Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-20
COAfTUN1CAT'ED.
The Celebration Of Je6crso,'s Birth Day.


"The most distinguished honors were paid here. on
yesterday to the day which gave birth to this great Re-
publican Statesman II was really proud and glorious
scene, and must have been particularly gratifying n
every one present, who claimed the renowned OH Com
monweath as the land Of his birth. To see the Presi
dent oil the U s., and nearly all the public functional
ries hcre-a large number of both Houses Of Congress,
with many very distinguished from different oarts
OF the Union,-alI uniting in paying reverence 70 tho
m9mory OF this great benefactor of the human race
VINO mis- so large space In the history Of his countrv-
ie witness the glow of enthusiasm, hich seemed 70
animate countenance and TO hear the fine b,r.,
OF ora'oy which occasionally rapre 10 every no.
som pressnt-brought witt them associations of the
moral sublime, which have never felt on anv other
similar occasion. IL was the homage due TO the mmor
tai author oil the Declaration of Indepeniencc and of
the rst acts OF Religious Freedom in Virginia To the
man, whose principles whose courage aud whose
lofty genius. placed him in the van of the American
revolution " ,cho mailed has flag to the mast head"
and never ceased to maintain the equal rights of man
during public life Of than Go wears and 4, the
latest breath ,oiich he dre,oWhen his rail body had
will, all its original fervorAnd among the last efforts
OF his brilliant pen, is TO be found some of the finest
sentiments, and most eloquent illusions that had d;sn
guished his illustrious life.
"In his opinion, the mass of mankind had M, boa,
born with saddles their backs, ard favored few
booted and spurrcd to ride them by The grace of Cod
"The old Hero Of Orleans seemed TO enov The anon.
exceedingly well-Hfany of the toass were excellent
and some OF the speeches delivered in better taste
than any have ever heard, a similar occasion :
Barbours was as fine as you could have wished IL
His subdued and modest manner-his neat and an
propriatc exordium-hs cha.te and flowing ejocuiion
united to the clear and powerful views he took o. our
Virginia doctrines Gas they called )-obtaned or
him rapures Of applause He seemed to rise with
The distinguished honors that were paid
10 our departed Statesmen and heroes every part
tne immense assenbiage, made il absolutely
that something should he said by some Virginian. by
wav of public acknow Judgement. ~
1e acquttedhimself to the delight Of every one and
used not one word too much, too little II was
JUST such an address as ought 10 hare been made ON
such an occasion.-Many of the other speeche. were
excellent. ''
"Gen. Hayne OF South Carolina and Woodburv ot
New Hampshire, seemed to be inspired-The first
rose to the sublime in oratoy and the second gave
ry sentence he uttered, point and force which ex-
cited great applause.
"Bbb of Kentucky and Benton Of Missouri also snoke
at considerable length and commanded with great re-
spect and attention. Bib is thorough. going pr
gindn in his feelings and principles and beloved bv
those who know him well. Old General Sam. Smi,b
oil Baltimore, also gave Speech in the true sumn
oraory style, full Of good humour and good fcelino
which Kept the table in for some time-f;oy
Pope oil Arkansas, and some Others expressed Their
sentiments in animated strains, and the whole affair
seem" ~