"On Saturday, the twenty-third of August, the President arrived at Delaware, Ohio, accompanied by generals Brown and Macomb, and escorted by the Committee of Arrangements. An address was presented to him, to which he returned an appropriate answer. He passed the Sabbath of the 24th at that place.

On Monday the 25th, he arrived at Columbus, where he was met by the Governour of Ohio, and received an Address from the Corporation, to which he made an affectionate and dignified verbal reply.

On Tuesday, he arrived at the boundary of Pickaway county; where he was received by a deputation, and escorted by a troop of horse. He lodged at Holmes'

tavern.

On Wednesday morning, the President arrived at Circleville; was addressed by the Corporation, and returned an answer which won all the hearts of his hearers. He then continued his journey under an escort of cavalry.

At the boundary of Ross country, he was met by a deputation of the Corporation of Chillicothe, and a large number of gentlemen on horseback, who escorted him to the Governour's residence on Prospect-hill, where he spent the night.

On Thursday the President was escorted into Chillicothe, and was received by the Corporation, when LEVIN BELT, Esq. the Mayor, delivered to him the following Address.

TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

SIR-The citizens of Chillicothe have directed me to present you their most cordial welcome.

The progress of the arts and sciences has not reached, in our state, the height which they possess in some of our sister states--but our love of country and devotedness to her welfare is not surpassed by any. The plain reception of our Chief Magistrate is consonant, we hope, with his republican principles. We are convinced that nothing can add more to the strong cement of union, than the presence and recognition of its moving power. The interchange of citizens and the exchange of civilities and attachments between the parts and the whole, connected in the person of the President, forms a barrier to civil feuds and a strong hold in times of adversity and foreign aggression.

In this country, which, when a wilderness, attracted your early and persevering attention, you may now trace the footpath of industry and the highway of enterprize; and in your passing through it, the expressions of public opinion are the guarantee of its ready compliance with any duties that may be required.

We can only reiterate the hope and confidence which we possess, that the splendid commencement of your Presidential career will be exceeded only by the mild and beneficial influence it will produce on our political relations after your retirement.

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Accept our wishes, that, when you shall have completed your course, the evening of your life may serene and happy, as its morning was eventful.

The reply of the President was elegant and impressive."

Chillicothe has, for sometime, been the seat of government for the state of Ohio. It is situated upon the Sciota river, forty-five miles from its junction with the Ohio. It is handsomely built upon the west bank. Prospect-hill, the residence of the governour, is a delightful eminence, and commands a charming view of the picturesque country around it. Should this part

of the state progress in settlement, and advance in taste as rapidly as it has recently done, it will become one of the most beautiful sections of the state of Ohio. There

are, in this place, a number of flourishing manufactories; three edifices for public worship; a state house, in which the legislative power make laws; a court house, in which the judiciary expound them; and a prison for the punishment of those who violate them. Great towns can claim but little more.

“On his arrival at Zanesville, (Ohio) he was met and greeted with many welcomes by the citizens of that town and Putnam, who jointly appointed a committee to prepare an address, of which the following is a copy:

TO JAMES MONROE,

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

SIR-The citizens of Zanesville and Putnam, through this committee, embrace with sincere pleasure the occasion of tendering to you their best wishes, and a cordial welcome on your safe arrival at this place.

Sensible that we have little to offer which can be interesting to our Chief Magistrate, save the spontaneous affection and high regard which a free, independent and republican people entertain for the distinguished citizen whom they have voluntarily chosen to preside over the councils of this nation, and whose administration has commenced under the most favourable auspices; we forbear to fatigue your attention by entering into a detail of the various and important views necessarily connected with the occasion and the time.

We, however, congratulate you on the fortunate circumstances that have combined to place the American Republic in a more exalted station among the nations of

the earth, at the commencement of your administration, than at any former period during the administrations of your distinguished predecessors.

Our confidence in your wisdom and fidelity to discharge the high duties of Chief Magistrate of a nation of freemen, is founded not only in the zeal and ability with which you have supported and defended the best interests of the American nation, during a long life of official labour, but, in the motives that have induced your present Tour, in which we discover the most conclusive evidence of your intention to qualify yourself, in an eminent degree, to watch over the destinies of a great, free, and happy people; and we trust that the benefits to be derived from a practical view of the dif ferent sections of the union, will amply compensate the sacrifice of personal ease, through the additional knowledge acquired of the means necessary to promote the public welfare.

The novel spectacle of beholding the first Magistrate of a great people, traversing an extensive empire in pursuit of such information, as will best enable him to discharge the important duties incident to his station, affords the strongest assurances of his entire devotion to the best interests of his country, and excites in the minds of his constituents, the most agreeable sensations; and amongst the incidents which will be recollected with pride and pleasure by the inhabitants of our villages, none will leave a stronger or more agreeable impression, than the cordial visit of their Chief Magistrate, and his distinguished suite.

The western people, ever faithful to the principles of liberty and the integrity of the Union, will generally rejoice in the presence of their Chief Magistrate, whose anxiety for the public weal has brought him among them. And though our country at present exhibits but a faint view of cultivation and refinement, we trust our internal resources and natural advantages, with a disposition further to improve them by industry and art, will entitle us to a full share of the patronage and fostering care of the executive government.

Sincerely hoping that you may enjoy health and com

fort, and a safe return, (after the accomplishment of your further views) to the seat of the general government, and the society of your family and friends, is the united wish of all our hearts.

In behalf of the Committee,

D. CHAMBERS, Chairman.

"To this address the President made an extemporaneous reply, of considerable length. The following sketch, taken from memory, embraces the leading points of the answer:

He commeuced by expressing his high sense of the kind attentions of the citizens of Zanesville and Putnam. He said the splendid etiquette of courts was not necessary to evince attachment; and the unaffected manner in which he had been received, comported with his principles and habits of plainness, and was most grateful to his feelings.

He was gratified to find that the objects of his Tour were so well understood and appreciated by his fellow citizens. He observed, that to provide for the public defence was the duty of the Chief Magistrate; that for this purpose he had traversed the United States from the eastern extremity to Detroit, and had found a people, free, united, and resolved to maintain and defend their republican government. That the auspicious circumstances under which he commenced his executive duties, were the result of the efficient resistance made to foreign aggression. We are now, (he observed,) in a state of peace; but however desirous we may be for its continuance, all history, and especially the history of our own country, proves that we cannot always avoid

war.

Should this evil again assail us, it was hoped we