Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-17

gra,i'ud for the blessings we ENJOY. L. he az ta,i,ps
OF the old world, which seem 20 be destined TO unsetlr
,he inep'uiops OF agrs--'o hutl the ii led monarch
from MS throne, and in ,ht liz unavoidable conse ouences
10 carry dismay aud do-ola,ion into the cottage of The
peasant, we have a striking illustration Of he Weldon
which guided ihe councils OF The founders OF this Re.
public. Ii is impossible no, 10 remark, how comnleteIy
the n st half century Of our political existence has de-
monstratsd The isllacy OF anterior theories of govern
ment. The Maxims which they inculca,sI, d, noupc.
ed the freedom of our institutions, as ia,sfto their per.
'hanehcy, The recognition OF the sovereignty OF The
peoPie-'he principles TIA, government is a ttusi, Tor
he benefit OF those who created it-and thai all
granted power is revocabie az The VIII of IN. peo-
pie by whom ii was conferred, wee supposed 70 cons,i-
lure The evidences Of our weakness. Our experience
has proved that ;hey are the sources Of our strength.
a shuAsie oil three days, has suficed 10 pre- ipi'a, a
from a throne, surrounded by the instruments
OF ME power, who were impo'eni to resist tie shock
Another, and ye, another, has been called TO prove the
divlne origin OF his light TO rule, ty the exhibition Of
MS physical ability 10 subdue the multitude who have
1t. Egety where the march of free princi-
pies Is onward-and they will advance in quick pace TO
me consumma'ion OF their object. Meanwhile the
Republic, resting on the 6tm basis Of the
OF the people, is alike secure from int ual
comnionon, aud from external Assault. Differences OF
opinion VIII exist, and conflicting interests viii arise in
our widely extended empire, bu, tae principle OF mu-
suai concession, which gave birth to our undameuta
caarier, Will reconcile these jsrriug ~pteteusi .ns-aud
the profound attachment OF the people to the govern
ment Of their choice, will rebuke the sriri, of discard
wherever IL may rise. In one sentiment, we are all
agreed, II is that which inculcates as a primary duty,
NHe U Tue Oul0u OF IN IS; Tree, sovereign.
and independent Safes The organic law Which pro-
claims II, isa precious memorial of the wisdom of our
fathers, and the Assurance OF It's permanently, is in ,h.
OF a free aud enlightened people. N, where
10 this sentiment mors strongly felt, than by ,to.e te
whom l have the houor TO address mys sell? Ii il indeed
tae Shsrished feeling OF the sou,k. Vailn mt iu the
assertion oil the rights of sta!s sovereignty, the peo,la
OF Georgia have ever been promp' T. rally round the
GeneralG I'VE rnmcD,i in vindic atiOn o. its claim TO he full
exercise IL It's whole cons,i 'utional authority. They ara
ready, 100 assure myself, however mach on his sub
NAV Ia Va aan mia. a
conn cung pEetInsious OF their brothers WHO differ
from Them, IN thai spiri; OF just and mutual souse ssion
10 whlch the Un.on VI thsss States, had is origin. aud
10 Which alone, we can look for lis preservation. Hap
PLY, TO this source we may look with pnwa,.tins
Al enlightened publis opinion Which cor
su'iies the moral ard eff lent Il, ersth of cur Cavern
men, viii still perpstusle Inc bond Of our UnioS,
obedience 20 the legitimate mazda es of au; beri.
while 1t exercises also a solitary Restraint, UPON
understanding the arogaprs OF power, AID rebukips
it, exeess.
congratulate you, gentlemen, on the prospsc,
which Is afforded by recsnt events Of The favorable sd-
justmeni OF our Indian relations. AZ ci,iz sus OF Gsor-
ga we have a deep iaterest in the correct solution Of
TINS cihicuit add embarrass!ng ques,iou. Iii no, mere
y sesl : ysta man pstsslgPqt 81 ss nf aa9P q a t Il si,s f bidE
sill lingers within our chartered limi,s. Tbs pretrn-
sioos which have been a4ser ted in thsir behalf, are
In direct Conflict with our sevs reign ty-and in tie
heat OF the controversy whish they have sngendered,
We have been suit 'cied to imputsi,ns alike unworthy
OF our cbar.cters az q people-snd revolving to our ia
'eeing. The Illusion IN which III sse preju-
d.ets originated, 10 however rapidly passing away.
