Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-11
SELECTED TOASTS AT THE WASHING
TON CLAY DINNER


). The Constitution of the United States A
monument Of genius, cdifco of majesty and
strongth-its destruction will DC the prelude uni.
vorsal despotisin.
4. Agriculture, Commerce, Manufacturers and
tho Mccha!Gc Arts: Mutually impar;ng and receiv.
ms the benefits of tho American System, which
public.
s. The Elective franchise, and Liberty Of Speech
AMI OF the Prcss lie who Cannot exercise them
10 slave, ana no who inhibits their exercise is a
Nrant.
{. The Judiciary: Tho Palladium of the Ropub
lo
Hail, sacred Poty, by Freedom rear'd.
Hail, sacred Freedom, when by Law rostrain'6.' i
!. The Sagcs, Patriots, and Heroes OF tho Re- /
voution TO thoir virtuous cNcrtions aud patriotic
services we owe tho happiness Of being enabled
TO celebrate this day: gratitude will never xnfTer
them TO be forgotten.
g. The memory of Washngton: His vaIeIictory
.dmonitions asould ever DO held II remembrance
by hls countrynen.
9. The Ex-Presidonts of the JJni.sd St,,..
Best"
10. The Army and Navy of the United States:
When their country calls, they will ALWAYS an
heretofore, do their duty, and receive the Patriots
Just and beat rewards.
II. Tho National Republican Party: Truth its
guide, the public good its aiin--it rclies for sup
port on tho intelligence of the people
IL HENRY CLAY, in tho motto Of tho nag waving
ever US, Identified with "the American System:"
His exalted worth, splendid talents and patriotic
this gift of the pespls.
Is. Tho Fair: The last best gift of Heaven to
nan" they ceinmand our devotion and deserve our
Tbs following Toast. were received from ren
OeEnen, to whom, among others, invitations had
been sent by the Committee OF ARRANGEMENTS but
who wore prevented by previous eng, gements and
ether circumstances, from attending tho Celebra-
Aon.
From, the Hon. D. j. Semmo,, of Prince G,org,,s
county, Md. Real Reform: Commenced by the
no ha sitc,,f ~.
be consummatod by the People when they dismiss
him.
From the Hon. B. $. Forrest, of Montgomery
county, MI. The National Republican Citizens of
Washington: In celebrating this day as a distinct
body, thcy earn praise.
VOLUNTEER ToA.r.
From the Chair. The Orator OF tbs DaY.
By p. r. Fcndall, Orator OF the Dav1 John
Marshall: One of the fathers of the Constitutions
and Its highest official expounder: pure intellect
without passions. except the lovo of country.
by Peter Force, Broader of the Declaration
The independent Mechanics of Washington: Pun
ished' prescribed, and denounced but not pat
BY ". Smith, President ofths N ,ch,,;c Assoc;
ntion. The next President: The People reouire
AIM to be a mastcr-workman, capable of under
standing and directing tho affairs of the Nathan
who have never learnt the trade.
By r. 5. Coke, lst Vice President Henry CLAW
and Daniel Webster: Illustrious examples Of tho
value of those political Institution. to which they
iLioi, ny lIelr and their
liotlc course they are noby rcpaying the ob!iga-
ton.
BY Henry Smith, Cd Vice President Our Coun.
try: May it's councils DO speedily but constitntion
ally, restored TO men possessing statesnen's heads
and honest hcarts-the best mean, of obtain;ng
harmony i'll the Cabinet, and prosperity in the na
ton.
BY JACOB 4. Bender, Sd Vice President. The
UnSratetui HyPocrite'-
LET nae SEQ hi. owes,
hat when note another man like him,
al may avoid him"
BY George Swcony, 18th Vice President Hem
~ Clay:-ioncst, capable, ana faithful to the
Constitution, firm in his principles, fearless in
the avowal of them--le never
''-!neanly fatters, nor with craft beg1,iIes -
by George w atterston, 5th Eics President. Cen
sral Jackson:-Thero is Point Comfort to
conscious guilt and inbecility Tibcrius retired to
Capran, but not to become mors wise, prudent or
virtuous.
BY Nathan Smith 9th Vice President. Horny
Ciay:-A Patriot without fear; Statesman with
out concealment.
Truth, which itself is light doe, darkness shun
= And the true eagle safely dares the sun"
BY Doct. Henry HUNT, 7th Vice Pre,idcpt
The National Republican Party-Relying on great
and patriotic principles for SUCCESS, it seeks no
interference with private associations nor with pr
vate dssentions.
BY Col. p Mauro, 9Th Vice President. Whilst
VIC thus moiston our clay, let til. ClaY of
Kentucky DO sin our flowing cups freshly romem.
eered."
BY John A. Wilson. Our respected friend and
guest, Governor Samuel Sprigg-Ths eniirhten
Cd statesman; the friend of American liberty, of
the American System, and of Henry Clay
BY Gov. Sprigg, of Nd. The Workip g-men of
Of Washington-,ihoIr zeal and patriotism deserve
the thanks Of tho National Republican nartv
throughout the Union.
by the same Gentloman-The remaining Init IF
the late Administrations; may the vote CT the Fall
oflS32, reduce it to 4 fracli3n
BY L. X. Fcnda john Quincy Adsns En- Pro
sident of the United States-The statesman. ,ho
scholar the philosopher, tho patriot, the raorsIisl
tls country can never Hsel the value Of his
'erviccs: time and pos.crity will do justice 10 his
siaracter.
By Gen. Walter Jons-.-I'he universal csuss Of
nee goVernnrcnt--NccoT in grsstsr danger than
when imPrognable TO open assault; it 10 disrr.c.I
~ the qualities and conduct Of Administrator,
Who escape rsribution, in thsr own persons of IN.
disgrace which they throw upon tho canse
Ky H. Romans. Andrew Jackson: "'Ths Her
rnltage Is my choice" a prophetic anticipation
OF his enevtable destiny in 1888: May the people
respond amcn!.
BY William Prentss. John NJ CLAYTON: Ths
SagaciouS statesman the eloquent orator. the dread
cd exPoser of forgeries and erasnres; the patriot
Of whom Rome would have been proud in her bsst
days. 0' '''
By Capt Queen General Jackson. President
81 the u. states. may he dec n it nscssssrY to do
cline reelection.
Ky william Duncan. Among other G.Iusiys a.,
seronS, the wise and virtuous of tho Nation were
to surround and council President Jscssou-bah
by Mr.. Rowe. Amos Kendall: As Seals delight
"a storGls and other conflict of Nature 30 does la
In the ruin Of others.