Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-19


lights which have blessed ourselves, and will bless,
n their sequence, all the natious of the earth. In
his contest, all did our utmost, and, as none could
10 nosc, none had pretensions to superior merit.
Joy, my friends, in your Joy, inspired by the vi
t of this ancient and isipg ,ished leader aud
benefactor. His deeds in the war Of Indepe ndence
you have head and read. They known to
you AMI enbolncd in your memories, aud in the
pages of faithful history. His deeds, in the peace
which followed ;hat war, are perhaps not known to /
you; hut can attest thG.n- when was stationed |
in his country for the purpose 81 ccmenting its !
friendship with and of advancing mutual
interests. this friend of both, my most pow
eriul auxiliary aud advocate. He made our cause
his own, in truth it was that of his native coun-
try also. His influence AID xons there were
great. All doors of all departments were open to
him at all times to me, only formally and az APP
pointed times. In truth, only held the na;,, Ike
drove il. Honor him them, your b.uefactor in
peace, as well rs in
My friends, am old, long in the disuse of making
speeches, and without voice go utter them In this
feeble state, the exhausted powers of life leave lit
tie Within my competence for your vice. If
with tho aid ri my ynun.so, ~Iee co-s,sl;utors,
can still contribute any thing tn advance the In
stitution, within whose walls ,ningling
manifestations to this our guest. il will he, as il
ever has been, cheerfully and zeaiously bestowed.
And could live to see it once euioy the patronage
and chershnent of our public authorities with ut,-
divided voice, should die without doubt of
the future fortunes of my native state, and in the
consolinS contemplation OF the happy influence of
this Institution on its character, its virtue, its pros
perty and safety.
To these illusions for the cradle and land of nv
birth, add, for nation large, the aspirations
OF u heart witt, the love of country: whose
invocations to Heaven for its indissouble union,
will be fervenf and unremittng while the pulse of
life continues to beat, and when that ceases il will
expire In prayers for the eternal duration of its
freedom and prosperity.
z. James Madison-The ablest expositor of the
Constitution; his commentaries of '98 will be for
gotten only with the text
Toast by Mr. Madison-Liberty, which has viz
tue for its guest and gratitude for its feast
Is. The Constitution of the United States-,rhe
Rubicon of Federal Power: may the Cesar wh,
oares to pass IT, meet the dagger ola Brutus.
= Greece The Ottoman NO longer tramplcs on
the grave of Leonidas
10. The last war-itas cvinced 10 the enemies
of"ur country, that the spirit OF our Fathers has
survived to their Sons.
u /. The Liberty Of the Psrss-"Error ceases to
De DANGEROUS, when reason is left free to combat IL.
r. The Bill of Rights rhc Representatives of
the people, the trustees, owues OF the Es-
tutcs--sue Zee si,uF,ic is in us.
IL. The American Fair
Such fteien was, and vino can blame the boy,
Ahat III SO oiiSht hane consumed his Iroy
FOLUN TIERS
BY George Washington La Fayette-,rbe Irn;-
ted States of Anlerica-RcsprctGu thanks 10 them
from French patriot, for being STANDING pattern
OF good principles, good institutions aud good sra
bits. e "
By Charles Bankhead-La Favs,.e-o,r coli
gifted guest cordial reception pe give him. will
De to man "contirmatou strong holy ~ ,it ,,o,
man is capable OF self government. Holy Alliance
beware.
ny a. ,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 18th October
tfoi-a DAY ever memorable on account of the
surrender OF the enemy to American Iibe,tv
IFS anniversary henceforth be forever celsbrated Nv
the friends OF mankind.
by John Coies-The future pupils of the Uni
Versty nf Virginia-may they equal Gen, l., E,,
stte in love of liberty and political consist.ncv
BY DR.. Charles Everette-Libe,ty and La Fav-
eue-they nave again met on this side the Atlantic
may they teach the value of self-govcrnment to
the inhabitants Of the other side
BY Fh. }. Randolph, I'd Vice Presiden,-Tbe no.
soes OF me revolution eternal and afec.ionase re-
ueino.ance OF the dead; to the living love- honor.
and gratitude which ends not in words.
By q. Nh "ly-The Nations Guest-N atopar
gratitude supported by National Currency.
BY J. b. Benson-aIaior General Andrew lack
son-lte deserves the affection Of a generous re-
public.
BY C. p. Observation-Disclosures mobiles,
feeling that aninates the human oosom may it ever
be cherished for those who stand firm in defence M
tile 'unalienable rights of man.
byf Eppes--Thc memory of the late Col John
i"r--his principles prove him alike the Giend OF
liberty and of our Constitution
ny 'as. w Dabney-Thc gallant defender of
their warmest advocate in the REMAINING t,v,
BY Daniel +. Carr-'rhe political INSTITUTIONS ri
our country--an example to the people of Other ma
tlons aud a warning TO their rulers
BY ID. NJ Railey--The memory of Ch,r,
James + ox--the friend of La Favette-a Iun,inor,
star IN she political galaSy of his day
by 4. w. tslrncr-Our couutrv--J, hoe , ~
come for evr'y friend, for every enemy gravs
ny VIC hives fhe pen and the su ord or In
dependence alike precious to th. hear, of
A ''erican patriotism. "
6y Peter Minor-The visit of our ;IIp.trious
t'e9' 10 ahe C"lversty--Ict it he conside,eJ as y,
conservation of ihe Institution, to the dis,cr;u,,i,
81 al Nc principles Of sci nee. civil liberty ami ,,,a
lights Of man. '''
~ D.. G.. Carter--W ashington and La Fava,ro
= ne architects OF The right aud lcG hand pillars
q tl'e TcWpie of Liberty; with such models vino
'J Thomas w. Maury--Our Guest-IJis s.nn@-
'ns devotion to Lib rty knows $50 country but earn
10 MA ton but mankind.
by +. q. pyc.--La Fayette-Rocked in IN.
'radie of iyranny--iic slrun, from it. q;,rt NJ
liberty, and offered HIMSELF Il sacrifc, ON rho i,
Of our country.
BY James Dinsrlorc--Thos. Jefferson. fou,dcrofI
he University of Virginia
by DR.. ii. Bramham--Tbc memory of him who I
hs,t said give me liberty or give me DEATH
ny Mr. Sonthall, President Of ri,s dav-tEoro, |
and gratitude to the illustrious cla,npion ,f H.,
in both bcmispheres. 10y
BY the Augusta Comnlttoe-Tbe citizens of A. |
'einafie--distinguished alike for patriotism and
hospitality. "'H
BY 9. 2. Pope--1eneral Ricgo-"Hc never fails
who dies in great cause"
ny James Lcitch--.fI'e Emerald IsIc-Isfrer,on