The prsJudices oil our brethren as ~subsidins and all
that remains 10 secure The favora.ls awsid o.!
public opinion, is tha, we should exercise our sskuowl-
edged rights, with the mode ration aud in the spiiii Of
oenevoience, which IL becomes Us 10 exhibit &c The fes-
BILE remnant OF a once srea: aud powerful, though ga
wage people.
For tue accomplishment; of what has BEEN already
attained, in relation 10 this vi'ally important Interest,
l need not tell you how much you ae indebted 10
The zeal aud Intelligence oil your representatives ia
the national legislature, to the steady vigilance viii
4 which the haun uisINf. ,n,.. IL
without the full msa:uTe of oblis a,ion 10 tie chief OF
that departm emit, to " hich this branch OF the rublie
serTise is particularly confd4d, for the fislitJ and
hrmness with which he has discharged tbi, important
trust. But honor to whom honor il due. IL is 10 he
dlsiins individual who presides over the interests
oil this Tepubic-io his own correct and thorough
knowledge oil this whole subjeet-in il, Orien and bro.
gres'-in all its bearings, and in all ito deIai!s-to his
unwaVeriDg determination Ioi to surrender his own
correct vie W to The suggestions Of a false and misguid-
ed humani'y-to HE just estimate of the righ's OF he
States, and 20 the palernal care which watches over
those rights, as mainly essential TO the pet petuiy OF
that Union which must be- preseIved-it is 10 him
that you are chiefly indebted Tor the gratifying pros.
peel which is now presented 10 your vie W.
| will not, however, Gentlemen, prolong This trsspass
upon your !ime-but before | sell down, will ask leave
to offer 10 you lhis sentiment:
The City OF Savannah The liberal and enlisht-
cned policy of ihe State, secondiDg the intelligence and
of her citizens, will YET restore her CONNER
cial prosperity
6. George NJ. Troup: His cool judgment ond fixed
determination, have ,riGmphantly established the rights
oil our State.
Z. Poland Often has her soil been mois,on.d with
the blood Of her Patriots may it now be The grave Of
her oppressorS.
8. Loui, Philippe Of France May he realize the
idea OF a Patriot King, and prepare his subjects TO be-
come JIeemen.
o. Modern Pbilsnlhropiats Full and free exercise 10
their sickiy scniimen ts at home.
10 Education The brightest national ornament, the
su'est ba:is upon which a Republic can erect itS per-
manency and lie glory.
IL. Lafayette Ths champion of liberty In both
hemispheres : If chains and a dungeon await bin i'm
the E,slern, an Asylum and a home are his 10 the West
eTn world.
~ The memory Of Judge Dsvieg.
IL The Fair. May they ever frown on The sdvo-
Gates Of Disunlon.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY D.. Cumming, President The wsslth Of nations
dependant on Agriculture, COmmerce aud Manulfc-
lures, mutually supporting and supported.
BY Judge Jones, Vice President The memory Of
the Patriots aud Heroes Of The War of he Revolution:
BY VIM B. Bulloch, Vice President, Gen. DIVER.
nicki-nay he prove a w ashing ton to Poland, con.
ductipg her srmies to victory, and bis eouotry 10 indie
pcbdence.
BY the Mayor TIE great epoch OF enlightened iole.
ration, whan man may lbink wbathe shall please, and
speak What he shaIl lbink, OF moral, political, physical
and metaphysical.
Judge Wayne having been prevented by indisposi.
ton from accepting the invitation Of the Committee, ac-
c%Ompanied hs letter Of apology with the following sem
tHment
AmbiiJn TO serve The public Admirable, when
cbss,ened by fhat judgment and moderation, which
teach hose whom IL actuaies, as readily TO Telinquish
~ 10 aecert Office, for The common good.
BY Mr. Ksaing +; The Hospitality OF our Southern
Sa &c the social cepent Of an Union, based upon
principles o. the highest political espediency.
by John II Mosel oar gue.i, Thomas %Sgalding,
ons Of Geo sia's talented sons, whose life has been de-
voted TO he agricultural interests Of his native State.
Alter ihis toast was given, Mr.. S%PaldioR addressed