Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-13

mon suffering. Yes, General,we have seen YOU in
many situations. AT the Bar YOU were the able and
ze7ious advocate on the Bench, the firm and in
flexible Judge and, in the councils of our state, you
displayed political talents, which demonstrated that
you were Qualified for any station you might be cali
ed upon 10 occupy.
FOR your private virtues you possess our respect
and affection. Kindness, friendship, hospitality,
ana charity, strongly characterize -FOUR conduct
lhese things endear you to as. For your great
and splendid actions let all the nation do you equal
honour but for your social and private virtues
IRE claim the right 10 admire and love you most,
because sre best know them---have seen and felt
their influence
In The late transactions at Washington, we are
proud TO learn you pursued tha' independent up-
right, and dignifed course which had marked your
previous conduct. You were piesen ed to the con-
SHERATON OF the American people, by the LegisIa-
ture OF your own state, without any agency, direc--
ton, or interference your part " Neither 10
seek nor decline public office" has been your max
I'M. You never made your success an object of
personal ambition and, although YOU lave not
been elected to that high Office, which the PEO-
PLE By their sutfrages, strongly indicated will
ingness to bestow, your name has not suffered in
the confiict.---Sir, your fame forms rich portion
oil our countrys treasure lit must and will be pre-
served unlurt
To which the General replied as follows
SIR IL have not language strong enough to er-
press my thanks TO you, and those of my fellow
citizens m whose behalf you have addressed me,
Tor the very flatterng with which YOU
have presented another token Of their unabated re-
gard for my public, as well private character
a few years after the revolutionary war had
closed but before the blessings it had dfused along
the Atlantic borders were extended to this remote
section OF he union, came among you. We
cluns together until every difficulty and danger
were surmounted, and after our territory was Sc
cured the and .tt,cl,S t.
dian Hortles, we grew strong, and claimed the pri-
viedges of free and Independent state.
Many OF those whom remember as benefac-
tors, at that PERIOD now sleep with their fathers.
Others have sprung up, who, both in civil & mill.
tary life, have rendered important services particl
ularly in the last war, when rally ing under the ea-
giles OF their country, in defence of our common
rights, they, by their patriotism and undaunted
spirit, contributed to raise their countrys glory to
an eminence from which it can survey, with pity.
the boasted inuiraeibiiity of tyraEts.
When see sir, interspersed through this assem-
bly, many WHO have borne pari il hose sceues,
an assembly, may say, composed entirel. OF men
who have been associa ed viii me e her az partci-
pators, or witness o Whatever AZ ency, public, or
private, II has pleased Providence sheuid have in
them, what lahguase can convey the feelings, in
splred by this additional evidence OF their Iii 5ness
and regard, which IS presented me through
you The appro.'ton OF those who nave been
scenes oil liie' Is 20 me, next o an an;roying con-
scien nee, tie sweet est reward he o. can bes oyy
1t is true sir, that witlout any a4scy whatever
o. my part, was Drought lorwaId by the lecisla-
iure OF tennessee a Candidate for tie Presidency
his The members oil thai bod, we'll know ard
particularly me Hon. Felix Grundy, who. A.
nave silce Leen informed, was The Inernper y no
draied The Resolutions that were introdut ed a a
adop ed on the occasion. When thus brough befor,,
the people, he Canvass was conducted with out
any interference mine nor aid l. wien the cleo
ton deyolved upon the House of Representatives
attempt, in any manner, 10 influence its decision.
L Presidential chair have always viewed ns n
siilaton too responsibiet to be sought after bv anv
divid1al, however great his talents, or eminent
his services. l, is one which the immortal Wash
!ng'on approached with awful forebodings COM
sclous that the destiny of free people--of Unborn
millions, were committed 10 his charge that with
ostthe smiles OF Providence, and the confiding,
ana nduieent support OF the people themselves his
exer'ions would be unequal 10 the task. With such
authority 10 support the maxim which have en-
deavonred to follow through lle---'' Neither to
seek, nor decline public fav our :" offer nv mast
conduct as proof Of my sincerity
The General was then CONDUCTED to the Nash
oiHe Inn, amidst the continual roar of artiEeyy,
where at half past three o'clock, a numerous con-
pany OF gentlemen sat down to a sumpuous din
her prepared by Capt. Kingsley in his best STYLE.
q. ~. Campbell, Esq. presided, assisted by
Major H. III Ruffedgc, j. IS0nimerUiAe, and Col.
Bynes. AT the upper end of the room was placed
full length portrait of Gen. Jackson by Mr. Earl.
surmounted by an arch, beneath whose curve were
inscribed, in large capitals the names of the seven
states who stood firm to the cause of the people in
the II. of r. with several other hyerogliphcal al
lusions to the late election, OF which, We regret
to state, our limits will not permit us TO give a
detailed account.
After dinner, the following toasts, succeeded by
appropriate airs, from excellent band OF music,
were drank.
1. The Union: 1t will only perish when polticSl
virtue is no more.
2. The Constitution obthe y. States: Let the
progress ofconstructive pow ers be checked upon the
borders Of State rights.
3. Washington: Each passing year tells how
great he was and how much we owe him.
4. Thomas Jefferson: His wisdom brought US
back 10 true republican prnciples-let us 90 no
more astray.
8. The President Of the United States
b. .fHdreU J9ckSOn: The pride Of Tennessee
the glory of America, and the man of the people.
T. General La Fayetfe: Our expected GUEST
lie will find W busily employed in lie improve
ment OF the estate, his vsor and deyo ion 10 Liberty
contributed so essentially TO win.
g The Militia Of The u. Stntes.--Yirtuoua
citizens in peace---dauntless soldiers in war.
" PennsyfUdnin: Great, yirtuous. o I'd indepeny-
dent; model Of republican states.
10. Virginia: Unshakenin her principles, she as,.
mits no compromise in defeat.
ii. The tCW ofhe People: More powerful
than the Fiat OF Kings; sooner OF later it must
be Accomplished
~. The Right Of instruction: An indispsnsa,
bic article Of our political creed.
y. In IL r.