Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-01-06
From the New York Courier md Enou rer
PUBLIC MEETING.

large concoursc OF highly respectable citizens atten
On motion of Philip Hone, Esq, His Honour tn.
Mayor. was called TO preside Philip Homo and
Thomns ucrtell, Esqs. appointed Vice Presi-
dent,; and Chas. A. Clinton and George d. Strong
Esqs, Secretaries
Alter the call for the meeting had been read. Ma
thew & Patterson, E-q. addressed the meeting
The gentleman said that when he entered the room,
he had not intended 20 appear otherwise than
mere spectator; his heart had, however, responded
10 the call. "When see," said the gentleman "a
faithful servant of the republic put forward his just
claims upon the country, feel as a man. and
American, and it gives me heartfelt qualification
perceive that the sentiments of respect able IN
semoisge "a IL here organised. correspond with
those feel In early youth, Mr.. Monroe took part
in public life; he continued in the public service unto
his cd age-doeslt not, ask, bring a blush into
Your checks Ia see such a man seeking from
pit,ance, and that too. which should be his a.
matter of right, favor. The Justice of these
cliims has been admitted repeatedly, but Justice too
long delayed. is justice denied. We all admire the
character OF MIR Monroe-we enjoy the fruits of
his labors for the public good and therefore call
cd upon to press his claims the attention Of the
peoples Representatives. We owe this as matter
of duty. and l will hop' that there is in the breast
of-evcry American sufficient sense OF honor and
duty to support these claims"
The gentleman concluded by moving the first re-
solution, which was seconded & carried unanimously
Joseph Blunt Esq in rising to propose the second
resolution, spoke nearly as follows:
"At a time when we hear every day of the 3is,ur-
bed state of so large part of the old world II is
source OF pure qualification look upon our own
country blrst with increasing wealth population
and grei'ncss. Must not look back with graft
tudc to those who, by their efforts, changed that
which they Sound wilderness, into a nation of free
and enlightened mon, enjnying more happiness tha n
any other country IN the world. If We look back
but ha'f century. country in the pos.cs1
sion ola foreign enomy, sill dyed with the blood
of fTePmen struggling amidst almost overwhelming
difficulties yet never d"spnirlng of tho cause of Lib
crty. At that TIM, Mr. Monroe. the individual
whose name l. before you this evening. took part IN
the achievement which established our country az
nation, and gave her Liberty.
1.-THE gentleman here entered into an eloquent
detail ofthe public Services Of Mr. Monroe
AL these, continued the gentleman, are worthy
OF our remembrance, aud of our gratitude for all
these have contributed to raise country to tina,
high rank which she now occupies When | look
upon the manner in which have rewarded those
mon 20 whom so deeply indebted, own that
l blush 10 think upon the character, which NAV be
awarded us by after ages Robert Morris who bv his
devotion saved the credi, of the U. States was per
mi'ted to die IN prison; Jefferson the an hor Of the
d.csratlon Of our rights permitted to enjoy his
personal liberty only by the courtesy of his creditors;
and Monroe is obliged to present his claims before
his country ] do consider, gentlemen, tina, we arc
bound TO have a deep regard for the character Of
our country, and as necessary measure to this end
1t is duty u press the claims of Mr. Monroe
upon the attention of Congress, The gentleman
concluded by moving the second resolution which
was seeonded and carried unanimously
WI r5Sf EIH o seeOnding his resolution
which III. Angular character, rom rom
Men of all 'he zeal of party has no Mac"
jact for which ore agglted in support of the oh.
character which thank I'd Ii 10 a meetio, of
together, and sincerely hooe thsfdis seldom called
similar subject will ever he deemed necessstng, on
cCnu"'rV we are assembled TO unite in reGuo.,;:s
Con esT TO decide upon petition in favor of c,r,
maze oy pubic servant on the c,yn,,, ,,t,I ~"
ssrVcd This petition wss orioino I, ,yo". ..C, ne
tne ciIZens oil A'bemarn. the county which ave him
Oh, Tftn. tns county IN which he is so well has
Those claims have been presented BY this count -
"a consequence Of the great press OF businose 10
have not vet ben acted upon; canno,-I will NO,
believe that If the subject WAS BROUGHT bsf,,o 81
representatives. of the people, that there IS spoIs
individual amongst them, who could refuse m g.,
upon it promptly. IL may perhaps be asked nbr -.
the claim 's founded upon public service it was not
porierrad before this time? In answer will rnar.I
soy tina, II subject of very peculiar del;c..'
the msn who filled the measure Ofbs countrv's giorr
never would. until admonshed By the weight of vears
OF ms necessities make claim upon his counrv for
th-' "hch n owed him. And gentlemen tho,o :.
On a'otD'" oflimitatians which can roleve tho 49,
- Us United states from the debt they owe hin,
IT. Monroe has gwen proofs OF the most upripb, cha
i4'tcr ano ne ',kS nothing IN the wuy of nGugence
~ w"nes that his claims should be scrutinizeJ and
decided upos according to Justice oulv I h.va ~
intention to fad fault with Congress FOR their nae,
delay ! believe 1t has been caused by A nross 80
public business, bu. | would now tel them tb,, 81
subject upon which we are assombed doc ~, i Wv.
nj delay; the man whose just claims we pree. 10 i;
want, and hs IS on the brink of tho grave tbsro -
no nmG TO be os' he will soon depart from smonp .s.
would now ASK this meeting for whom are they 70
CURED TO press this matter! Is il for an adven,,a
whose fidelity we cannot know! Is there apv noi;,;
cal object in view which could excite rho me-,
perats zeal OF any ofus! 40. We have no ob;ec,
we can have no object in view, save r. n,oc"..
lnstce for him who hss served the publ. fai,bF,n.
tiere Ir: Price gave husty, slihough an sbIs
SHelch OF Mr.. MoGroes Publis life, and dwell with
perspicuty upon the deterioration which ~, NJ
Toes private prosperity suffered by his attendant.
10 the business OF the people, Perhaps. con,,nmeJ
the gentleman, u may be asked. why Mr. NJ sccon,oi
ot the Offices which Withdrew him from bis rr,a,a
property; The SIMPLE and the only aoswer -
plane. l'''1" mp
After 40 years Of public life. lie returned n men,
private emoafTassmon's. his family in dist,e,o ,rJ
"Ithn year "a" hrs fei, a heavy domestic c,Iaroi,
ana NJ mo present time Vt is necessary for him -
uphis res'd"nc" amongst u.s. IN this CITY On,, ,
not to strive with Albemarle county - 80, We
forward his claim Independent, Of dat rss,co, o
justice; winch should Influence all America 10 L;a
IaVoE, DO we not owe IL him. M an act If bos' Nv, ls
TO endcAvour TO procnre the lioudn,ion ~ h;P
kAN.W - H..