Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-04-24
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mat distinguished peiSonaSe was prevented from a.
Tending by inisposi,ion The dinner having been pre-.
pared however, it seemed Incumbent or IFS providers
To eat It, no;w outstanding the absence CT him. for whom,
''tie cook had swcated, and the lamb had bled p
Eat IL they did, and Notwithstanding the absence OF
their 'be!ovel Representative" arc told in the
history of the proceedings, with great l.artno,,. and
good will. We recognize the c! cue or ,yTo
friends among the attendants a. the dinner and we
are happy 10 find that the acute so,icitude felt by
Them for the state of public affairs. and horror the
Coalition, have not despocd tlein OF their appe es.
After the dinner was ate. the usual ceremony OF
toasts and putting the invited guests TO their very IA
ces, took place. Remembering the late gunponder
address from =. Edward peruset these same oasts
with fear and trembling. anticipating dagger TO our
political friends IN every line But are agreea-
bly, disappontei-not that abuse of the .Coalion y
does not teen ,hroushout-5at it is coarse, cosm on
place and spiritless. There is point, no epirram
no genius--no 'rhongh;s that c;ttcr or words TIA:
Burn" The disposition say severe things is mani
Fest but the power 10 have tarried that day NJ
Roanoke. The arrows Cy in all directions a, sthe
Coalition but no, from the bow of Teucer or 0: Locks
ley. We are really surprised tina, the Prince Ii;
ward ,yits-ihat little county so rich in red land and
SO boastfui Of its Observation-Disclosures Sidney in
the centre, John Randolph or one hand and Dr.
CTnmp On the oher--on so great occas ion, when
ihose two lumnaries we're 10 ca, dinner at p,i,,jc
cspense-when the TARIFF vas 10 be denounced the
Coalition damn and the nation saved-ti,at the T.
Edwari IFS, should have served NJ so mearre dish
uf toasts. We cannot account for the circumstance
but by the supposit,on that the dinner had been found
TOO good or that the hearts of the company incon-
solahe for the absence of Mr. Randolph could not be
Touched hy the inspiration of the grape.
The regular toasts having been drank through, Dr.
Crump the late Representative, then present. was toas
ted-who thereupon rose, and made a pretty little
speech IN which is usual en- all such occasions
he disca!med every thing like merit in himself G. ascr
bed the support given him in p. f. any cause
but his claims on public confidence. His feelings be-
ing unutterab!e, as he acknowledged, his speech
of course very short and sentimental. re concluded
with tile following toast which he iItinate3, had
sPecIa! application TO the present times:
"Firg,nIa-Nhi!e her political power is controlled
oy "a permanent interest, ard common attachment 10
the community" she cannot become the dune of wor-
oy statesmen, or the victim OF faciious denagogues
We acknowledge our obtuseness of comprehension
but for our lives, neither grasp the idea in
tended to be conveyed in this sentiment nor perceive
IFS special applicability TO the present times. Why
permanent interest and common attachment 10 the
community, should prevent Virginia or any other
country or State, from becoming the dupe of wordy
Statesmen, the victim of ctious deu,arogues we
blame our stupidity for coinprehending. Have
not the citizens Of all countries permanent interest
and common attachment 10 the community? Do 9th
or States become dupes and fall victims TO wurtIv
Statesmen and facous demagosues? Why then should
that which is common TO all countries save
Virginia than other States? But we do not pre-
tend to understand the Doctor and shall therefore mass
on 20 other toass.
The company, of them, appear 10 u.s. 10
have been somewhat uomindful OF that courtesy which
Is due TO invited guests In the Senatorial District
ofCharlotte, Prince Edward and Halifax the election
was pending, and on the day of the dinner the two
latter counties had still tovoe. Col Wyatt, tie late
Senator, and Mr.. Watkins of p. e. were the candi-
dates, and both were present at the dinner. Noyits
standing that the election still undetermined the
two following toasts were givcn
"By Peyton RandoIPh-Col. Joseph Wyatt. Our
tate Senator.
BY VIM. Berllav-Hcnry Z. Watkins Oar able
and faithful Senator"
The first is well enough but really thn7. the last
~.'s little pin3np. The generous confidence wlch
pronounced Mr. Watkins an able and faithful Senator
frefore he had entered Toe Senate Chamber, OF
even been elected Senator is worthy o; comn,enda-
fon, and amply the ;tte breach Of etiquette
toyards the htc Senator.
Adams, Clay and Webster, the thrice famed "Co.
alition,' not forgotten on this memorable coca
SIGN.
"by J. q. observation-disclosures Clay and Wcbster-
> ne black leg coalition; conceived in corrnoiion
figacy.n
Flow very pretty! How beautiful the graduation from
base to summit How marked the contrast between