Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-28
DINNER TO MIR. R GiyyIE;go"1cA7ED'

DlNNER ~ MIX. RlfES.
public dinner was given 10 William c. Rives E,o
on me ION oil the present instant, at the Eagle Hotel
Charlottesville. as had been previously ON by
meeting Of portion of the citizens OF Abemare county
(Which has been already de known, with public alton
OF the letter OF invitation and its sccepance in conside
ration OF their personal regard towards him and of their
decided appreciation Of the course he had pursued az
member in tho Senate OF the United States aud in the
discharge OF the various duties which had been assigned
him At about o'clock, y. M. the company consisting
oi 81 genllemsn-iat being large number az couI
conveniently be accommodaled-wh their distinguished
guest, together with Captain Partridge, Judge Irwin of
Michigan Territory, and Col Wilson, Of Boteourt who
had been invited TO partake of the festivities OF the occa
sion, took their seats at sumptuons aud elegant dinner
prepared in the very best STYLE by Mr. John Vowles the
proprietor of the Hotel Thomas w Maury, Esq. acted
as President, assisted by Henry White aud nj arn Daw.
Esqs Vice Presidents AT or the cloh had been
removed the following toasts drunk
L. Our Country: "The land Of the free, and the home
Of The brave" al, needs bulwark," whilst the peo.
pie bod he purse aud the sWord
1he memory Of George U'oshing,on: BY wisdom
and yalor he won empire, but refused diajem lie
chose Liberty in its stead and bequeahed the rich he
tage to man. 49,
g. The memory of Thomas Jcferson: He FIJI on the
anniversary OF bis political meridian, and (ike falling
starr has left train OF gi behind TO guide the
pilgrim in pursuit Of 'his long lost liberty"
4. Our Guest and Feito,o citizen, VIM. G. RIyEs:
Alike distinguished for his firm. consistent, and uDwayer
ing exerons, 10 protect the Government OF the United
States the rsvsges Of Notification, and to rescue II
from the guilt Of Consolidaonhe interpreter Of the Con.
st,non aud its power as construed by The Republicans
OF 9S, the Immortal Jefferson and Madson Let him be
fairly tried by the People.
MIR. Riyes arose aud addressed the company in sub.
stance follows
Gentiemcn should be either more or less than a m ian
IL were not moved deeply moved, by The manifestation
OF aiec'onse Kindness and regard, with which you
greeted my return among you, on the present
You are all, genileaen my yDen ADD neighbours
the companions or parons Of my early yeafsotte eve.
witnesses and observers Of my conduct all the re.
''tons Of lite, public and private. With knowledge OF
NY character aud principles thus acquired, you have gen
erousy stepped forward, at moment when a sentence OF
pohucdh osraesm has been passed upon by others "a
assureme OF your undninshed confidence, TO cheer me
win your appreciation and regard welcome back tC
your sor'e'y, ana 10 The communion oil kindred pursuits
and kindred feelings. This is a testimony on which
can rcpose with consong and Triumphant
ad all the denunciaIons aud reviings TO which have
been so Inspafngly subjected shall cberisl, H. gentle
men with grateful recollection, and transmit IL to NY chill
dren az the most unmpeachsbe imminent OF that inherit
"nee OF character and public esteem which desire aloy
aH earthly possessions, 10 leave 10 them.
fhe great public question, ia which the part borne b,
me- has called forth this kind and suefing expression
ieehg from you ia my behalf IL OF the mos, moment
Gus character which submitted for the consider
alton Of free people, wisely jealous Of teir rights AM
noeIIes ItInyolse., IN fact Che whole question Of ire