Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-17

Jones and remarked that this sentiment had al
fusion topic that disturbing the repese OF
the country, himself as well the gentlemen present,
would be grahed IL the author OF the toast would favor
them with some obscrva atoms upon that subject In this
he supported by repeated calls from other gentlemen
who manifested wish that the author woald extend his
remarks 10 any other matters he Nigh! deem pertinent
eth July occasion; particularly, they deprived OF
an Grafton 10y the necessary absence OF the gentleman ap
pointed TO deliver IL.
The author remarked, that he one OF the num-
ber who believed that occasion like the present.
the political contest OF these dogs should be served up
with the pure, calm aud quiet times of the past liz
certain unless he should forget himself he would enter
either into TRADE against the dis unont 20 fully into
his opposition the Chattcrng of the u s. Bankalto
he well assured that the States had specified rights
many OF which had been iulrnged, and measures
IN embryo to sweep from under their heels the
~ few that remained. At proper time and proper
occasion, he would not be found the of his ellow
citizens in expression OF his feelings aud opinions up
on any of the great topics which dsracng the
Union lie deemed IT unnecessary TO preface the few
marks tina the should submit them, with apology tina,
he was unused to public speaking that he unpre
pared on the present occason these facts well known
10 them; and If he were to consult prudence he oughO
lie should decline their reques-io complying with
xpected call, he neither hoped gather aures HIM
self, enighen them; and should the hasty
observations which he should make, partake of order
and method he relied upon their indulgence in ascribng
1t to that cause. lie then commenced with minute his
ortcal sketch of the first discovery and early settlement
oil the country relating many interesting incidents of
ancestors their and customs, down the period
OF the declaration OF by England against the French
aud Indians, in l756.This war, he sincerely believed
srotagem fallen upon by the Royal Cabinet of G..
Britain, for the purpose of cppng the growth of the
Colonies. The unbroken wilderness of which he had
been speaking began 10 the aspect of verdant
and luxuran heds-the wild and boisterous
rendered somewhat navigabe; the stately growth upon
their banks, converted into magnificent ships which
oated smoothly upon their bosoms, loaded with the rich
industry of the Colonies. Hence the importance of the
French and Indian War. As its devastating influence
would be more particularly felt by the Colonies, il would
dampen their energies and Proract their rapid march
freedom. However,, he could not consider this war as
unfortunate for it the of shilling and pre-
pairing Tor that evenul struggle, which ourselves
shortly after engaged with the Mother Country Ii
would, he said, be presumption in him undertake
late the which had produced that evenu struggle
they have been impressivey read You this day
of that struggle have also been eoqueny portray
ed to by its reader he would trouble them by re-
teraung his Or similar remarks He would not dwell up
on the late Wharf.-The history of that period recent
to make II necessary for him to dwell upon it, However,
he would that there many capital blunders
mied not only by the statesmen OF the day, but by the
Cabinet; but the brilliant achievements of the heroes of
that contest have thrown mantle over them, and he
would this day disturb their silent repose lie in
tended TO take them hastily through such things pre-
sehted themselves to his mind, TO the commencement of
the Creek War-he should take but cursory view of
that and detain them for while in examining the once
absorbing topic of the Seminole War The
this war; were maguied into importance, not so much
from eir own consequence, as from the morbid appetes
designing partizans who sought this occasion destroy
the rising popularity OF Gen. Jacksona popularity that
one day might stand between them and their ambi-
uous aspirings. He dweIt with mnuteness on the hsto
ry oil Tins war; and defended with considerable animation
the conduct of General Jackson eganst the charge of
MURDER and Of having iaiinged the treaty between this
e6Hi;Iy and the Spanish Territories. He contended that
The violation the part of the territories themselves
in giving asylum TO our enemies, and protection TO
spanish emlssares and British refugees, who aiding
the Indians in carrying their cruel and savage buche
ry. lie would ask il it would have been mere
iarce under these circumstances, TO dsband troops
when hey had pursued the enemy the geographical
line between this country and the neutraT Territory
Yes; before they reached their fire sides the scenes of
blood and carnage would be renewed No: Gen Jack
i'm ryin
mes mere And those who endeavored have him ar
ragned Tor violating treaties cod-booded murders, and
trampng on the constitutions welcome to the credit
which posterity will award them.
He should not enter into description of the last Pre-
sdenudi canvass on this occasonhe were
recent anu 100 wen understood by every gentleman pre-
SENT Tor him TO occupy their time in descanne upon the
dangerous influence which such examples have had upon
the moral and political honesty of the country: neither
would he waste much of their time in advering TO the
veXatOus and intermnable war which was now woqed
in Congress against the administrations scan the con-
duct oil the "workers Of the wres,' who reminded him
of the proboscis of the elephant seeming every act
OF the administration, with small pack at their heels
ready TO yclp backwards the trail lie could think of
nothing ridiculous enough TO say them, without quoting
a couplet from an old ballad.
:, Go to To-, the devil and shake yourselves
He would now dismiss the subject but for the lively
interest IN which the company seemed take i'm the has
~ observations that had been made. He, however,
would do so, after anmadv erng upon Ito use mercan
e Phrase the copartnersp entered into the pre-
sdenla election between HIM Of The JceSt and him of
the east Suffice ii to say, that the western partner find
ing the concern on the decline, and ahoriing him the
means OF 'rding in the whirwind and directing the
Storm he has, to accomplish this end opened a ne,o
concern and taken in junior partner from the So,h-
TINS concern hourshes but ndiereny we'll having in
ured ITS standing among the neighbors its very first de-
but IN refusing credit TO "honest and respectable
Dutctmdn" who came highly recommended to tbem
IL is however, limited by of the wise ones that This
alliance is to be of short DURATION as each partner amb
nous OF confronting the concern and using the apaiIs for
iS0ton dSSTddiZemeHt He drew TO close by pourtrav
ing in glowing language, present happy condition as
a pulio
and independent people
James Murphy. The memory of Washington Warren
and Montgomery May their deeds be emuated bv every
American. 10y
Nathaniel w Wooding. VIM IT. Crawford One If
the few honest politicians of his day
John Jones. Andrew Jackson: The hero who saved
and the patriot who adornS, the country.
Joseph M Terry. The Orator OF Roanoke: Nav his
memory be co-eXistent with time
Meredith f. Jones. The present Tariff an odiops avs
TEN oil special protection TO manufacturers
Dr. Richard White. Andrew Jackson Nav he contin.
ne to execute the duties of his office with honor to him
self and country. ~ ~
Samuel Adams Patrick IIenrv-Wbo rayo H. e.,
impulse TO the revolution.
James M. Motley The President Of the United States
John b. Terry. Liuleton Waller Tszcwell
Robert a. Motley. Peace and honorable friendship
WIN all the world, pcrpexing alliances with none
I'm. Terry. The fair of Americas:
May they put on their nd pull Off their grapes
n ana marry men Of sense instead Of apes. cheers.
DE- Robert Easily. Patrick Henry: The star that arose
in the time of darkness to umne the road to liberty
Booker Dove. The Colony of Liberia: Founded on
PhanhroPc principles may they properly appreciate the
blessings of liberty.
William Owen. General Andrew Jackson; Nav he
the field ~ 10 wv was ~
George Douglass. The 4th of July should be always
celebrated, If attended with good order. 6 cheers
nc whole proceedings were conducted with great pro.
ard IN