Be pleased to accept my thanks. for your kind attention, on this interesting occasion. JAMES MONROE. "He then passed through an avenue, composed of the citizens, with the fathers of the town, and the Rev. Clergy at their head, and made more interesting by a long range of youths. He then proceeded through-streets decorated with colours, to a square on Breed's Hill, formed by twenty one companies of General Austin's brigade, having for its centre, the Monument of Warren." The troops, composed of Col. Page's Regiment of Infantry, Col. Kendall's of Artillery, Col. Tarbell's battalion of Light Infantry, and Col. Sweetser's battalion of Cavalry; the whole under Gen. Austin. After reviewing these troops, who made a good appearance, he partook of a neat collation on the Heights of Bunker, prepared in a marquee, pitched for the occasion, and where Capt. Wyman's company of Light infantry, did the guard honours. On this memorable spot, three of the survivors of its conflict, (Thomas Miller, Timothy Thompson, and John Kettell) were presented to him, as were also the Clergy of the town." While the President was visiting the public works in this vicinity, as a statesman and soldier, he did not forget to pay his respects to the justly celebrated University at Cambridge as a scholar. He began the day upon the 7th, in examining the Boston Athenæum, probably the most interesting establishment of this nature, for the sons of the muses, of science, and of literature, to resort to in the union; and closed it by enjoying the scientific and literary splendour of Harvard, It must have been a delightful relief for the President, from the intense application he had paid for a number of days to subjects of a political, naval, and military nature. To the politeness and urbanity of President KIRKLAND, I am indebted for the highly finished and classical Address delivered by him, on behalf of the Corpo'ration of Harvard University, and the answer of the President, to the same, which has never before been published. HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, 27th Dec. 1817. SIR-I send you the documents requested. The answer was received the 10th July, written after the President left Boston, at Salem. It is, perhaps, proper to publish it without date. With consideration, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, Mr. S. PUTNAM WALDO, Hartford, C. ADDRESS of the Corporation of the University in Cambridge, to the President of the United States. nation. SIR-The President and Fellows of Harvard College, are happy in an opportunity of presenting their respectful salutations to the Chief Magistrate of the It is peculiarly grateful to us, that a visit to this University, has not been found inconsistent with those objects of public concern, which engage the attention of the President of the United States, in the dourse of his itinerary progress, We take satisfaction in this notice of our seminary as evincing your estimation of liberal studies, and your interest in the education and character of American youth. Our Academic functions cannot fail to derive dignity and effect from the countenance of the civil authorities ; and our pupils to find incitements to excellence, in all the demonstrations of sympathy in their pursuits and destination, given by those who fill exalted stations. We bid you welcome, sir, to an establishment coeval with the foundation of the State, and the object of public and individual favour through many successive generations. While, however, its connexion with the history of past times, and the number of sons which, in the lapse of nearly two centuries, it has annually dismissed from its care, are circumstances which naturally excite a degree of interest, we are sensible, that antiquity alone, tho' venerable, is an inadequate basis of respect. from men of intelligence and reflection. We would hope, that this cherished seminary has other and stronger claims to complacent regard from every friend to the best interests of man, every patron of intellectual and moral excellence. With the rudiments of good literature, and the elements of science, it has been the constant and elevated aim in this institution, to inspire the minds of youth with those principles of virtue and piety, with those manly sentiments, and with that pure love of truth and duty, which are the most valued ingredients of character, and which are best calculated to form the man and the citizen. By pursuing such a course, this ancient school has sought to preserve, in close alliance, the interests of religion and learning, of faith and charity, of liberty and order. Desiring to train those who are under our charge for the whole public and for mankind, we deem it an essential part of our office, to endeavour to temper the prejudices and feelings incident to particular attachments and geographical divisions; to exhibit the evidence and authority of our common faith with a due moderation in respect to peculiarities of opinion and mode; and to encourage free inquiries into the nature, the value, the dangers, and the preservatives of our republican institutions, with a just reserve upon those controverted questions which tend to inflame the spirit of party. We present to your view, Sir, that portion of the youth of our country, now resident within these walls ; and are happy to bear testimony to the many pledges they give of their regard to the interesting objects of literary pursuit, and to those attainments on which their future usefulness must depend. May they and all the sons of this University, ever cherish those generous affections, and aim at those solid acquirements, which shall bind and endear them to their country, and render them approved instruments in advancing the interests and honour of our nation, and strengthening and protecting its precious institutions.. In these indications of the purposes of public education, we are persuaded, sir, that we refer to objects which you deem worthy of high regard. We congratulate you on the auspicious circumstances which attend the commencement of your administration. Accept our wishes and prayers for its happy course and issue; and indulge the expression of our desire, that whilst you, by the favour of Heaven, upon the exercise of the appropriate duties of your high station, obtain the happiness of seeing the associated communities over which you preside, safe and prosperous, it may be our privilege, by fidelity and zeal in our allotted sphere, under the smile of the same good Providence to co-operate in the work of patriotism, by diffusing the light of knowledge and the saving influence of religion and morals. July 7, 1817. JOHN T. KIRKLAND. · THE PRESIDENT'S ANSWER to the Address from the Corporation of Harvard Uni versity. SIR-I am deeply impressed with the distinguished. attention with which the President and Fellows of Harvard University, have been pleased to honour me my present visit. Nothing is more interesting to my own mind, and nothing can be more important to our common country, than the cultivation of science and liberal literature. The principal support of a free government, is to be derived from the sound morals and intelligence of the people; and the more extensive the means of education, the more confidently may we rely upon the preservation of our public liberties. Whatever doubts may once have been entertained upon the subject of the stability of a republican government, and of its capacity to promote the public interest, the progress of our own, must now have satisfied the most sceptical mind, and awakened the strongest conviction of its energy and excellence. The venerable University, over which you preside, has long been a great ornament of our country. It seems exceedingly well adapted, in its organization, to give the best instruction. It has matured in its bosom many of those, who, by their patriotism, their piety, and their learning, have conferred lasting benefits on mankind. Most sincerely do I wish that it may continue to be a public blessing; and, under the smiles of Providence, increase in usefulness. An institution, which endeavours to rear American youth in the pure love of truth and duty; and while it enlightens their minds by ingenuous and liberal studies, it endeavours to awaken a love of country, to soften local prejudices, and to inculcate Christian faith and charity, cannot but acquire, as it deserves, the confidence of the wise and good. You do justice, therefore, to my feelings, in believing that such an institution must possess my highest regard, and that I shall always take a lively interest in its prosperity. JAMES MONROE. To the Rev. President KIRKLAND. I must be permitted to express my unqualified admiration of this Address and Answer. The elevated rank Р |