Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-23
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JEFFERSON,S BIRTH-DAY.

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assisted by the Hon. Geo. NJ Bib of Kentucky, Hon.
Levi Woodbury. of New Hampshire, Hon. Felix Grn-
dy oil Tennessee, Hon. c. c.. Cambreleng of N York,
Hon WIN. F. Gordon Of Virginia, and tho Hon. Mr.
Overton of louisiana Vice Presidents The toasts
and speeches worthy of the distinguished individuals
who were present, and OF the occasion which they are
designed TO commemorate.
l. Thomas Jefferson We celebrate the anniversary
OF his BIRTH in the spirit of personal doatry, o
regard and reverence for his political principles.
z The Declaration of Independence AN enduring
monument of that devotion TO liberty and adherence of
tyranny which stamp the character and mark the whole
course of the life OF its author.
B. "Thomas Jcflcrson Author ofSthe Declaration of
American Independence of the Statute of Virginia,
tabshing religious freedom, and Father of the Unver
si'y OF Virginia" (Nemorand,im IF Mr.. Jefferson,
found an a drdtcer containing his tcilL
L. The Kentucky Resolutions OF '9S: drawn by the
same hand which drew the declaration OF Independence
practical illustration of Jefersonan republican princi
pes and correct definition of the relative powers of
the State and Federal Governments
Mr.. BIDB said: The notice which had been taken of
Kentucky could not fail to excite the feelings OF her
representatives. here present. In compliance with what
he informed expected of him, the represen-
tave OF the State he would take brief notice Of the
principles alluded to- They principles TO his
heart; he had embraced them in his YOUTH he had cher
ished them in tho meridian of his days; and in the
downh of life, he still adorcd them with zeal, which
he hoped he should carry the grave 1t was his good
fortune to have been educated in the principles of th
immortal Author of the Declaration of Independence,
whose fame known in both hemisphcres; whose
attainments had attracted the admiration of the age i'm
winch hc isNcN1 "hOSc pIHanttrOpy cInOlaccu
race.
Before enter into any explanations (said Mr. By of
the principles of the Resolutions of hun
dred and ninety eight and of the conspicuous part
which Kentucky had the good fortune to act in sustain
ing the true principles of the Constitution, beg leave
to introduce her those here present, who have
seen her, by miniature hastily ssetched. Her face is
comey and very inviting. The fertility of her so the
uxuriance and variety of her canebrakes vines herbs
trees, fruits and flowers her mineral springs her linn
pd streams, which, rising in her mountains wind in de-
through her cliffs and valrs until thew
discharge their tributes into the fair Ohio had attracted
fowls, iish, beasts and savage form fair, with
treasures vast could not fail 10 win the affections and
command the devotions of the white Indian ira
don says that this bounteous gift of the Cr.at Spirit
had excited the eaousies and contentious of various
tribes oil the red men. That they fought and blcd and
tending for proprietary right, that her forests filled
with dead mems bones, and her streams stained
with blood. The River Kentucky was named by them
The River of Blood" At length to stop the course
OF deadly wars, it agreed among the contending
tribes, that no should settle village within this fair
land; and that it should remain a common hunting
ground for all So it was when the white man first ex-
plored this fair reson there an Indian village
in the country OF Kentucky.
As soon as the whites took possession OF this enchant-
ing land, it became again the subccof fierce and bloody
cone non Virginia, engaged in union with her sister
states in the war for independence, could spare but lit
tie 10 her colony in Kentucky. Whilst the Anne rican
Eagle was warning with the British Lion, Kentucky,
separated from her parent Virginia, and from all the
States, by wilderness, left contend, single
red men, aided by their British allies. She maintained
the conflict under the most trying circumstances with
an udaned spirit and gallantry, which became those
who resolved to be Free and had TO choose between lib
ery and death. The Kcntuckians whilst dwelling in
stations, cuvang their fields under the protection of
The rifle, invaded, continually, by their savage foe, did
hunted even the British Lion in his places of anced
curity. Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers. under
their gallant leader, General George Rogers Clarke
crossed the Ohio waded the inundated prairies break
hreas with n
and rested their heads by enterprise in holiness
OF conception, and skill i'm execution not surpassed by
me genius OF Hannibal, surprised and took the British
posts OF kaskaskias and Vincennes. When Governor
Hamilton had deposited his in the fort and march,
ed his unarmed soldiers TO surrender themselves pr-
sohers OF war, he shed tears of anguish and morica-
uoh, TO hnd that, by stratagem of war, he had been
crcumvented to surrender his fortress, without firing
gun, TO force far inferior in numbers provided with
nothlng better TO batter his fortress than logs Of
wood, cut and blackened, TO the semblance of
cannon.
have singled ont this because OF the vast couse-
quences which flowed from it. This gave to the
united STATES The advantage, settling the prenina
ries oil peace to insist their possession Of the vast
territory Northwest Of the Ohio OF the fruits of
the war to be secured in the articles of peace. To
ennrnerate the various skirmshes battles, segcs,
petitions, tlis and tournaments of war, and the gallant
inhabitants of Kentucky, who have figured In them
during her infancy the county OF Kentucky her ri
per years as the district Of Kentucky and in her ma
thrifty IA the State Of Kentucky, would transcend all
decent limits prescribed TO upon this Suf.
hceH To say, that the spirit which conquered the
country from The savage; which surprised and took
kaskaskias and Vincennes; which poured forth and ami
mated her regiments in the frozen regions OF the North
and the burning sands Of the South, still anmates her
Kentucky was Graded in war, nursed in war; grew up
IN war Her parent, Virginia, with that spirit OF JUS
lice and generosity for which she is disingqished con-
senfed that Kentucky should become separate State
She has been admitted TO the rights authorities privi-
eges and liberties of sovereign State, and placed
IN the constellation OF the UOon This high attribute
on sovereign State, this precious emblem OF liberty
she has fought for conquered and deserved She knows
its value, and has the genius and the spirit maintain
IT, For her generous mother she feels the affection of
daughters for her sister States she feels the generous
affection OF sister, neither Infected by the perncious
wees OF nsensibiiy 10 merit The hand. en-.
Wy on the other. And may the band and brain of any
political achynis be whorsd and pasied, who shall
attempt TO poison the social cup with Liscorl, nnd pre-
seni to the lips Of the mother, The daughter or The
sisters for the purpose OF transmitting the generous
spirit OF union, mutual Difference, concession, aud az
lection, into sofdid spirit OF avarce envy and insen
sblily.
No sooner had Kentucky obtained respite from her
contentious with the red of the forests than she
bad TO experience species Of waffire As If this
land so fair TO view had been enchanted and doomed
to perpetual warfare, the gaons in the courts of JUS
tee began. The numerous conflicting patents with
which this country has been shngled over sprung TN
like dragons teeth sown upon the land The dogs OF
Judicial warfare, lawyers and sheriff., with eiectments
bills in equity, and Of right were let loose with
all the expense, and porop and circumstance of loren
sic litigation; the occupants OF the sill were hunted
and dragged from the cultivation OF their farms To de
lend, in the courts the title 10 their houses anil their
helds. But let this pass without reproach Virginia
wasengaged ia the arluOus 'truggIe Of The Reyolu.
ton whi"h required the whole force OF her talents