The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-07
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO NORTH
CAROLINA.

the trustees OF the | University, the mayor anu
committee of the city Of Raleigh, the Oak City
Guards accompanied by the Salisbury Brass Band,
the Wilmington Light Infantry accompanied by
the Fayetteville Cornet Band, and by several dis
tinguished gentlemen Of the State He well
coined by Gov. Ellis, who said, in substance:
l welcome you, Mr. President, in the name of
the people of North Carolina. Fellow-citizens, |
have the honor of introducing to you James Buch
anan, President of the United States. 1t needs
that should speak to you of his character and
public service. They part of the history OF
this great country and as we value that country,
will We value his services in its behalf. 1t has
been said of distinguished Marshal of France,
that he fought five hundred battles for his country
and never one against it, So may we say Of the
ilustrous Chief Magistrate who stands before you,
that he has fought 100 political battles for his
country and never one against it Let those forget
those battles who can, but never can the bosom OF
u North CarOlnIan cease to pulsate at the re-
membrance of them His efforts for the good OF
the country has only been circumscribed by the
Constitution and the Union, limits beyond which
no true patriot dare 60 At the close of half
century of public life, we sincerely congratulate
him on its results; and to-day, while Europe Is
struggling in the smoke of war with her millions
of soldiery we assemble in peace to pour forth the
grateful tribute of people, in token Of their recoS
milton Of these results. Cheers.
President Buchanan replied as follows:
Ireciprocate with all my heart the cordial well
come | have Just received from the citizens OF
North Carolina | have long contemplated visit
to YOUR great and fruitful State, but have never
been able to do so till now. | must have come
now or not at ALL for at the age | will have attain
ed when nv term shall have ended and when L
shall 60 into retirement, is that at which man Is
warned to remain at rest and prepare for that great
event which must overtake us all. | have always
admired this State 1t is truly conservative, and
while the fire of liberty burns as brightly In the
bosoms of North Carolinians, in the hearts OF
any of the inhabitants of this Union, the love OF
law and order equally prevalent.
Liberty, as cherished by all parties in North
Carolina becomes great civil blessing, unmlxed
as it is with lawlessness, which would make 1t
prove curse. The Governor had spoken OF him
as a supporter of the Constitution and the Union
and he has SPOKEN truly. l ever expect to be
AS long as this great character OF liberty remains
unimparcd we shall be the greatest and the hap
piest people in the world. But let it be battered
we become the scorn of the world and the hope Of
tyrants. Thank God, there is no danger to /
from North Carolina, for while she may have hat
her differences in politics. she has never wavered OF
the GREAT questions of the Constitution. Lout
and prolonged cheers
The President closed his reply by saying tina
he WAS getting tired Of the cares and troubles
Office that he had now reached a period III LIT
which rendered the repose and comforts OF HON
desirable, and that at the end of his present tou
wears service he should repair to the shades {
Wheatand, and there prepare for that summon
which sooner or later awaits every member OF tn
Il human family.
Between Weldon and Raleigh, at different point
Il he was welcomed and cheercd by crowds of pc
II sons assembled for that purpose. At o'clock
/ Tuesday evening he arrl, ed at Raleigh, where L
IS was again welcomed by Hon. ID. VI. BarrinSe
He replied and said that he had had many a CO.
/ ic in his public career through life, having bee
e assailed for many public acts which he had pc
L formed and for many which he had not pertorme
l. and now when his public career was nearly ov
u and his political was soon to set, to meet WI
v such warm and hearty reception by his fello
Is citizens of the Old North State an incaculab
T. source of qualification to him, and that while t
:, evening of his earthly existence was quietly g
- ding away, he should regard this as one
~ the happicst days Of his life.
\ procession was then formed composed OF CT
~ zens and the following Military Companies W
mincton Light Infantry, Newbern Light lntant'
"' ORANGE Guards, Iredell Blues, Cabarrus Guar'
III Oak City Guards Elm City Cadets, Hillsborou
10 Military Academy Cadets, Rowan Rife Guar
Hornets Nest Rifemen and Rowan Artllie
Mr. Buchanan was then conduced to the y
= borough House, where, at night, he was call
'0 upon by the public generally, and next norm
on proceeded to the University.
NO The President arrived at Chapel Hill on '"
I'M pesdav about l o'clock. lie alighted from
carriage in the suburbs of the village, and in &C
napv with Gov Ellis and others, walked throu
49, the heat and dust to the residence of the Presd
- of the University, Ex-Gov. Swain. lie was
49, bv Gov. Swain halfway between the gate and
bouse unfortunately for those who wanted to
and hear) and addressed in welcoming speecf
-. Is or 20 minutes length. The President rep
bv saving that he had long wanted to visit Nc
Carolina and become personally acquainted "
her citizens for whom he had always entertal
the utmost respect Her people had ever pro
truo 70 the Constitution and the Unlon-t
were conservative, prudent in council and hrn
action-unwilhng to submit to wrong themse
" or to infict it upon others. He spoke OF the
ny condition of the people of the United Sta
and EXPRESSED the opinion that the cause OF
rn present apprehensions ola dissolution OF the VI
:; - ol,, temnorarv He depicted the evils