Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24
VOLUME XXXEE.--No. e:s

toned by justice, and employing that in
consistent with honor. The eyes of his countrymen
fixed upon hn with deep solictudr and every stp
OF Ms progress commanded their appreciation [Great
ana IN particular the constitutional exposton of the 25
oi April expresses the universal sentiment of the Anne
rlcan people in language remarkable for its precision in
temper admirable for ITS dignity and caless, and III
arguments OF unanswcrab!c force
Well may such conduct in public servant awaken
respect and admiration in grateful! peoplcILong con-
unucd applause.
propose TO you, Gentlemen,
Edward livingston AS u Patriot and Satcemnn. lie
belongs To America Jurist and Philosopher the
world His exposition of the 25th April, cnbodcs tho
sentiments Of his Counrymcn, and stands text book
Tor American Dipomatiss.
MIR Lawrence repeatedly interrupted in the
course OF these remarks with the waTcst aud most ge
neral applause and the toast in honor Of Mr. Livingston
was drunk with the most umboundcd enthusiasm. For
several minutes the lofty walls of the apartment re-
sounded with the loud and cordial cheers of the
hlagc these emphatic manifestations of the general
sense of MIR Livngstons worth aud service and part
cuarly Of the noble and dignied manner in which he
has represented his country abroad, and not merely
tanned but elevated its character at length died away
when that venerable and distinguished gentleman rose,
and in voice rcmulous with the emotions the
the company:
| had arranged some phrases which thought might
suit the occasion. But they driven from my mind
Oy The impulse which the around naturally
produces find them tame, fiat, powcrlcss. express
the feelings by which cxcitcd-agated- almost
ove.powcrcd.
Gencincn--i did not expect this-I returned without
having attained final in my mission returned
with the satisfactory but humble of having
doie my duty ana ! anticipate other pleasure
on my return than the greetings of personal friends and
that exquisite sensation which who loves his coun-
Try feels ~hcD after long absence his foot first presses
n's native shore Such Of you, gentlemen, as have
been abroad will understand this But all of you must
JOIN me IN amcntng that the poverty ofour language
no other word than the vague of coUntry TO express
The relation between ii and its citizens We have no
drrlvatve from the pdtrd of the Romans and have not
adopted the faderland of our Saxon ancestors NOTHING
nrIn!.s
more resembles lal duty and affection than oblga-
lion we owe To native land, the attachment which
binds US by voluntary tics to the country of adop
uon. butn we have not the word in cur language,
nave The sentiment in hearts. Properly cultivated
IL wi'l teach US, not only To support country
Vasihs IKE the present. when At appeal to all
t"ns icE The un"Em moderation and justice of its course,
but win the pouS Of the patriarch veil the
occasional OF our common parent from the eyes
oil The world not like their degenerate unnatural bro
thrf, to eXaggcrae and pose them dcrSonto
cea not to discover the make dness of the land 10 glory
IN ITS honour TO lament its msforuncs 10 espousc its
cause as cur own and identify ourselves with it in it's
prosperous adverse fortune. This Is patrotismths
Is true love OF country, and it is TO all who
near me may Ic permitted to say that it guided me in
my conduct, chceFed me during the difficulties of my
mission, and that looked t. the consciousness Of its
having animated me for my best reward
repeat, gentlemen, thai did not Expect the reception
nave met with But should be guilty of absurd
HiScau"n II attempted 10 conceal the heartfelt pleasure
IL mas gwen me. ! thank you Tor myself thank YOU
more Tor my country for have the vanity to believe
mat any merit OF mine could excite the enthusiastic de-
n of
personal qualification lost in the higher enjoyment
ol national PRIDE when amid The shouts Tint greeted my
"iiNaI-u'c hrst words could distinguish those
which eprObatcd any unworthy concession Never with
ia MY rtcoectioD III the long political life
mas the pubic sentiment question been SO strong
ly IanIUnsly * messed as IL slouId he
calmly buJ Will encry IthUut without violence
III c lang oi nigh mnd"d men, who appreciate their
own character, and the dignity OF their country I'm
sellcd determination TO suffer degrading
VII" ouI legislative councils all party feelings for
gotten, and the assurance gave the French Govern
ntnt on my DEPARTURE that every attempt of this
would bc rcpced by the undivided energies of the ma
ton, seems nUbly continued Loud clIrcrsO
ms ihiIination would have Teen unnecessary if the
character OF country had been known and appre-
slaicd Bn am sorry say that opposite parties in
France seemed to we with each other nyenting ca
iuhmch l" degrade COR national characlcrand the r-
buncs 81 ihe Chamber Of Deputies from dag to day re-
sounded w'th the vcst terms OF rcproach applied
merchants, who represented fraudulent adven-
t"rrrS' to our Government cndcavoring by the
infamous ar's l" support Their uniounded claims Not
the least puruyng circumstance, sarcastically
but uuy observed by Oi the Ministers those who
made these charges supported by the votes and en-
couragcd by the applause The Republican party and
among iheh by many oi the friends OF Lafayette
LCTiCs Of sllanIc
The great MoDtesguieu has said that honor is the prn
eP'S oi n"narciHea governments. One description of
the men ot whoiG speak have considered that
Tins was the grant OF am exclusive right, and like other
hohoposS, thcy Claimed The right not only to fix their
own price Ola the article, which this they valued
at Z5OOOnoU francs but also to adultcratc it, and stamp
national dgHty the labels affixed 10 their spurions
mcrchandze.- Cheers
Gentlemen must not be misunderstood. | speak
OF an opposition composed Of the most HETEROGENEOUS
nat"rugst Ira Ii0yulsts ultra Liberals Republicans
and o,her l@altpntcHts, who have united on using
the most uEtiIlng efforts to break the faith of the
nation sotr,uny pied rcd, and embroil two countries
having every motive Of interest and honor to unite
and not one to divide them. do speak of the Ad
InnisratiOn OF tic King. C." the contrary seize
tbs public occasion 10 declare that doubled the
sincere desire OF his Majesty faithfully perform the
treaty " had made ana TO preserve the most AMIGA
Die rclaii09s with the United States, and that if he
lrs,. dali
lr@l which distinguished the minister for foreign afaiTs
The rejection Oi lc34 would not have taken place
Indeed OF hcn cludioy ayOwcd the last debate
that lac had tDi used all the efforts he intended to have
done, and whieb from lis known influence and ability
would have ensured complete From that time
to the arrival OF the Presidents Message, | still did
justice TO the desire Of the administration to fulfil the
treaty, although could not but bc dissatisfied with the
non performance Of VI Scrruricrs promise (accordinr
to our constructing which always considered as Tie
true oncD and had reason thought to complain that
no assurance would be given ST making it a Cabinet
question Afer that period, take pleasure in bearing
witness to tic diligence and activity which were shown
PaT ng the documents TO demonstrate the Justice
of claims tic talent and cloqucncc with which the
treaty was supported, and the ungcnerous imputaons
on our country were repealed by the minister's
This adhesion TO the amendment Of General Va.
laze nston'shcd and grievcd me atroyc 70 counter
act ~ Effects Ivy the note, gentleman which YOU avc
scTni H"d Ehth SfDce IT'S 0JpyCr0i by Me Prcsid1nt
StW hOpc may ycmcre ms djGcuig Should this
ail-shonld word Of additional explanation he re-.
quircdthe good intelligence between the two countries
this country. thank God, is decided on That subject
tCbcrrs hc dignity Of the county must at all haz.
aids be preserved The great scougcs Of nations arc
succeeded generally by The remedies which beniEnant