Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-04-20

ANsSN", NC uSioIS the iuOhC, IN INC Icleg I0p OF
Saturday What delayed them from Tuesday until
Saturday, we are not able tosay.
John Roane of Va. was president of the day, as
sisted as Vice Presidents, by George NJ. Bbb of Ken
lucky, Levi Woodbury. of New Hampshire, Felix
Erundy OF Ten G. c. Cambrcleng of New York,
William +. Gordon of Va. and Mr.. Ovcrton of
Louisiana lfthe troops be rcckoned by the number
OF officers the nuhibcrs at the dinner formula
bic mdeed-and yet we have a suspicion that there
vas much disappointment in that respect.
The following set toasts were drank:
1. Thomas Jefferson: We celebrate the anniversa-
ry of his BIRTH not IN the spirit personal idolatry
but from regard and reverence for his political prii-
pies.
,. The Declaration of Independence An cndurin,,
monument of that devotion 10 bcrtyand adherence
of tyranny, which stamp the character, and mark the
whole course OF the life OF its author.
= "Inomas Jeticrson Author Of the Declaration
OF American Independence of the Statute of Virgin
IA establishing religious freedom, and Father of The
University of Virginia" C.Nep0rGnd,m Of Nh JET.
ieTs0n found IN dra,cer continuing has ,siH
l. The Kentucky resolutions of '99: drawn 6y the
same hand which drew the Declaration of Indepen-
dence practical illustration of Jetersonian repub.
hcan principles, and correct definition the rcla-
tive powers of the State and Federal Governments
s. The Virginia resolutions, and Madison's report
OF the year 92-Text books in the Jearsonun schoo':
when they to be read and admired the DAYS of
Liberty will be numbered.
6 Louisiana: The memory Of him who acquired
it, first honored, by anniversary commcmoration
under the Presidency OF MN who detcHdei it.
. Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with
all nations cntung!ing alliances with none. Jegtr-
sons Inaugural address,
g. The support OF the State Governments in all
their rights as the most competcnt administrations
for our domestic concerns The SGmel
Q. '''FHc preservation OF the G. aneral Government,
IN MS whole constitutional ,gor rs the sacc, anchor
OF ouf peace at home and safety abroad (THe
S,1He.l
10. ~ Jealous care Of tho right of election bv the
people; mild IId safe corrective OF those abuses
which Topped by the sword Of revolution in
countries where Pcaceable remedies arc unproyded."
iStme
Il.-"Economy IN the public expense, that labor
may be lightly burdened." (Sdac.)
II. - wise ana frugal Government, which shall
restrain men from injurng ono another, shall leave
them otherwise free 10 regulate their pursuits OF
industry and Improvement and shall not take from
he mouth OF labor the bread it had earncd H.is is
the sun Of good government" lSgme.l
IS. Republicans of the Jeicrsonan faith, where.
YER iouHd-in the North, South, Eas', or West-an
brethren otthc same principles unity of action in the
great cause of good government their paramount
obligation OF duty and interest.
Ii The surviving associates and coadutors Of
Jefferson IN the civil revolution and political reforma
ton OF 1900.
10 The basis Of the Uuou; equality of rights and
du'ies-of benefit and of burthens.
10 The bane of the Union oppression of miuoritcs
unequal taxation, unequal distribution of public ben
eta,
II. Liberty Of the Tongue, liberty of the Press.
h525Tot the Conscience, liberty OF the hand--the
las,+fut least
49, Virginia. the mother Of tho Gracchi; may her
sons, noi less patriotic than the Roman brothers, be
more successful IN resisting the encroachments Of
power
49, Freedom Of Industry: As sacred as the free
uon DOR; OF speech or Of the pA.sia wise government
90 The States Their harmony. nm oycrrnlinr
consideration in the minds Of all patriotic statesmen
q. The States: Jefferson gave up the embargo
IN iSu7 to restore their harmony can nothing be
gwen up by the professors OF his principles, for the
object in 1890?
%. Tie memory Of Washington: The Father of
his Country aad tIst in her aiections-not less the
friend of free Government because the abuscrs of hi
name would have made him an enemy.
%. Taxes: As many are necessary, and no
more. as long as necessary, and no longer.
-. The Daughter and Descendants of Thomas
Jefferson: fhc'r happiness aud prosperity IS dear to
the American people
AT the 4th toast, Mr.. Bibb of Ken. addressed the
meeting at great length, skctcLng the early history
Of his state her political opinions in 98, and com.
mending the doctrines Of limited construction. Mr.
b. concluded by offering the following toast:
"Ihc Federal Constitution: The charter of limits
between State and Federal powers. Let us rernem-
Der that the best constitutions will degenerate into
tyranny If there be not a power TO watch sipport
ana d'fend them against usurpation."
At the 9Th toast, Mr. P. P. Barbour addressed the
party, in brief but eloquent communication OF Jcfcr
son and his principles
At the 9th toast, says the Telegraph there was a
ong pause, as in expectation ofan address I've op,ne
from the second Washington and Jefferson himself,
md feeling of disappointment began to pervadc
when up rose-not the Greatest and Bcst"--but the
Benton-who having addressed the COM
'any, concluded with the following sentiment:
"TnE BfRTH DAY Or THOMAS JEFrERsoN:-.Nf,,I
Us annicersary celebration EXTEND Hrough all time
tnd SPREAD through all The Jorders If the Republic.
Al the 18th toast, Senator Woodbury. an old Fed
sralst and opponent of Jefferson rose and spoke in
ligh commentator Of his principles and tho doctrines
Of SO.
Alter the 10th toast. and os it would eccm rather
rcgularly, mr.. Hubbard Of ". II. offered the fol
lowing toast:
South Carolmn: Her munGccnt lijeralrty TO The
HrUff Lee al I.Fs.