Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-17


"a person but in spirit, who was never sick when
ms country wanted him, but too often when the
festive board would rejoice his presence friend
whose noble daring had done so much TO put in
motion the ball which is now rolling from Passa-
maquoddy Bay TO the mouth of the Mississippi and
icveilng as it goes, not all. but almost all that
stands before it
The health of john Randolph. of Roanoke
(Drank standing, with reiterated and thunleriur
applause)
BY the Hon. Mr. Carson The 9Th of January.
May 1t DC hereafter celebrated, not less for the ri-
unph OF The people over their domestic, than their
foreign enemies.
BY the Hon Mr.. Sprigg. The amablc con-
sortot the patriotic and chivalric Jackson.
May curses couple Nth his name,
:, Vho 6hghts helpless tco,aan'S fame
by the Hon. MIR. Lyon The valley of the
Wcst-lier sons are too patriotic TO become the
transierees OF any man.
by the Hon. MIR. Hamilton. May our country
have passed TO its credit, the difference bet,-een
that man who has vanquished a living Hero, and
MN who is only able to spi; his venom on the
grave of dead one.
BY the Hon. Mr.. Lea. The State of Tonnes
see-She will always cheeriully acknowledge the
honors conferred upon her; but hopes 10 wear them
WIN all the modesty which becomes q YOUNGER
sister of the American family
By the Hon. Mr. Halle. GEORGE Kremer-The
Tree, fair and independent advocate ofhis country's
cause.
BY the Hon Mr. Ingham.> The American u
ihon--iiSe well built arch, it can never be bro
ken Dy any equal pressure.
By the Hon. George Kremcr General An
drew Jacksonville Nathaniel of the present ace
= an isaele i'll whom there is guile-When the
Presidency was up TO the highest bidder by the
'puas OF ue present age, he scorned to bid
New States. May they be speedily relieved from
an unwlse dependence the Federal Govern
Juent and may the original States claim the cxer-
else oil no greater rights than they willing TO
concede TO those that have sprung from the same
stock.
by the Hon. MIR. Branch Lttleton Waller
IazcWeli His head, a council; his integrity,
shield.
NIr. Hayne, of South Carolina, being called up
on Tor a toast, rose aud sail:
That in uniting with his friends in the cclebra-
ton OF this day, Inc had not anticipated the honor
which had Just been conferred on him: he had
como prepared 10 hear the sentiments of others:
not 10 lntrude his own. He should nevertheless
most cheerfully obey the call, and, in doing So
would take the liberty of Offering few pre- fltory
remarks. Inc honorable gentleman from Louis
lana had gratiticd the meeting with glowing de-
scription OF the defence of New Orleans Ii be-
iOnged 10 that gentleman 10 describe the scenes of
winch he had been an eye witness, and in which
he took so honorable and conspicuous part IL
would be presumption in me (sail Mr.. II y to add
one word OH that subject. Nor shall attempt TO
describe the noble conduct of General Jackson
mere, three years ago. when placed in situation
almost as trying as that which the gentleman from
Louisiana had so forcibly depcted,E when he alone
tamdst the agitation of the political elements
around him) stood ttlmoUed-exhibiting in his
conduct and department, purity, dignity and self
command, which, if they did not win all hearts
lett no doubt on the minds OF any, that such man
would not StooP TO gain the empire of the world
But, Sir these topics belong TO a different occasion
My present design IS merely 10 mention a few cir
cuInstances in connection with that part of General
Jackson character which is least understood and
III which he has been most nsreprcsented II
was my good fortune, soon after the late war IN
DC IN the ncghborhoOd Of General Jackson's resi-
cence, and TO pass short time with him and his
aIniabe and most excellent lady, at their own
mouse. There had all opportunity of forming
Just estimate of his character wholly unintfueDced
by party fceiings-for his name had not then been
even mentioned in conneXion with the Presidency;
nor do believe that he INDUCED wish of being
again involved in the busy scenes of public life
or cherished hope but that hc might like Wash
'nSton, be permitted TO pass the remainder Of his
days III the quiet pursuits Of agriculture The
opinion formed Of General jackson at that fine
founded on the reports of his neighbors (perhaps
The best test Of any mans mcrits) and my own
personal observations have undergone no change
up TO the present hour l found him. sir i'm the
possession of the entire confidence and esteem of
all his neighbors, and surrounded by as much rev
erence and affection ii was possible for any hui
man being to enjoy. He universally consid-
cred as man of great disintercstedness integrity
ami honor-scrupulously just in all his dealings
mild in his mannors-and charitable in his feelings
lie was known as the guardian of the orphan--thc
protector OF the poor, and the friend of the friend
churches
and OF schools, and the Jealous promoter of every
scheme which had for its object the Improvement
oil the moral aud intellectual condition of those
around hlm He was reyercnced as a father nv
those who were placed by their condition, under
his peculiar care, and regarded as friend bv all
who knew him. When 10 this is added, that he
was admitted, by all, 10 possess 4 clear head and
n sound heart, you have the character Of General
jackson, according TO the estimation Of those who
have known him longest and most intimately
araong whom arc some of the wises and best men
IN the United States With abundant opportuni-
ties OF Judging of the character of General Jack
son, since that period, in the Councils of the Ma
ton, and elsewhere, solemniy declare that all
these favorable Impressions have been fully con
fIrmed and that believe with an eminent states
man, that lac Is q Cicar-hendcd, SfyOn g-71inded
1a6n, ~ the soundeSt principles" religious moral
and political. l could mention several anecdotes
srikingly Illustrative of Cen Jackson's true cha
racter, but i shall content myself with one
myself saw one Of the most interesting objects Of
ms charity, III the person Of small indian bow
whose mother had been accidentally killed while
ne (then an inianO cnging to her breast, and
who had no friend or relative willing 10 be incuu-
bered with the charge Of him. The General took
that child 70 his own teut-carTied him 20 his own
home--treated him with parental Kindness and at
the period OF which avn speaking, he was enjoy-
ing the privileges of a in the house of his bcnc
factor.
If one half Of The stories were true. which the
enemies Of General Jackson have invented or per
vcFted, think you, Mr. President, he could be ca
pable OF an action like tlis' Gould he possess as
he unquesiionably does, the entire confidence and
respect OF all around himl will confess Sir, that
having formed my opinion Of General Jackson IN
der the circumstances l have mentioned, ] was
a3tonlshed at the number and virulence Of the
SANDERS so iuduefrio,1sl uro,,ost,d ,,-,;,-t IT,