that spontaneous tribute of respect, which many a crowned head may wish for, but can never hope to receive. The highest officer of our Republic, passing through a section of the country which he had never before beheld, with all the plainness of a private citizen, requiring no attention, but every where met by voluntary demonstrations of attachment, presented a spectacle deeply interesting, and morally sublime.

After breakfast, the President took a survey of different manufacturing establishments in the town, and its vicinity. He visited the pistol manufactory of Messrs. Norths, the sword manufactory of Messrs. Starrs, and Mr. Johnson's manufactory of rifles, that species of arms in the use of which Americans particularly excel, and which, aided by the energetic measures of Mr. Monroe, contributed so much to our glorious victory at New-Orleans. The President, and General Swift, were so highly pleased with the specimens of Messrs. Starr's workmanship, that they each procured one of their beautiful swords, which for temper and proof are probably superior to any made in Europe.

In the afternoon, the President was accompanied on his way to Hartford, for three or four miles, by a large number of citizens, many of whom, together with a troop of Horse, escorted him as far as Wethersfield, (12 miles from that place) where they were met by the inhabitants and military of that town, and of Hartford, who conducted him to that city in a very handsome style.

In Middletown there are now living but two officers who served in the army of the American revolution. The President, whose gallantry in that service is test

ed by honourable wounds, was particularly attentive to them both, and feelingly recognized, as an acquaintance during the revolutionary war, one of them who is now broken down by infirmities and age.

If the reception of the President cannot vie in splendour with that of large cities, we may yet venture to assert that few other places have welcomed him with more cordiality and respect.'

The city of Middletown is situated upon the west bank of Connecticut river, about thirty-five miles from its mouth. The scite of this place forms a kind of amphitheatre; upon the western and northern borders of which, a delightful view of it is presented to the eye of the traveller. There are no magnificent private mansions, nor any gorgeous public buildings to attract attenion; but every object is an indication of industry and comfort; and the manners and deportment of its citizens, shew their refinement and hospitality. Although removed from the immediate danger of invasion, its enterprising citizens are constantly furnishing rifles, swords and pistols, for the defence of their common country. The woolen manufactory here, under the direction of Alexander Wolcott, Esq. Collector of the Port, will vie with the first in the Union. In this city, is the neat and elegant residence of the Hero of Champlain, where he can retire, crowned with the laurels of war, into the delightful scenes of domestic peace. In this city is established a branch of the National Bank. Its population, in 1810, was a little over 2000.

The President left this city upon the 23d, in the afternoon, accompanied by Gen. SWIFT, his private Secretary, Mr. MASON, and Gen. HUMPHREY, once the

Aid-de-camp of WASHINGTON, and afterwards the Biographer of PUTNAM. Upon his arrival at Wethersfield, he found a large collection of citizens ready to greet his arrival. But their acclamations could not drive from his recollection his early congressional friend, the Hon. STEPHEN MIX MITCHELL, a resident there, who had recently retired from the office of Chief Justice of Connecticut. He paid him a visit; and although the frost of age was visible upon their honoured heads, their hearts warmed into fervour upon meeting, after a long absence. The interview was short, but delightful. The President proceeded toward the city of Hartford; and at about a mile south of the city, he and his suite left their carriage, and, elegantly mounted on horseback, approached it.

His reception, in this place, did credit to the taste and patriotism of the citizens.

On Monday, the 23d, from previous arrangement, the first Company of the Governour's Horse Guards, under the command of Maj. Buck, repaired to Wethersfield, about four miles from this city, to receive the President. A large concourse of citizens from this and the neighbouring towns, also assembled there, and escorted the President to the south green in this city, where the Hartford Artillery, commanded by Capt. Ripley; the East Hartford Artillery, commanded by Capt. Olmsted; the Simsbury Artillery, commanded by Capt. Humphrey; the whole commanded by Col. Johnson, fired a national salute. He was then received by the first Company of the Governour's Foot Guards, commanded by Major Goodwin; Capt. Johnson's, Capt. Wadsworth's, Capt. Rockwell's, Capt. Ells

worth's, and Capt. Brown's Infantry Companies, under the command of Col. Loomis, and a detachment of Cavalry, under command of Col. Gleason; and the whole of the immense assemblage of soldiers and citizens, escorted the President over the city bridge, which was elegantly ornamented with three lofty arches, thrown over it, composed of evergreen and laurel, in imitation of the triumphal arches of Rome, under which the benefactors of the Commonwealth passed.

From the centre arch was suspended a label," March 4th, 1817." As the President passed the bridge, he was in a most animated manner, cheered by the citizens. An elegant flag waved over the arches, with the letter M; it being the same letter reversed, which on election day meant WOLCOTT.

He was escorted by this numerous assemblage to Morgan's Coffee House, where he recived the congratulations and the address of the citizens delivered by John Morgan, Esq. senior Alderman; to which he gave an elegant, appropriate, and impressive answer. He then, with General Swift, and his private Secretary, Mr. Mason, reviewed the elegant line of troops drawn up in Main-Street. He soon after visited the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, expressed his admiration of the astonishing progress of the pupils, and retired to his lodgings amidst the most numerous collection of soldiers and citizens ever witnessed in Hartford. The whole was an unequivocal expression of public sentiment. It shews that James Monroe is the man whom "the people delight to honour."

The following is the address delivered to the President.

TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

SIR-The pleasing duty has devolved on us of presenting you the congratulations of the citizens of Hartford, on your arrival in this city. It is with sentiments of regard for private worth, no less than respect for official dignity, that the personal presence of the first Magistrate of our Nation is associated.

The endearing relation which subsists between the people of a free country and their political father and guide, is peculiarly fitted to cherish and ennoble these sentiments.

It is no less our happiness, sir, than yours, that your administration has commenced at a period gilded by the recent exploits of our Army and Navy, and at the same time enjoying the tranquillity and security of peace; when full scope is given to the enterprize, industry and skill of our citizens, in the employments of agriculture and manufactures; when the pursuits of science, and the cultivation of the arts of civilized life are encouraged by their appropriate rewards; and when the spirit of party, with its concomitant jealousies and misrepresentations, no longer" render alien to each other, those who ought to be bound together by paternal affection." We anticipate in your administration, commenced under such auspices, and blessed with the smiles of Him, "whose dominion is an everlasting dominion ;" a period of glory to our country, and of honour to yourself.

The State of Connecticut, as she was among the first to adopt the Constitution of the United States, so will she always be among its most firm and zealous suppor

ters.

The people of this State, while they cherish a high spirit of freedom, are, from the force of our institutions and habits, distinguished also for their love of order and submission to the laws. In pursuing a policy, which, as we confidently expect, will give the best effect to the principles of our government; establishing commerce upon a permanent basis, render us strong and in