Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-30

cheering intueace OF American INDEPENDENCE:
We look to.you TO complete the great undertaking
which was but begun by the farthers of the Ameri.
can people, who settled the Atlantic coast-Re-
hecting men in that region never regarded the
great work TO be performed in America, as con-
ded to the settlement OF the strip along the shore
Ii was to open the whole western world as an
abode OF civilized frecmen, and We wish YOU God
Speed in accomplishing your share OF the noble
work. Two centuries have passed away since
the first settlers of the Atlantic coast were strup-
CLING with>thosc hardships, which the generation
Immediately preceding you was here called to en-
counter, and we cordially rejoice, that period of
thirty years has purchased for you that security
and prosperity, which with us the growth
OF century and half. We feel happy in the be-
iief, that in your further advancement YOU will
not forget the cradles of the American race, and
that you will bear in kindly remembrance the men
and the deeds which are among the dearest titles
Oh our glory. In casting the eye ever the map Of
your State, we behold among the names of your
counties, those of our Lincoln, Greene, Knox,
Warren and Perry. We feel tina, our hearts are
thus linked together by the tie of common devo-
ton to the precious memory of our great and good
men; and VIC confidently rest in the assurance
that when the present generation, with us as with
you, shall have passed away, our children will
unite with yours, in the tribute Of gratitude 10
those who. whether at the North or the South,
the East or the West, have triu,npied or bled,
nave stool or iaiicn III their country cause great
cheering.l
Gentlemen, it has Seen justly stated, that when
the next census shall be taken, the valley of the
Mississippi will probably he found TO contain po-
pulation larger than that, with which the old thr-
teen states plunged into the revolutionary war and
when, after period of ten years more, vet ano-
Their enumeration shall he made, you will then
probably outvote us in the councils OF the nation
The sceptre will then depart from Judah never to
return. We look forward TO that event without
alarm, as in the order of the natural growth of thi.
great republic. We have firm faitl. that our in
terestj are mutually consistent. that If you prosper
we shall prosper it you suffer shall suffer; that
our strength will grow with the closeness of our
Union, that our childrens welfare, honor, and
prosperity will not suffer in the preponder ance
which the next generation in the West must pos
scss in the balance OF the country-Tcheers.J
One word more, Gentlemen, and will relieve
your patience. In the course Of human events
It is certain that we, who now assembled, shall
never all be assembled together again. Ii is pro-
babie that when we shall part this evening, the
most oil US will do IL 10 meet no more on earth.
Allow me, with the seriousness inseparable from
tha' feeling, to assure you, that this unexpected
and dattering mark of your kindness will never
be forgotten by sue or mine, but at whatever dis
lance OF time or place, and in whatever viciss.t,Je
OF fortune, will be remembered OF the
most grateful incidents Of my life. Permit me,
IN taking my seat, 10 reciprocatc the sentiment
last announced, by proposing,
The inhabitants of n ashvie; may their prosperi-
ty, like their city, be founded on rock.
The Speaker sat down amidst loud cheers.
Z. Il general diffusion of k,,o,oledge-The
great guarantee OF our independence and pros
perity
S. The age ia ,nhicA ace hye-An age of phi
ianthropy, discovery, improvement aud enter
prize.
o. The harmony of a,o domestic circles-May
II not be destroyed by political sissensons, nor
marred by the free expression Of opposite opinions.
10. The late emancipation Of the Catholics
a distinguished evidence OF the march Of mind,
and of the spread of liberal feelings.
IL. OtrJdir countrgmeR- methers so pa.
troic aud intelligent, who doubt the duration
OF our government