Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-31
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WILLIS T.. Dickinson,
To which the Judge replied follows:
"GLEN AMnLER, July 18th, 1892 .
GenHen'en-l have received your letter of this days
date, inviting on behalf of number of my friends and
ic'ow-ciizens OF Amherst TO partake OF Dinner be
given at Dr. James Powell's Hotel on the I7th inst
accep: the invitation and will do myself pleasure of
meeting my fellow citizens that occasion.
should not DO Justice TO my feelings if I did not ac
knowledge the obligation which feel at this unexpected
act of kindness.
The very marked and decided approbaion which you
are pleased to express OF my public course awacns all
the scnsibies OF my heart; and clearly proves that no
thing is wanting in public but intcg gritty poi-
ca' hdcy, to ensure him the desirable all wards
The good opinion and confidence of his countrymen.
WIN sentiments OF esteem for yourselves, individually,
remain your obedient servant, r. u. BARBOUR.
TO Nessrs ChomPe Ca,ter, .1rthm b. Ddrics, Sc Sc
On the appointed day, large and respectable number
OF gentlemen sat down elegant and sumptuous re-
past prepared by Dr. James Powell
- l he utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed
Every thing was conducted with dignity aud proprety
Though Judge Barbour was personally known only
three OF the company, he with the enthusiast
tic and cordial reception 1t the spontaneous and free
VIII Offering OF free and enlightened people a distn.
gushcd public servant We assembled, as members of
the Republican party to do honor, not to the but
principles. For il was not TO his abilities great nc
theyarc, to his unbcmshed private character which
not even the violence of party has dared assa
but the great and sacred principles which throm~h
ling and evcnul political itc he had firmly consis-
tcnly and cioqucntly advocacd that homage was
paid.
EulHhed guest III these days OF aposacy and deseron
man. sin whom there is gue who adheres TO the
sonan School.
After the clo,h removed Sterling Claiborne was
appointed President, ChGmpe Garter, LIST Vice Presi-
dent, DR.. James PoioeH ID Vice President and Capt
LotceH l.. Broom, Secretary. When the 9th was
announced, highly inspiring scene ollowed-Cheers
and paud with other ardent manifestations of approba
ton, made the the wekin ring, and every eye sparkled
with pleasure
After the noise had subsidized Judge Barbour rose and
addressed the company eloquently and eengy in
substance follows:
al should be wanting gentlemen as much i'm candor rs
v 1 cd he i6catn
which feel at the good opinion which you have lust ex
pressed, and the very great kindness with which it has
been received.
From those with whom have long been acquainted to-
wards whom have stood for series of years in the
intimate relations might have expected of the
Partially OF personal friendship. But many of you
am stranger alike unknowing and unknown. Indeed il
Is the second time in my life that have been within the
borders oil your county and on each OF those occasions led
by Patcrnal feelings visit the family of daughter
Upon you, therefore, have of those claims arising
from individual intimacy TO what cause then, am TO
ascrbe it, that under these circumstances should
such decisive manifestation Of confidence and good OPT
Mon, would almost have exceeded my most sangne
expectations, even il il had come from those whom num-
her amongst my neighbOr my acquantances my friends?
Gentlemen, IL is tribute so much 10 any merit of
inne as TO those principles which you profess in
with me- 1t is not the man, but the doctrines to which
you pay respect is in part the fruit of shirt of H.
bera justice, which disposcs you award to Jaib CO.
crton in the public service, that approbaon which be-
longs OF right only TO successful action tits the oupour-
ing OF the goodness OF your hearts, favor of one who
II he have no other claim TO your favorable considerations
can assert that of and steady adherence through
adopted a creed, which have only protested but
with fidelity cndeavorcd practice throue bout nv whole
career, public
Its articles are few and brief but, in my estimation
hey constitute the true faith As TO the first, all parties
profess 10 be agreed Indeed it could not be otherwise
for it is written in the book in language plain, that he
who may readI is that powers granted TO the
Federal Governments reserved the States rCspec
hvcy or 10 the people But, gentlemen great qes-
ton which arises is, by what rule shall it be decided what
powers are granted? We have aIoptcd os tIe sccoua
all be olvod
by restricted construction Of the instrument assigning
Their.
When speak of restricted construction let me nor he
misunderstood do not mean like the miscr who grudg-
ngy deals out from his hand stint the Federal Govern
neni by straitlaccd system OF constraint in the of
the faculties which the constitution has impaired to IT,
do not 10 cura il OF its fair proportions and TO pre-
sent mass Of imbecity where il to inuse
t'o u strength and energy No, gentlemen, this is no
part OF my purpose.My object is TO retain the distr.
ton OF power, in the exact proportions in which has
been Dadetp prevent the stronger party taking by
construction, what is not given by the instrument TO be
construedo restrain both The Federal and State
ncHtS within thcr respective sphcTCssO that they shall
Tevolve around their centre, cOncentc circles
differing IN dimensions, according their respective
and Objects thus avoiding ali collision and preserving
ta harmonious action which is Indispensable to the hap
plncs and prosperity OF country. As dprct
irom ano'cr in magnitude do these political bodies
yet IKE the stars, each necessary proper place
10 complete Tie great design with which the whole stem
was formed Gentle"en, this s neither the time place
for Poiic0i discussion Butin vindicaon Of those pnn
cPes, Which you ana poiessin common, may be per
nied, tor moment 10 enquire what tie cause which
mas ulsiuoed INC harmony oi the UnOn and produced
20 ruch painful anxiety in the minds Of peope2 T.
there ono who hears whoi at loss for the answer? f.
not hc assumption OF disputed powers by the Federal Go
vcrnmen conicsscdly the from which so many wa
ers Of bitterness how' Sir, he unrunlcd bosom Of the
ocean, or summers eve, would not be more calm
than our country would be, il The American Con
gress h9d only acted upon this broad principle on
which ihc Constitution IL laid-Thaf 10 the Federal Co
vcrnmcut belong those powers winch concern US as
whole; 10 the States, those which regard us rs parts In
relation 70 the first class there is n common interest and
with II, common feeling There IL nodangor, then that
collision Of interest, or excitement Of feeling will arise
from the exercise Of these powers. But, when the
Federal Government ATTEMPTS 10 ex srcse those Of be
second cass-when IL attempts 10 cgslate upon sub
Jecis ot local character, where by the great diversity
climate, pursuit and other causes benefit impaired
portion OF The country elt TO be AT the expense Of ano
hcrthai collision aud that excitement y, came and
unhappily have come TO degree which threatens alarm
ingy 10 disturb our peace aud harmony Need ! offer
You, gentlemen, any further comment upon 1,is fruitful
theme, th'n merely 10 refer you 10 those great battle
grounds o controversy, Internal improvements and tlc
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