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The President of he United States having bee n' invited by portion of the citizens of Norfolk to par cipate with them in the festivities of their ceIebra- ton the 4th, returned the committee who address ed him, the following answer:-

 RIP RAPs, July l, 1s31 Gentlemen Your polite invitation on behalf of the Volunteer corps of Norfolk to their celebration of the 55h Anniversary of the Independence of our happy country, is received A resolution long since taken, not 10 partake of public dinner during my continuance in office, prevents from enjoying the pleasure of being your guest on this occasion. The birthday ofour Independence and Freedom will awaken in every bosom worthy of the high privilege sentiments off the most delightful charac- ter; and although not personally present, my soul will be with you in the commemoraton of an event that has afforded the first proof that man is capable of selEgovenment.

 Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves and for the fel- low-citizens you represent the ofmy high respect and cordial regard.

 ANDREW JACKSON. Messrs v. R. Taylor, E. S. Dameron, 4. Branda. The President returned to Washington, on Thurs day. Eth inst.