Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-16

Assembly OF TINS State, have 10 perform tia
pleasing task Of presenting you this sword. 1t il
the Offering OF parental gratitude offering du,
to you Tor your galan; bearing on board the Pea
cock IN her action with the Eperver.
! Tie sailors life is at the best life of danger
lie pursies honour on the mountain wave, anc
iinds II ~ battle and 10 storm and never did a
more Distinguished chivalry display itself. than in
the conduct OF our sean,en during the late war. 1,
had been vauntngly laid that the Infant Navy COM
mnied TO The protection OF yourself and comrades
would be buried in the ocean by the first blast tina,
swept the Atlantic, But the blast came the bat
tie ragged and yet the banner Of that Navy floa,ed
IN proud triumph. The waves ofevery sea reflected
It's glory, and the wilderness itself was awakened
by The shouts OF victory Virginia regards you,
her saiiaht son, as having greatly contributed in
producing these glorious results.
Proud Is The reflection consequent upon faith
u d'scharse oil our duty still prouder, the reco-
iecton 'hat we nave so acquitted ourselves as to
lave advanced the reputation of our native land ia
the eyes OF Foreign States. That mo,,esty so inse
parable from true vaour, may lead yourself and
your gallant coinpatriots believe, that you have
only contributed 10 exait the character of your co-
ry In the eyes OF the present generation but be-
eve not that the effects of your valour are 10 be as
neetinS as The days oil That race of men who behed
your exploits The chivairy of Drake and a
Howard, pointed the way 10 Aboukir Bay and
Trafalgar.
The applause of his native land is the richest
reward to which the patriot ever aspires. 1t is this
Tor which :" he bears 10 live dan es 10 die II
Is the nigh NEGATIVE to those atchev enents which
illustrate the page of history and give TO poetry
its brightes, charm. Happy is that man who wins
that reward by vrtuous and patriotic deeds. This
sir, has been your er,une-receive then this sword
the memorial OF Vrginia's gratitutle--l am sure it
VIII be, draws whenever duty shsll require il, and
in none other than in your couniry's cause
10 which Captain Warrington made the fellow
Ing reply:
SIR IN approaching this, the most interest
ing period oil my life, II would be affecta,ion to
conceal the pride and embarrassment, by which l
am oyerw helmed.
Ihe hdiierinS expressions which You have been
pleased to besiow ON my humble services, have
| lar exceeded their merits. Em2naing As they do
from the Legislature OF my native Sale, and con-
'eyed by Its highest organ, at loss Tor Ian
Suase IN which TO express my gratitude.
Inc reflection CONSEQUENT on faithful discharge
OF our duty, is indeed proud and tr;umphan, one
and the applause OF the Land of our birtE, reward
the richest that can await the efforts OF patriot
In the various stations to which / have been
called In HE service OF my country, pleasing
compence has been yielded me- la the homes, "a er
ton OF such abilities have deriy q. from na,r.
and experience.
The particular service which has elected this
honorable testimonial OF Virginia, was such as was
prompted by duty, and 10 be expected from all uy
compatriois, whose paths have been lighted by the
brilliant exploits OF their brethren in aruls-I
could but refer with pleasure the result But now
sanctioned by the appreciation of that angus, DO
dy, which has numbered among lis sages the great
est and most ilusrious i, becomes the dearest and
| sweetest recollection ofmy life.
embrace this halowed token, with emotions 10
which words can give no utteTance Receiving
II IN all humility, a. TO my merits, in all dev otion
to the sentiments which have given it existence; &
pledgng myself % it, in the spirit in which il is
bestowed, in that obedience TO the laws, that love
TO the principles, and that affection to the cause of
onr common country, which alone gives honour 10
| the brave, and makes Ambition Virtue
lTus eeeHnny took place in the lnc greatest
concour,u of ciILes have in tn, House of
Delegates The gallery and Lobby oJ the outer
ncn"h Of the House crowded with ladies. After ia. c.-
Capt w. Iuirou, I'd many thr invited
aud n,ler- OF she ous' aud ten elire6 aud
rc.uni,d the CHAR at about II o'eluck.l