Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-05-07


their observance.
II was flag, Sir, bearing these principles in
bold relief, under which my native State led
the van in the great baltic which produced the
civil revolution, at tho opening of the present
century 1t was tho one, under which she rail-.
ed the democracy of the country They fol-
lowed her lend, and she led thom to a glorious
and triumphant sictory-a victory whose tro-
phes consisted, not in the spoils of u conquered
enemy, but in the re.establshment Of their VIC.
lated Constitution. Yes, Sir, the time was,
when, what are now,n the language of dcrision,
called ptrginia doctrines, bore another and a
more honorcd name; when they were called
american doctrines, and were revered az such;
when, not only the whole democracy of this
Union recognized them as orthodox in theory,
but they were triumphanty carried into prac-
tce, under the auspices of that distinguished
son Of Virginia, the anniversary of whose birth
we have this day met to celebrate.
lilo was the pilot who weathered the storm"
Sir, when have said this, l have not filled his
Just measure of praise. i shall do no more than
justice to his memory, when say, Z" that he
was the darling of philosophy, the apostle of
This, Sir, is neither the time nor the place to
inquire how it happened that principles which a
few years ago like sound coin, passed current
throughout the United States, have so far lost
their credit, az to be confined i'm their circula-
ton, no'o, to narrow compass. Imay howev-
er be allowed to say, that the change which has
occurred is not in the intrinsic value of this po-
litcal coin, but in the mistaken estimate which,
of late, has been set upon it, No, Sir, let the
assayers subject it to what process they please,
they will find that it has no more of alton nor,
than it had in times past and that no,o, es,then
il is entitled TO fill the channel of circulation,
whether we regard the purity Of the gold which
1t contains, or the mint at which it was coined
Sir, no political event would give me so much
pleasure, as to sec these doctrines restored to
their original credit and general currency TO
see them henceforth bear not the impress of Yir-
gtnta only but that of United fine, lea in
short TO see the banner OF the Constitution dis
played by those who in command here, in
every department of the Government, with the
same inscription labelled on it, as was seen ON
the cross which appeared TO Constantine, hoe
signo rince
Sir, what gives to the sentiment, which has
just been proposed, great value in my cstima-
ton, is, that hail it an suspicious omen
that hope at least, as to this desired good, may
be INDUCED, even though in event cxpecta-
ton may be disappointed
6. Louisiana The memory of him who ac-
quired it, first honorcd by an anniversary com
memora,on under the Presidency of hi'n who
defended it.
Long continued cheering, and brilliant music
from the marine band. followed the delivery of
this toast and after the applause and acclama-
tions had subsidized, pause and silence ensued
which indicated the expectation of speaker
A feeling of disappointment had began to pre-
vail, when Mr. Benton rose and responded to
the toast in brief address
7. Peace, commerce, and honest frien dship,
with all notons entangling alliances with none.
(Jeferson's Inaugural .4ddress.)
8. The support of the State Governments
in all their rights, as the most competent admin
STATIONS for our domestic concerns" (The
Same)
8. "The preservation of the General Co
vernment in its whole constitutional vigor, as
the sheer anchor OF our peace at home and safety
abroad. Tile Same.)
10. "a jealous care of the right Of election
by the people; mild and safe corrective of
those abuses which'are Topped by the sword of
revolution in countries where peaceable rene
dies are unprovided. Z Same.)
II. :" Economy in the public expense, that
labor may be lightly burJened." (Same.)
I2."A wise and frugal Government, which
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shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their
own pursuits of industry and improvement, and
shall not take from the mouth of labor the
bread it had earned-fhiS is the sum of good go
vcrnment." (Same
13. Republicans of the Jcffcrsonian faith,
wherever found-in the North, South East, or
West-all brethren of the same principle unity
of action in the great cause of good government
their paramount obligation Of Guty and interest
Mr. Woodbury. rose and made an address.
ID. The surviving associates and coadjutors
of Jefferson in the civil revolution and political
reformation of 1900.
To-. The basis of the Union equality Of rights
and duiios-of benefits and of burthens.
l6. The bahc Of the Union--oppression Of
minorities; unequal taxation unequal distribu.
ton of public benefits.
MIR. Hubbard, of New Hampshire, then offer
ed the following sentiment
South Carolina-Her munifcent liberty in the
family of Jeferson-the most feeling evidence
of her devotion to his principles.
Alter the applause which followed the annun.
citation of the foregoing toast had ceased,
Mr. Hayne, Of South Carolina, rose and ad.
dressed the me citing.
II, Liberty of the Tongue, liberty Of the
Press, liberty of the Conscience, liberty Of the
hand The last not least.
Is, Virginia, the mother Of the Gracchi may
her sons, not less patriotic than the Roman
brothers, DO moro successful in resisting the
encrpachments of mower