Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-06

formed n procession and exhibited their hearty mani
trs,nions ofjos. They felt keea,. because they saw
the necessity OF having uniformity in The laws. aud
union among the PEOPLE.
am lid. gentlemen. TO see here not only me-
chanes. but members of other Professions. | am
clad the Reverend Clergy the followers huse
Christian patriots Maiher CLARK. and Cooper aud no
man wish better os bis posteriy ,han that they
should receive their raiarchal for religion aud
mernls
I am glad to see members OF my own profession.
with whom have been Tor years in habits OF iuil-
macy. Some my seniors, many OF n, own
age; and many moIe are younger ] have lived a
,nong them; and have known Dana, Pafsoo, Sew
all, Parker. not to mrntion those who are living
snd honor them defenders OF the truth, as adyo
Gates from whom man. With just cause, was ever
spurncd, though he came clothed in rags.
l am happy TO see Boston merehaDts--a name hon
ored in every part ot the world name connected
with honorable aud liberal ccnduoi.-What eoumu-
ny has better sustained charitable Institutions
fiched colleges, examined the hannis OF want gno-
rance and wee. that they might administer reef'
They have sooihed the ra,ings OF insanity and have
s,pcned the ears OF the Deaf and the eyes OF The
Blind. that they might pour upon them Instruction.
These the merchants Of Boston, May The Al
mighty Being reward them
Gentlemen, have been resident IN the midst OF
YOU twenty Yeas. Il is now eighteen years since
Won FIRST gave your votes, aud required my pub
lie services. t. since then, You have found mote TO
be forgiven than 10 be reptoyed-itne pant rs good
friends to-day as met sixteen years ago, am con
tent. Gentleman, have done.
| will propose sentiment:
The City OF Boston-may it continue the Head
Quarters Of good principles, tl the blood ol the lie.
souiiouary Patriots has run through Thousand
generations.
Alter MIR. Webster sat down, tho Hon, Samuel 7.
Armstrong, the arst vice president addressed tie
meeting, and read letter from John Quincy Adams,
expressing his regret that the rfecatous state al hls
health would prevent has participating IN The festival
Mr.. Adams accompanied his letter nth the follow
ing sentiment:
"1hc UNION It's boundaries, East, West,
North, Suurh-unsiered aud nyloate.'
Mr. Armstrong then offered the following toast.
which was received with loud and continued cheer
'os.
"JouS QuiNey ADAMS i-The venerable patriot
aud state sman,-the indomiable champion OF the
rights of man and woman ;-manlicsting IN hls
youth the wisdom of age aud in his age the sieQs Of
YOUTH"
The meeting was addressed by Mr.. Elliott, the
Mayor Of the city OF Boston, George Dauicou, Pte-
sident of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic
Association, twho read a letter from Mr. Davis, Mr.
Wnbster's colleague in the Senate,l Nathan Apple
ton. Gov Ellsworth, OF Connecticut, Abbot Law
renee, Mr.. Fletcher, John Reed Of Barnslable, the
sanior member OF the Massachusetts delegation,
Caleb Cushing, Peleg Spngue, Nj. keichum, Of
New York, MIR. kinsman, oi Maine, Mr.. Briggs, OF
Vermont, George Blake. Jas. I. Austin, Mr.. Men-
fec, member of Congress from Kentucky, X. {.
Winthrop James Wilson, j. of New liampshise,
Mr.. Tllliuehas OF Rhode Island, Mr. Ptentiss,
incmbcr Of Congress from Mississippi aud others
The Chair having called On Nh George Blake,
after a few remarks hc offered the following
toast
MISSISSIPPI AND ufR DISTINGUISHED RfrnE-
SENTATIVE ~ CosGREss-We welcome HIM most
cordially this hail. oonsecfaed to the cause ol our
country and independence. lie has fought the good
fight aud deserves aud will receive ii gratitude aud
admiration OF his country.
Mr.. Preniiss was now called for loudly, from
every part OF the hail. and when he came forward to
speak greeted with the most enthusiastic 7p-
plause. The speech OF Mn pteniiss Is spoken Of IN
unmeasurcd terms OF praise. Tie New otlN Gem
rnercia Advertiser gives the following notice OF II
Mr.. Preetss returned his thanks for the houoi
done 10 him and 10 the state he represented lie
spoke OF Faneuil Iliil and OF the pleasing assoua
lions connected With lie had neyct before heard
his own voice in Faneuil llall.-lle came here un
pilgrimage to this Mecca, and 10 do honor to one Of
Massachusetts noblest sons. Every plank aud raj
tei in the building seemed icdolcnt OF the principles
ofber y. Faneul Hall was the political l}eh esda
lie claim ed right be here, lie uAssv 80 ~
"Od Bay State" Born in Maine he eommepcee
his political under the institutions Of old Mas
sachusetts. But on higher grounds than this
he claimed To be hete--as a citizen OF this broad |
nion--io pay that tribute Of respect which WIS du'
TO the distns uished Senator. Although he reslde'
at The distance oil ihonsands OF nes--ho found Inn
self here actua,ed by the same feelings ~hicl
iuompted the actions OF The true men ny whom 1t
surrounded.
In the days OF the Roman republic, ia warrior
saved the lie of a single citizen, he was entitled I,
the highesi honeis-but how much greater was th'
act Of that man, who, urged by the uoblest spirit
boldly stepped forward and saved the institutions
his country aud which had perhaps been the means
Of saving the lives Of thousands. There could no
be IN the times oil enterprise, desperate
undertaking than TO buckle the armur OF patriot
and TO go forth to battle for ones countyto encoun
ter the enchanted castles, Inhabited by all that
nauseous, filthy and d,sgusung-and sometimes th'
adventurer would find hon IN his path W het
the Spartan went forth TO battle, he was told TO fc
iurn ruth his shell---or on IL. The wing member
Of Congress had attained eonquest--but they still
held fast to the shield OF the ConstiWtlon-the,
had returned Nth t--aud have determined 10 elm.
10 it.
Mr. p. alluded TO the recent adjournment of Con
sress as an act which had afforded much reiit 10 ih
country. The country felt If an inc ubus had beef
lifted from her breast. He kened the Wing ban,
in Congress to the gallant body OF uoops which, OF
the night of June II, l175, marched to withstand thu
enemy on Bunker Hill. He compared the govern
OF the present time to the little black cutie
which ad cut loose from the determined to taxi
ats pleasure, let the people shift lur themselves
but poverty entered into the Treasury, and the howl
ing hounds OF the palace cried aloud for more bones
Supplies were quiied not for tie people, but to
the governnent--and The experiment was tested how
the government should prosper without the people,
prosperity. Ii, said Mr.. r., the government mus
90 down, let go down head Observation-Disclosures
lion first. He described in lervent language Tho
wickedness aud sellishness OF the goveInment-whc
cared polling for the interest and prosperity OF the
couutry except as il regarded themselves. He dIt