Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-10-24

| Should the injustice of nations still
}destine us to further trial, my own con-
tidence in the well proved spirit and
virtue OF my fellow citizens, in their
readiness to make every sacrifice for
the rights and honor of our country,
confirms your assurances that they
will, without dismay, breast the storm
which hovers over us, and prove that
we are able TO maintain what we have
been able to acquire.
Under circumstances like these it is
indeed great consolation that the en-
hghsened choice of our country has
conhded its highests trusts to citizen
so distinguished by his valuable servi-
ces, whose exact importantly towards
foreign nations, whose disposition to
meet them on terms of reciprocity and
friendship, and hrmness in resentinp
their expressions, are pledge to his
country that no wrong will be offered,
and no right surrendered, to any power
whatever.
L am particularly thankful, sir, for
the interest which my fellow citizens
are SO good as to feel and to express.
IN the tranquility aud happiness of the
remaining scenes my life. Nothing
will contribute more to this than the
possession of their good will: and to
those Tor their personal welfare, | add
my sincere prayers for continuance
OF that prosperity so visible in the
growth and aspect of the city of Rich
mond, and so confidently to be aueur.
ed from the enterprise of its citizens,
and the advantages i has received from
the hands of nature.
TIL: JEFFERSON.
Eichmond, Oct. %, 1909.
TOASrS.
1. The People of the u. States.
2. The Union OF the American
States.
3. James Madison, President of the
U S--May his hraness perpetuate
the government which his wisdom
contributed to esta dish.
4. George Clinton, Vice President
oF-the United States, the venerable pa
triot OF the revolution.
5. Neur.lisy-Let our dignified
torhearance be the pleige energetic
defence.
s. Oar Army aud Navy--May they
ever be as ready for defence as they
are averse 10 aggression.
z. The rae mory CT George Wash
ington-Fhe soldier otlibertv, the he
~ Of the revolution, and the friend of
man.
g. DR.. Benjamin Franklin-The
first star in the z st, as beniguant in
influence a. glorious in splendor.
.. The Patriots Of the Revolution
Will the independence they achiev-
ed Is valued, their services and suffer
Jugs will endear them to their country.
men.
10. Freedom Of the Press and of
Religion-Truth will ever triumph,
whece investigation is free.
II. Our affairs and FIRE sides--May
it be the determination OF every A.
merican to measure the continuance o;
his life, by the continuance of their I'M
violated sanctity.
IL. Foreign Intrigue-Whilst it.
efforts reject indelib!e disgrace on its
authors, may they serve 10 strengthen
the attachment of the people TO their
own government.
Is. The State of Vermont-We
hail her return to the fold of Republ
canism. May our other sister states o
New England initiate her example.
IL. The State of Maryland -Sh,
stopped only to rise with renovated vi
gor.
IS. The Republicans Throughout
United States A long pull, a stron;
pull, and a pull altogether"
16. The next Congress ofthe Uni
ted States--drm vet paoihc-neithe
!, , to be se4uced by insidious intrigue
nor awei by open violence, from as
Serting the rights of their country.
Il II. The Social AGections-The
form the earthly paradise of man
i, long may they bloom in their onl
appropriate climate: the climate {
! equal liberty.
g VOLUNTEER TOASTS.