but have ever been yourself a living eX-
ample on other fields of usefulness, of the
splendid results of education, III the Influences
you have shed on literature, art and science.
In every position, serving your own State or
our great confederacy, yonr mental resources
have shown IA refinement OF culture, charac-
teristic of the highest capacity of our nature.
Ever identified as you have been with the
mind of the country, your intellectual trl-
umphs have given models of the richness and
beauty of development which noble minds are
capable of achieving. The occasion is not
suitable one to chronicle your successes in
the many stations OF eminence In which your
influence has been prominently felt. can
only now allude to the patriotic undertaking
which enlsts yoar brilliancy of Intellect and
correct judgment with warmth of feeling. tin
ished composition and the graces OF eloquence
the portraiture OF him who has never been
excellcd in purity of character, dignity of
purpose and successful assertion OF the rights
of man. The theme is worthy OF your intel
lect and belongs of right TO a mind so eapa-
BILE of doing full justice 10 its merits.
/ welcome you, sir 10 the inequalities of
our people, and in their name, thank yoa for
gratifying them with an opportunity of ENJOY
ING n feast of reason and elOcution 80 appro-
priately and happily presented in yourself
ESpecisliy in behalf of the 'Soaltaorn Msaroa, 7
your Jealous co-worker in this patriotic pur-
pose. welcome You 10 the capital Of her ma
tive State. South Carolina appreciates your
beautiful and earnest devotion 10 the memory
aud fame of the Father of his Country; aud
her citizens will ever honor You for your hiiai
duty in impressing upon your coanirymeh
the grandeur of his character. Welcome, sir,
to our city.
To this Mr.. Everett replied that he was
highly graiited At the reception he bad met
with throughout the South. He had received
an invitation to visit Columbia, signed by a
large number OF her most respectable citizens.
He had never before been in Columbia, but
he deemed il his privilege TO visit IL under
such circumstances. He felt proud OF the
terms ia which his native State had been al
luded To. The compliment he esteemed par
| ticuiarly, coming ffum those competent
of appreciaiing her intellectual eontribu-
tions
lie eompiimented the ladies who have taken
| an active part in the efforts of the Mount
Vernon Association. The lady TO whom re-
| ference Was made he had the pleasure OF b.
coming acquainted with, and he considered
h T one ct the most remarkable and extTaor-
binary ladies Il bad ever been bis privilege
| "a know. lie said be did not mean 10 make a
| formal speech he therefore rendered 10 the
Committee aud TO his feiioN-clt.zeas standing
around his hearty thanks for the Kind manner
lie which trey had been pleased 10 welcome
| him.
| Mr. Everett Id the guest Of Mr.. DeSaassurr,
who was bis college-niate.-- Ctlssabsa CluollA-
IAN, LEA psa.