Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-25


point out, IN the measures of the present admins
'ration, single deviation from those grea, princi
pies of national policy, of which have ever been
a faithful if not IN efficient supporter. Ii they
choose 10 arragn for not hitching myself TO the
car OF particular individual plead guilty, The
iardriabie principle ot my public life has been
earnestly 10 enquire after and feorieSSly 10 ptr-
sue tchat appeared to me for The public good.
In acting upon it, have confided in the just awards
OF the public intelligence, deliberately pronounced.
have not been, nor shall be, deceived Cheered
b. the anmating encouragement which am happy
10 receive from the great body OF the nation, as
well from both the local parties ofmy own state,
will, whilst life AMI health are spared me, obey
your mandate, 10 persevere my humble endea-
YOURS 10 advance the happiness and prosperity of
our common country.
Accept gentlemen, assurances of the sincere res
pect and regard of your friend and fellow citizen,
H. CLAY.
TO .hessrs. Hubbard Taylor, S-c.Sc.
Celebration IN GILES County, (Teanessee.)
AT half past IL the General, and suite, escorted
by the Committee OF Arrangements and large
assemblage OF citizens repaired 10 groye under
the shade of which the tables had been spread. and
Were welcomed in behalf OF the Committee of Ar
engagements by Aaron " Brown. Esq.
GEN. JACKSON'S REPLY.
SIR am at a loss for words TO express the
feelings which have been excited by the remarks
you have just addressedto me- The return of
this joyous day TO our country, and the privilege OF
uniting in its celebration with 20 many of my OLD
associates in arms, and this large and respectable
assemhlage OF my fellow citizens, by whom am
so much honorcd; all concur 10 heighten those
emotions of gratitude and joy with which this
memorable fails iire the bosom OF every
friend and lover ot his country.
L In the retrospect, sir, which you have taken of
our revolutionary war, allow me 10 thank you for
the iis,tering NOTICE ofmy youthful efforts, although
cannot but be sensible that your kindness has
given them TOO much importance. The humble
part which acted In that evenful struggle, served
mostly TO impress upon my mind the great princi-
pies which were secured by it-and Ia the sup
port OF which, ii my subsequent labors in the
cause OF my country have At oil contributed
! the pains and privstions endured, are more than
compensated. The spirit, sir, which blazed
through the deeds OF these revolutionary fathers
was the inspiration of Deity to Just cause,
and needed not the uniorsvng and ruthless bar
barity OF the foe 10 make it unconquerable,
even on the field of repeated defeats and disas.
ter: no, sir, cherished by the Author of all
GOOD, supporting and supported by the love of
liberty and virtue, it achieved more than could
have been, more than ever uas done, By the un-
aided proyess of 2n,-the establishment OF Tree
and happy government dependent alone upon the
TO perpetuste this government by recurring often
to the sacrifices with which it was chained, and to
the lessons OF wisdom with which its sages have
stamped its history.
The second war OF our independence grew out
OF system of outrage and insult renewed by the
same enemy, and doubt with the hope OF an
Initiating the fair fabric which the first had
But how vain were his hopesl Our sons proved
worthy OF their fathers, many of whom witnessed
str luula a - i
prayers saw their independence gloriousy confirm
ed and re-esiabli,hed, and hailed US worthy the
sacred heritage commemorate By this day To
the brave officers and soldiers, sir, a part of whom
are now before me, who aided in this struggle,
the deserved gratitude of our country has been
freely offered, and with them as with nc, kno,Y
mat no higher reward could be received or de-
sired.
l tender TO you, sir, my most sincere thanks
for the favorable manner with which Won have
! been pleased TO speak of my services in the va
rlous civil stations TO which have been called by
my country, and particularly by this State. In
these, as IN all situations OF my public life | am
much indebted 10 TIE literally and indulgence OF
my ieiiow-citizens; and beg leave once more to
assure them OF the consolation which their cheering
! appreciation has always afforded me-
AT two o'clock, the company sat down to
dinner, at which DR.. Johfi H. Camp presided, assist
ed by Lunstord NJ. Bramlett, Esq and Mai. Robert
Fenner as Vice President.
TOASTS.
The three Ex-PresGents-J efferson. Madison.
and Monroe, bright examples ofin;egrty, patriotism
and virtue
gun, 3 cheers, ture Jefferson and Liberty.
Andrew jackson The Hero OF two wars, and
The man whom the people del ght to honor; we
""'e pve" WIN MN in SIX troubles, IN the seventh
we will not forsake him gnn e cbe.r.
The Militia OF the United Stales-New Orleans
and Pattsburs sufficiently attest that they are the
snTest buiSark OF TIE Liberties OF our country.
gun, 3 cheers
By the President-The right of instruction.; the
strongest guarantee of the peoples privileges; when
representative will not obey them, he ceases to be
their representative.
By X. Fenncr, Vice President--Jobn RandoIph
OF Roanoke: comet in our political horizon
corruption eyaporates in the blaze OF his PARROT
ISM
BY Andrew Jackson The policy of Washing
ton: Peace, commerce and friendship with ali
nations, entsngIing alliances with none MAY his
tTe"eiIaddress to his country be the political
compass OF our national ship; it has hitherto led US
10 the sale harOor of peace abroad, and nrosrerity
at home.
BY VIM. Maclin-John Mimms, the orator Of
the day; distinguished alike for his talents and
love Of mis- country
~ Spencer Clack--The late election of Presi.
dent 10y the House of Representatives: we would
eXclaim with Mr.. Randolph Of Virginia; 1t Is a
ioul shuttle, and the knave is at the bottom.''
From the Boston Siltt,man
DocToR CLAY.-There has been vast deal of
complaint against Mr.. Clay for taking the office of
secretary OF State, at the hands of Mr.. Adams
alter Mr. Adams had been denounced by him az
can sposiaie federalist,' after Mr. CLAW hal for
that reason refused seat in the same Cabinet Vim
him; after Mr. Clay had publshea letter in ,vLicb