Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-04-12
E,oa, tIr Norfolk Herald.

DINNER TO THE HON. TllOS. Ne" loN.
Agreeably to appointment Dinner was yes
terdav o;ven TO our late worthy and venerable
Representative, THOMAS NEWTON, by his poiiti-
cal friends in this Borough,as testimony OF their
appreciation of his public services, and OF their
high respect and esteem for his private virtues
during period of nearly thirty years that he has
represented them in the Congress of the United
States. The Dinner was given at Johnson's Ho-
tel, in the new and spacious Assembly Room at
tached to that establishment, and was prepared
by Mr.. Johnson in his best manner.
A number of gentlemen were present. by inVi-
tation, from the different counties of the District;
and Noses Myers, Esq. of this Borough also at
tended as guest, by special invitation.
At four O'Clock, the company, to the number
of about one hundred and sixty. were assembled
in the spacious saloon adjacent to the dining
room. soon after which, Mr. NEWTON, attended
by deputation from the Committee of Arrange
ment. was ushered in. and received by hlsfellow
citizens with the utmost cordiality. 1t was to
him. no doubt, a cause of deep feeling and lively
interest, to behold, among the numerous assem-
blaze of his friends on this occasion, many grey
headed Republicans who supported him at his
first contest in 80; at his election in S01 which
first introduced him to seat in Congress; and
who have continued to support him at each re-
turning election to the present time.
At five o'clock, the company took their seats
at the festive board. Stephen fright, Esq, pre-
siding, assisted by Henry Uoodis, Esq. and Capt.
james Tucker, as Vice Presidents; and having
dined. the following toasts were drank with re-
peated cheers The evening was passed in the
most perfect harmony, and the scene, though
convivial and animated, was strictly rational and
orderly throughout.
TOASTS.
1. Our Con,fry.-Other nations marvel at its
youthful vigor-may we not too soon give them
cause to triumph overits premature decreptitude
9. The Constitution of the United Sfafes.-
Framed on the broad basis of the general good,
its Interpretation should be for NATIONAL, not
PARTY ends.
S. Political Girl, and Religious federation.
The breath and life of free governments.
q. The Memory Of George Uashington-
Where may the wearied eye repose,
When gazing on the great,
Where neither guilty glory gows,
Nor despicable state?
Yes-oxEi-the frst-the last-the best!
The Cincinnatus of the West,
Whom envy dared not hate,
Bequeathed the name of WASHINGTON,
To mall a him hluSh there was hut onpl''
5. The President offhe United States.
6. The Governor Of Firgi,ia.
7. Or Guest-The Congressional Represen-
tative who is returned to his constituents after
thirty years of undated confidence; corrupted
neither by temptation nor ambition.
Here Mr.. Newton rose and expressed mis-
grateful acknowledgements, in speech of some
length, of which, the lateness of the hour will not
permit us to offer even brief outline, and con-
cluded with the following toast:
The patriotic and publc spirited citizens ofthe
Borough Of Norfolk, and Of The counties of Nor
folk. Pripcess fine, Nansemond, and Elisabeth
Chy-UAderstanding and approaching, as they
do, their rights and privileges. they will never
lack the moral courage to maintain them.
8. The Right Of. Suffrage UNpoLLuTEp.-Ra-
tteT > DAYS lOT ule SOuHtleS- anu one Gay Tor the
Borough, than one day for fifty miles, and three
days for fifty yards.
9. The Press.-A blessing, if used by the
People to check the corruption of Government
a curse, when subsidized from the Public Trea-
sury to enslave them.
10. Internal Lmprorement.-Th prosperity of
the Norfolk Congressional District has found its
way through the GREAT Dismal SWAMP of State
Right construction.
IL. Horticulture, Commerce, and Mmufac-
twes.-'rhe landmarks of national prosperity and
independence
10. Martyrs 1.-THE cause of FREEDOM OF OPP
SIoN.-They may rest in hope ola glorious resur-
rection,
IS. The Fair Daughters of Columbia-
- Yes! they are bright as they are fair,
Monochrome OH earth above them;
As bright in thought as Angels are,
To see them is to love them.''
VOLUNTEERS.
By COL HIM. WdgM.-General Lafayette:
The only 6 second Washington" in the eyes of