Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-08

people cnrltle him 10 The confidence and commen-
daion Of the county.
II. Ilrgihia-I'he conspicuous position she oc7
cnpies in The eonleieraGy. and. until within the last
few Years, her proverbia devotion TO her political
principles, give her claim 10 a representation In
Congress that should be wholly characterised by in
teeetnal ability and political independence.
II. General James ". Pegrant-The ch,racter
he has acquired in his recent political contest, in
spires the hope that he will soon be elevated to
seat IN the legislature Of the Union when his State
will derive from his acknowledged abilities NO
small accession of political character and influence.
10. 1hs Hon John 1p'er.The able statesman
and honest politician. Vrg ia.wili YET do Justice
10 her son who molly resisted tie attempts OF theF
federal Executive to irample upon the rights aud
Independence of the Senate
10. The Press. When characterised by homes
~ and inlcfendence, and sustained alone by the
patronage Of public opiniona national blessing; hut
a national curse. when. in order that - tllrilt
follow h@ning" II becomes prostllnted TO the aspi-
ting purposes of power
II. Thomas G.. BroG rl-on Esqr. Editor. ofMe
NoyfoH Hcrdid Ills ling aud irurul editorial
experience, and his intimate acquaintance With
onr political history, in enabling him 10 decry and
Herdfd In The country tho approach Of danger
constitute him useful aud elficicut sentinel in
waite ching The movements OF the public fanc,iona-
ties.
Mr. Il. rose and made his acknowledgements in res
ponse 10 this very naueriug compliment, and con
cluded by offering the following tosst
1hf COUNTY ri AdpsetnoHR - Devoted 10 The prin-
ciples Of constitutional liberty as she is ,lisn-
enshed Tor her pat,iolism. She took her stand in
90 aeainsi the inleads oi Executive power and u
snrpetloo; and she will not be driven from il while
the Signs OF the times more clearly than adj
,noutshrg her of her duty To maintain it,
~. john Thompson mn, Esq. Editor of lie Re
publican. The brilliant promise fhis youth. IN The
commencement Of The career he has chosen, gives
ample assurance OF the cmnence he wi attain in his
matufer ace,
1 ii. 4 4 RI :.
Acknowledgements IN return, aud ofricd the follow
loe toast
Mig Principles - Identified with the fate Of re-
pnhlcanism, already victorious in three ouribs OF The
eenIederaey-with uninn among thair advocates.
They will every where triumph.
VOLUNTEERS.
rs The President Of the Day. Kenneth RaYncr
Esq-A nobe and gallant Wing OF North Carolina.
his elevation 10 n seal in Congress " III niler him
more conspicuous theatre Tor The display Of those
talents which have acquired for him 50 much disnc-
ton IN The legislature of his State.
BY J. \. JenkIns.-fhc distinguished Statesman
Henry ClayErccl and faithful in defeat o, victory
his history is the lstory Of The nation his glory
the elory Of the Republic. Power add nothing
10 his grealne.s-lime can abate nothing Of his wide
spread fame.
BY r. S. SpcnccL-Nartin Van Burcu-Thc
freud OF abolition in 1890; HE supporter ofihe
tarllf IN 1s"S and Of ulerna improvements ami
opposed 10 The compromise ACT of 1889 and now
undrr pledge 10 the Souih--We hope lhai aturu,
after casting such mind. DESTROYED the mould
BY T.. A. Bols.-The union of The Wing parry.
-Wnhout union of aetpn tho part of the oppo-
siiion, il is in vain 10 attempt TO relieve The country
from the rule of Van Bureuism aud its corrupiing
tendencies. But with such unity Of action and pur
pose. reliefio the county aud victory 10 tie Wings
Is certain.
BY John {. Crump Martin Van Bnren.-The
political htpn"tue, who breaches creed and
practists anotler the new missionary. sent by
The self.styrd democrats. To harangnr the people
den ocfacy, the better to enabc him 10 practice mono
crazy.
BY w J. Wreh-Juhn II. Peasants His
splendid talents, unwavetng poncal integrity, and
ndonhnble perseverance aud courage. have gained
for him the applause aud admiration Of the friends Of
pure government throughout the land.
By James T. Smiih.-IIenty CLAY and Martin
Van Buren,: Who shall contrast the talents, elo-
quencc. patriotism and the long d brilliant of
The former, with the prfu attempts OF the foot step
follower to ape his "u, ;tious predecessor in
res Of ruinous and quack experiments upon his
conntiy's Liberties and interests
BY Joshua Nj llarrel.-The Hon. Henry Clay
OF kentucky: The purity OF his character and the.
irresistible powers of his nnd--havc borne him tri-
umphani through such torrent Of calumny aud de-
raeIiou as has seldom taen TO Tie lot Of any other
nan-"Justas proposH teaar."
BY James Lassiter.-Manin Van Bufen Moth
ing plainly shews HE man as his speech at Cas-
tie Garden, New York, IN addressing his :. Demo
cratic friends instead of his fellow oiiizens He is
the Pfesiden, of Faction Of office holders and not
Of tbc United States
BY G. Waon.--1he freedom Of elecons-In
the days OF jefferson interference with the fee
lon Of elections by The ofliceis of Government,
deemed sufficient offence for removal from Of
fee; but in these days of loco -iocosm, sufficient
recommendation to insure the highest honors Of the
country.
BY Eustacc Paker.-IIon. II, A. Wise:-IIe has
commenced the Ilcrculeau task Of cleansing the Au-
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