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 VIsIr TO THE PREsipEET.-A number of the preachers attendant al the Methods, Conference, in Washington, paid visit to the Presiden, on the l7th inst. On their arriva: the elegant circular parlor in the centre of the edi6ce, was thrown open for their reception. Rev. Dr. Levings, of New ork, was designated as speaker on the occasion. Ia few minutes the President, attended by his excellent and accomplished lady; Miss Rucker, her nice, and Mrs. Walker. lady of the Private Secretary, entered the parlor.- Rev. Mir. Slicer then introduced .sihe Rev. Dr. Levings and ministers of the Baltimore Annual Conference, consisting of part of Pennsylvania, portion of Virginia, and the western shore of Maryland" The Presi- dent replied, ''I am happy to see thegenile- men," Dr. Levings then addressed the President in a very neat and appropriate manner, congrataIaling him on the general prosperity of the country, and, among other ihings, remarked, in substance, that as min- isiers of the gospel of peace, they indulged . hope that the existing war would be speedily terminated on conditions honorable and satisfactory to both countries. As re- puhiicans, however, they were determined to sustain their country uniil more favor able state of things should ensue Presiden, Polk replied in brief but handsome man ner, expressed his high eradication al their visis--his long established conviction of iheil patriotism and readiness to serve their coun, try under all circumstances, in peace or iu war