Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-24

American citizen in visiting foreign countries than an
o,her 1t !, the vital importance of constitutional
UNION. When we abroad, naturally look at our
country through the medium of it's relations with 9TH
er parts Of the word-Feelng that our personal con-
among strangers but the reelection OF that
wn'ch our country enjoys. We are led to observe
what cur national estimation is founded; and
perceive that alone imposing character
ana expanding destines united people. II enc
mes undervaue US, they support their opinions by
vague predictions of the dissolution of our union If
enlightened statesmen regard with the respect due
10 great nation, II is because they Sec in the
mon sentiments and interests which pcryade
Try the cert un guarantees of the permsnencc of
UNION. u any American therefore, should be sccptc
enough To he disposed to Calculate the value of the
UNION or the happiness of our condition, as trust
there none, let him travel, and he will find ell
emehts Tor solving his theorcm. The course OF these
observations, gentlemen. leads me to propose you
sentiment, which, sure, is but the expression of
vhat mas been a Thousand times sugg stcd to you by
your own patriotic reflections in u foreign land
"our Federal Union-the of our respect and
security abroad the palladium Of our liberties and
happiness at home"
The speech of the Minister was, throu ghout, receive
ed with evident CONCENTRATIONS, and he frequently
interrupted by applause, that was however, smother
cd, with n view to hear him out. But when he gave
~" 'osst' the company rose 20 man, and nine hearty
cheers given.
The chairman then alluded to the fact, "that among
their guests on that day, two distinguished men,
who had served with the army of Rochambcau, one
OF whom (M. Lrmcth) had neen severely wounded in
storming the redoubts 1t Yorktown. After a few
"To the survivors of the armies OF Washington and
Roehambesu. and to the c,emory of their dead"
~ l.ame,h made y brief reply in Englisl. lie said,
'the objects of both France aud America were the
same They both wished rational liberty and pubic
order But the geographical position Of The former,
and her ancient habits rendered il necessary Tor her
to stop short of what America had DONE. lie paid
nigh compliment to the character of Washington,
commended his hearers To preserve their public viz
tue, and gave "the Memory Of their ancient ally Louis
xvi"
he ext fnaSf tyaa 'i,a rI,:
marked that OF all foreign nations, France IT left to the
influence ct sound and views OF pulley, was that
from winch America had the most TO expect, and the
least to apprehend of all foreign nations it GER
tainly the which would unite SURFACES in its
favor amongst our own citizens After few more sim.
liar observations he gave:
"France, the Ess OF Eu.open liberty" q cheers
NJ Odou Baot replied exceedingly neat aud pointed
address fs alluded, with singular felicity, views
doctrines OF government that were vogue among ihc admir-
,rs lie pad very handsome compimeul United
ed his hope ofthe continued amty of nations We
regret that we could not procure copy speech
win marked applause NJ Dillon Bano, drank to tie
"ProsPcri'y aud happiness Of the United States"
The CHI amman then said few words Concerning the system,
OF an armed Porula Lafayette bringing
INTO existence The admirable body which own
county, aud gave
The Ma inna Guards of France"
General Dumas replied. tie commenced his speech in
French, speaking Of the American Militia the model
VIII ch their own National corps had been founded
several pertinent and happy illusions the principle, of
y whcn were coming more into favor anG concluded with
sentence IN English which drew long psuds hi, hearers
General Duiaas drunk
40 the Militia Of the United States"
The Chairman then gavH succession with few remarks
each
The Press of Fancerhe first and the elcen, of tho
harncedss which II defence OF the charter"
a. de Rcmnat, who connected with one of the leading
gave
'To the Holy Alliance ~ Frceiren"
sience.) ~ "
won nt.fvFnaa-a principle of republican orgin--u,ay
/ be preserved entire Ivy its present professors"
"Ths Paving Stone--Uima ratio popu!l"
"Universal Education"