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

We insert below hastily prepared report
of the proceedings at Louisa, on Saturday
last We call the attention Of the Richmond
Enquirer particularly to the toast Of Mr..
Payne, of Fluvanna, and the last toast Of
Mr.. Lipscomb. Of Louisa--the last especially
must be consolatory.
Ono Of our letters from Louisa says that,
Saturday " was glorious day. Inever saw
more respectable assembly of the sovereigns
on any occasion Of The sort in Virginia. Mr..
Rives spoke somewhat more than two hours
in answer to the various counts in the indict-
ment against him; and in regard to the
charges Of apossacy and desertion, seized the
batteries which his accusers had erected
against him, and turned them, with an un-
niligated and calling fire, upon themselves.
The effect seemed to be one OF entire and
exuliing satisfaction through the whole mass
Of popular intelligence and,yirlue, which was
present.
LOUISA CoUar House. Sept. 7, 1899.
Thomas Allen, Esq, Editor Of the Madisonian.
DEAR Sin: The dinner given to Mr.. Rives by the
citizens Of this county has just terminated, and
may say that il has 10 truth b.en feast Of reason
and flow Of soul" Long viii the truths uttered
hope, be retained and impressed upon the memo
ries Of the large audience who we're present 10 par
licpate and listen to the distinguished gentlemen
who addressed them. At quarter before two
o'clock dinner was announced, aud l60 gentlemen
sat down to H. Captain Pleasant Hackeu presided,
assisted by Joseph H. Pendleion, Esq. and Captain
WIN. M. Amber. Mr.. pendieton calling the meet
ing to order, In doing which he INDUCED In few
eloquent and pertinent remarks. The dinner was
bountiful and cooked IN way TO please the veriest
epcure, and did credit 10 the landlord, Mr.. Garland
Taylor. After the cloth had been removed, ]. X.
Pendleton proceeded read the regular oasts with
clear and sonorous voice, which was distinctly
heard over the whole green.
Our distinguisAed Quest VIM. c. Rives: Like
Fabrcius at the tent OF Pyrrhus, nnseduced by The
allurements OF yesterday, unterrihed by the threats
Of to-day his devotion his party has not been snf-
fcient 10 induce HIM 70 forge. his country. 10 MS
| opposition 10 the will Of the Executive, he has ex-
hibled frrneSs and abilities which should inspire
his counlrynen Increased confidence in the man,
who has too much yirtuelo surrender his principles
| for his party.
This sentiment was received with great APP
plause; and MIR. Rives, after acknowledging the
honor they had done him, delivered most happy
and mastery speech, which his audience listened
to with great Difference and respect. When, In his
appeals to their hearts and conscences, he would
ask them 10 say If they condemned him ; they an
swered NO. zee hare no fanH TO find 1iM yon YOU
| HAVE DONE YOUR DUTY. will not-I dare
not attempt 10 give you even the out lines of Mr. RS.
speech, for could not do him Justice, to at
mad nj nfhe nd ri her
occasions 10 Mr. Rives, bu, listened to this effort
OF his with extraordinary pleasure, and was more
highly entertained than at any Of hispreyous efforts
And you may rely upon it, it sank deep in the
hearts Of his hearers, and they will hold dear,
man who has done so much 10 preserve the inte-
rests of his country, and prevent the Executive from
making us the willing suppianis Of his WILL A gen.
tleman Of The Sub-lreasury school, from Hanover,
~noIstrned to the speech OF Mr. Rives, frankly ac-
knowledged that he saw no ground Of complaint
against him, and that he had honestly performed his
duty Mr.. Rives spoke about three hours
He gave the following:
Popular Representation: The instrument Of ma
| tural selfgovernmen.; designed TO be the vigilant
sentinel Of the peoples rights, and watchful guard
upon the abuses and encroachmens Of power. Let
the people cherish its independence as the right arm
| oftheir sovereignty
! lie Otn TOAST was:
The Hon James Garland: Despising alike the ar
rogance of power and the madness of party; he has
held his course unfaltering." The fearless cham
pion Of the people and bright example Of repre-
sentative integrity and independence; he has secured
place in the confidence and affections Of a Tree
people, more honorable far than power can give or
party can confer.
concluded with the following:
The Republican Institutions Of our Country: Vir-
Tue and patriotism erected them; they were not
erected for party, but for the people; they were
not confded TO the keeping of party but the peo-
pie While, therefore, the partisan struggles for his
party let viruous and patriotic people struggle for
their country-her institutions her awS-her liber-
" and her prosperity and all will be well.
9th Toast.
we regret his retirement from The National Coun-
ellis. We have not forgotten the fidelity and ability
with which he served u.s. and we are happy 10 find
that he remembers us.
Mr.. Patton addressed the company for about half
an hour. He alluded 10 the time when he was
candidate for The suirages Of the people of Louisa;
he was proud of the support they gave him, and
should always cherish great respect for his republic
can fellow citizens of the county OF Louisa. Like
bis honorable friend NV. C. Rives,l he, too, had
been stigmatized with the epihets of traitor apos-
tate, &c Nc; but he had the proud consolation OF
knowing that he was not traitor, or apoStale he
was what he had always been and would always
be, for the interests of his country.
He swore fealty to no party chief; he was not
party man in the days Of Gen. Jackson's admins
raion, be was not a Jackson in the party sense
Of the word. He had supported Mr., Van Buren,,
and voted Tor him, not because be believed him
perfect but because he could do no better; he pre-
ferred him infinitely to Gen Harrison 1t was true he
had taken MIR Van Buren, for letter or for ssorse,
but he had found him to be vastly worse than he
took him for He then went on 10 show that Mr..
Van Buren, had no claim to the eulogy which his
partzans claimed for him as being Northern man