Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-07-16

e. wher called beuce, carry his oornpatriots the
lad ,Idings If great joy, that the people OF s non
too Y;rtuous 10 place at the helm of State
niIitary and dcsro;ic chieain.
z. The Constitution OF the u States--A charter o.
united powers, about which greatest differ
il oe literally construed and properly understood
8. Our worthy Representative III Congress-iic has
rived his district for the last 81 with honor and
credit himself and satisfaction his constituents
To this toast Mr.. Newton, replied. in substance as
rose, he said, under the Influence OF feel
ngs which lie could not express as he wshet, to ole'
his acknowledgment for the friendly invitation wt"h
had been given him, dine with them tins day.
and for the distinguished appreciation bestowed on his
humble services as their representative, expressed o
the toast, which had been received with the bes, feel.
ings and most marked manifestations O irIeudsip he
solicited them, in reju'n TO accept the warm and s'u-
gratitude OF his heart. and the recip, OF las
friendship lie conscious tnai every faculty OF his
mind had been unreu,ittngly exeIted To advance the
prosperity of his Country, and to promote the appi
ness and welfare of his constituents. inclination and
Intention had never been wanting, and should never
be accomplish those great objccs.-If he had failed
in Instance 10 fulfil these expectations, he sat
sed they would attribute his iaiiuCe 20 Uther causes
than 10 omission Of duty 10 waut OF soliciudc
for their interest To them with fidelity had
heen his constant study and every labor however
duous, had been Cheerfuliy encountered for tie
mon good. Ia nothing do differ mare than ON sub
ecis OF national policy. They are often Of great ~
ricacy aud difficulty, aud require patience OF consi
derauon aud Investigation that few wiling To hes
tow To arrive nj Just conclusions, much ret acon is
necessary, less Than liberal and extensive views
Dor bis guide he took the principles Of the constitution,
and Developing them ADLER statesmen had done lac
gave TO such they justified, according 10
ms convictions his support gree,og with others
10 principles. he has occasionally differed defercnal-
", with them to tie best c' dev copng those
principles On tie responsibility Of his ard
Judgment he had pursued that OF policy which
he thought best calculated promote the welfae OF his
country; aud submitted them, r.pr sentative, 10
The dispassionae decision OF his Constituents. These
had been the only means he erer etDpoyed 10
mend himself to tier notice and appropriations, and
the consideration o. his Country. II 20 him, lie
yer ia'ng of qualifications that lie adopted sCh
course, as the result proved the correctness of It,
lie coniideo in the good and enlightened and
impartial views the sound Judgment, and magnauini-
~ oil his constituents, and bis ondest had
been realized They had done bin, nor than instice
he could no. permit this opportunity pass eithou;
rGnarking, that the policy pursued 10y hun had hereto
fore hce1 opposed, by the State, Of which he prideh
himself on being citizen aud ot dong be had been
! not little censured. But how were things changed {!
fhe policy which h.. had uniformly pursued, had
become tina: of the State What was then wrong had
now become right. Virginia, he thanked God, bad
begun 10 understand her true nerest-her rssenera-
ton, IN that respect, had commenced She was deter
mined to call into activity the genius and eu.erp,iZe
her sons, to employ them the vast resources which
belong 10 her. Had the spirit which nov ami
mates her, influenced aud directed her policy 5 ears
ago, she would at this time be number ed among tic
most prospeGous OF her ssters.-The absence of that
sritu had thrown her back the attainment Of that
prosperity, nearly half century. Virginia, said hIr
N, OF all her sister 1tes point geogra phical po-
s'cn has the greater advantages: she Ia placed in Tho
centre OF lie nion her Territory much larger than
That OF al! the New England States and he- soil is rich
Her rivers large and more numerous navirablo
almost 10 their sources In saiubrity of climate she
not surpassed by eDy She has tie best sea ports pro
duces raw materials OF every kind without stint for ma
nuactures and has water and fuel power without H.
imitation, to carry them on with complete Success
ttoads and canals viii increase he" advaRta and The
encouragement OF every specs Of Industry viii attract
Ia her capital from quarter prevent her sous
States.
He had, lie said, given his support 20 The leading
measures Of the present Administrations How could
he DO oheswise without 6epartiug from Tho orinc:rs
which directed his course. and determined his iulc-
'nen' Under the administrations os Jefferson Madison
anc Honrol: / he policy they pursued had IFS origin
under the administration of Washington who IN lila
farewell! address 10 bis fellow Citizens had reconmcn
oed strongly 10 their nnicn and patronage As The
present Administrations said ne carving forward 10
completion the wise policy and measures OF former Al
fnii'taon5, io'T could your Representative act ot-
eTWise than he has done? re has also given his sun.
port 70 Tie present Administration because lie eIores
from knowledge of the men who compose it, they
possess all he necessary qualifications for the respec
tive Stations they hold Intelligence and public spirit
F:ohy OF character and devotion to The rue EST
cf III: corr;ry.
Tie frbjecta, arcciacty notiocd, E!r. - sal wpro
f.; nc deepest in'cTess. They came home TO cT4rv
mans bosom and busiHess-they we're ,gorihg of scr
Gas reduction Should tey receive the attention they
mefited' The prosperity Of every State in the Union
you'd be advanced and secured. He asked permission,
before he took his seat 10 give a toast:
- the tizons OF the first Congressional District.
Patriots from prncIple--always ready and prompt 10
rally around the Standard OF tie Union and TO
ii from every danger.
Q. La Fayeite-Consistcn lhrou.hout useful life.
,lcricinS interest to principle Tor ibe wsf.re Of his
species.
TO- Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures.
-. The memory Of Benjamin observation-disclosures
20 freedom aud 80 scic1ce.
~ Tho memory OF Gen. Montgomery.
-. Tie American Fair.
Their vvacily cheers us,
Their virtues ciaston vs.
Their beauty charms Us
Their kndncss binds us,
VOLUNTEERS
The President being called for a toast remarked
wat he could imagine toast sentiment nor con,
Seuia to his feelings, taD the c vas about 90
to-; nnd ~h'ie he Acknowledged il borrowed bo
felt no doubt ii you'd be oheer1IIy received b. the
UESRY CLhY-Purc American t,-.a1 III, ,,o., -