beautiful Ohio river. The Cayahoga, Sandusky, Miami® of the Lake and Grand river empty themselves into Lake Erie. This state was admitted into the Union in 1802, and, in 1810, contained nearly 250,000 inhabitants, which are said probably to have doubled since that period. In his itinerary progress through this state, although the high duties of the Chief Magistrate rendered it indispensably necessary that the President should reach the seat of government with all possible expedition, he was every where received with marked attention; addressed with so much feeling and surrounded by such an admiring population, that he was almost compelled to fight his passage through the ranks of his friends, to his home. I cannot omit the deeply interesting address of the citizens of Lancaster. TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. The citizens of Lancaster, in common with the peo ple of the United States, hasten to express their felicita: tions upon receiving amongst them the man to whom a nation of freemen have confided their government, their constitution, and their laws. They have observed, with increasing interest, your progress through our country, the admiration elicited by your laborious and important services, and intimations of that unanimity of which they hope it will be productive. If in your reception here, we cannot, from the infant state of this part of the Union, exhibit the highest refinements of the most polished society, we flatter ourselves that the offerings of the West are accompanied with warm and honest feeling for the honour thus voluntarily done us; and with affection for him, who in this season of examination has not overlooked us. We form a part, a small part indeed, of the body politic, but like the rest of our fellow citizens over whose hearts as well as interests you preside, we would claim the privilege of expressing to the Chief Magistrate of the nation, our great satisfaction for his coming, in the intervals of public business, amongst a people with whom he cannot be too well acquainted. The rising importance of this western world, your excellency cannot fail to notice; and its citizens feel an additional confidence that the ultimate information which this journey has enabled you to collect, will be used for its benefit and protection. As the theatre of the last war, it has claimed and received, and in all probability, as the theatre of a future war, it will still claim and receive the watchful attention of the government. If in future your excellency, or any other in whom the devolution of the Presidency will have created the same interest in connection with the same responsibility, shall again traverse the land they govern, the citizens of Ohio, trust, that in the improvements which the wants of our country may require, and which your experience and ability may suggest, you, or your successor may witness memorials more durable than brass of this timely and judicious itineration. Even now the nations of Europe may see that he who has been raised to the highest elevation in the power of his countrymen to confer, is, wherever he goes, met with confidence, and parted from with regret. That your administration may greatly contribute to the promotion of the best interests and welfare of our common country; that you, individually, may enjoy all the happiness of which humanity is susceptible; and when you have laid down the burden of government, be crowned with the plaudits of a free and vir tuous people, is the ardent wish of the citizens of Lancaster and its vicinity. PHILEMON BEECHER, The President, with his usual facility, elegance and propriety, extemporaneously answered this address; showing the deep interest he took in the progress of improvement in this section of the Union. "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 county, 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 compli ance 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. Accept our wishes, that, when you shall have completed your course, the evening of your life may be as serene and happy, as its morning was eventful. The reply of the President was "elegant and impressive." Chillicothe has, for some time, been the seat of gorernment 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 advante 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 statehouse, 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 |