Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-03-12
From the Charleston City Gazette, March S.
DJNNrP 70 MP CHEVES-

In conformity with an invitation 10 that ef-
feet, large number of citizens assembled yes,
terday a, the Carolina COFFEE H ouse, 10 do The
honors Of our City TO Mr.. CHEvEs, in public
dinner. This gentleman. now on visi, to
| Charleston, is well known as Caroinian, and
one of that large number 20 which our State is
indebted for its strong and lofty char acler--
Occupied, until recently, with the srduous du.
lies incident 10 an offce Of high national trust
and difficulty. which he has discharged with
honor 20 himself and to tine satisfaction Of his
fellow ctizr MS, he has almost become srrap-
ger to, and been partially weanrd, in presence
at least, from his native soil. Blu, the speech
which we give belo indicates all tina, generous
remembrance, tina, withstands absence and re.
moval, and reffeshes itself, BY frequently re
| curing glance at the many associations, from
which il has wandered.
At four o'clsck, p. NJ. large company Zone
hundred and twenty persons having assem-
bled His Honor rhe Intendan, presiding, and
the Hon. THOMAS LEE, Vice President, a sump.
! tuous dinner was served up a, the Carolina
Coffee House, under the direction of Mr.. An
gus Stewart. The following were the regular
toas.s given on The occasion. We have uol
YET been aole 10 procure these given by volun-
leers:
1. The President of the United Stakes-May the wis.
dom and equity OF his Administration place him
allied in the estimation Of posterity he already is in
the favor Of his countrymen.
2. The Constitution Of the United States-A work
wisely planned and ably executed, to perpetuate the
blessings of Freedom.
S. Our distinguished Guest Hon. L. CuEvKs-Ab.
sence has not estranged his affections from his early
friends His return to his native home is greeted by
the cordial welcome of a whole community
Upon this sentiment having been given, Mr..
CHEvEs rose aud addressed the table in nearly
! lae following terms:
thank you for this kind welcome. You do me no
more than justice in believing that absence has not es
| tranged my affections from my early frends-and I
ma. add, my first and best frieAds-for however great
the favors have received from the general community
of South Caroina-and gratefully acknowledge them
Il am still more particularly obliged to you I grew
up under your eherishng hands; to you am indebted
for the most liberal patronage in the pursuits Of private
Lille; and to you am alike obliged for the earliest and
| the brightest public honors have enjoyed. I,einp
among you again, excites the most interesting remi
nscences-those Ut the years Of youth, of manhood.
and OF my most vigorous acton-and blend with the
the anticipated plea Of taking the downward Jour
ney of life under their cheering influence, among Won
Absence has made my relations to you doubly endear
ing. have been taught by it how much I enioyed
while with you, and how much lost in separating from
you am, indeed, delighted to be among you again:
to call myself again your fellow. citizen, and Carons
my home With your leave l will offer you the follow.
ing sentiment:
The City Of Charleston, my kind foster nothey-Nay
renewed prosperity enable her to cherish many, not
more grateful, but more meritorious sons.
4. !he Zee Preadent ofhe United States-The vir.
tues OF the mansnd the talents Of the statesman unite
to render him the admiration Of the country and the
pride Of his native State
>. 1he memory Of WAsHrNeroH-IIis name is enroll
LED among the most ilustrious Of mankind: his euIoey
Is found in the independence of his country.
Edaeufton-Msy its benign influence be univer
sally dnused over our country, and call forth all the
energies Of her sons in the cause of virtue and of see
dom. 80
Z: The State Of South Cdrokna-Perpetui.y to her
institution prosperity to AL her enterprises.
o. OTr lotcnsnicn, the Hon. n. Y HAIxI-The con.
ndence reposed in him By bis country noby repaired
by ms intrepid devotedness to her interests
y. Ihe Hon. WILLIAM DRAYruN, oar i,n,ed;ate n.
Presen ofire- Admired for his distinguished talents.
public services, and purity Of purpose.