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Domestic News October 16, 1832

Richmond Enquirer

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

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President Jackson visited Lexington, Kentucky, receiving enthusiastic welcome from crowds; attended church on Sabbath; departed Monday escorted by infantry and citizens; no incidents; boosted local support ahead of November election.

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Two to three thousand. Two very interesting incidents occurred after his arrival. The number of persons who pressed forward for an introduction to him, of all ages and conditions, would have fatigued any other man than the President. Yet he was animated and cheerful the whole time, as if he did not feel it.

The next day, which was the Sabbath, he spent in Lexington, and attended divine service at the Rev. Mr. Hall's 1st Presbyterian Church. On Monday morning at 9 o'clock, he departed on his route, intending to spend the night at Winchester. He was again escorted by Captain Postlethwaite's Light Infantry to the city limits, where the President alighted and took a personal leave of each member on parade. A large concourse of citizens on horseback and in carriages, accompanied him several miles out of the city, preceded by the same Marshals and Committee of Arrangements.

Before he left town, however, he found leisure to visit for a short time, several of his old friends, where ladies had opportunities of being presented to him; and great numbers were desirous to enjoy the pleasure of his company.

On the morning of his departure, also, a large number of boys with hickory boughs, preceded by music, marched past him in review, every one of whom he took by the hand. He rode on horseback in leaving the city, and was again greeted by every mark of applause, by great numbers who had collected to bid him farewell. "Surely no man ever did or could have received more fervent exhibitions of attachment, than did this persecuted and slandered patriot, even in the "very halls of the Douglass."

Surely no man, whose mind is not filled with prejudice and party rancor, could have looked on his venerable countenance, and back on his past life, so full of disinterested services to his country, in her times of danger and distress, without confessing reverence and affection for him.

His manners, too, were so kind, polished, and agreeable; so different from the pictures which have been drawn of him by coffin hand-bill Editors and partizan demagogues, that many, very many of his political opponents, on that occasion, laid down their hostility to him, and will in future be his advocates and friends. We say this with perfect confidence in the truth of the assertion; and the result of the November election in Fayette county will prove that we are right. Kentucky is for Jackson, Veto or no Veto!

We are gratified at being able to say that the Marshals and Committee arranged matters so well, and the people conducted themselves so orderly, that not the slightest accident, disorder or incident occurred, which could give pain to any person. It was an occasion, which, like the visit of La Fayette, will be long remembered by the inhabitants of Lexington and Fayette county, with delight and admiration.—Argus.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Celebration Politics

What keywords are associated?

President Jackson Lexington Visit Public Reception Escort Departure Political Support

What entities or persons were involved?

President Jackson Captain Postlethwaite Rev. Mr. Hall

Where did it happen?

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

Event Date

Sabbath And Following Monday

Key Persons

President Jackson Captain Postlethwaite Rev. Mr. Hall

Outcome

no accidents, disorder, or incidents occurred; orderly conduct; increased political support for jackson in fayette county

Event Details

President Jackson arrived in Lexington to a crowd of two to three thousand; many sought introduction and he remained cheerful; spent Sabbath attending divine service at Rev. Mr. Hall's 1st Presbyterian Church; on Monday morning at 9 o'clock departed for Winchester escorted by Captain Postlethwaite's Light Infantry and citizens; visited old friends and presented to ladies; boys with hickory boughs marched in review; rode on horseback amid applause; reception marked by fervent attachment and admiration

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