Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-04-20

Saturday, we are ableso say.
John Roane of Va. was president of the day, as
sisted as Vice Presidcns,l " George NJ. Bbb of Ken
lucky, Levi Woodbury. OF New Hampshire, Felix
Grundy of Ten. G. C. Cimbreeng of New York,
William +. Gordon of Va, and Mr. Overton of
Louisiana. If the troops b, reckoncd by the number
OF officers, the numbers the dinner were fornida
bic 'ndeed-and yet we hye suspicion that there
wns much disappointment j, that respect.
! The following set toasts we're drank;
1. Thomas Jefersou: VIZ celebrate the annversa-
ry OF his birth, not IN the spirit Of personal do!atry,
but from -fdaad REVERENCE for his political prin-
pies.
2. Pie Declaration d Independence An enduring
monument of that devotion TO libertyland abhorrcnce
OF tyrany which stamp the character, and mark the
whole ; course Of the life ofsis author.
8. "Ihomas Jefferson: Author OF the Declaration
of American Independence; of the Statute of Virgin
ia ing religious freedom and Father of The
University of Virginia" .uemorandum Of DIR. JEFF
ierson found in dra,oer containing hts ,oiN
d. The kentucky resolutions of '98: drawn by the
same hand which drew the Declaration of Indepen--
dence; practical illustration of Jefersonan repub-
iican principles and correct definition of the reia-
tive powers of the State and Federal Governments
s. The Virginia resolutions and Madison's report
OF the year S!e.i hacks IN the Jeffersonan school:
when they to be read and admired, the days of
Liberty will be numbered
g. louisiana: The memory of him who acquired
IT, hrst honored, by an anniversary commemoration
under the Presidency of him who defended it.
7-"Peacc, commerce, and honest friendship with
all nations; entangling alliances with none. (Jefer-
sons Inaugural .qddTess.)
8. "The support otthe State Governments in all
their rights, the most competent aduiniss rations
Tor our domestic concerns1 The Same)
o. The preservation ofthe General Government
IN Its whole constitutional rigor the sheet anchor
OF our peace at home anu safety abroad" (THe
Sz,ne.)
10. "a jealous Of the right of election by the
people: mild and safe corrective of those abuses
which arc Topped by the sword of revolution in
countries where peaccable remedies upprovidcd."
(Same
~. Economy the public expense, that labor
may be lightly burdcned." Same
]2. "a wise and frugal Governments which shall
Ge3Tan men from inluring another. shall leave
IL en- o. herwise free regulate their own pursuits of
industry and Improvement, and shall not take from
the mouthtG labor the bread it had earned; this is
the sum tf good government" ISan,e
IS, Republicans of the Ieflersonan faith, where
yer found-n the North, South, Eas., or West-aIl|
brethren cftbe same principle; unity of action in the
great cause of good government their paramount
obligation of duty and interest
IL. The surviving assscatss and coadiutors of
Jefferson in the civTgevolu6on and political reforma
ton of 800.
duties-of benefits and of burtlens.
TO- The bane of the Union: oppression of ninorites;
efi.s. -
II. Liberty of the Tongue, liberty of the Press.
liberty OF the Conscience, liberty of the hand--the
last not least.
49, Virginia, the mother of the Gracchi; may her
sons, not less patriotic tbsn tho Roman brothers. be
more successful IN resisting the encrouchncnts Of
power.
TO- Freedom of Industry: As sacred as the free
dom OF speech, or OF the press-no wise government
viii restrain il.
90 The States: Their harmony an overru,;nr
consideration in the minds of all patriotic statesmen
~. Inc states: Jefferson gave up the embargo,
IL 1903, to restore their harmony: can nothing be
gwen up by the professors OF his principles, for the
same object in 1880?
o. The memory of Washington: The Father of
his Country, and first in her affections--not less the
TREND OF free Government because The abusers of hi
name would have made him an enemy
g. Taxes: As many as are necessary, and no
more as long as necessary, and no longer.
"a. The Daughter and Descendants of Thomas
Jefferson: Their happiness and prosperity is Gear to
the American people.
At the 4th toast, Mr.. Bibb of Ken. addressed the
meeting at great length sketching the early history
81 his state, her political opinions in 9s, and COM
mending the doctrines of limited construction Mr..
B. concluded by offering the following toast
''Thc 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 d power to watch support
and defend them against usurpatio1."
At the 5th toast, Mr. P. P Barbour addressed the
party, in brief but eloquent commentator of Jefer
ION and his principles.
AT the 9th toast, says the Telegraph, there was a
ong pause as In expectation of an address 1--WE opne
rom the second Washington and jefferson limselfl
md feeling of disappointment began to pervade
When up rose-not the "Greatest and Best"--but the
edoubtable Benton-who having addressed the com
'any, concluded with the following sentiment:
The BIRTH Day OF THOMAS JEFrERsoN:-.JLny
Is enn'persary celebration EXTEND through all lime,
md SPREAD through all the borders If The ReD,.bEc
At the 18th toast, Senator Woodbury., an old Fed.
'raist and opponent of Jefferson rose and spoke in
ugh commentator of his principles and the doctrines
Alter the 10th toast, and it would seem rather
regularly, Dir. Hubbard of N. II. offered the fol.
owing toast:
south Carolina: Her munifcent 1iberalitv to the
dnly OF Jefferson the most feeling evidence of her
OryC ftnrt