The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-21

ceol vet I cannot describe, the painful
emotions which feel in being called upon
10 determine whether would accept or
refuse the Presidency OF the United states.
The unanilnity in the choice; the
opinion OF my friends, communicated
from different parts OF Europe as well as
America; the apparent wish OF those who
were not entirely satisfied with the con-
stitution in its present form, and the ar
dent desire on my own part TO be instru-
mental in concilating the good will OF my
countrymen toward each other, have in
duced an acceptance. Those who know
me best land you, my fellow citizens, are
from your situation in that numberl
know better than any others, my love OF
retirement is so great, that no earthly con-
sideration short OF n conviction OF duty
could have prevailed upon me TO depart
from my resolution, "never more to take
any share in the transactions OF public
nature"
For, at my age and In my circumstances,
what possible advantages would propose
to myself from embarking again on the
tempcstuous and uncertain ocean oil pubic
lie2
do not feel myself under the necessity
OF making public declarations in order to
convince you, gentlemen, OF my attach
ment to yourselves and regard for your in
terests The whole tenor OF my life has
been open to your inspection, and my past
actions, rather than my present declara-
tons, must be tho pledge for my future
conduct.
In the meantime, thank you most sim
cerey for the expressions Of kindness con-
tanned in your valedictory address. 1t Is
true, Just after having babe adieu TO my
domestic connections, this tender proof OF
your friendship Is but too well calculated
still further to awaken my scnsibility and
increase my regret at parting from the en-
joyments OF private life.
All that now remains for mo Is TO com
nit myself and you to the protection OF
that Beneilcent Being, who, on former
occasion, hath happily brought us together
after q long and distressing separation.
Perhaps the same gracious Providence will
again indulge us with the same heartfelt
felicity. But words, my fcllow.citizens,
fail me. Unutterabe sensations must then
| be- left TO more expressive silence, while,
from an aching heart, bid you all. my
| allcctonato friends and kind neighbors,
farewell. q. WASHINGTON.
aooD-BYE TO VIRGINIA.
Shortly after 3 o'clock the festivities
were interrupted by the appearance OF the
| Generals carriage, Tor the faithful Bishop
knew his business and the party was due
in Bladensburg In time for supper After
parting glass OF wine, the travellers again
set OIL, accompanied by several score OF the
Alexandria "Four Hundred" mounted on
horses. Crowds gathered on every corner
TO wave iarewolls aud windows were filled
with the faces OF women and children.
Striking the old postroad, the party
bowled along ut lively pace TOWARD
Georgetown, where the Potomac was 10 b,
crossed. The road led through a low, IA
country, the red clay soil looking almos
blood.soakcd where the turf was tori
away. In less than an hour after leaving
Alexandria the ferry at Georgetown wa
reached. Here the gentlemen from Alex.
dria shook hands all round aud turne,
back, while the carriages aud horses Of tn
Generals party were icrried across 10 thu
north bank OF the river, where a dolega
ton OF gentlemen OF Georgetown,
headed by the Mayor, craycd the homo
OF escorling the President-clect aud hi
suite through the town. A pressing invi
tation was extended 10 stay 10 supper, bu
Washington was working on a schedul
aud couldn't stop. Up through George
town the party drove at smart trot, on
over the nights and across Rock Creek
where tho Bladensburg turnpike wa
struck. For two miles the escort rod
with the General. The turnpike follow
the boundary line Of tho Washington {
1850, until the limits OF the District OF OK
lumba are reached. Then IL strikes OF
for Bladensburg. After Washington ha
bid adicu 10 his escort, he drove steadil
on, now and then exchanging few WORD
with Col. Humphreys on the outlook 4
the morrow's weather aud upon the col
dition Of the roads, which were simp
irightiul.
MARYLAND, ny MAINLAND.
An hours riding brought the party
the town OF Bladonsburg, whore the who
community turned out m honor Of the di
I tinguishcd arrivals Supper was served
/ | 7.3O o'clock and consisted Of hot brca
, fried chicken OF the Spring Of 1850 ~
tea. During the evening the Presidef
elect visited his relatives, tho Calvert
, VINO lived in big house just across q
y way and who had como over 10 c0ngrat
q late their illuslriOus kinsman on his clC
2 ton. Washington went 10 his room NJ
/, O'Clock, and tonight the Horifs corr,
. pondcnt will sleep In the chamber whc
4 the ilrst President dreamed about his col
4 ing Inauguration 100 years ago.
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