Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-28
POLITICAL.

tersburg never before witnessed such spectacle For
numbers respectabiy intelligence aud generous enha
sasn, IL stands without parallel in the history oil
| town. The best feeling prevailed throughout the enter
tanment. The individuals who around the festive
board seemed TO be all animate, by impulse
uesre 10 do justice 10 exemplary private worth aud emi
nent public services and TO exhibit their devotion those
great principles OF civil liberty and constitutional law
which had been ably vindicatcd by their distinguished
guest.
The se ctonsic warmth, the sincere and heartfelt &C.
camaons with which MIR. Leigh was greeted by his
ioimer iownsmen must have been of proud
tsiacon TO him. He could mistake the character OF
'helr oienng Ii was voluntary homage Of respect ten
dered 10 the and the expression of high alton
entertained FOR the Statesman IL must have given, ia
language not TO be misunderstood, assurance, most
grateful TO public officer that his services duly APP
precated and acknowledged and that ability aud integrity
have achieved victory The eoits Of misre
ton aud de tracon.
For some time previous TO the hour appointed for dining
our streets presented most lively aud animated appear
ance Group after group were vending their way to
the Poplar Spring. The place selected by the Committee OF
Arrangements for the entertainments AT o'clock, the
company Qrom 300 10 i00) took their at the table,
which had been literally provided by the en,erpng
teer, Mr. Biick, with every article which the
our market could afford. George w. Harrison Mayor
presided, assisted by The following gentlemen, Vice
Din. DIR. Thomas Robinson, Ed Rulln of Pr Geo, p.
Durkn, J. ID. Towncs. p Poinlc xer of Chesd, Dr. J.
Y. Stocki~ III. II. Anderson OF Notify, james Maclar-
land. jr.. ). G.. Wells, Robert Boiling.
Among the invited guests present, were the Hon. John
Ty-r oil the Senate, the Hon wm y Archer the H. OF
Representatives, and several Numbers OF the last pre-
s.nt Legislature. Invitations had been Chief Jus
tce MARSHALL to Governor Tszeweil to Messrs Gholson
aud Robertson of the Ii. of r. TO the Wing Members OF
the Legislature in the adjacent and surrounding countless
end to other distinguished gentlemen but various
stances deprived us OF the pleasure OF their company
During the entertainment the most perfect order pre-
vailed Every individual present seemed feel and APP
pecaie the dignity Of the .oD and acted up il.
There was indeed every thing in The meeting TO Inspire
respect, aud TO check, il there bad been any dspoon
indulge in, any Improper The Oldest iuliaLsnt
the grey headed aud venerable fathers Of the
there much Of the talent character aud
the Surrounding country honoured by joining in
| lesv al.
We speak in terms of too high CONNIE ndation of
the speeches delivered on this occasion. That OF Mr.
Leigh entirely worthy OF his high reputation IL was
eloquent argumenaivc aud deeply impressive rou ghou
The aiuon TO s former residence in Petersburg, the
terestng aud touching in which he allied the
memory OF the company CT days, the manly
ag"hed' Out feeling manner in which he acknowledged
the honor they rendered 90 him. home the bosons
OF his auditors His examination of the great political
questions which now agitae the country, his up
OH The tactics OF the New York school and its disng
ed leader the explanation Oi his course his
ience from the charges which had beeu berally pre-
ieTed against him, all given with force, cearness
anu IN spit-siing language which commanded frequent
burs;s OF applause
We slsli not however, undertake 10 give even faint
outline OF Lis speech, especially he has complied with
The wish o! the committee OF arrangements and promised
TO furnish them with copy of his remarks for pubca
on Our readers will then have opportunity of iudg
i"g Tor themselves. For tbs reason shall also
refrain from giving any analysis the admirable speech
| OF MIR. Tyler We will only remark that il most
happy combination OF argument, wit and hunior that, in
terms oil scorcng nvectve, he exposed the
present Administration, and proved that in various
sumptions of power il had exceeded the hocst claims of
prerogauve ever asserted by any Chei Magistrate The
general applause, which frequently interrupted the
Speaker bespoke the keen relish and interest with which
MS remarks were received. The address OF Mr. Archer
was III the highest degree crediiabe his talents and cha
racier lie commented with severity upon the dis.
