Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-08-19
NEw-YoRK, August ~.
ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
PUBLIC BTNNER.
1a HONOR OF HIS ExcELLENcY
Holm OIITNCEX ADAMS

Yesterday afternoon, pursuant to previous
arrangements, abont two hundred of our most
respectable citizens, sat down to an elegant
and sumptuoms entertainment, prepared by
Messrs. Martling and Cozzens, in honor of our
distinguished fellow citizen, who is about
TO assume one OF the most important stations
IN the Government Of his native country--on
tins fssfiyeahJ joyous occasion, Gen. Matthew
Garrison presided, assisted by Frederick Jen-
kins Peter Stagg, and Thomas Morris, Esqr's.
and Gen. Jacob Morton.
The large room OF Tammany Hall was fitted
up IN manner unusually brilliant. The pill
OF the oak, beautifully entwined with the star
sPangled banner; aud the whele presented
elegant spectacle Of our national glory. In
addition to the illuetrous guest, the company
were IGNORED by the presence of His Excel
iency Gov. Clinton, His Honor the Mayor,
John Graham, Esq. of Virginia, MIR. Coles,
Mr.. breckenridge, Mr.. Reid, and the son OF
MT Adams, with many others.
In the part OF the room occupied by the
guests, and Immediatel. over Mr.. Adams, APP
ters ofg gold,
Honor 10 our couutry's able negociator."
In inc middle of the room, was AN elegant
circle OF oak leaves, roses aud flags, the whole
on, and from the centre of which as from her
nause woods, appeared our Eagle, bearing i'll
her beak this impressive scroll,
Columbia, Great Republic, thou art blest.
"hi'e Empires droop aud Monarchs sink to
rest"
The evening was spent with great degree
OF hiiarity, and the company sepa, ated at an
early hour, much pleased with the occasion
tiiat mad called them together, and in the great
saus.acton which every one felt, OF doing ho-
nor TO the good and tke great.
TOASTS.
i-our country-rich in the blessings of
Heaven, and the attachment of her sons.
The rresideut of the u. States.
3-Ihe State Of New York
1.-The Commissioners at Ghent-faithful re-
representatives. OF the feelings of their country.
enlightened guardians gifts honor & its rights.
cheers. ..-
>; This toast was received with lively approba
ton by the company in cheers aud sones-after
which Mr.. Adams proposed1
lie citizens Of New York-May the ptos
peritIes OF a long and unruffied Peace. reward
TIE ardor and energy OF their patriotism III the
perils of War.
This sentiment was received with eyerv de.
monstIation ofjoy and gratitude.]
1.-The memoryof ashington-The Father
OF bis Country.
.0-Onr army and Navy-entwined together
by the wreath OF glorious atcheyementEnIike
in valor-alike in fame.
I-National Character--formed by the in
telligencs Of the Citizen, ard the indepen-
dent and faithful conduct Of the public func-
fionary.
s-Ihe Union Of the States--,he golden chain
which binds together public security and iidi.
vidual happiness.
-Liberty-reguate by the wisdom of the
laws, AMI supported by the intelligence OF the
people.
lO-The memory of the brave men no have
fallen in defence of our country rights.
1.-The Press-Free and enlightened, gui-
ded by Love OF Country and love of Truth.
I2-Asricuiture, Commerce aud Manufac.
lures.
l3-The Fair-the last at the table, the 6rss
in our hearts.
VOLUNTEERS
BY Ills Excellency Gov. Cluton-The ener-
gies ct our country, may they ALWAYS be exfii-
Dited i'll the wisdom of our statesmen, in the
exploits OF our soldiers, and i'll the public spirit
of all our citizens
BY His Houor the Mayor-The sih of Janu-
airy 1915, the battle OF New Orleans.
ny General CIarksOn-Concord, the foun.
datlon Of happiness, as we'll as ofpower NAV
We learn to esteem II AZ we ought
From the chair-Our distinguished guest.
the able aud Patriotic Minister of the United
States.
BY John Jacob Astor, Esq.-The Governor
of the State OF New.York; cheers.
by Frederick jenkins, Esq.-Thomas JEFF.
ferson
By Peter Stage, Esq.-The heroes of the re-
voiution-may our country never forget their
services and their sufierings.
BY Thomas Morris. Esq.-Oliver WoIcott.
Governor OF the State Of Connecticut.
BY David Durham, EsQ.-Arts and Manu-
factures-a discerning public and wise adj
mlnstratOn will duly appreciate their claims
to consider alton.
fThe late hour at which we received the a.
bove particulars prevented us from giving
more of the volunteer toastsdrank OH this fes.
i've occasion. Mere. .4do.]