Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-07-02

JLY 9, 1880.
Messrs Walter +. Jones' John w. Murdaugh, Geo
L henncn, aud John Tabb, as Vice Presidents
Messrs. Tazewell and Loyal, Capt Perry ofthe Con-
cotd' ana several other gentlemen were present as
guests.
| The following were the set tousts:
i. line Sovereignty of The States: The key stone
OF the onion-When upon the ground of expedien
cy, we compromise the former the latter will indeed
become ga 6y cord among The nations
?. virginia. Wha, though. her soil be not inersec-
ted with Canals, or studded with Toll Gates While
her broad rivers flow through her fields and her for
ess and her Sons stand by the principles their Fa
theirs, she will neither ask, will she receive the
iafgesses OF the General Government.
g. Andrew Jackson, Presiden, of the United States
John Floyd, Governor OF Virginia
S. Our Guest-John Randolph OF Roanoke-Iden-
tilted during his whole political with the stur
dy maSms and honest doctrines of rcpublcanism As
Repu6ficons we tender him the acceptable ho-
mage by adhering to his principles.
This toast was drunk s,andng-whcn Mr.. Ro,-
doph immediately and in his usually tcictous
style, returned thanks for the distinguished honor
done HIM IN toast which had Just been given, and
spoke Tor about 5 minutes. II would afford much
pleasure, (as.we sure it you'd many of our read
ers could we present even faithful synopsis of his
Impressive remarks; our memory and want of space,
both preclude us the satisfaction at this time Mr..
X concluded by offering the following toast, winch
was drunk with three times three:
BY MIR. Randolph.-Prosperty and success, now
and forever, TO the ancient Borough of Norfolk
t. 1.-The old Republican party New England
The worthy successors of John Eangdon-though
they left us for time, they have returned u.s. their
Old, natural and approved allies. ESee .no. Rsndolphs
speech on retrenChment I
.. 1.-The honest observance of Constitutional Com
pacts-when it cannot be obtained from communities
like ours, it need not be anticipated elsewhere IHX
tract from the Presidents Message oil the Maysrle
Road BILL
b1,,, ~, h.
and the safeguard of all republican institutions.
| O. Strict economy in the Administration of the
Govo'nment. The principles of the Constitution
and the happiness ofthe People: not splendid schemes
and visionary projects
/ 10 The Unions "Only to be preserved by keep
ing the General and State Governments within their
respective spheres OF action, marked out by the
| Constitution of the United States" VIRGINIA Res
| oluions of 1927
II. The rejection of the Maysville Road Bill
1T falls upon the like the of other days.
| Drank standing--Chcers, 8 times B.
IL. The amended Constitution of Virginia a
change IN the mode not i'll the principles of our Gov
eFnment-our Bill of Rights remains untouched
H. The Iasi8-''a piece of tcsseated Mosaic
! without cement-Let domestic industry be protec-
ted, but not With that partial protection vi ch che:
the earnings of millions TO LAVISH bounties lew
! Cheers, 3 times )
| Various volunteers were given, of which les
than four we're from Penipoten!iary himself
besides emendatIons OF two given by other gentle
men:
By John Randolph OF Roanoke. The memory
Merwether jones, Editor of the Examiner III th
reign OF terTor-the shield and spear of he Old Re
| publican party in the darkest day that ever saw
since the INVASION OF Arnold and Philips.
BY John Randolph. Home: the patriots bcs, an
only country:
Cotup non a7iu5yur uruunt qta a0s mare cu1r,snf.
BY john Randulp, OF Roanoke. The People
May they bear In mind the advice of polonlus, st
thine own sell be true ard must follow, the nigh
the day, thou canst not then be false any man,.
BY john s. Millson.-rThe ultimate operation o
the ''Amerlcan Systefn;' sfemlHg splendour and &c
tuai want-MIdas starving ms golden banquet.
~ With his ASS ears amended by Mr. Ran
dolph)
BY w. e. Cunningham. The birth day of Thos
Jefferson MAY Its anniversary celebrations aid i,
bringing back the Government to the principles @
| go.
[Renanrk by DIR. Randolph. --h vii! require stron
ger physic to dc that
! By Tho. G. Broughton. I'm RandoIph-uow
ever we may sometimes differ from bi,n we canno
say that he ever gave vote to impose burlhcn OF
the people, ITO which at Mr.. Randolph request wa
added or to abridge tner liberties.
BY Mr.. Observation-Disclosures AIacon--The spot
less purity OF his example, has ever illustrated tn
profound preceps OF his wisdom.
BY Mr.. Loyall-The Federal Governmen-Es;a
shed by the States-D its ,citote constitutional uigo,
the States will preserve it at every hazard
BY W. w Sharp.-BenJ. Watkins Leinh-Ne
ther ancient nor modern history furnishes pane
illustrate his unappreciated merit fMr Leigh is CT
titled to high admiration for his abilities, and h
social worth and excellence, but Mr.. S we fanc
has gone t'itle too far. Some writer in a rece1
! sketch Of Mr.. Webster, says he has suffered MOI
from the lnludclous, nndIscrirDinatiBg, praises
his friends than from all the attacks of his enemies
by J. w Murdaugh, I'd Vice Presdent--Th
Va. SeDators-They have he frmnegs and patriotism
to oppose the Executive, when they differ with hi
In opinon-they friends indeed, (wor,lly of r.
publican, and man of sonsc.)
Mr.. Tazc veil made spesch, "chieny in rcfcrenc
to his social and political connection with Mr. RAJ
dolph-Mr. Loyal also addressed the company
Pheir speeches are not furnished. Dir. Randop
spoke, says the Beacon, for about 1 5 minutes Th
dinner was not entirely confined to party lines, Be
tween 30 and 90 present.
very equivocal complimentary 1913, it woul
have been supposed 10 smack little of federalism