Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-22

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER"


BETTER LATE THAN NEVER"
Ce.,brsuion in No,toray County.
A respectable number OF gentlemen aud ladies, at
ieuded an early hour tie 5,h July, NJ MIR. John
Osbornes Tavern in the upper end of the county Of
Nu,toway, Tor The purpose Of participating the
pleasures of balldur,ng The day il was sugge ted
as proper that the Declaration OF Independence be
read, and an Oraton he delivered suitably for the
OCCASION. Whereupon Mr.. Jsmas Bacon, student
Of law, was requested 10 read the Declaration Of
Independence; and Mr.. Peyon II. S,erne 10 deliver
an Grafton. Each OF these gentlemen after reur-
ed, but very brief conference, promptly complied
with the reqnes, made OF them The declaration Of
Independence was read by MIR. Bacon, in an en-
paaus and impressive manner, with appropriate CON-
s,enis, explanatory Of The causes, which gave origin
60 ihe instrument he held IN his hand Mr.. Srernc
followed wph most beautiful, splendid and eloquent
address, winch from its great lensth is not published
The proprietor Mr. O1borne having made suitable
arrangements, aparty Of the gentlemen withdrew
from the bali, Tor the purpose OF testing their feel
ings anu senumenis over the glass Cot. john IL
kaght was requested (. head the party, aud VII
liam j. Watkins, E.l. 10 act as Sscretirv when The
following, with mauy other Volunteer toasts were
drank which have been accidentally misaid.
BY Col John II. kH,ght-Wian II. Crawford ::
inpeg,ious 10 The teeth OF Islander, the able aud cor
rect Secreary-aiay all tbuse who continue to per-
serpte his integrity aud virtue share the late OF an
Edwards.
by Pey,on r. Sierae-Patrick Henry: 4 prodigy
OF nature the sovereign OF eloturnce, he brought
his credentials directly FROM Heaven and owes no
part OF his greatness 10 human institutions.
by William j. Wskins-JDo Randolph of Roam
oke : the boast aud pride oil enlightened Americans
the flower Of Ora,ory, and the terror of ignorance
May he with restored health, waited by The gentes,
gates, return riding a smooth bosom, of The Allan
lac, 10 his native land, guarded by HE minsleI,ng
gels OF INN, who Is The friend of the faithful
BY James Baoon--May N,nan Edward never
meet with another appointments.
BY John Word: Inc Marquis De La Fsyeue
May pleasant aud gentle breeze, wait him the
shores OF Anerca, where lie wall be received by
grateful people.
By Howell Webb-The Americana states and
statesmen, hough split upon The policy Of the Tariff
yet learn that we should be unied, our Interests
are nseparable.
BY Isaac W,nfree.-yrgnia the first to pro claim,
constitution or stale government, The sanc,on Of
its blessings Tor forty years aud upwards, bid he
CON eui.
b. William Wa:kips.- Benjamin Franklin who
from state vi The humblesl indse8ce, by his indie
iai'gahle assduily IN culivating The genus, which
Loun.iful nature bestowed on him sione the bright
est star IN the American philosophical department
When We ID hold The streams OF liquid fire, which
fash along the sides OF the gloomy cloud lei us re-
member the han'i OF him who arrested their scintiia
ting emissions, ard brought them 10 eatt,. Aud
aiho his remains sleep queliy 10 the embrace OF
death, beneath the ParIan marble, may his ilusirio
name and deeds cease 10 be venerated and adored
only with The end bl lime.
fSy John Osburn. the modern unoya,ors
friends 10 the call Of convention, be defeated 10
their mad eflor,s
Nv john a. Robertson, jr.-Tbcs Jefferson his
specimea for tile whole world.
By Blake b. Woodson.--W William H. Crawford ::
be has served in responsible stations, with fidelity
assjduiiy prompIiiude and ability. May the
Iteration Of his nieriforious services weigh suficieD
ly with his counrrymen, to place him in the presiden
tial chair.
By Peyton r. Sterne.--Jno. Randolph the nower
Of The Bge, The OIator of the day, the immuta
bic and undauncd political cennel Of his countrys
rights as mn archauge seated in the vesbnle OF the
temple of liberty, his eloquence like The flaming hues
OF % keen edged sword, has turned every way 10
defend The sanctuary formally he prosecuted sage
OF the American republic, nj present the idol Of
chop fallen and convicted ignorance. May his cx-
emplaIy virtues, worth, acknowledged aud unrivaied
greatness remain with discriminating men me-
memo Ddelbie.
By Branch r. Morgan.-The new tariff: a wretch.
ed system Of national police, its existence, the fruit
~ foregoing been accidentally nislnd for
gotten. Editors.
Extracts from the Lynclburg TIearld OF an Address
TO THE REPUBLICAN, FREEHoLDERs OF
BEDFORD COUNTY, IA.
The corresponding committee, appointed for the |
couu,y of BeJford Tor the purpose of promoting the
election Of William H. Crawford TO tho presidency,
and Albert Gahatin, TO the vice presidency OF the
CITED States, beg leave respectfully 10 address their
hrethfen tue republican ireehudefs OF The county of
Bedford on this Interesting subject. They recon- |
mend William II Crawford 10 the Office OF presi1en
OF the United States for The following reasons
l. They consider him as the only one Of The can.
uiateS fOf mat ONCE, WHO U0ihS ~ himself, Tia
character Of consistent republican who has uni
formy protested and adhered 10 the principles, |
which brought the republican party into power, and
placed at their head Thomas Jefferson, vino has |
been happily styled tho great apostle of human liberty
O. They recommend Mr.. Crawford ne the great |
advocate Of rerrenchmeni, OF the expenditures Of
goyetpnnnf, aud Of the reformation Of those abuses
20 HIGH government, like ali Others, is tending
IN the year 1920 when during period of profound
pcncs wdh AZ lie world, Congress was borrowing NJ
iis rate OF Eve nulifOOs Of dollars annually, cover
its e1tragagan expenditures, anJ expressing thu peo
uls u This country viii The burden OF these loans
Nj. Crawford. rs Secretary oC The Treasury, had
the viftue ard bnldness 10 recommend 10 That body
reductou Of The expeuces Of government, aud TO
bring them within means OF payment, without
resOriing 20 iUars or tnxes--CODgress acted upon
this Recommendation and by following the judicious
course, pointed ont by Mr.. Crawford, only GA @
uuuccfesafy 10 resort iOans, but raoidly dimn-
ished lie public delft, which, is estimated will he
entirely exingusled ~ few years Ivy adheripg TO
this system OF economy. ~ adopting This system,
however, Mr.. C,awiofd has cncounfercda host OF
ensniies, 10 those persons who had been living on
TIC public money. Almost every species Of charge
Rni persecution has been raised against him, Sc
cteiary OF the Treasury. After repeated add most
minute examinations Of hose charges, he has hcen
found 10 have perforated the duties OF bis Office mos,
ably and faithfully while his accusers have been
covered with disgrace ond inlamy.
3. They recommend Dir. Crawford, because they
believe him TO be The only one Of the candidates,
WHO IS opposed TO the Tariff sys,asr, or N other
Nrdrds, 10 = plan by which tbs grove = tobacco