position exhibited by the Executive arrogate TO i,se
powers denied Ivy the Constitutions; he alluded the dis
graceful and nsoven situation Of the Pos, Office Depart
ment TO the failure the part OF the Presden, redeem
The pledges which he gave when first invested with su
ority, 10 the support which he had given The dang
doctrine OF Internal improvement with great adj
lily examined, aud exposed TO the Satisfaction Of everv
heaer the n.iJous doctrines and dang assumptions
asserted ia the Protest We regret that in CONSEQUENCE
OF pressing engagements he felt himself the necrs
SHY oil declDirg 70 conn y with the request Of The COM
'nt'ee Tor copy oil his remarks. hiteHigencer.
After tho cIOlh removed the following toa.ts were
drank
L. The Federal Constitution: The best charter which
the wisdom oil has conceived-others have guarded
against Executive usurpaiiono guards also against
the tyranny OF m.ori,ies
q The Union Of the Stsles and their Sovereignty: The
lormer we will preserve while latter we will
never surrender
| 3 The People OF the United States: when thew
select Their Representatives. not to succumb the will
OF their Chief Msgsrate, but msnian the purify Of
,heir Constitution; teiand then ony-w eli liberties
be
Berjsmin Watkins Leigh: The fearless ablo and
eloquent defender OF the Constitution: We admire the
patriot, honor The Statesman respect and love The man
lAer This sentiment, which received with the
enthusiastic applause aud ong continued che eIng MIR
Leigh rose and addressed The meeting about an hour
lie concluded by Offering The following sentiment:
The CizensOf Petersburg: Ever hospi,aJle kind and
patriotic; faithful 10 heir principles jealous for the
generous 10 their opponents
John Tyler: lie has served his State long and faith
fuy; Ills reward IL found IN her untminshed confidence
The universal reclamation hich follow ed the auuouueo
Esn OF This sentiment, must have BEEN in every respect
gratifying TO the distinguished gentleman whom il was do
signed TO honor The speech which be delivered was
worthy ot The highest CONNIE datiop, aud elected ire.
quent bursts OF applause We subOin the sentiment
when he offed al ihe conclusion Of his eloque marks
Incorporating hostility to lawess pc ~; The glory
OF the psst The honor OF The present, hopes Of tic
future, require i'll
g. Our iOfmer Representative William s Archer: His
conduct ~ Representative, and man. has been alike
honorable; maintaining the character Of his State eausy
by UNIFORM devotion to her principles, aud by manly
vindicaion Of his
The long continued applause with which dis tribute 10
the character Of our oTmer Representative received
was well calculated TO exhibit lie deep and siUcere
ing oil respect entertained Tor him by this portion OF his
iofmef constituents. Ills speech marked by that
manly independence which has always dsung rushed his
public AID private course. II able vntcation Of
The principles Of lie Constitution sDd BIZ s,sd through
out The pnfesI split Of enlightened patriotism At the
conclusion Of his Fsarks, Mir A. offered The following
sentiment
| TIE Only effective ssfeguard Of Republican Govern.
nen'-a sound public sentiment MAY God preserve IL to
usil
T. The Representatives Of Virginia in CoDgress Honor
to those who defend her pIiu ipes-reifclnent 10 those
who surrender them.
8. Tie las, Legislature Of Virgins The monument OF
iis glo,y is tl,e tomb Of man worship.
| 9 The Senate Of The United States: The Sstcs will
sustain the prominent feature Of their Confcderacy
the People will henceior revere il as the efficient ebec
! 10 The Resolutions Of 0S aud 90 "The Book" Of our
political faith.