Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-29


position to do Justice TO Georgia. And shall give effect
TO these unpnncped efforts BY adopting such measures as
either sacrifice best friends, force him, under
tho pressure of public opinion, 70 resist their execution p
Gratitude and policy both forbid.
Among the singular circumstances which havo been at
tonda upon the late election tho least remarkable
that tho presses in this State, which hayo supported my
successor, because no in favor OF the immediate
yey and distribution Of the Indian lands the Northern
opposed TO General Jackson, under the prctence
that he disposed to aid this State in deprvn the Che.
rokees Of their rights hayo mado my defeat common
of triumph.
For the purpose Of defeating the recollection Of Gen.
Jackson II has been stated that he has refused to enforce
the intercourse and thereby enable the authorities
OF this State Cypress the Cheokecs and take possession
of their lands Although this charge has been made all
tho papers opposed TO Gen Jackson utterly faso. At
limo whatever has tho Cherokee territory been per-
ecty secured from instrusion from the whites undor the
operation of the present laws.
II may be also proper that should notice a charge
which has been made directly against myself by the
papers together with those in ths State which have advo
Gated the election of my successor in relation my
duct towards the Missionaries who residents among
the Chcro<ccs By the law in force, white person.
however respectable has the right to ntrudo upon the
Cherokee territory. Those white persons good charac
er who were residing among the Indians when that law
was passed, had the special privilege granted them
unue their residence In ORDER however, TO prevent the
abuse Of this privilege by enabling such thwar
tho policy of the General Government, and oppose the
execution Of the laws of this State condition was imposed
upon hem that they should take oath support its
Constitution and laws.--Whatever punishment the Mis-
onaros have suffered has been sought for by themselves
by the open and direct violation of law which intend
ed for their benefit Not has been done for the pur-
pose OF expressing them. They have not been asked
take an oath contrary to their conscientious opinions
have those who in The Penitenary been offered
pardon upon condition that they would take any oath what
ever but simply the promise Of their removal from the
territory
There has been act Of my administration which
regret TO perceive has been misunderstood by of my
friends II has been supposed that in directing the Agent
Of the State Indians for respang up
on the gold mines after the decision of Judge of the Su-
peror Court that they could be punished for doing
II was my intention to oppose the judicial authoty.-The
IN sAH mo lnx I,,tx,
minated when the judicial authority commenced Ii was
not intended by orders to the Agent, and under
stood by him. that he should any Indian who
been discharged by the Court, unless FOR repeated Of
fence The Judicial aud Legislative departments in
collision and not the Executive and Judicial.
regret that have not been able command nv own
feelings sufficiently, this occasion, offer what
desous Of doing in vndcaon of my administration of the
ta'ons of our political adversaries
Permit me- gentlemen, to offer for your acceptance,
this sentiment
have the hrmness to execute what judgment directs and
conscience approves.
4. The State Of Georgia. For the pcrol Of eight
years she has successfully commended for the Union of the
States and the sovereignty of the States and friends
tc her cause will she now prove recreant:
o. W1thGnt II. Crawford. The people Of Georgia can
never too highly appreciate the deL of gratitude which
they owe to THE patriarch of republicansm.
This toast was received with warm and enthusiastic APP
plausc.
8. John Mcpherson Berrien. We hail with pleasure
his return to Georgia. His services in Congress- Id the Ca
bnct OF the u States and In the Free Trade Convention
are viewed with grateful feelings by his fellcwczens of
This toast received with pleasure and drank with
applause Mr. Bercn in reply lit, favored the company
with the following remarks, which met with appo-
batiOnl
Mn. PREsIpENr:--On an occasion ike tho present,
which Is particularly designed 10 do honor the
ed individual who has just addressed you, unwilling
TO trespass upon your time cannot however be insen.
sbc the good opinion of so numerous and respecabn
portion oil my olowcitzens and yielding to the impulse
oil the feeling, which is prompted by this manifestation of
IOtTr
Tor tins friendly welcome 10 our common home.
The occasions are few SIR in which either cheer
ng or consoatory, 10 revisit those in which we
have been accustomed to dwel after years of absence
return TO cherished home In joy sorrow, hope or
fear, our hearts still voye halowcd altar and ca
ainy which dims the lustre Of its charms only TO
render precious the consultations which imparts
so large portion of the happiness which allotted TO US
IN ME Is derived from the Indulgence offs pure and holy
aiecons enundcr the pressure cfthoe Affections which
all OF us are doomed 10 encounter often affords the So
lace which il elsewhere sought in vain that cannot real
ze ne situation in which find myself at this moment
without emotions which strong for utterance around
the festive board accept then this friendly greeting In
the spirit In which It rendered feel that am indeed
home in this assembogc of the citizens Of Georgia. that
breathe the light air of the land of my nfancy
that am permitted TO revisit those scenes around which
memory has still fondly ngereGtha in the midst of
that people, with whom in veal Woe through evil and
through good report have ever been proud to make
mon cause, and with whom whatever NAV bele them
shall always be ready 10 share common lot.
You have been pleased TO speak, sir of tho services
which the kindness and confidence of the people of eor
gla have enabled 10 offer them in terms which are
dictated by your own and the generous emotions of those
around you have nought to claim for those humble SER
vices except the privilege which now exercise of as
surnS you, that they have been rendered with Willing
heart faithfully, zeacusy, with unaffected solcitude
Tor the welfare OF that people. Why should repress the
declaration which prompted by the occasion? The hope
oil the appreciation which you have been pleased 10 cx
press has gtcncd the TOLL and chccred the labor of ma
ny an anxious hour. accept it, the best tic richest
the only reward which desire for whatever of service il
may have been my good fortune render Returning TO
the peaceful pursuits of private life il will cheer and ami
~ n ThpI
principles which have heretofore regulated nv conduct
which have thus received the impress of YOUR approa
non, snail sui continue TO guide my way como
you with no unhalowed purposes of amlion-yitb no
feelings OF resentment My sense of duty has with
drawn me from the public servcebut nv heart is with
my country-and that public policy which have hereto
lore Struggled TO mainain shall still receive nv warm and
cordial support just of selfrespec-of what s
due 10 the cause Of public morasto your most sacred
ghtsto the sanctty Of domestic feand TO those house,
hod affections which constitute at the charm and the
sale guard oil society, will forbid retrace step which
nave taHcn-to alter sentiment which have avoyycd
But look TO these events rather in sorrow as one of this
peoPle-than AN anger, individual. have no pri-
yate grefy to urge-personally prefer no complaint In
the iu enjoyment OF my rights, private citizen and
especially thus cheered by APPRECIATION | have an
ample compensation for the honors which office confers
In reference TO the Chief agstrae of the Union have
no disposition TO retrac the sentiments which in full view
oil the events which speedily followed were some time
since expressed to my fellow citizens of Savannah-On
question of public policy deeply interesting to us as peo
pie, ne has been, and is the friend of Georgia His con-
dct on that occasion entitled him the gratitude of her
people 1t commanded, and still commands mine 1 do
not KNOW myself II would not be anxious TO render
u now Than when connected with him, in the official eIa
uon which heretofore united His efforts to maintain
RIGHT nj tnt Gf.taa