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Story July 9, 1817

Daily National Intelligencer

Washington, District Of Columbia

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Detailed account of President Monroe's entry into Massachusetts, welcomed by Governor's aide Col. Sumner and reviewed militia in towns like Attleboro', Wrentham, Dedham, and Roxbury before arriving in Boston. On July 4, he toured the harbor, visited forts, and attended events in Medford and Charlestown.

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THE PRESIDENT'S TOUR.

We have already copied an account of the President's entry into the town of Boston, and of the hospitality and kindness with which he was received by its citizens. Further accounts more than confirm all that was said, in that statement, of the animated feeling and brilliant display of that occasion.

The following sketch of proceedings after the President crossed the line of Massachusetts, until he entered the capital, will serve to shew the universality of the sensation excited by the President's tour; not only among those steadfast Republicans who swerved not in the darkest day from their attachment to the cause, but among their most violent antagonists. The torch of discord is quenched in the waters of oblivion; and never could it with more truth be figuratively said, the Lion has lain down with the Lamb.

FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.

The President on his arrival at the line of the state, was received by Col. Sumner, aid de camp to his excellency the Governor, who by his command bid the President welcome to Massachusetts, requested him to accept the escort which the governor had ordered for him thro the state, and offered his services as an attendant on the President on his way to the capital, which was accepted, and the attention of the governor acknowledged by the President, with the greatest urbanity. After this ceremony, the President reviewed a body of the militia, under the command of Brigadier General Lincoln, of the 5th division, consisting of a detachment of cavalry under the command of Captain Hunt of Seekonk, Captain Walker's company of artillery from Norton, a company of light infantry from Easton, under command of Lt. Alger, a company of light infantry from Rehoboth, under the command of Capt. Carpenter, and a rifle company from Attleborough under the command of Capt. Daggett forming a battalion, under the command of Col. Leach, of Easton; after receiving the marching and standing salutes, the officers, and many of the citizens of the neighborhood, were introduced to the President, who then visited the extensive cotton factory, under the agency of Timothy Green. Capt. Hunt's cavalry then escorted the President, preceded by the marshal of the district, to Col. Hatch's in Attleboro', through the 5th division. Following the President were a number of citizens of the towns of Seekonk and Attleboro' on horseback. Capt. Hunt's cavalry spread to the right and left, and the President after passing through them obliqued, and received the respects of a number of attending citizens, gentlemen of that town. In a few moments the President, having received the salutations of Maj. Gen. Crane, and Brigadier Gen. Guild, of the second Brigade first Division, he was escorted through Gen. Guild's Brigade by a battalion of Cavalry, commanded by Major Pond.

At Wrentham, he reviewed the 3d reg. of infantry of the 2d brigade, commanded by Col. Gowen, and partook of a collation, provided in a style of village simplicity, by the selectmen of that town. At Walpole, he halted a few moments at Clap's Inn, where a number of citizens of the neighborhood were introduced to him ; and then continued his route to Dedham; where he arrived at 7 o'clock, P. M. His arrival was announced by a national salute from the battalion of artillery, commanded by Major Holbrook He then reviewed the regiment of infantry, under the command of Col. Fisher ; a battalion of artillery, commanded by Maj. Holbrook, and the cavalry, commanded by Maj. Pond ; and took up his quarters for the night at the elegant mansion of Mr. Dowse; where a committee from the town of Salem, Maj. Gen. Dearborn, and a great number of other gentlemen, paid their respects to him. It is but justice to the troops reviewed to say, that their conduct was not only military, but highly exemplary.

In the morning, the President proceeded on foot to Mr. Polly's Inn, where a number of the citizens of the town and country—the officers of the Army and Navy, and about 150 of the officers of the 1st division, were introduced to him. Escorted by a battalion of cavalry, under the command of Maj. Hollis, from General Dearborn's brigade ; the President, and Com. Bainbridge, Gen. Miller, Mr. Mason, his Secretary, and Col. Sumner, his Staff. (designated by him for the occasion) followed by his suite, consisting of the officers of the Army and Navy of the United States, followed by Major Gen. Crane, and the officers of the 1st division, and a number of the citizens of Norfolk county, on horseback, proceeded to Roxbury, where he reviewed a regiment of infantry, commanded by Col. Dudley, and a battalion of artillery, commanded by Maj. Gale ; from thence he proceeded to the Boston Lines, passing through the guard, consisting of Capt. Turner's company of riflemen, from Randolph, and Capt. Tirrell's light infantry company, from Quincy.—Gaz.

BOSTON, JULY 4.

At nine o'clock yesterday morning, the President of the United States and suite, accompanied by Commodores Bainbridge, Hull and Perry, Gens. Dearborn and Miller, H. A. S. Dearborn, Esq. Collector of the Port, James Prince, Esq Marshal, several gentlemen of the Committee of Arrangements, &c. embarked at the Long Wharf, and immediately proceeded to Long Island head. As they approached the Independence 74, her yards were manned and she fired a salute. After viewing the narrows and outer harbor, from Long Island Head, the President returned to Fort Independence, where he landed under a salute, reviewed the troops and partook of a collation. He then visited Fort Warren, viewed the works, returned to town, and landed at Long Wharf under another salute from the Independence and revenue Cutter, and arrived at the Exchange Coffee House at a quarter past two o'clock. He again left it at twenty minutes before 3 for the seat of his Excellency the Governor in Medford In the evening he visited the Amphitheatre at Charlestown.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Journey

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Presidents Tour Massachusetts Welcome Military Review Boston Reception Harbor Tour

What entities or persons were involved?

President Col. Sumner Brigadier General Lincoln Maj. Gen. Dearborn Com. Bainbridge Gen. Miller

Where did it happen?

Massachusetts, Boston

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Key Persons

President Col. Sumner Brigadier General Lincoln Maj. Gen. Dearborn Com. Bainbridge Gen. Miller

Location

Massachusetts, Boston

Event Date

July 4

Story Details

The President is welcomed at the Massachusetts state line by Col. Sumner, reviews militia battalions in towns including Attleboro', Wrentham, Walpole, Dedham, and Roxbury, meets citizens and officials, stays overnight in Dedham, proceeds to Boston, and on July 4 tours the harbor, visits Forts Independence and Warren, and attends events in Medford and Charlestown.

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