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

and manufacturer in England, who converted that
plant into source OF industry and wealth, had but
a common interest, Mr.. Randolph, after having
assured the company that he felt proud of having
English blood in his veins, concluded by pro-
posing as a toast, - The I1trH and Trade Of
Liverpool"
After suitable compliments 10 many distinguish |
ed individuals present, among whom was Mr..
Huskisson's colleague, Gen. Gascoyne, and Col. |
Fiizclarence,
Mr.. Randolph arose again to propose senti-
ment, which, he trusted, would be received with
unanimous good feeling; and hoped that If any one
was found that could not be warmed by the seI,i
ment, he might pass his days in the absence Of
whatever was in elleciuslly good and agreeable -
lie proposed" England and America, the No
ther and the Daughter
This ,oas, from its congeniali,y with what was
once uttered by Mr.. Canning in the same room, |
met with the warmest burst OF ENTHUSIASM, and Mr.. |
Randolph won the hearts and good wishes OF every
individual present.
The Evening spent in the most delightful
interchange OF good feelings; and cannot fail to
strengthens the bond OF union between England
and America, which all good men wish may re-
main mutually beneficial and undisturbed
AS we like to record the opinions of all men
who are distinguished for sound or original views,
we cannot avoid noticing the observation oil Mr..
Randolph on this evening TO gentleman who
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of government which seem spreading over Ameri-
ca. legislation aid Mr.. Randolph, Is is
progressing and improving. Laws are susceptible
OF daily amendment; but forms OF government are
rarely altered with advantage TO any"
! Excursion on the Rirer .Nersey. On Thurs
day morning, a numerous party OF the most
pectable merchants. brokers, and radesmen of Lii
v.rpool, assembled on board the Britannia s Hi
hernia steam packets, belonging TO the City of
| Dublin Steam packe, Company. by invitation, 10
meet the Right Hon. William Husksson, one of
the members chosen at the recent election, TO rep
resent this borough in Parliament.
a, hall past eight o'clock, the company, in
Guiding Mr. Huskisson, Mr. Wimo, Horton, Mr.
w. Holmes, NJ. p for Bishops Castle and of
the strangers, last, though not least, the Hon.
John Randolph, of Roanoke member OF the senate
THE United States of America, having embarked,
The packets weighed, and starting from the south
end of the Princes Dock Parade proceeded up
the river round his Majesiy's sloop Bitern, lying
In the sloin, then down the river two or three
miles below the lock, whence they returned up
the river into the slon, and round the Bittern
back 10 the mootings, OF the Georges Dock
Pier.
About ! O'Clock the company sat down to
sumptuous cold collation.. During the repast,
g. w. Williams, Esq rose. and in neat speech,
expressed his acknowledgment of the honor con
Icrred on the establishment which lie presid-
cd, by the visit with which the Right Hon. Gen
e;nen tLen present had condescend 10 favour them
that day. He acknowledged with grateful pride,
The kindness and attention which he had on vari-
GUS occasions experienced at the hands of Mr.
Huskisson. and concluded by proposing the health
OF that gentleman, and hoping that the connexion
now subssting between him and his constituents,
which had been productive Of advantage to
the latter, might prove finn and lasting. (tireat
appiause.)
Hl,..,
three cheers,
Mr. Huskisson, in returning thanks for the fiat
tering tribute OF appreciation, which had just been
paid him, acknowledged, with well -merited COM
pliment to Mr.. Williams, on the beral scale OF
the arrangements of the concern over which he pre-
sided, and the advantages thence derived 10 the
trade Between the two kingdoms, and expressed
himself highly sra,ified with the very pleasant ex-
cuIsion OF which he had been invited 10 partake,
and with the presence of so numerous company
OF the most respectable portion of the society OF
Liverpool, as had assembled round him on the pre-
sent occasion. He concluded by Introducing 10 the
company the Hon. John Randolph, Senator OF the |
United States, and begging leave propose the
health of that gentleman Much applause and |
three times three cheers.
Mr.. Randolph, in returning thanks for the very
handsome compliment which had Unexpectedly |
been paid him, expressed himself proud and gratifi-
Ell In meeting so numerous and respectable par
ty oil the gentlemen Of this country the parent of
his own, many OF whose useful institutions
In trial by jury, the wit of habeaS corpus, civil
and religious liberty, and representative constitu-
ton, had been formed upon the model of those
which lad been established in this great and happy
nation by the wisdom and public spirit of their
common ancestors. (Applause) And as his
country had wisely CLEANED from this the benefit OF
all the grand essentials OF civil polity, he trusted
she would also emulate her in tie requirement of
all those minor, but not less endealing virtues and
STaces Oh social lie, OF which he had now the
happiness TO witness 20 pleasing an example,
(Applause) When he returned 10 the other side
OF the Atlantic he should carry with him grateful
remembrance OF the kind, attentive, and hospitabe
reception he had met with on this and the great
est Pnde and pleasure would be in such opportuni-
ties as might be afforded him of rnaniGesfipr the
sincerity oil his feelings by similar return, not
only to any oi the burgesses OF Liverpool, bu, TO
any Ui Inc natives oil England, whom he might at
any time have the pleasure Of meeting there. -
(Applause) In conclusion, he would beg leave
to propose, as toast, their own Liyerpool-not
The town OF which they were so justly proud; not its
trade, OF which they daily toasted the prosperitv.
not 10 its distinguished and talented REPRESENTATIVE
whose recent election did honor to their choice
but their noble Earl, the great and gifted man at
the head OF the administration ofthe country.
(Great Appause.)
'' ''O'i 'c'uhHsu tH"hkS on Dehalt oil the
noble Earl Tor that hatterng testimony of their
respect lie said it a fact that was not lit
tie surprising, that bis noble friend lad never vet
visited the town from which his title had been ia
ken He knew, however, that he bad a strong ,
wish to do so, and he did hope that an early op
rortuniy wOuldbe afforded him Of sparing short ,
respite from the labour Of his Official duties to de-
vote 10 that purpose, certain as he was Of the
qualification he would experience in beholdine the
public spirit and rising greatness, of the town, ]
second only IN trade and Importance to the nero.
polls Of the Kingdom. (Repested cheers) There !
was one more toast which notwithstanding the ,
early period Of The day, he could no, denv him ,
self Tie pleasure Of proposing" the health of I