Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-10-19
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"o"s tes"i"u Ho parry WIN WeN Coufpeuy 10 mVNou
guests.
Arer The cloth wa. removes, Gen. w. F. Gordon wa.
called to act as President, aad T. w. Gmer, Esq
Vice President WHOM the following toas,s were offered
aud received with aeclsmsion:
!. The Declaration OF American Iudspende nce-A
political revelation. whose principles will rsgsnsrats
the World.
2. George Washington.
3. Thomas J, hsrson.
4. TIL Federal and State Govsrnment.-Let each re.
solve in its Constitutions orbit
5. The President OF he u Sta'es-His admin. ,ra.
ton demonstrates the wisdom Of "re.tosing the govern
ment to i's original simplicity IN the exercise Of all m
Philip Pendle'on Barbour-T abIs ex oup,er of
the federal Consfiu'ior-ha underwriting republican
his virtues. "
After this tonst was announced and received with the
mos. hAt'ering applause Judge Barbour rose and l.v.
cred the following address:
GENTLEMEN-The long and intimate aeuusint,nce
wheh l have enjoyed. with YOU all. makes me feel
that IN making my Acknowledgements to Won. for the
evidence OF good will. which have i,t afforded me-
would be out OF place, 10 make any thing like act
or mai speech; but il would he doing injustice to INV
feelings, /, did not return you my thanks my cordial
thanks for your kindness
am about 10 retire from profession. to which have
devoted more than twenty-five wear. Of nv life; in do
ing So however, feel satisfied tina, s all ory
me prot-'sion nor it, professors. laugh, to
psc' them both, by history by tradition and personal
experience Lawyers had an important ag ncv in the
revolution OF England in 1858 They bore still more
important part in evolution; vitnes. the course
OF Mr. Henry, and Of Mr.. JEFF, tn. ardpu p,tr
osn OF the FIRST sbone conspicuous in tn. councils of
MS have state the other the author of thai decls
rAuoo winch made nation free; and trus, il will be
found That the present and succeeding Of
,he profession, will be ready 70 do their duty To my
orehrcn OF the A'bemae bar to the court and II. off
ser.' ann me citizens Of the country. feel myself
neo'ed Tor unlfrrm risrdshp and comfy, throughout
the whole OF my intercourse with them
vi me part which have horns 10 public affairs. II
doss no, become me TO speak, NAV, however. he
mted to saw that whilst am constrained TO Weld the
pAm 10 mn'i'udss in relation 70 ability, 10 my
country: my consciousnss assures me, that may
test u IN relation To my zeal and 6dety Of purposrI
am ssn'is'e that have bsen able 10 do but LITTLE; /, has
oesn owing mainly 10 the can.e that nv poIticsl
mas ,or some years past, hem thrown into shade;
thank God however, that I, and the little band, with
whom have acted, have never struck our flag even
under all our Encouragement,
VI iate indeed Tho cloud. which hung upon US seem
70 ne somewhat disperssd raw of sunshn. seems 10
have burst upon prospects-I indulge the hons. in
which am sure all present will unite that more and
more hght wiz beam upon our political horizon, until
we NAV possibly snioy the brightness Of the meridian
sur. Should this happy event occur tbouoh we nav
nave less OF marnhcence shall have more Of han.
pness- Though we may have fewer gigantic pr, iects
we shall hive more real prosperity; for il IL common
ing that ih' happiness and proaperitv Of the people
are in an inverse ratio, with the Of the go
pernnient
Allow me 10 conclude with tos,,:
The Bar and Citizsns Of AIbsmsr,e II have long
known than with pleasure, II.sve them with regret
Inc Veto Message and the Restoration OF the w.
ln"'a hade-Happy incidents in our domestic and 70.
8 The late Revolution in France-Ths voice of the
People,. the voice of God.
o. The Crowned Head Of Europa
On liberty, ean resign thee,
Can Dungeons. so n.y. sS Sar, ,5as"e t,,s
80 Or uhips ny noble spirit
TO- Gen. Lafaye"e-The hero Of three Revolutions,
ms evening ray il'im-s the darkness Of other nations:
his morning beam shone brightly on our own
III Inc American Youths who fell in 'hs la,. French
,eyS.uon-IrIe TO their canss, they have nOby pa!
H. The Press-The Handmade oi Liberty eyer
e's,ng the demon Of de'pOism and allurng The world
ls Virsina--Her emhIsms-The broken chain and
the dagger.
VOLUNTEERS.
by Judge Stuart The Federal Arm-the best and
c. eapest defence OF State Rights
by j. ii. PAyton Our venerable ex-presids nj James
Madison--A name which ongh, never TO be forgotten
when we are psying tribute to wisdom, patriotism
BY r. Watson. James Monroe. the devoted pat.
riot and honest man.
By John II Lee, of Orange. Gen. Gordon, a re.
publican OF the Je-rscnan school, arden,iv devoted TO
the rights of man. he will sustain on the floor of con-
gre's the principles TO which his life has to aevot
When this toast was drunk. General Gordon rose
and IN 'hort and very appropriate address returned his
thanks for the sentiment ant the manner in which il
wa reccived.1
BY Carter. The Federal Iuiicisry-When
hlled by republicans Of the SCHOOL of So We may never
dread them az 'Sappers' OF the Constitution.
by genneman present Our guest, Judge Stuart,
His maxim Fiat iusttia rudt ccclunl. TWhen this
toast "a' drunk Judge deeply -ciated the
pn'nt and The manner in which IL was received and
offered his thanks 10 The company
BY e. p. Barbour. The Constitution of the u.
There many who honor it with their lips whilst
hair hearts are far rom il.
By A Rves. South C4r"lina-Msy her high and
cbafed spirit he yet laid under sauary restraint by the
patriotism OF her sons
BY Judge Barbour. The Present Professor Of Law
in the University Of Vrenia-Those who know him
hest fear not lhat he will fill the MEASURE of his sta.
ton.
when this toa.t drunk Mr. ID rose and re turned
his haka for The sentiment and the favorable manner
IN which il WAS received
BY Tn ]. Randolph RI put leans and republican
prihcip'es, may they he equally consistent wheh,r
hey look at home abroad at the State or General
Governments.
BY V. w Southsll The American and French Rev.
o'utions-klndlcd wi h the same fuel may they serve
to conduct The world IA, freedom.
BY Mr. Carter, OF Prince William NJ Madison
R'porf-Whst other States seek ress, federal u.ur.
sinia h rrord TO reps h.m by strength Of argument
ny recurrence to ret principles and by the ability
aud wisdom Of her statesui,n
BY D. Carr. The Maysville Veie-More efficient
than the command OF Canu,e, may il STAY the tide of
Federal encrOachment.
By gentleman present T. W, Gilmer--Virsinia
regards him az one OF her noblest sons
When this toast A~nounced Mr. G rose and in
lew ard very appropriate words returned his thu nks
Tor the sentiment and the manner 10 which the eomps-
ny had received i'll
ny Professor Davis. The Governor OF Vireinia-A
repnblican patriot, and an honest man.
by j. w. g. Watson. Jno T. I,max and bis suc.
cess 10 the Chair OF Law IN the University of Va
Amiable men and profound iurists.
by A Rives. The next L. gi.laturs of Va NAV n