Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-05-14
CELEBRATION OF YASHINGrON,s R,RTu=

p.P Lrsr, of the United States Navy.
JOHN j AmBLER, of Virginia
DR. r. oRKEsrER, of New York
DR. f. !. CnxF, OF Ph,deinhia
w. "A. III BARNET, Of New jersey
MIR: bainei United STATES Consul, presided on ,he
occasion, assisted hy u. r. Levy
The room was decorated with the banners &c A.
net'ca aud France the names Of Washington And
'r.,,,ye,lr, nppea,sd henta'h ercwns Of laurel.
VI rIor-Grneral LAFAYETTE, and Mr.. SLeIIun un;;
I'd ,'",es Charge a. .3yti,es, honoured the me e,uz
wuh their comps ny.
The indisp"sitiou Of Mr.. Barnet prevented hmm
from delivering The folio wing reua,k s inI,n,c,a
10 The object OF The Meeting, of which The Cummii..
zee nave obtained copy and permission TO anne y
hem 20 the proceedings of the d.y:
"G-nilemeD,-We have asse n,bled here in IN .mo
- Of the man who was first 10 war frst in nc,rs
u''i first IN the hearts of his Counirymen'
" Before Offer 10 your enihusasu,--io your love-
your wne'a,on--ihe expression of that senIime II,
Which kEow ~ be at this nome nj The noI,les, e,,,
aa,ion OF ynur hearts, permit TO say n few words
~ commen'ora'ion of ihs grateful anniversary
" You have all read, and considered with r,de and
pleasure, HE Message Of The Presidenr of HE United
9a'cs, AT The opening Of The present Session of our
National Legislature.
:" You have probably admired The elouuen, .N,.
Jcy,fy upon the same sa'Jec',-you have seen how
ia. eiings OF enlightened Europe have been awak
cned by these frank--tbese hones,--thtsr glowing
representations at The prosperity aud happiness Of
en millions OF Freemen
I" TO what are we indebted for so much fcc;,y ,
Tor such an en,ied rank among naton,--rur .ucb
our existence d'id condition ?-rhe answer is plain
10 oar Republican Institutions! Let US nnw sec
Who brought these Institutions into action--Wps il
.lr b"d riuqu' nee Of Richard Henri Lee? Wa. ,
Ne uni'ed energies and talents of .1doms-of our
'GersOn? Was Z The patriotism and e. mness of
sac whole Congress, ON the ail-impnrianf and elo.
ii"ns question or Ike declaration Of the will oI on,
i'hers To he naioI--n nHiioD Free AND INDE.
PrSpEar?
"Yc., Fellow. Citizens, on these rscreies n, ,b;s
t'io,ism IesIed rs on an nimulah,e basis, the .
fee of our Republican Institutions nay of our .xis
ence. But, the fourda'inn laid, wh" was TO dire, ,
t!le supersl'uciue WASHINGTON! WAsnIseros
vas that happy genius WAsHIseTos II was ih.i
guided and regulated The noLiesi achievements thar
'!'s"lfy The human character. The work of war ac
cOmplisheh, behold the CbiefIan, Cincinnaius IKE
returning from the toll, the din Of arms, TO private
lie--hrhold the Hero restoring into the oeopIr's
"js hut pcrer he had act.ptsd but for die pecpies
cMse.
Here, Fellow Citizens, let me pause. Who I'm,
vejerRH ia orator., can pouriay the exalted cha.
Of Ibis great n,an WHO, amongst The IN.
!,cns, save lie single Roman, can compare with
WAsn'seros VINO: among the "oder"s has finish
Cd i caresr Ike has %-Noi one.
" Let Va then with united hearts, and united cups
receive The iGd8t-io
4" 1. TIE mcmory Of Washington s"
The iUllnwIng toasts were drank OH the occasion
2. The P,es'dcnt Of the Uniied Stnes Like
Washington, firm and pa,rtoric-hke Washington,
,appy IL he Union Of men aud principles.
3 Tic X Ug of F,aDce.
!, Tie Ex- Ire sidents OF the Uniled States Nav
I've irm arj "0ble principles Of their political career
he the pol.r star % guide their successors.
5 The Wee President Of The United States IL
'i 'oir Of danger he sacrificed private interest TO
thr public good.
.. Tie Members Of Congress--the faithful servants
ct he Sovereign People.
7. The happy Uniop--nay she be aa yirtuous az
she has been prolific.
3. The Army aud Navy. Con6Jing in EACH other
'iry haze periormed wonders ia infancy what may
se not expect from them in maturity
q. The next President. NJ " Heaven djrect The
choice Of Ir countrsmeD 10 the iGdiVidri most wo
iy Of their confidence.
10. Our Distinguished guest. Major General I.a.
ayeUe, the champion Of ffeedom---ihe friend and
.S.uciae nf Washing ion--one Of the fathers of ,Le
Amerctn people. His children will lu.l his me,
ecuce am"ng 'hem with pride nndjoy
General L'iaycue then rose and dtlypred The fol.
owing address, WHICH was listened 10 til profound
.rrutpn, nnd returned viii the warmest expressions
II nppI.rsc
rcq"rsi gov, Gentlemen, TO accept my afTec-
'innaie lhhnks Tor tlcse Testimonies of you,
'i@"'lship While every generous mud on this SIDE
% the A laD,ic had gpiI uded the laie noble and
'nney deciarJiinD uf i,t Unnd STATES, IL could not
lot extite tho .irdr of - hem glowing with ali the
.retng. OF pid Amrrican parrot anf soldier. En-
Z gcd ak have breu here from the bpginnipo. and
- now an, ~ The great contest beiwees the rirla
1 oI'ntp'1 Hnd The professions "f European despo.
81 fnd HrsioCr O. itcTe motives ug duty and
.vHOar, iHi hi1si hreot thr time VIXEN it shall be
80 h'p y JOt IN icyisU the shore Of Freedoa, Int
go mpmeni vii be tae tDost debghtluI | eau ever
'rJ.J"
IL. The Independence and liberty Of the As,eri.
F"n CONFERENCE.-THE refuge Of the ir,eads Of Freedom,
'--,.e asylum of lie oppressed.
I've Cause Of Gfeece--a speedy triumph Of
''. Cross over tie Crescent
Ia VUinAn ~ our naive lInu
an we e.g'r heaven Of her deiiettui eye,
koscUzKo !!
GEsEEAL LAFAYETTE gp,,rjeen po,;cy /. and
aIy tee Pid'" dedng aud 6ftsntss of sef.goye rnsd
.,pie secure the Younger Nafunu az liz T., 80 =.
'iHent against the Nv toiddspger az hrs,. .,
.5son epd equiyocsl iIendshp. d