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

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formally to previous arrangements, a numerous
ana respectable company of citizens OF this place
sat down to a dinuer at tho Nashville Inn given
10 the. Hon. Edward Everett. II was saving OF
Char'es H. that though he made no great preien-
eions to virtue himself, he yet knew how to re-
ward the practice OF il in others. Within the last
lew years, JachsonfSn1 end igno, ance have often
oeen used MS perfect synoymes, and Jacksop,nen
i1equenuy pronounced rude and unlettere,,.
denceforth, however, our opponents will be com
PEELED to admit, that if we cannot boast of much
learning ourselves. we at least know how TO an.
preciate II In others, even though il should be
iound IA the possession OF one Of their own num-
Ger. Mr.. Everett known to tho world as a
JEALOUS, decided and influential supporter of Mr.
Adams election. He is also, the citizen of dis.
can't state, whose views most political questions
nave been widely variant from those entertained
0ere, and toward which il has sometimes suppose,,
--crroncously-therew were nourished in this conn
Try unfriendly feelings. But what OF all this,
ur Everett is gentleman scbolar-a man of
genius and erudition, whose distinguished attain
inents have reflected the highest credit On his
country. These considerations were alone sufi-
Gent TO insure him welcome reception here. No
other passport OF recommendation was necessary
earty distinctions were neutrality-suspicious. laid
as;ce the remembrance OF the polificiu,a-and du-
ring his soIourn among US, Mr. Everett was known
only as a man Of letters. In that character he
was justly entitled to, and did receive a, our hands
marks OF the highest respect and esteem;-he sat
at our festive board, and heard his name cheercd,
political opponents. They say false, who say,
that, that there exists in the South and West feel
ing OF enmiy towards New-Ensland. Are not her
shns welcomed among Us brothers., The
scenes OF the revolution have not faded, nor will
not fade from memores Nor will the AZ
vantagcs OF Union, and tie cultivation OF harino-
ny and good feeling between the different sections
the United States, ever be lost sight Of by any
honest and patriotic mind.
Mr.. Everett left this place on Wednesday MORN
Ing last. He bears with him the respect and kind
wishes OF a numerous circle OF our citizens, with
whom it was matter of regret that he could not
sQjourn longer among them.
The Hon. George w. Campbell oiIiciated at the
thinner, as President, and Gen. c. W. Gibbs as Vice
PRESIDENT.
TOASTS.
!. a8e Union Of The STATES. May time null
tlply its advantages and increase its strength
2. The President of the L.. STATES.
3. The Declaration Of Independence. A char
ter of immortality TO its signcrs.
4. The heroes Of the Revolution. Where
will be the abiding place of liberty when then.
achievements forgotten?
.. The remote sections Of This grea. Repub-
liz. The more intimately they become acquent-
ed with each other by friendly and hospitable in
iercoursc, the more will their mutual prejudices
sDbside, AID reciprocal respect aud attachment
prevail.
g. Our Guest, tie Hon. Ed,oayd Eseretf, n
distinguished representative Of the learning, taste
iberality and refinement of the Eastern section of
our country.
The drinking OF this toasi was followed by
long and continued tokens q appreciation - her.
these lad subsidized, Mr.. Everett rose and said
Mr.. President s. Gentienlen.-The sentiment
which has Just been announced, and the kind at
tention, of which find myself on this OCCASION the
object, demand my particular acknowledged nts
Coming among you from a remote district of the
country; personally acquainted on my arrival with
but single Individual, besides your distinguished
representative Congress- possessing none Of those
public and political claims on your notice, which
are usually acknowledged by courtssies Of this
kind, ind myself the honored guest of this day;
cordially greeted by so large COMPANY, where
could have expected only to form few acGuain-
tanees; and male to feel myself at home in the
land of strangers. | should feel that sense of on.
preston, which inherited honor ought always 10
produce, did look within myself for the reason
OF this flattering distinction. IL is not there gen.
tleneu, that look for il. know that il flows
from much higher source; from your ready hos
pitality--from your liberal feeling which is able
60 take in those paris Of the Republic which are the
most remote from you; and which disposes YOU,
even toward the person Of an individual stranger,
10 strengthen the bonds Of good will between ali
the brethren Of the great American family.--ft is
Ia this view Of the subject alone, that could re-
cuncile my accepting this kind prefer Of YOUR piib.
lie attentions, with the inofeEsiye privacy, which
i. il my study to preserve in my present journey;
for the sake Of which have been led, on more
than one occasion, since let home, to express
wish 10 be excused from similar attentions ON The
part Of political friends attentions which would
have implied public standing which do moi
pJlssess; and would have caused my excursion 10
De ascribed TO another than its real motive.
That motive, genilemen,is the long cherished
wish TO behold, with my Own eyes, this western
world, not Of promise merely but Of most astonish-
leg AMI glorious fuflinent The wonders, as they
nay justly be called, Of the West; the prodigious
extent Of tie territory; the magnitude of the
streams, that unite into one great system the re-
hottest parts Of This boundess region;--the fertili.
~ OF its soil, OF which the accounts, till they are
veFihed by actual observation, seem rather like
lie fables Of romance than sober narrative, were
amcng The earliest objects that attracted my youth
fui curiosity While visiting some Of the most