Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-28


Treasurer and Secretary,
PIERCE BUTLER
Committee If 9rraayehacnt
James ~ Barker, Col John Thompson,
John Moss, John r. Stump
Peter Wager John Coodn,n
Henry d. Gilpin, A. l.. R oamiopil,
William Ruff, h. q. Zegler,
b. ). Bonsall John Narlee
Nj. n. Carpenter c. " Hagner
John Miles, NJ. w. Ash,
fatrlck Hays, Pierce Butler
John NJ Read Daniel Newman
Edward ID. lngraham, John j. NIcCahen
WIN. Stewart w n Smith
- j. Jack, Richard Rush
Ihomns Honey, Nathan Natans.
r., II. ~ Committee Of Irritation
Eol' James Rage, w. j. Leipcr
Hon i. NJ. Petit, John Moss
Joiih N Kane, {. j. Ingcrsoll,
John fumes Henry JSnl,,d
On Saturday morning, at II o'clock Mr. Livingston
was waited upon ut his lodgings by the Committee OF Ar
rangcmcnt, and escorted in handsome baroucbe drayn
ny -FOUR grey horses to independence Hall where he was
received by the President other officers of the dav
large conconrsc Of citizens called to welcome Mr.
Livingston; among whom observed Col Swin the
mayor Oh ,he city members OF Councils and other city
officers; Mr Duponceau the venerable and estimate
PRESIDENT ut the Philosophical Society," who had bee,
intimately associated with his brother late Chancel
lor Livingston, during the Revolutionary war Judoc
Sutherland and General Ash, representatives in Con
gross; and many others all DESTROYS to testify their 60
sPect TO the distinguished guest.
. Athve clock, Mr.. Livingston proceeded TO the New
Masonic Hail. in Third street The dinner which was
ntrpd
in the most tasteful manner the flags of the Union al
the State of Pennsy were enwined over the
OF tie table; and the Military Band from The Navy Yard
prayed the most animatng and appropriate airs Mr.
Livingston was seated the right OF Mr. Dallas the
President, and the le Governor Eaton of Flori
da captain Hunter and Lieutenant LINDSAY of the
navy were among the invited guests who honorcd the
company with their presence About three hundred
sons sat down to table, and perhaps enthusiastic
ana animated aSsrmbiage has been Witnessed in
TINS city common feeling seemed to pervade all ntc
Sst strong sense OF respect and gratitude towards
Livingston as well Tor his past public services for
ms Iate admirable conduct in France; and an uncaui-
vocal determination To sustain the views he so ably x
PeSscH 70 the government OF that county, at all hazards
ana Whatever might be the consequences
Alter the cloth was removed MIR. Dallas announced
.he following regular toass, which received with
the most enthusiastic applause:
L. Ihe PrcSident0 IF Tie United States. Everlostn IRA
ttude and untiring adherence The patriot who has
cued the constitution preserved the Union extinguis
cd tie public debt, trcshen0d and dused the uncipes
OF Dehoe Iacy and IS now mailing the mast the un
tarnlshed flag OF National Honor
me Pfe PTcssde" " tie United States; Like Jef-
cTsoh, hc end1rcs the vndictye ordeal of Senatorial
batting, only TO be removed by an admrnp People 10
The highest station thoy bcstow
Mr. DALLAS introduced the Aiyd toast with speech
OIL great eens and animation of which our report can
present but feeble sketch He said
IT often happens, fellows citizens tina, great public
PnJPi's ana measures are useuy enforced aud vind
caea 1y popular demonstrations of APPRECIATION and
gratitude towards their distinguished advocates In at
tanning ihls Object upon the present OCCASION we may
ne permitted al The time those ardent
sincere, and lasting sentiments of profound personal
respect and personal attachment with which The best
quteS Oh the human heart, united with the brightest
huoWncnts OF the human understanding, have for a
iohg series OF years impressed and inspired US all
INC gentleman, whose shall shortly pronounce
mas devoted his life increasingly promote The happiness
VI ms and the interests and honor Of his
county. Nearly forty years ago. the 19lh Of June
ayo nc mace me walls OF ncighbouring edifce echo
ana Feccho with his eloquent aud republican proesa-
IONS against the enornities of the celebrated try mr.,
OF the cider Adams: and from that moment IN the rrc
sent hour, his has been one of undcvjony pi
cta linz
exalted patriotism
Commissioned by the ilIstrous Jefferson TO represent
e nation before the judicial tribunals of New York no
was also elected the Chief Magistrate of Thai
Durng his brief official service there dsas ,rous and
uesoiang pesl,enee occurred, and penetrating with un-
uihS ans scll-inHnoatne devotion the nl,o,les of
disease sorrow, and death he impaired bis health and
exhausted hs fortune III solacing apd relieving his
wretciled ieEcW-citZens
While pursuing, in bis adoptcd Stote Of Io,,;s;.,,
course OF unsurpassed professional emncnce he naured
Tor That eoninonweata code Of laws since adopcd and
ehioTcrd whose practical wisdom well as pbil5souiical
Dchgny strength, as well simplicity and ar-fcaeh.
ing s9gacIy have challenged and hove obtained nngar-
sal admiration.
ar sure need not remind you Of his brusnnt and
uh"tmy Democratic conduct while member of the
senate 81 We ~ ., with ndetaigJble industry hs Crap
PS every elevated aud Intricate subject of legislation
uiG WIN eonsuinmate Intelligence, he touched nothing
wch lie did not clucidate and adorn Transferred from
'hs sphere OF asion By who has but recently and
gratefully cained bin cherished associate and conn
scOs in the field and in the snbieei--oud SID b "a
WITH lns honcfed and immortal friend in ADMINISTERING
He chccntFc department Of Our government bc confr
GHten " Tie resourccs OF bis experience the energy Of
ma sprl, the vgor of his pen aud the exlausess oovy
eIs oil us industry 10 rescue Union from the
inE ruin q violrnt dissolution
81 last, fellow citizens, be who had done so much
service and 80 much honos 90 BIS county NJ home was
gent TO achieve task alike important and delicate
abroad ana II N the execution Of his high duties ms n
representative ot tbe American people in France that
ne ora ana sad w@t eicits aud spona neous
chnsons OF applause and gratitude on Tie present secn
'ion IN Tie midst of the destinations ond blandlsl
ehts % Farsan sOeiety received with open arms bv
me most aiiuring and attractive Of people even She
N"toual lnsuicthat Areopagu of universal science
ana learning -otmg and welcoming HIN as an admired
ana meroTiou brother; caresd c0uried and haiteret
'hs Oh ma stern and sterling Democrat never for one
moment forgot his country, breathtd syllable or
haIOorcd wish Inconsistent with tlc painness Of her
rep"cdn institutions, the unloucl ed purity Of her
national honor. Nor when tie stormy hour Of trial
came on, when e current Of courtesy turned into e
cbaed aud angry tide OF inyective and attack did Inc
vary his attitude, fail 10 breast with undauncd front
and rcsstess ability every impuaton or pretcnsion in
compatible VIII our fame and Independence.
But Tie detIirs 81 his conduct are known 10 Won all
and DO bot 1edOusly reprcss the feelings which per
cclVe are struggling for veut.ilc has returned fSom
inc scene Of diplomatic exeron the cordial sanction of
diplomatic ezeruOn-the cordial sanction of the Prcs
dent has greeted his arrivan rcsqnng the commits.
sion OF our Minister the court OF the Tuilcrcs he
has noby submitted himself to the Judgment Of his fell
low-ciizens let respond 10 this appeal by an unan
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