Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-31

HIS country, ana Which, h<leu AGAIN eNegtEd IN a
different line, will exhibit equally successful
statesman.
have not the honor of personal acquaintance
with Gen. Jackson My opinion of his character
IS formed from his conduct. safer criterion can
not be resorted 10. i have looked at him through
his various campaigns; l have discovered caution
IN ITS proper place, and energy where necessary:
lac has repeatedly unfurled the starspanged banner
OF ms country, never for instant turned his
back to her enemies, and victory, as if welded 10
his standard, never failed TO repose upon it, Can
this be said of any other commander who has led
our armies
At Orleans, the powers Of his mind were first
successfully employed in composing force from
persons of at least three different nations in in
iusing spirit into the timid, confidence in the
doubtful, and in REFRESHING the conspiracies of
those, who, born under monarchical government,
still retained their attachments to it. and were will
ling once more 10 bend their necks TO the vassai
yoke of kingly government. We see him shortly
alter, on The 23d OF December, 1911, Immediately
on the receipt OF intelligence that the enemy had
elected his landing, passing towards him by a
forced march OF ten or twelve miles and attacking
INN on the same evening. lie it was neces-
ay 10 delay the march of the foe, and 20 convince
him that Orleans only 20 be approached
through blood The impression was made the
OBJECT was attained the enemy retired and in
renchcd: jackson did the same: the issue Is
known. The spirits of his troops elevated by this
partial success induced repeated notifications TO
him, urged, in some instances by officers of rank,
again TO try his fortune in the open field. These
he uniformly resisted; convinced that he was not
| prspared SO 10 contend with the army opposed 10
| him.
This simple fact refutes all the charges brought
against him of rashness, ungoveriiable passions
&C That he may have his errors. il were folly
10 deny. Mortality end perfection have never
been found together. II Jackson has shown strong
resentment to personal injury, lave heard of no
Instance in which he has permitted his country 10
! suffer from the irasciblity of his temper is it
quick and high So that of his great proto-
type, W ashington of whom, one of his eulogists,
VINO knew him well, has recorded, that the first
victory he obtained was over himself. Show me
one whose passions, though high, are kept in sub
lection to ms Judgment, and you show rue what
andrew jackson truly is-a great man. In short,
Nir' PRESIDENT TO sum up his character in few
words, the conduct of Gen. Jackson satisfies mo
mat he possesses sound judgment, quick percep-
non, prompt decision, energy in execution unsha-
Ken constancy, and stern integrity; qualities which
/! combined, fit him alike for cabinet and field 1
propose the following toast:
The State of PENNSYLVANIA: The birth-pIoce If
American Independence. Her patriotic sons will
never desert the citizen soldier who on the plains
oil Orleans galantly projected this most illustri-
Gus native othe capital
The speech of Gen. Lewis was listened to with
profound attention, the company standing; and fol-
lowed by the most enthusiastic and long continued
applause.l
by ". J. Duane, Esq. Orator of the day. Viz
gina: The principles of her Military Chieftan,
ashington and her patriotic Jefferson will cr;Je
hef IN the fourth crisis of their country
When this toast had been drank Mr. James Nj.
mason, guest, from Virginia, arose, and aJ-
dressed the coInpany.l
IN. PreSident,-After the kind notice which
mas oeen taken OF Virginia, in the sentiment lust
received, Ga distinction equally flaterinp and I'm
eXpected,) L cannot, as of her sons permit the
occasion to pass without responding TO your rood
iecli@'. came, SIR, hut few days since, a
stranger TO your city, and your hospitality has
called Ine to your banquet hall, TO participate in
the patriotic TccoilectionS which the day insp;rcs
Expect from me, therefore, no " set phrase of
speech; but permit me briefly 90 thank Won, on
behalf Of the old dominion" for your fiatterine
remembrance Of her, under the AUSPICES OF this
occasion.
Pennsylvania and Virginia, sir, are united in
common cause,-the cause Of the people-and
against whom Against an Administration which
came INTO power IN opposition TO their will, and
whose chiei distinction has been a contradiction of
Their wishes In this, speak to you the senti-
inenis OF Virginia. Individual difference of ooin
ION Is known 10 exist every where, but its effects
Is unielt by people iii their aggregate capacity.
% II VIII be found with us But in your state, sir,
we recognise the fast and early friend of him
whose name stands deservedly conspicuous in
the annals o! our common country-your grateful
sense OF his services, and his merits first proposed
inc hghest reward that free people can bestoy
Let il be praise to afford Won jealous and
steadfast cooperation. fear, sir, | NAV be led
Dy my theme TO an unreasonable demand upon
your patience, and that may detain YOU no lon
ger let me offer you the following sentiment:
ny James Nj. Mason, of Virginia. The citizens
OIL pennsylvania, who are assembled to commemo-
rate the present anniversary: Those who are fore
most 10 appreciate the service, and confer the re-
ward, are themselves the FIRST 20 perform the one
and TO deserve the other.
TIE PHILADELPHIA dinner.--The support Of Gen.
jackson, it has been said by his enemies. arises
IRON mixture Of private friendship, military al:
tachments, and ambitious objects. II will be per
ceiVcd IN the warm eulogy Of Gen. Lewis, that he
has no personal acquaintance with Gen. jackson:
and at his time Of life, and with his ample fortune
ne could be governed by no ambitious views A.
part from the presidential question: this speech has
me merit, not only OF patriotism and talent but we
learn 1t was delivered with much force and effect:
the interest OF which must have been considerably
increased, when delivered by a soldier Of The revo-
iution, IN his serenty-Sirth yeur-such men are
not apt to deceive themSclyes,or deceive others
There are agreeable "reminiscences in these inter
changes OF civility and meeting with the remnants
oil our revolutionary soldiers. AT this dinner when
Gen. Lewis rose, old officer looking hard AT
hlln, said, know him now; it is our old Quarter
Master General OF the continental army" And
MIR. Taylor. one Of the vice-presilents of the dav
gave The following singular and impressive toast
By vice President John NJ. Taylor, esq.-Thc
immortal memory OF Gen. Montgomery and CAPT
Ches'man, who comm, .dcd the forlorn hope at
the HOrming Of Quebec, on the 31st OF December
100. The latter was killed on-Iny right hand and
NE iormcr pear me. saw them both faH Col
Plat, Of the City Of New York, was also present
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Congressional.
WEDNESDAY,, January %
IN SENATE.