Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-21

FORT HILL, March %.
Gent'cmer-I accept with pleasure the invita-
ton, which you have so kindly presented in the
name OF my neighbors and friends, to par
take with thom OF public dinner on Friday next
am much gratIhed, that q portion of my consitu-
ents, for whom have sincere a regard, az have
for my nelghbors, should consider my vnjication
against the unprnciped and artful attempts to des-
troy my private and public character clear and
conclusive
In the variour public stations I have occupied.
ever relied for support solely faithful discharge
Of my duty. The manner IN which have been SIs
iatned by my constituents the occasion to which
your note alludes has confirmed In the safety OF
the reliance. The trial was severe and will add
painful, but, If the result shall to strengthen
the public estimation, the side OF duty and wea-
ken the opposite shall feel amply Unidentified
for all the difficulties and dangers to which have
been exposed. Nothing could more certainly add
10 the duration and success of political instu
tIons, than general convictions, that an honest and
fearless performance of duty, will ever find cernn
refuge, even against the highest power and influence,
IN the enlightened and vttuOus verdict of the people
With sincere regard, am, &c, &c
J. G. CALHOUN.
f. W. Symmes, ]. Marley, J. b Ferren, NJ c.
Livingston, S a Mcycrlck Esqrs.
Agrceably to the above invitation and acceptance,
the company sat down at clock TO an excellent
dinner prepared BY Mr.. Hubbard Gen. J N. Whit
ncr PRESIDED and Jesse p. Lewis Esq acted as Vice
President. we subIoin the regular tosss and all
the Volunteers with which b7ve been furnished
Many gentlemen were present who have not handed
in their toasts We regret that we were not furnish
ed with ell On public occasion tfa political na-
ture have we seen much unanlmity of opinion
displayed. In immediate section wo know of no
dssentent.
TOASTS.
I. The Constitution OF the United States An
invaluable legacy, let those to whom II has been be
queothed, watch with lynx eyed icaously the smull-
es, attempt at its lnffaoion, and stand up lnonully
~ its defence.
2 The Revolutions OF 1876 and Of 1901 Each
contributed but by i lIcront means, TO elevate the
character ofou country, and 10 preserve the rights
OF man. The actors in both will be held in grateful
remembrance
Freedom ofSpeech freedom ofTradc, and free
dom Of the Prcss--These are liberty; when either
is infringed, sho If curtncd Of her privileges.
Oar Guest and inlOw-c citizen, the Vice Prcsi-
dent Of the U. StatcsThc secret intrigucs Of Gun
ming aspIrans may ALLEVIATE some; but candour hon
osty, and talent, rsusi take the station 10 which hey
arc entitled in the confidence Of the great body Of
the people. IT,
When the~rcpcatcd plaudils which followed this
ionst had sub'ldcd, the Vice President replied:
rise, Gentlemen, not TO make speech, bot sim.
ply 10 return you my thanks, which do with the
most heart felt sincerity. On occasion could the
appreciation ofmy fe.low-citzcns be acceptable,
than the present. when have been compelled. by the
most artful and profgatc movements. to appeal to
them, as my constituents in vindIcaton OF my char
aeter impcachch in tho highest quarter 10 an impor-