The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-11

just offered, and which had been received With such
applause. As il wassunsei, he would sii down ailsr
reading a sentiment.
The County Of Louisa. May her repubsanism al
ways parske OF that spirit OF Independence and jealousy
OF power which planted the Of liberty in 49, and
never degenerate into blind submission 10 the will p
the Presdeat or the dicta1ion Of party.
l2lh Toast
The Hon JAMgs BARBouR We thank him for his
past services TO his country. We applaud bis msgna.
ninity 10 the part lie takes IN the politics which
divide our country.
A letter was now read from Gov. BARBoUR, enclos
ing the following sentiment
The refusal TO unite with those whose great object
is the same 10 unwse preferrng to be beaten BY
enemies, rather than beating with friends.
A letter was now read from w. M. PEYros, Of
Roanoke, enclosing sentiment;
The Rstreaiing Conserratiss. An unfortunate poll
tiean who has the capacity to what 10 right, but
lacks the nerve to maintain IL who, IN an ungoardcd
moment, played the part az on honest man, and now
hopes 10 atone for his ,emeriy BY swallowing his own
denunciatons.
wanna, with this toast
The Hon. WV. Rlvss A couniry's gratitude
for his past public services and brighter prospect for
the future.
During the entertainment, The President an
| nounced that he was about 10 read q toast TO Mr..
Lipscomb, and asked If he was present. Mr. L.
arose and said he was prepared for il.
JosEPH H. LlPscoMB-t The ,oorfhy representative elect
Of old Louisa Though opposed to Us in politics, we
believe the opinions Of majority Of his constituents
will be faithfully represented.
| Mr. Lipscomb arose, and said that he would re-
present the opinions Of his constituents be they what
they might He was, he said, whole hog Sub
Treasury Van Buren, man, she Gndcrstood them, he
would vote for any thing that his constituents were
for, regardless Of the frowns Of parry. He had
pledged himselfto vote for Mr.. Rives IL majority
Of his constituents voted for Mr. Garland, as it
was tie vote between him and Gen. Gordon he was
left to do as he pleased; and be should vote against
Mr. r.. unless otherwise instructed. He would sup
port Sub Treasuryism any other asm thatthe peo-
pie Of Louisa desired. An old gentleman sitting
next to Mr.. L. said aloud, Let il be any other ism
then but Sub 7feasnryism," which was received BY
the company with loud aud long applause. Mr..
Lipscombs sentiment was as follows:
The People Of Louisa No matter to what party
they belong-hieh minded and honorable to ault--he
rho for fear Of parry prescriptions, would refuse TO
partake either Of the feast Of flow Of SOUL
i is worse than traitor wretch"
L Y. 4 q +
! Mr.. L. upon another occasion, after making few
remarks about his position, and the rccklessness Of
the editor Of the Richmond Enquirer gave this sen
timent:
4 The Hon VIM c. Ripes and myself Although !
| differ with Mr. r. ia politics, believe him TO be the
most perfect. hgh-mnded and honorable Of gentlemen,
/ old Tom Richie 20 the contrary Notwithstanding
1 Mr.. L. is called Sub Treasury man, but his SEN
timents expressed at the Dinner were liked and
such as any Conservative would not be ashamed Of
| have no doubt that his constituents can instruct
him to vote for Mr. Rives, as many anti Sub 1rsa-
snry men voted for him because they liked the
! man.
There were many volunteer toasts drank, which
will be published 10 the Jeffersonian at Charottes-
vile, and hope Mr.. Rves will write out his speech
for publication that the public may be gratfed with
perusal oft.
The company separated after dark in good order.
Every thing at the Dinner was conducted in the
utmost harmony and decorum.
Yours, &c.