Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-05

81 dividing the surplus revenue among the several
States. and asked what could be proper than
commerce for purposes calculated TO open internal
commerce between the several States!
In conclusion, said Mr. B. in contemplating our
situation il is duty to submit bat il ia also our
privilege to amend. The storm that raees and the
clouds that lower. we must abide. until they are
lifted up and sunsAine appears from theTVcst. Dir.
B. then gavo the following toas, and sat down amidst
repeated cheers
The city Of Now York rich populous and hospi-
table, the London OF the New Worlds what may be
her opulence. what her population when her COM
meFoe aud its kindred lsbors, encourage and pro-
ected like those of London shall annually reap two
hsrVests one from the OCEAN and from the land
S. The Supreme Court Of the United Stotes -
Created by the muster spirits who achieved our no
tionsi independence. sustained by Washington and
his associates The faithful exposi,or OF constitution
81 principles and the last hope Of free people.
G. The father of his Country The lnstre Of his
name bri.h'cns by modern comparisons There has
been but ONE WAsUlNGroy
2. The twsnty-four United States Tenants in
common crested by the Con tuition, may blind and
infatuated sel6shness never lead to partition.
0. The American Navy.-It has given safety to
and shed glory on our country the gratitude OF the
people will sustoin it's distinguished officers against
the prosecutions Of power.
"a special toest,)
The cause of civil and religious liberty Throughout,
thS world and may tho principles Of constitutional
freedom which the nations Of the earth purcha-
preserved
o The Mechanics and Workngmen of our coun.
try-Indivldusl industry, the source of all national
and individual wealth.
10: Educaton.-May it become universal, be-
blessings on the hunblest citizen and the
Chief highest Magistrate.
II: The late Secretary of State and his Successor,
"Look here upon fhis picture N this:
Sec what grace vas srsied TIN. brow:
Look you nov, VIA, folo~t
mldewed ear blasting III, wholesome brother"
IL. The Prcss:-Republican institutions are in
al ann VUh
ralally Of liberty.
10. The Dinner.--A Republican substitute fur pen.
sions and ttes-vauelcss for It's viapds and wines.
compared with its visible manifestation Of public pra-
tiUde for public ser,icrs.
The President read letter from Mr. .yebs,cr,
stating that indispensable engagements required
his presence in Boston this day, and offering the fol
lowing sentiment, which was received with great
applause.
The United Statcs-Whiic other nations ar,
moulding their governments into free forms, u,uy we
not break the pattern"
Col. Samuel l.. Knapp gave n tons, compliment
tery to the State of Rhode leland, which lie prcfac-
ed with pertinent observations RESPECTING her
character and history.
q number Of volunteer tosts were offered. bu. orr
limits will not admit Of their publication.
A LETTER FROM DAVID CROCKETT.
Extract, fron' letter (ron me Hon DAVID Caocx.
EFT, To gentleman mi, to,rn. dafeI
"WA'HrNdros CRY, 18th Feb. 1881.
and a,S"r Of the eth ult duly to hand
the fact that am preparing "Cireular," address.
ed to my constituents. which will send you. and
IN that will give an account of matters and thing,
generally at the seat Of Government.
The Senate are handling the Postmaster GIN
cral pretty roughly without gloves. for Refusing 10
answer the enquiry made by ibe Senate upon the
score Of ,em"cai,. AR Grundys resolution pr ohib-
ting tho postmaster, Who had been .emoved from
being examined &c. has caused much excitement.
and has been severely eTposcd by Mr. CLAYTON, to-
gethcr with the manner in which Major Barry has
managed the affairs Of the Department. having ex-
pended the whole Of the S21o 600 SURPLUS Rev.nue
hat his predecessor tMr HcLran) made for the
country and ef in tha, Department. He has done
this by turning out men that knew their business
10 make room for set Of the Jackson par,,eans.
and what they lack in qnulity, ne has made uo in
quantity. Is this The reirenciment that the ppopl.
expected to sec, Of my opinion thu, an honest
man will answer in the negative.
Congress cannot pass the post Office and post
road hill, without making an appropriation of up
wards of 100000 dollars to clrry it into effect; and
the truth is, DO not brlcyeSwe win pass any hill
this session TO establish new routes. II was mt OF
last session, account that If we had tossed that
bill, and made the appropriation, it would have been
charged tn last year OF General Jacksons cxpen dI-
lures. The JACKSON PARTY" as they coll them
selves opposed its passage and il was laid over:
and | do not believe from present appearances
that we shall pass it this session. am tired Of this
phf'J u Is 10 'nln dnu 0eNrOV the hnpOi
ness and peace Of tho Union. Their parties here
remind me Of some large dogs that have seen in
this city. With their collars on, with letter cugraved
my DOG and with the name of the owner on
the collar
81, for one, would not wear q collar round nv
neck, with my dsS' on il. and the name Of AspRrv
JACKSON on the coIlar-ihcrcfore they will not have
me fo' their partisan.
eve are bringing Tho Sc ssion to a close, md am
Of opinion tho, VIC will wind up the remainder in a
fuss, and do bit little good for the country"
FTsm the National Journal
Our readers may recsllcct the case ~ Mr. JOS
kourse, late Register Of the Treasury. sgAinst
whom the present administration directed a wnr-
rant Of distress to be issued upon an allegation that
he was defaulter. NJ. Nourse applied 10 the Dis.
,rct Judge (Cranch) for on injunction sgsihst this
proceeding which was issued The claims of the
parties wero referred 10 three auditsss selected
from the most respectable and experienced portion
Of the District, who reported unanimously that tho
Government was indebted to Mr.. Nourse in q largo
amount, we believe near 8i2,O0o. This report hov-
ing BEEN confirmed, the injunction was perpetna-
ted. We understand TINT the United States enter