Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-02

l. ANDREW JACKSON, by birth South CaroIipian and
oy his merits entitled to the support confidence Of
common country. - s
BY the Committee of Arrangements The DeJoga;or
In congress from the city of Now York-EnNpbicned
and ueeu-they ably represent all the cardinal
intcrcets oil their constituents.
Mr.; Cambreleng was loudly called OHIO arose ana
ad io regretted very much tina, the President had call
co on MN TO return thanks for the high Compliment inst
paid to the New York Delegation He felt admon.Scd
by former occasion, that it would seem like presumn
could better discharge. e
Gentlemen, said he, thank you on the behalf of mv
colleagues rs well as for myself If have not dscharc.
cd our duty with all the talents and ability which should
mark your Delegation have least edeavored 10 per
form 1t with Industry and with fidelity cloud applause
or myself this assurance of your confidence after SER
vice oil ten years Is peculiarly gratifying
Allow me ocongratulate you the result of the
IN DOING So gentemenI wish could say there was no
hnG 10 regret but the character of political con-
tests ought to be subject ofdcep regret with every
can. Ihoy are entirely unlike s,rgelesour
opponents arc no longer conending for constitutional pn
cipes, nor opposing the Of In c
contests, there something sautary and dpni6cdbe
principles of constitution were dsyeloped and vn,c,
tod and however ardent the struggle we fer yen,;on
respect for our adversaes- But Gentlemen this s not
ne complexion OF our present elections Driven by tho
triumphant success the present Administration from eve
ry legitimate ground of opposition our opponents arc i'm
various quarters of the Union abandoning their ancient IL
ue ana railying under new denominations. Some have
started upon the extraordinary plan of dividing society into
classes 1t is plan which seems to me not only cacuIs
upon which Is founded Incompatible yviti the spirit
OF repuocenism republican breathos the air of indie.
Pendehce; ne acknowledges privileged class rich or
poor he recognizes distinctions he dsaius 10 be cass
fed We have others in the Union, Gentlemen who, ac.
uoed by similar principles moving upon larger scaI:
they would not have parties divided upon The pncp,e or
measures OF government; but they would divide our han
Ply Union into sections and separate parties by degrees
IS another party, the existence Of which is still NOR,
TO be dcpored: mean the an-masonic party In regard
to this question, Gentlemen should extend towards
our in the western district great indulgence
An atrocious murder had been committed which neraI
~ reused their most violent passions for time subdu
Gu lhouerahoh' reason and Judgment But while are
bound TO do this justice TO that community the bosom Of
which the outrage was committed cannot extend tho
same indulgence TO our ancient adversarie in various
quarters oil The Union, who raising the
banner merely for political purposes. Gentlemen / am
not and never have been Mason; but hold ii 10 be NV
Duty and the duty of every republican, protect the g
Of every member Of every institution in oar land
man who has not crminally forfeited hi; rights as citizen
be driven from the jury box the communion fable or the
pupiiet Us never lend sanction any shape or form
TO any party governed by principles similar to those which
Two centuries ago, drove pilgrim fathers 10 dark and
dreary wiidenesct opinion and let conscience be free
let the members OF institution be denounced and con-
Iemncd for the crimes of others; and Whenever they arc
ma 10 stay The arm Of persecution. Whenever tho day
party by such i in9Sfsp s asmbGr Of any in
he asccnda ncy in our anct would be fatally ilusious
or its intolerance and persecution
Mr.. Cambrcleng sat down. after proposing the following
toast amidst tlunders of applause:
Tocraon-May Governments never be armed with
the sword of persecution.
By the Committee Of hrrangement-Our guests from
New Hampshire The able democratic representation of
the granite state.
Mr.. HUBBARD rose and briefly addressed the chair:
Mr. Presdent--i am almost entire stranger those
who have assembled here this interesting occasion
happened accidentally at this time i'm YOUR city
had heard through The public journals of he great triumph
Of principle manifested i'll the result of your recent state
eecions-a triumph of which New Workers may Justly
be proula triumph also at which every friend Of free
dom in the other sections Of the Union fail rejoice
-(applause) Ii shows 10 the world that while absolute
power may check the march of free principles abroad
here they must and will prevail They the principles
of the Revouiionn accordance with the genius our
Institutions, and with the rights OF No uuo Amer2
sir, could feel Indifferent TO your oud APP
plause) Ii the good fortune of the democratic
of our granite state state which have the honor
present in part in national councils triumph their
annual election. We met the enemy and they
cloud applause)-and we now boast a majority of
less than five thousand of our freecn as the firm and in
flexible friends -four present national admnistraonnen
too fond Of prncipe-too much and too areny attached to
the free institutions ofour common country to yield to tho
influence OF power without right.
The sentiment, Sir, which has fallen from the lips Of
friend and which has been accepted by this assembly,
fail excite in my breast the vcest Of gra
tudc give, Sir, tor myself and my colleague, sincere
thanks for the notice taken of and in RETURN will
pose as a sentiment
"The Democracy of New York Jealous Of power
nnexiblc in purpnse-in unison with public feengit
,ciH be sustained by public sentiment.
Major Moses and said
Fellow Cizens--Whca look around this hall dedica.
ted TO Liberty and behold tho interesting and appropriate
decorations that meet the eye in every observation-disclosures
rails that tell of the Soldier the Statesman and tho Civil
ian am reminded, how upon great and solemn occa-
sion, the immortal CHATHAM in pleading the of
the prosecuted ColonieSylth eioqucncc
invoked the sancy of the Loion and the purity Of tho
ETine, and from tho tapestry, that adorned the walls
beheld tho images of the usious dead, frowning with
indignation upon the unnatural about TO DO pur-
sued and foretod what would be the result Of that
fict. which in his prophetic soul would make the then
Colonies, what they are, the United States Of 9ncri
ea.-(Applause)
The appeal that, American citizen, will make,
will be TO the hearts Of my countrymcn,--and will ask
them il this is glorious pecacel applause
The Democracy Of the city assembled in its legitimate
celebrate glorious triumphs festive board honored
by the presence of citizens distinguished for their high
literary md political attinmentstheir services in the
field and the oceaDand all Of them for their sincere
devotion TO country The ftou ensemble Is allinsPng,
and cannot but produce grateful recollection and induce
vencraion The memories Of the ustrious dead who
contributed and essentially instrumental in obtain
ing for the high and invaluable privilege which
this moment cnioy-tbat Of celebrating Fr6c1,el, the
victory Of Frecmen.-(A pplause)
Victory, fellow citizens TO the Democratic Party, brings
with no nOvcltyfor upwards Of 30 years, no barrier
could oppose progress We triumphed too at time,
when 1t required ordinary hand to direct Ne in hc
ict, the immortal JEFFERSON the father OF Democracy
stood foremost in that hour Of darkncssand to him
mainly indebted for political acendancy, our personal
happiness and our national prosperity. Applause)
The institutions Of republic, and properly too; could
reward him with order Of nobility stars, garter
but prouder honor awaited him; IL was that he should
live green in the heart Of every american To such men,
dead or living cancel The debt Of gratitude
They are immortal. Permit me- eloSc citizens, IN tho
fitness Of my heart TO offer tho following toast
The Memory OF THOMAS JEFFERSON
Drunk standing. ana IN sience.t