Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-27

the expense of prn. ple lie said that his principles
and adherence 10 n Republican party, and of course
his preference of Mr. Van Buren, for the Presidency,
had been openly avowed during the late CUB rnatorial
Canvass The consequence that his OPP had
for tune tiunphcd; that he had been beaten; but he
&c conscious pride IN having fallen, soldier should
fall: sword IA hand with his face To the enemy.
lie concluded mis- speech, amidst burst Of cheering
huzzas OF APPRECIATION, by Offering the following ssnt
nert:
THE MEMORY or Tnom,s JrrrERsos-Hc thong
there something Of raise in the preservation of the
Republican party.
s. The memory of that gallant band which fought at
Talledega, Emuckaw, Enochopco, the Horse Shoe and
New Oreans-Lke the books of the Sybl they increase
ia value as their numbers are diminished.
g. Hon. FELIX GRUSDy:--Ilonored in early manhood
by his native aud by his adopted State, with the public
Condolences jealous and incorporating republican
in the civil revolution of lSOOthe principles of his
youth have only been confirmed by increase OF years
When this toast given, and the loud cheering had
ceased. MIR. GrunJy and thanked the company for
their appreciation OF his public lie then proceed
cd in strain of clog which he has suTpass
ed, to address the company for hour aud half He
showed the inpocy aud mprudence OF running Judgr
White for the Presidency, and demonstrated The utter
hopelessness of that geuicman's prospects. He had
he remarked, been ccnsurcd for not making speech
in the Senate of the United States, in favor If Mr.
Van Buren,, when that individual nominated as
Minister to England. although he had then voted for
hui He intended to-day to make up for his past del
quency-pnyboh principle and interest. He then gave
asketeh OF the prominent features and incidents Ar
Van Buren, character and lle-and history his po
llical conduct and opinions, from the
the last war down to the present tine. MIR c. said
is the who now assailcd and slandered by those
persons, who, three years ago, ccnsured him (Mr for
making speech in favor orhim Al that time Mr.
Van Buren, was represented as an eminent Statesman
pure Patriot waiting Republicannor hcis said
by these men, TO be intrgucr and Magician;
nnd his friends charged with corruption Mir G. in
strain of sarra wit, of The pungent and cutting
character gave the reasons why the enemies of M Van
Buren, had been driven to the necessity of making these
vague and indefinite charges.
In the recourse of his remarks Mr.. Grundy spoke of
the right of instruction possessed by the General Assem-
bly, and nstanced the case of the New York Legislature
having instructed MIR. Van Buren, for Tariff
of 1SS, and Of his obedience to their instructions,
could not do otherwise, consistently the Republican
creed. Mr.. c.. said, he himself had something say
that subject which he wished call the particular
attention of members of the General Assembly, then
present; which was that if by
he should vote eIpunge from the Journals oil
ate, the resolution of that BODY condrnnng the Pies
dent of the United States, for assuming powers not
conferred by the Constitution and law. But ii lac should
be instructed TO act Otherwise he would obey. He
fully prepared 10 give his vote for expungng and could
iniraction OF the Constitution involved ques-
ton. But if the Legislature wished the obuoNious
luton retained, he would give their vote the respon
sibty would be thcir's-not his. He DESTROYS of
being distinctly understood. lie should take implied
instructions for his guidebutn directly given duty
to obey, and he would do Now, that his OPT
Mon and intended course declared he hoped tu-
ture misunderstanding would arise.
Mr. Grundy concluded by giving the following toast
which was received with Numbering applause and marks
of APPROPRIATIONS
Martin Pun Bsren: fit successor carry out the
principles and measures of Andrew Jackson.
z. TIE " No-PARry' PARTY Not founded upon any
settled principles composed of men belonging every
political seca iaction-which ought to be resist
pcrpetuate its liberty.
8. Hon. JAMES K. POLK Devoted to the rights and
interests of the peopeto his public dutiesto great
principles of the present Administration, and
unity OF the Republican party The admiration OF his
countrymen shall be the reward of his patriotic
After the huzzas and cheering which accompanied this
toast had subsidized Col Polk rose, amid continual
interruptions of applause and approbaon delivered one
OF the most mastery and eloquent political speeches
delivered in this city We will attempt give even
an outline OF any portion of it, We hopes OF
tanning copy OF It for publication through the appca.
o we sn1H hp
disappointed in this however shall shortly present
our readers with copy of his speech delivered few
days before, at Mooresvle, which believe embraces
many not most Of the topics discussed by him
present occasion
Col Polk concluded his speech by Offering the follow.
ing sentiment which was responded to by enthusiast
marks of unanimous appreciation:
Northern and Southern Republicans United in sus.
tanning the great cause, they viii sacrifice sectional
feeling and PERSONAL predictions for men, altar
OF their common principles.
g. TIE SENATE UsTED STATES :-Byther
resolution impeachng the official conduct of the frcsi-
dent they have exercised powers not delegated by
Constitution anG Laws but in derogaton both. 1t
should be eIPHngsd from the journal
10. MARTIg VAN BURES;- 8 Magician -devo-
ted from, his youth to the cause of civil hirrlycrcnn
spect and collected in the midst of
and practical in his yewsequaI every emergency re-
curing genius and attainment. These the .eanaS
with which he lays the turbulent spirits of his
and dissolyes all their Vaccinations TO destroy him.
II. IloN CAVE Johnson Candid in his judgments
firm in his purposes-independcn in his principles
his enlightened constituents have again hailed him as
infexble democrat, and given ham still another
umphant victory.
When this toast announced it was received
amidst marks of the most lively appreciation, accOmpa
MED by loud calls for Mr. Johnson MIR Johnson arose
and the loud cheering by which his rising was
welcomed had abated, delivered of the manly
clear and siaesmanke speeches. upon the present
of public affairs in regard to the Presidency and tie
which have led 10 the present excleinsuts in
Tennessee which it has been fortune to hear
He laid bare to public examination, the movements
of the Washington Caucus OF last winter, exposed
the influence which the Wing Opposition, Bank and
Nulllters-had exeitedn Producing those movements
and in bringing the presidential question to its present
crisis in this State
He said he had submitted his to his constituents
and had been sustained in the position which he bad
found it his duty to But will not pretend
give the substance Of his Speech being in hopes OF
having the pleasure distant day, of yngil full
length before our readers He concluded by Offering the
following sentiment which met with hearty aud
loud response from the company:
USIoN, harmony, sedeHiGi, concession; euery ihine
for the cause, nothing for man. should be the waicno,d
and motto Of the Democratic party.
IL. RICHARD VI. JoHNsON:-Ihe veteran legislator
the gallant soldier who poured out his blood water
in defence of bis counrys rights. That country will
reward him with another pledge of its gratitude
condolences.
49, Tue LADIES: Friends to Union--tley ,goat di.
vide the party.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Nj. a. Long, Ego. The Hon. WIN. Moore, the
Senator from the county Of Lincoln; the Hon David
the Hon Wn Trousdale, the Senator from tic county
Of Sumner and otlersfher constituents may weil bc
proud of their services they "dare do all that may be-
come men to do they 90 for ExpungiBg"
When this toast announced the gentlemen nam
ed, loudly called for by the company. Col. Moore