Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-16

ITO the line Of public life, Iiahoured ia fell |
Nv ship with then, through that ardu,us ST ug
II " aich. freeing "a tom foreign bondage, |
established US 10 the rights Of self government
tights which have blessed ourselves, and viii |
less, in their sequence, I'll the nations Of the |
Earth. In this contest, all did our utmost, and
IS none could do more, none had pretensions
% superior meri. i
Joy, my (rirnd., in your joy, inspired by
he visit Of this our aatient and distinguished
leader and benelactor. His deeds in the war
nj independence you have heard and read
They are known To you and embalmed 10
your memories, and in the pages OF faithful
history. His deeds, in the peace which fol-
lowed that war, are perhaps not know 10 you
but can attest them. When was stationed
ia his country'fur the purpose OF cemcniing
ITS friendship with ours, and of advancing our
mutual interests, this friend Of both, was my
must powerful auxiliary and advocate. He
made our cause his own, as in truth il was that
of his native country alsu. His influence and
connections there were great. All doors Of all
departments were open to him ut all times ;
to me. only formally and at appointed times.
Ia truth, only held the nail, he drove it,
Honor him then, as your benefactor in peace,
as we'll as in war.
My friends, am old, long in the disuse Of
them. In this feeble state, the exhausted pow
for your SERVICE II, with the aid Ofmy young
err and ADLER conductors, can still contribute
any thing 10 advance the Institution, within
whose walls we are NOW mingling manifesta-
tons to this our guest, il will he, il ever has
been, cheerfu!ly and zealously bestowed. And
could live to see IL once enjpy the patrOnag.
ADVERTISEMENT of our public authorities with
undivided voice, should die without doub
4 Of the future fortunes Of my native state, ant
in the cOnsoling contemplation Of the happy
influence of this institution on its character, III
virtue. its prosperity and safety.
| To these illusions for the cradle and lanl
of my birth, add, for our nation at lsge, thu
aspirations Of heart warm with the love o
conntry whose nvocations to Heaven for it
ndissoluble usion, will be fervent and unre
uniting while the pulse of life continues t,
beat, and, when that ceases, il will expire il
prayers for the eternal duration of its freedom
and prosperity.
| z. James Madison-The ab'est expnsitor n
the Constitution his commentaries Of 81
will be forgotten only with the text.
! Toast by Mr. AIadisnn Liberty, which ma
virtue for its guest and gratitude for its feast
8. The Constitution of the United States
The Rubicon Of Federal Power; may tn
Cesar who dares to pass it, meet the daggc
Of Bru,us.
9. Greece.-The Ottoman no longer tram
Piles on the grave Of Leonidas.
10. The last war-Has eviuced to the enc
mics of our cnuotry that the spirit of Ou
Fathers has survived to their Sons.
| IL. The Liberty Of the Press" Erro
ceases TO be dangerous, when reason is left fire.
to combat it,"
! 10. The Bill of Rights-The Representa-
tives Of the people the trustees, not the owner
Of the Estates-the fee simple is in us.
| 49, The American FAIR
| Such Helen was, and who can blame the boy,
| That In so bright flame consumed his Troy.
VOLUNTEERS.
| By George Washington La Fayette: TIL
United States of America respectful thapk
to them from French patriot. for being
standing pattern, of good principles. good in
situations and good habits.
| By Chas. L. Bankhead La Fayette--ou
solicited guest-the cordial reception we Civ
him. will be to man confirmation strong a
holy writ that man is capable of self govern
ment, Holy Alliance beware.
BY AS. Brockenbrough The 10th Ocfo
Der, Ia day ever memorable on account
Of the surrender Of the enemy to Amrican Ii
| herty-may its anniversary henceforth he for
ever celebrated by the friends of mankind
BY John Coles: The future pupils OF the
| University of Virginia-may they equal Gen.
eral La Fayette in love of liberty and politica
consistency.
BY Dr.. Charles Everette Liberty and Ii
Fayette-they have again met on this side tn
Atlantic may they teach the value of self
government to the inhabit Al ts the other side
| By TIL: j. Randolph, end Vice President
The heroes of the Neutrality-suspicious. ant
affecti0nate remembrance Of the dead 10 tb
living, love, honor, and gratitude which end
not in words.
BY G. Moseley: The Nations Guest
National gratitude supported by National cur
rency.
ByJ. B. Benson: Major General Andrey
jacksonville deserves the affection of a gene
rous republic.
Bye. p. M'Kennie Gratitude-The no
bIest feeling that animates the human bosom
may il ever be cherished for those who stap
firm 10 defence of the unalienable rights Il
man.
BY +. Eppes The memory Of the late Co
John Taylor-his principles prove him alk
the friend of Liberty and of our Constitution
BY Jas. w Dabney: The gallant defende
OF the rights Of man 10 two quarters of tb
gIOte--their warmest advocate 10 the remain
ing two.
BY Daniel F. Carr: The political insiitu
tons of0ur cOuntry-an example to the peo
pie of other nations and warning to their ru
| lers.
ByD. NJ. Railey: The memory of Charlie
James Fox: The friend of La Fayette--a ll
minous star 10 the political galaxy of his day
| BY T. w. Gmer: Our country-It has
welcome for every friend, for every enemy
grave.
| BY w. G. Reeves: The pen and the swor
Of Independence-R Relics alike precious to th
heart If American patriotism.
BY Peter Minor The visit Of our iIiustri