Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-12

A DINNER TO THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
The citizens of Lebanon, tohio,) and its vi.
cini,y, having been apprized OF the arrival OF
their esteemed fellow citizen, the Hon. JOHN
MLxAs, and being DESTROYS Of manifesting
their regard for his character and public servi-
ces, public meeting was called on "Wednesday
June l3, at which resolutions expressive OF the
fullest appreciation of his public acts and faith
fui services, were unanimously adopted; and
Committee appointed to invite him to public
dinner, on the 10Th.
On the day appointed, large and respecta'
BILE number Of gentlemen, (among whom was
the late Chief Magistrate OF The State, Gov.
Morrow, who had been invited by the commit
tee to attend as guest convened at the house
Of Mr.. Ferguson, where they partook OF an ele-
giant dinner prepared for the occasion Fran
els Dunlavy, Esq. acted as!President, and Col
John Bigger, as Vice President OF the day
After the cloth was removed the following
toasts were drunk:
!. The Sovereign Peo2le-always right in
their intentions; certain and quick in the COR.
reclion Of accidental errors; when informed 81
their true interest they can do no wrong.
] Q. The Constitution Of the United States
iThe most accurate chart Of political liberty ever
faelineated by man; splendid and lasting mon
urf,ent Of the wisdom Of It's authors.
: 81 The memory Of the illustrious Washing
/ 4. ThsAemory of Adams snd JEFFERSON.
| s. The Ex.Presidents Of the United States,
Madison and Monroe-Thcy stand, as were,
on the is,hmus that divides time from eternity;
the splendor of their labors shall long be the
theme of science and of song.
6. The President Of the United States--In
the faithful administration Of the Government
he will receive the support Of virtuous and
Enlightened people.
7 Gen. Andrew Jackson-While the ALE
ehany rests upon its base, the memory OF his
services will live in the hearts Of grateful peo-
pie.
8. Our distinguished guest, the Hon. John
M'Lean-A virtuous and amiable private citi.
zen, an enlightened statesman, and faithful
public servant; while we admire the integrity
| and ability with which he has discharged his
public duties, we will not hesitate TO express
| the qualification that he is citizen Of Ohio.
| When this toast was drank, which was re-
ceived with much applause, Mr.. M'tean rose
and made the following remarks:
Gentlemen: The kind expression with which
you have Just honored me, imposes deep sense
| Of obligation. Not to know and acknowledge,
that am principally indebted for it, to early
friendships and the charity of your nature,
would evidence degree Of vanity which,
| trust, do no. possess.
Isee in this company the companions Of my
| boyhood; my first and constant friends. see
gentlemen who first honored me with their con-
fidence, in electing me their representative.
The lapse Of time and change Of relations, have
not lcsscned the gratitude then felt for this
distinguished proof Of their regard. Among
our earliest associations are many Of the most
interesting incidents Of life. We refer to them
with pleasure which no other retrospect at
fords So universal is this feeling, that the in
dividual is no where esteemed, who casts re-
proach. upon the land Of his birth, or the place
| where his habits were formed, and he COM
menced the active career of life. We take for
| granted, that such character does not POSSESS
those better feelings Of the heart which COM
mand our respect and often excite our admira-
! ton,
If recurrence to early political incidents In
life affords pleasure, it is greatly increased by
knowledge Of the fact, that the individual is re-
mem5ered with appreciation by those persons
with whom his first political connection was
formed, and who know him better than others.
The present occasion places me in this posi-.
tion-a position Of all others the most delicate
and embarrassing. To say something, under
such circumstances, is sanctioned by custom
and expected Of course; and yet, silence would
better become me. There is az eloquence Of
the heart which dwes not upon the lip: feel
ing beyond the power Of language 10 pourtray.
When I fail to remember with gratitude your
past and continued kindness, this tongue will
rest In silence.
For the Indulgence with which you have re.
ferred to my public duties, thank you. Ifesl
conscious Of possessing no other claim to ap.
probation than that which arises from sim
eere desire, and unremi,ting effort, 10 promote
the public interest. have always viewed the
public trusts which have been confided 10 me,
as held for the benefit Of the people, and while
shall be deemed worthy of public employment,
every trust, SO far as my humble ability will
enable me, shall be faithfully executed. I con-
graduate you, gentlemen, on the rising pros-