Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-16
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(From The Charleston Mercury of July D.

On Thursday last, agreeably TO previous arrangements
a Public Dinner was given ut the City Hall, by the
FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHERN STATES, TO the Honora-
bic RoBERT Y. HAYNE, one of the Senators in Con-
gress from this State, and 10 the Honorable WILLIAM
DRAYroN the Representative in Congress of Charles
ton District Al O'clock p NJ the subscribers to the
Dinner assembled in the City Square, from which, at
little alter they moved in procession, preceded by
fine Band OF Music, through Chalmers and Meeting
streets, to the City Hail. where they down TO an ee
giant entertainment provided for the occasion The as
semby was not Only exceedingly numerous, but it was
as much distinguished by numbers embracing il did
1--WE will not say, albecause not of that party
which claims all the talent, eoquence and liability
o; the city but certainly larger portion oil each than
congregated displayed on any similar occa
sion in this city or this, the details which follow will
furnish abundant and conclusive evidence Very near
y six hundred individuals subscribed Not only was the
large and spacious Hall literally crowded. but (what was
never known to have been done before tables equally
crowded. were arranged around the Gallery, and even
spread in one of the Rooms usually occupied by the
Public Boards of the City, The assemblage numerous
was, would have heen considerably augmented had
not the excessive heat OF the day. and the impossiby
oil procuring accommodations deferred many from nd
ing who had purchased Tickets and who were with the
company in spirit and in heart.
The Hall was splendy and iudciously arranged for
the occasion The tables disposed as TO pace
the two guests nearly in the centre of the room, po-
stion which enabled the immense company assembled
TO hear distinctly the sentiments those gentlemen utter
ed Six richly adorned canopies, composed of national
banners interviewer with wreaths of evergreen were
conspicuous in different parts of the ROOM above the
seats Of the various officers On the spire of the prin-
and the two guests was perched Eagle with expand
ed wings, from the beak of which hung TRANSPARENCY
having on il in large letters, estate RIGHTs This
was at the North oil the Al the East, South and
West other tranSpaemces of the same size dis
playing the of of the gentlemen to whom the
festival was given, "Liberythe Constution-Union -
Twelve Corinthan pillars were erected round the
room, gracefully festooncd with vacegated flowers and
branches. Portraits OF several distinguished citizens
the State and Country adorned the walls Amongst the
conspicuous, We recognized those of Washington
Jackson. e. Gen. Thomas Tol,,
&. Calhoun Henry Laurcns, Benjamin Franklin, John
Randolph Of Virginia and OUR ow MoULTRIE around
whose int epd brow twned gracefully the Palmetto,
the emblem of his valor and the Just pride our State
In the centre window of the second story of the Hail.
was placed brilliant and well executed transparency
10 feet in height, exhibiting Figure of Libyfy sur
the cloud Increasing, which threatens TO conceal
the brightness Of her cOunenance, and destroy for
ever the glories OF her reign earth, but she leans
with confidence South Carolina, the firms of which
State are at her sde displaying in glowing characters
her well known motto,
.q.VI.lIIS OPIBUSQUE PaRa7L
The whole arrangements reflect much honor ON the
patriotic spirit that designed hem and entc him TO the
warmes thanks of the State Right party in the city
HENRY H. PINcKNEY Onendant of the City, pre-
sided at the Dinner assisted by James Hamilton Jun
Henry Deas, Langdon Cheves, John Gadsden, Robert
j. Turnbul and Jacob Il. Mintzng, Esqrs Vice Pre-
slents.
After the cloth removed, the following Toasts
announced and drank by the company with indie
s"ribable enthusiasts:
/. IHe Un,on-The elements of its durability are
TO be found in its performing honestly faithfully and
justly the beneiicen purposes for which it form
ed re- cheers
2. Wdshngton--We honor his memory too much
to prostitute the authority of his name by employ
ing il as the sanction of sectional injustice and rapacy
3. The .Me0lory Of Thomas JeGerson-The Declare
ton OF Independence in l776-His Kentucky Resolu-
lions in l79S-a bright commentary glorious text
g cheers.
4. The American Revolution and its o6sDyin0 The
american Constitdion--Achieved and formed bv
thirteen sovereign Sates they did not throw away the
blessings Of the former by authorizing unlimited 90.
Verhmeht uhder Inc later 10 cheers.
s. Andretc JdcksO,l-Honor and gratitude TO his name
He has repulsed the invaders of the Constitutional
the States are true to themselves, triumphant victory
awaits 70 cheers
6. William Drdyton-Able, faithful and eloquent
South Carolina cheshes him a son disciplined i'm her
best schools Of chivary and honor With devoted firm
he has pursued the dictates of his conscience in on
position to the request OF respected portion of his
consttdens--We honor him for his independence.
When the long and deafenng applause with which
is Toast received had subsidized COL Drayon rose
and addressed the company as follows:
FciiOC- Citizens-Accept my grateful thanks for tlo
appreciation VIII ch you have been pleased TO express Of
my public conduct and of the motives by which IL has
been directed At all lines earnestly seek to learn
the sentiments Of my constituents They are entitled TO
all the services which can render them; and to re-
qure as general rule that in rendering those services
shOuIi conform TO their wishes: but Whenever after
mature delberaton have arrived al the concIusion
that cannot comply with them without violating nv Of
fetal oath, the principles Of moral pb: whenever
thesfueson arises between my conscience and the will
OF my constituents that question must he solved by nv
duty TO my God. This opinion have so frequently nj.
tered, that have every believe that MAORI.
~ OF those whom represent are acquainted with it.
Should be mistaken, gladly avail myself of this oc-
casion % declare H. Political errors may often have
committed. With the conceaaent Of NY political prn.
ciples, cue can, Justly. charge me.
Tho TOPICS Liosi interesting 70 South Carolina, 10 which