Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-04-04


health of Dauiti u cJ,ief. hwasa scene that
mignt well affect any uiaa and Mr.. Webster
,sas affected Ly 1t. As .oun ~ silence was H.
stored, he ro.e, struggling NJ b emotions
which however. seemed rather to inspire, ihan
10 impede him and, for nearly QUE hoir and
a halt held brrat less an Hndruce, symPaihiL-
Dig Ia every phrase ant sentiment he uttered.
M American loving las county and ItS con.
siitniiop a. b. ought, -honDfing us mighfs
dad as he should--and grateful, AS II would he
shame and aishonor not 10 bs, 10 It's living bea-
pisctor&, - could have IisteueG 10 that a'dr' -
without assent us well AS admiration No
mrs question OF temporary poIics--no mere
interest Of party--no m,irrdble squabbles oi
PERSONAL ambition and selh,hneSs, could hnd
place ~ thu. lofty discourse. u ~as one thai
men Of al, parties must have approved, both M
its tone aud IN Is topics.
II WAS dissertation upon the benefits oil
The Con stiution +, upon the pprds from which
IL sprang upon the gifted men--the Hamil-
tons, h Jays, tie hladI.ous-'vho were ira
ln-,s upon lhr dulles which It enJons upon
ms upon the dangerous iailacies which wsnld
sap ns foundations upon the obligations, CON-
mon 10 all Americans, 10 sustain It,--and nov,
more than ever ~beb all Europe is CONFUSED,
and This Land aud liS laws are locked to as tn
certain refuge ALIKE OF the republican heeins
frna the wrath Of successful tyranny, aud oil
me monarchi.t driven forth anidls the runs vi
crumblng thrones.
Al the conclusion oil his speech, which was
once and again interrupted by the most e.
thusiaslic applause, MI Webster gave this
toast:
The City of New Yo,k-lierselt the truest
Eulogg ON the Union OF the STATES.
Judge Spencer, On being called on for toast,
mad been conferred upon him. lf, he said ii
had been his good fortune, during a pretty
long career oil judicial service, to add any thing
10 the strength OF the JUDICIARY. he hid been
amply rewarded in the good opinion eoteTiai,,-
ed by his fellow citizens. Il had been his for
tune TO change his character from a judicial
otieer 10 become The representative OF The
people IN congress for i~o terms. during winch
period al attempt had been male 10 destroy
the Federal Court, by an Increase of ueinber
under the idea that the west required these ad-
diiionai members. lie had gwen his feeble
Efforts 10 s,rrst Il defeat So dangrfous prat-
tce, aud had the Satisfaction oi SEEING the
project dropped, aud at the last .s.,un "ns
not taken ny. lie said he had al,o had e
satisfaction during the past session OF recording
his vn,e against the Report OF tie CoIninI,tee
on tue Judiciary, which he considered IN iact
n repeal OF thar branch of the gnveinu,nI and,
he was happy To say, il was rejeeied before II
+ sch ID second ieadinS. he sad lie t'lt
prond ia calling ia nr distinguished guest his
trienJ-he had hah The high eoj oymen, OF VIZ
Messing his nigbty effort III defence Of tue
principle, OF The Constitution. and he could
say win truth that It ,passed all Iepurts that
had ever been gwen OF II, aad The individual
VINO had called ior th his deuancIatIOn Al reii-
rcd completely vAnQunned. lhat discussion,
which bad been spread before the people, mad
done more, m his opinion. 10 secure the staO!- |
lily Of the government than any event :ha
bad ever happened. he closed by Offering
ihe following toast
By Judge opencer.-rhe memory of thoss
Statesmen VIII iormed Tho judiciary ia 80
Ihs key stone and monutnept OF oar country
n oiperity.
Tie following volunteers were then given:
BY Judge Duggth, Of Com.--rhe LesIsla,
lure provides the CaskeI-tne Judiciary pra-
Iecrs thu Jewel.
By Prevalent Duer--A National University |
10 be established az the Seat of the General
with provision for IgtbsleriaH |
7 rotrssOfshp OF Cons ituion+I Law.
By pics President John Hont--lhe memo. |
~ OF john Jay. the In1 ,1,ble defender OF bis t
Country Rights, nj hume aud abroad. :
by Edrard u GrcenrSy-Odr own hnppy ,
Country lhe "orlfs Drighrst example Of |
the blessings derived IRON II Republican form
OF Government.
by j. sparks. Franklin III. Sage. vb,se
wisdom enlightened The world the uncea,ino
'Ls incornpnble patriot, second 10 noue in d.
-ndiag the rlghcs, aud esto ',lshins ,he lpel.
lies, OF his country.
By "A Guea--IIenry X. Siorrs-who has
ably supported, u, the councils oil the natiun
the Tor ens'c reputation Of our Siate.sud deien-
ird those great principles The perpetuty OF
"aich We this evening meet 10 celebrate.
- Nj. Storfs re turn.d thanks, and in m IN
pfene d''sted, but most happy strain, bore his
testimony to the value ami services Of tn. Sn-
pr eme Court of the uniird States. aud 10 the
character OF the eminent individuals " no Com
poseit.
Dy Il GueSt.-Tbe Exilrs of South America
May our country Afford them an ASYLUM, nnin
their own country affords them home
Alter tins toast, Senior Mosquera ROSE, and
hpologIzing Tor his Imperfect use Of tnglish
lwhloh however, he seemed fully 10 under
s'an y made sooie remarks upon the freedom
and security afforded 10 all in this country.
IL spoke with admiration OF its institutions
and pfospects-hnd concluded ~ saving. II
might well be proud of the statesman, whom
he begged 10 propose as a toas tho Honord-
Die Ddniet Webster. Shortly aIter, Nj. Web
ter rose, took leave respectfully aud cordially,
IN lew hrie words, OF she company, ann
retired. Tue whole assembly rose on his de-
rariure, az they did upon his entrance, and
eheered him with great enthusiasm
Bya Guest--Chief Justice Spencer The il.
lustrious co'npeer OF our eminent President
IN the Judiciary OF this Sla,e--par mobile ira.
trum.
Tue learned Chairman gave this latter toast
as II was put INTO his hands, and did nul reict
ce'Ve, I'LL 1t was read, the aIlusion TO himself
Inc application was Immediately made by the
company and produced a hearty laugh
The following volunteers were then drunk
ny DR.. HSdck-Tbe CONSTITUTION of the q.
Sta e>-HamIlIOn. one Of liz mnst flirienI fr.