Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-04-13

had any personal difference. AT period when
it had unfortunately become fashionable 10 consi
der the Militia system as Of no value, Ian error
TO be deplored every where, but absolutely fatal
here) my constant efforts were directed TO pre-
serve the harmony and promote the discipline Of
this Regiment, TO secure the confidence Of the
| community, and preserve unimpaired the high
character it had acquired. Of,he success which
has attended these efforts, it does not become me
to speak; but will say, that every Officer OF
every grade, could almost add, that every Soldier
| under my command, entered cordially into my
views and feelings, and at all times cheerivly CO.
operated in the accomplishment OF the great OBJ
ject. should be unworthy, Gentlemen, of the
great kindness have experience at your hands if
did not feel myself bound to such Regiment by
ties of gratitude and affection, that aever be
yered until the bread Of life shall be broken.
IT, Gentlemen, in the course of my military ca
reer, 1t has been my good fortune 10 meet the APP
probation of my feilow-citizens, owe it in great
measure to the example of my immediate prede-
cessor in the command OF this Regim ent, my gal
liant and distinguished friend Heating Lewis 81.
mons, man OF whom il might have been said
with as much truth as Of any who ever lived,
" that he was without, fear and without reproac -
The zeal and success with which he applied the
intellectual and moral resources of his powerful
mind, and noble character in giving discipline and
efficiency to this Regiment, can never he forgotten
IN this community; and least of all by us, who
witnessed and partook of his lsbours, and around
whose hearts his virtues had closely entwined
themselves. Instructed by his example, Gentle
men. have humbiy endeav cured to follow. thourb
with unequal steps. in the which he so hap
PLY and successfully pursued
Tor Jour uauering ailusioB, Gentlemen, to nv
conduct an another sphere, be pleased 10 accent
my grateful acknowlrds emen,s, mot the less sincere
y oHered on account ci my conviction, that |
Sm indebted Tor this expression o. your confidence
only TO your indulgent Partially. IN this sphere
ai'o' 1t has been my good fortune to he preceded
aau surrounded by friends, in whose brish, exam.
PIE was found the sures, guide 10 usefulness and
honour.
VIII detain you, Gentlemen, no longer than IN
propose sentiment. in which know you will all
cordially unite.
The Militia of Charleston Willie distinguish
sd Tor parioiism, discipline and courage, thew
nus. oe t'e ornament OF the Country in peace and
her buiwark IN the hour Of trial
L. The People of the United States Entitled
to the high distinction OF bein. com re;ent to self
government.
D. Hon. Martin Van Buren, : The zeaIous
friend of State Sovereignty.
MIR. Van buren, here rose and said lie would
DC wanting III courtesy well az in gratitude. if
ne wthheid his acknowle dgements for the honor
conferred upon him, by assocatins his name with
that association was only 10 oe found IN the par,i-
s'i'y oil gentlemen, as it had not been his good
fortune to deserve II by any acts of his own This
"asto nm source OF regret which would be
greater, were ii not for the hope that he MIGHT
yet make amends for the remssness of lie pa.,
oy MS exertion III future. As yet it had only hem
MS huuo1e once 10 initiate the example and reve-
renee the principles of the great and eood men
VINO had gone before us, aud in whose school a
jealous solciiude for the sovereignty of the S,,,e
was incuicated as a Cardinal duty; of such csuse
ZOO "uch could not on proper occasion be said.
IL was the cause OF The whole country, one in
wmch mere differences of opinion as to men and
aii-suoordinate divisions OF party were of n.cess;,v
merged. Instead OF the ordinary con,es, about
fs'so'ai interests, is friends stood on the iir m
foundation OF the constitution, and commended far
the rights OF Sovereign States II was mn, he .,d
10 De Doubled, that upon their entire preservation
depended not only the continuance the confed..
'ac}' out the future welfare OF the States them
'eFes' IL was source OF unmingled satisfaction
10 perceive that this conviction was ranidIv he
coming, II 1t was not always, the national sen,i
'ieh'' bu' the festive board. ne said was not the
place Tor political essays, and he yould tbe,.fo,
inent: "''"
y speedy extinsui-hment Of Sectional and
"ta'e jeaiousies-- the best and most sppropria,e
sacfiiice that can be made upon the altar q. State
Rights ' "a '''"''
b. The Army and Navy Our glory and pride
IN peace and in war
Z. non. William Drayton In ADVOCATING the |
Claims OF Inc surviving patriots of the Revolution
Hc expressed The feelings of his country
South Ca DINA We trust she will eye, IN !
The hour OF danger. justify her motto -anin,is
oPibuSque pdr0fj."
= lion. = Z. Carubrs.sng The enlightened
advocate of liberal principles In commerce
Nj: Cafnbf eleng said He har.I<ed The gentle
men ioI Inc compliment paid him. He should
indeed !eei proud 1t he could persuade himself to
believe that airy humble efforts of his in the cause
oil liberal principles, had entitled him to any such
distinction. He must, however, while he sen.b,v
appreciated the kind feeling that III eta ed the com
Piment, be permitted TO Transfer the honor To those
more worthy and meTiiorious; to the Representa
tive OF this District, Mr. dayton. WHOSE absence
and mdisposi,ioo he regretted; and 10 the yeutie
men near him (Messrs. Hayne aud Hamilionl-
gentlemen who had long been DISTINGUISHED IN
public fe a"d who had ably and elooueotIv re-
ssled unequal and obnoxious isxa,ion He took
Tie occasion gratefully TO acknowledge the plea
sue he bad @Joyed in a city so Justly Distinguish.
ed or fetined taste, poIhed manners and generous
hospitality, and rendering his graz eful scknowe,e
ments 10 the Officers OF the 18th Regiment for their
polite attention, he proposed
I" The Flag Of the Eth Regiment i. ave,
continue TO he sustained by patriotism: guided bv
intelligence and defended by vsior."
30. Greece
Z" Ye on4priny q the free,
Tvs land, her .t,fy not unknrwn
Arse aud make gam y1,f ogr