Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-03
DINNER TO MIR. CLAY.


hold that genteman's character, and of the great
and general satisfaction which his visit to their City
has afforded.
General winlism Marks acted as President
John Da;ragh, Esq. Hon. James Riddle, MIR. NJ.
allen, Mr.. NJ. Stsckhouse, and William Nc
Candless, Esq. Vice Pr esiden,s; Samuel Gormly
and Edward G. Gazzam, Esquires, Secretaries.
n number OF guests were present, among whom
were Mr. George Rapp and Mr. Frederick Rapp
Of Economy, and Major Churchill of the U. S.
Arsenal.
On Mr.. Clay's entering the dining rom, the
company rose and saluted him with three long
and hearty cheers; and after they had dined, the
: sutioined toasts all drunk with en-, hussste
applause:
l The People of tire u. States-free, sovereign,
and independent.
The President of the U. States Let the tree
Be judged by it's fruit.
The Governor OF Penney " ania-The jealous
fiend of Domestic Manufactures and Internal Im
: ovtments.
The memo. ). OF the deceased Statesmen and
Warriors of Revolution.
Charles Carroll of Charlottesville surviving
tgner OF the Declaration of Independence
The surviving Statesmen and w arriors of our
Revolution We wish them healthy and happy
old age.
The gallant and msgnanimous Lafayette
We Ven %f mpJf y nsa. . and ih. s' Iaq . sy'
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson - Embalm-
ed in the hearts of twelve millions of feemen-
glorious than the pyramids, and etei nal as their
owrn imperishabe virtues
10 The cause of National Iutlustry--Ia the Ian
gusge of our Guest, F" 1t is the cause of our coun-
ny--it must and will prevail"
III Our distinguished Guest-Let us not, like
the ungrsteful butler of Pharaoh "forget Joseph''
but remember him who cheered us in the midst Of
gloom, and foretold with prophetic spirit. our de-
Iyerance and prosperity.
This sentiment received with unbounded
nnprobafiOD nd Mr. CLAW In 10
thanks to the company, His speech was inter
fupied with repeated plaudits; and, resuming his
seat, the company expressed their Satisfaction by
-7sfIe cheers. MIR. Clay said--
Mr.. President and Feii0IU Citizens: hank
yeq for the very cordial reception with which
have been honored, during my visit TO this city.
thank you for the present distinguished proof of
YOUR confidence and esteem. / thank you for the
sentiment which has been just drank. The appro-
Baton OF cur fellow citizens is always gratifying.
There times and places and circumstance
which give uncommon interest 10 the NANTES
tetfons of their friendly feelings.
In foTeseeing, as many years ago thought did
the success which would crown the exertons of
the People OF the U. s. by the application of
portion OF their industry TO the arts Twas gifted
with spirit of prophecy. ! only studied the cha
racter and the resources Of countr men and our
country. OF their enterprise, ingenuity and perssye-
rance. no doubt could be entertained. We prodnc.
ed ali the essential raw materials, and had the
command of boundless power, natural and ar,ifl-
cial. With these elements, physical and moral, |
why should we faTi? Nor the strength of my
conviction sbated by the discoursging predictions
of the l.ml and the interested These have not
been wanting in every stage of our national pros
gress; aud the failure OF arms, in both our
wars we'll ss of our arts, had been confidently
feretold Our march has nevertheless been onward,
successful, and triumphant, and glorious.
If the friends Of American industry had present.
ed system for its protection based upon doubtful
theory and visionary speculation-if they had Of
fered TO The consideration of their countIymen,
scheme which experience in other nations had de-
monstratsd 10 be inpractcabe and injurious all
The opposition which they encountered would have
been patriotic and Unstable. But they came
forward with no doubtful project. They were
sustained by the experience of all countries emu
especially of that from which sprung. A nd now
The very gres, success which has attended those
branches of our manufactures which were ade-
quslely protected, enables us TO add that of our
own as a testimony 10 the wisdom of self-defence
and protection.
Notwithstanding The markets which have |
been created the wants which have been supplied !
end the animation which has been given TO labour, |
the foes Of the American System continue their |
opposition with perseverance worthy ofa better |
cause. Awaiting themselves of the irrations and |
divisions incident to late contested election, and
enIisting under the banners of distinguished name
they have tsEen fresh courage, and assa the fur
ikG progress OF our manufactures with renovated |
yigour. Pyor TO that event, they had contented |
themselves with controveTting he policy Of en-
coursgement; and no Statesman in Congress had
been bold enough seriously to question the
right Of Congress TO afford il. But now the Lee
gislature OF distinguished State after long delbe-
ration, and mature consideration, has solemnly re-
solved that Congress does not possess the potcer 10
cOunteTact foreign legislaton by laws OF self-pro-
lection. From the very coTumenc ement of The
Government, and throughout all the stages of its
existence, in peace and in war, the power has
been asserted end exercised. 1t Is delegated by
more than clause in the Constitution Under
nations, we have Seen the pow err exercised to sus-
nend, for long indefinite periods, commercial in
fercours with all nations, s. especially with G.. Bri-
tain and France. The power regulate our foreign
commerce, is penay, clear, and explicit; and the
Clause which conveys il is not adapted to the pur>
pose, human language is incompetent to supply
the appropriate terms. Under another clause also |
full aud explicit, che power granted 10 lay i'm
posts, without Limitation 10 amount, and has
been exercised TO extent far beyond the wish
es Of the friends of the American System to apply
90 #.
! hope the vigor OF this new attack upon the
system will be met by corresponding vigour in its
defence Let treat our antagonists with the
greatest respec, and be tender even Of their pfs-
iUdices But, faithful TO measures, let us hruIy
meet concerI and cooperation on the other side, by
concert and co operation on ours. Let US oppose
mind 10 mind and exeriion 10 eIeriion; and, II we
must fail--if the bright prospects which lie before
no occasion for reprosching ourselves. II our op-
a