Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-08
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From he Norfolk Herald. July 81
DINNER TO THE hon FRANCIS MA



MALLORY, the ato representative Of this district in
The Congress OF the United States, in testimony of
their APPRECIATION of his zeal. ability and fidelity IN
the discharge of his representative trust. The din.
mel was given in Suiialk nj the Central Hotel aud
the sly IN which II was prepared, and the large
ndmher Of persons present; the Joyous teeling-lhc
spirit OF harmony and The broad good humor which
beHmed III every eounenanct, all betokenea the cor
dlay with which every individual of the company
had entered into the -" soein compnci' do honor 10
Their respected guest. Every thing indeed, denoted
HAT the Wings of Nansenond in earnest III
what they had proposed AMI that ITS hl6lmcnt was
not 10 he carried out upon paper merely. Mallory
had proved himself worthy at their confidence aud
suppotl. and they had entered warmly aud heartily
into the contest for his reelection Indeed. IN no
part Of this district, during the late Congressional
canvass, did the Wings do their duty with greater
fidelity. or display more gallant spult than IN old
republican Nansamond, where they fought The bat
lie hand 10 hand with ther opponents, twho -
their part. contested every inch of efound) and II
was ihcir boasl thai not man iii FOR duty" stood
alooi from the conflict. And defeat, far from
abaiing Tho warmth Of their attachment To the
didate Of then choice, produced The feeling which
prompted this movement. honorable alike 10 him
and them. Could the Wing party throughout the
Union, be imbucd with tho spirit which nnimates
tbelr brethren Of Nanscmond, their success ~ The
next Presidential election would not be problem,
but certainty There they have no absl,ac lions and
logged preferences To divide ahou,-bui to u man are
pnHtH aHhlet Tue present INT nmbent oil the Itrsl-
dental Office, aud 10 favor OF The nominee OF Wing
National Convention. The lite shades ol dinef.
encc upon MINOR questions they give Ia the winds,
and 20 together, heat aud hand, Tor the main point,
without which all else is OF no avail.
The dinner tables were set out under u pavilion
and covered with ample Stores of the best produe-
tions Of the county and The choicest vines The
number who dlued exceeded an hundred. For
gathering OF tho people III single county. from
little m"e Than llle hall OF lis vong population, this
number may with strict ptupreiy ha termed large
aud the impulse OF political feeling which could
bring so numerous company together from all parts
Of the county. On this occasion, must have been
strong indeed
William D. Hodges, Esq, presided, supported
by Messts John {, tohooo, John &. Crump aud
John II, Benton. as ls Cd aud Sd Vice Pref
dents
1t will be seen by their letters in reply to the in
vit,tions oi the Committee Of Arrangements, thai
the following distinguished citizens we've among the
number invited 10 the dinner: h W Leigh. Henry
A, WISE, John i. MAY, john NJ Patton, }. w. Pc
gram, John Tyler. Then letriswerc severally read
ms they were TOASTED.
REGULAR TOASTS.
]. IHc american Rcr0iuhon,-lt ~ns originated
and prosecuted Tor the protection Of The political
aud personal interests, of the people Of these
States" from the perncions exercise Of Legitimate
power.
.. The Constitution ri he United Siaies.-- com
pact between the several States. made independent
by The revolution, IL is HE fundamental evidence
Of certain specified Powers entrusted 10 The admin
isiratou Of u common agent. which by no rghuu
interpretation can bc enlarged or diminished.
3. The Feaerdt Communicative common a
gent Of the States in administering the pc" ers de
legated in the Constitution II can only property
fulfil the object Of iis creation by bcing restrained
to The specific powers entrusted 10 IL and being
confined. IN the operation OF lis organic departments
each 10 the sphere allotted To II.
A. The present Administrator and the pdrfV sustain
ing H.-While affecting 10 feel great anxiety lest
the legislative and judicial departments Of The gov
eminent should transcend The limitations Of their au-
Ihority they have, by insliying the Executive in the
abuse Of deeg ated and the assumption of undecga-
ted powers given 10 that department undue and
dangerous ascen' aney in the operations of the gov
eminent.
5. The Hon. Francis Nalio,Y Il lis career in the
councils Of the Union, though brief was alike ere
dirable 10 himself aud useful to his countryside n
biliy independence and manly spirit he exhibited in
the discharge Of his representative duties, and IN
deavofing 10 arrest the tendency Of the Federal
Government To Presidential rule. have warmly
commended him to the admiration aud confidence
of The Wings.
DIR. Mallory then rose and gave utrcraree to his
feelings on the occasion Of the very distinguished
respect wilh which he had been hpnoied by the
Wings ol Nansemond, aud proceeded to general
discussion Of HE politics of the day embracing his
own views and opinions IN relation 10 the prominent
questions which are particularly engaging the
attention OF the people; but MS he has iomised fur
nish US with synopsis Of his remarks, tprobably in
Time for ont Mondays pAper) and we are now press
ed for room, shall not anticipate him by attempt
ting even the bieest outline OF his address. He
spoke for about NJ hour, with power and eo-
quence fully jusifyrg the lively enthusiasm which
he elected from hs hearers In conclusion he OIL
Tered the following toast;
The Hhgs Of NdnSemond.-In the defence Of
constitutional liberty not more ready give pledge
than willing TO redeem IL. They diaw their preccps
OF democracy from the original text Of 20 not from
The commentaries Of modern professors, composed
of the only privileged class that Exists amongst us
the aristoeracy Of ofice-hoders.
6. Free GOrerBment.-lt can only be safely and
properly administered in reference 10 the common
welfare OF the public, when the wisdom and viz
tue OF The people shall be represented in the persons
of those who may be appointed 10 conduct It's opera
tons.
T. The Hon. Benjamin Uatkias Legh.-Uniling
in his person all The moral exceleucies that adorn
euher public or private character and eminent
" gifted with the possession Of genius and talents,
there is station in the bestowal Of the people
claiming to possess "wsdom aud vnue," to which
he might not reasonably aspire.
6. The Hon. Henry A. IPise.-The fearless and
Incorporating enemy of oflical corruption; he
recesses the eyes of an abused people-lie merits
the gratitude OF his country.
9. The urrcncy.-ltse exemption from luciuatiou
and change, and IT'S capacity for an adequate per-
Torrance OF its office, depend entirely its freedom,
| from all injudlcous interference whether Of weak
| ness wick edness OF folly.
! 10. The Hon. John +. Nay.-The able defender
Of the credit system Of the State, from The wild and
! nschevous attacks OF agraran folly; not less dis