Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-11-23

able, TO my feeiings-to acknowledge the Jebt vo,,
have imposed upon me-the great weight of which
will be present to my mind all-corninr time and
which | fear shall be utterly unable by auy adc-
quatc r. turn to cancel.
In any period OF my life such a token OF resnect
as this day has furnished, would have been hahlv
approclatod-tcndered to me under exstinr circutn
stances, its value is unappreciable. In ystnr the
metropolis ofrny native State, where spent the BRINE
OF my life III many a happy day, and where / mad
formed friendships which have ever delighted To
cherish, am met by many of its inhabitants aud
greeted with warm and cordial welcomc--amonr
them sec mingled many distinguished citizens from
every part of the State, with some OF whom have
oeen co-aborcr from my youth IN the public service;
and AIN hoorcd also by the presence of iizcns ON
whom have been conferred the highest offices within
the g OF free and enlightened people, and re now
Ihe Just objects oil universal vencratIon Amid such
tatterng testimonies of regard so generously offered
read favorable verdict Of my counrymen-oi Bro
ther irginlans-on at least tie purity of INV ntrn
tons through long career of upwards Of thirty years
uhihtcrrupiedy, III the service of Iny country-anG
sometimes during that period trusts of ph respoi-
siblhy-as such receive u and As such rpard n AZ
an incsthnah!a treasure of which NJ human power can
oeieaVc ne. WI. carry II with into the retire
"c''' 10 Nhich an hostcnlns; where, amid the dis
Pelsatiohs oil fortune. whether adverse or prupo uS
II VIII he never falling source of consolation 10 me
ana N!aliy most invaluable l,gacy 70 my children.
/ IL III Tie distant land where flr a season have
occh sojo1rnug, speedy re urn 10 nv country and
/" my friends, under any circumstances however per
soh"iy unpru"i,ioUs, was still the object OF my un-
'u@'hS utS'Ie 10" nlyiensurnby has my anticipated
PcasuIe been Increased by the occurrences I have
WIN"S-oa since my return nv native Stute In adj
d.uon 10 tns mos kind welcome, si rra,ltyiuu ia mo
is an individual, have bGheld spectacle no less 80
Is Nlgu'na. nave sen NIggIua's pride assem-
b.rJ-u Convention o. her citizens whose. rrc,t
ana good qualities would have done houY- To any
age or nation employed n tie high and solemn ,,r
pose oi repairing the tc.rcs winch time has disclosed
IN her Constitution. have seen with uai:xed de-
ght IN te selection of such men, that the peonle of
tlTui-ld q 6
i4lclr capacity iJr tie high purposes to which Proy
dencc has called tIcIu--and the more especially have
been grAtiiicd when see them recognizing no other
lost bat private and public worth as the nassuot I,
their iavor--und Wide Respecting honesty O; mirn.
ton ana independence OF opinion Glsregardr the pre-
lHH!ccS OF political sccts, and most honotably for them
serves ana most fortunately for their country placing
Their confidence IN characters rive us as
suranco OF harmony their councils aud wisdom I'm
their decsons and to be comyItEot with whom is of
the highest gralicaon.
I, regret uos sincerely that was unable to bring
0aCN ~ proof more sol! than professions OF the rood
feelings towards pr,ya,hnr u the country TO "a Inch
i was accredHct-a reference TO the causes which
n'ay have made my mission barren one would be
gu. "' p.Hcc mere but feel persuaded YOU viii hear
W''h satisfaction L.!at IRON al ana al heerd-
RON The government AID til. gcop--t.crc Is thu.
strongest desire there 10 maintain w.th rs ti. ,i-t
friendly rclat!Uns-to cherish and iuc.ease which
used my best eNeitiousaud believe. not al.onIbc-
in vain
In looking Tic signs Of tie lines in the old
world, which cEcicisG an influence on the course
OF human affairs, | feel authorized in congra,5
2ilnG tbs assembly, ~ tie friends Of liberal pr.u-
ciPics generally, on the intense soctiudc every
where expressed for the success of the great
experiment we are making mans capacity for self govern
meht-on me RAPIDLY Increasing acquaintance Throughout
Europe with the nature of iuiuions-by the mcIasr
!ac,les "i International conmu"ca'on-by the increased
10y ~" pes "'c kings can no Longer so4uce, and
mcieaiea oodness which ministers cannot innndae-io
instead OF one Nooia and Juus, they thousands
both III England France.o spirit of liberty havina Nit,
Saied ihe libel la" the one o,erhTovn the fastile
tower, having become vncbe defender of liberal nn
pies producing higher tone al Iii,ca feeling pilca
oitc civil z,i Woodland about T., j,sc,n, wv :
val te tNtnNe-takug alike vices OF kiuos
and tie i"leS OF republics and awarding impartial jude
me"' and whose tendencies inevitably advance and
secure The moderation Vi the condition of man. Permit me In
conclusion to renew to my acknowledgements for This
l"'H o! your regard aud TO salute you al a. tie
CORDIAL sp'T oi a Friend and ola Brother.
be- leave 10 look back tine country have recently len. TO
present to your notice worthy of rites
by assemblies like hi those entitled To general appruba,o
90 so as slight acknowledgment my the kindness
osp'able roof lie tire ustros Cornoner of CrcaI
Imam and winch he has refused to exchange Tor a pecraae
the ncai Of America aud of Auicucans-the adnirer l
common with Eos, his intimate cnd Of Gen. lVashipat,n in
e darkest days Vi Revouuonwhose yeneraiion for thar
lusiIiouS has increased with tme-and NAV M !,
vene'aon not limited to thu few bot ,ersa he pa
so IdF IA advance OF the rest OF mankind
Named The individual il, Who's behalf ivok, yC, ~ =
roa"n though member uf Parliament since 20 Ina,
gwen no vote whCn cost his country farimr OF humanity
drop hood-F.s great father of EnoI6 aoricni,,s -,
TIVE and his estate compared coutennuous country
HE an udss IN ucseuIhe hvIeiceUt landlord, who has
ec'cucd his claims with the comfort happiness Of his
cDany-mdny evidences Of which while visiting with
hi,-his vast doinais-in SHIRT bcnef,cior IN ,r,
these great qualities n Thomas vs. Coke Of Holkhan
"noh present TO you hs worthy o the reception aud
/ highest appreciation,
George WoSIinsto only name which no
! eulogy can cvalt.
.. Thomas JcGtrson-Tbud drafts man Of the Dec
aralon OF independence aud the author of the Bill
for religious freedom.
6. laidyete-The apostle OF liberty in both hem
. sphcrcs-thc gratitude Of ltccmcn IS his rich 70.
ward,
:. The Oh DOmiuion-Thc, nth place and crave
, OF w o-hngon-one and udiwsible.
I &c The COnyenton--Iake tn , Of 20, may export
encc b. the corner stone OF it wisdom, and patriotism
! adorn it, work.
Q. The venerable trio Of revolutionary patrarchs
now IN CoHvcn'ion-Thc spirit u TO- self devotion
10 our Country still anmttcs thcin-thcy viii have
/ "a now claim to It's gratitude
/ TO- The memory Of Benjamin Franhhn-Thc rep
resert1tivc OF o new world -hc taught philosophy Ia
| tic old.