Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-16
HON. THOMAS NEWTON.

a dinner vas given by tho citizens Of Nor
folk, on the 4th of July. to the Hon. THoM
NEWTON, the representative in Congress from
that district. Mr.. Newton, has for some
years been the Father Of the House, having
held bis seat twenty y-sevcn years in succession.
He has Glled some Of the most important sta
tions on Committees, in that body. Among
the most prominent, was that Of Chairman Of
the Committee Of Commerce, which situation
ne held for ton years, until the last session,
whom no was removed, by the new Speaker,
10 make room ior thai little stsrched-up dandy,
CHuRcHILLC c. .CAMBRELENG, Of New ork +,
a man who represents the interests of the
British Agents in the House. Mr.. Newton
was the only member Of tho Virginia Deega-
ton in Congress, 10 1924, that voted for Mr..
Adams; he has always been a warm friend
drank at the dinner, Mr.. N. made a short
speech, which was very appropriate to the oc-
oa.ion. During his observations he remark
ed:
"He could not permit this opportunity to
pass, without remarking, that the policy pur-
sned by him had heretofore been opposed, by
the State, Of which he prided himself on beng
4 citizen, and for doing so he had been not lit
tie censured. But how wore things changed!
Tho policy which he had uniformly pursued,
had now become that Of the State. What was
then wrong had now become right. Virginia,
he tn anked God, had begun TO understand her
true interest-her regeneration, in that rcspe CT,
had commenced. She was determined to call
into activity tho genius and eDterprIze Of her
sons, to employ them on the vast resources
which belong IN her. Had the same spirit
which now animates hor, influenced and di-
rsoted her policy Is years ago, she would at
This time be numbered among the most pros
porous Of her sisters. Tho absence Of that
spirit had thrown her ack az TO tho attain
mont Of that prosperity, nearly half century.
Virginia, said Mr. NJ, Of all hor sister States,
10 point Of geographical position. has the
greatest advantages: she is placed in the GEN.
trs Of tho Union; her territory is much larger
than that Of all the New England States; and
her soil is rich. Her rivers are large and more
numerous, navigablc almost to their sources
In salubrity of climate sho is not surpassed by
Any. She has tho best soaports; produces
raw materials Of every kind, without stint. for
manufa ctures; and has water and fuel power,
without limitation. to carr5 them on with CON-
plete success. Roads and canals will increase
her advantages, and tho encouragement OF
avery spscies Of industry will attract to her
capital. from every quarter. and prevent her
sons from migrating to and casting their des-
tiniss in other States.
"He had, he said, given his support to the
leading measures Of tho present Administra-
lien How could ho do otherwise without do.
parting from the principles. which directed
bio course, and determined bis judgment under
tho Administrations Of Jefferson, Madison and
Monroei The policy they pursued had lie ORR
ein undor the Administration Of Washington,
who. in bis farewell address TO his fellow. cit-
zsns. had recommended it strongly to their
sstice and patronage. As tho present Admin
said he is carrying forward TO CON-
,lsiion the wise policy and measures OF former
|, ,Jmisis,rstions, how could your Representa-
i've act otherwise than he has donei lie has
Iso given bis support TO the present Admins
ration, because, he believes. from knowl-