Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-15

81 have just seen in the Richmond Wing OF the both
ut what purperis to be copied account OF the 'Ahg
jubilee and illumination in Alexandria, on the 25th
November
The effect of the description u.s. doubt the de-
sign of the writer was, to misead public opinion
to the manner and matter of this Wing hallucnation
Business called me to Alexandria on the day alluded
to, and was detained, contrary to my expectations
all night. cam therefore, speak with certainty as to
the whole matter OF the part which the ladies took,
shall say nothing. They possess attractions suf.
fcient TO redeem many faults. The grafton
Just such an one rs was expected from the orator,
who calls himself the child of Mount Vernon
He is very averse to variety, and established this
fact the satisfaction of all who heard him, by re-
peating the fortieth edition Of what was once good
speech mean disrespect to the honorable gentle
man. There was ncessant rain during the whole
day and the greater part Of the night and in order to
keep the damp out the Tips poured the damp in They
wandered from house TO house, and their frequent and
copious batons proved that they preferred something
of higher polish than hard cider.
81 shall not attempt to follow the Wing orgies through
all their detail but must not omit to mention, that
as usual the nighttime "capped the climax" DISH
patton and noise of all kinds broke upon the stiffness.
thought had seen in the mountains, among the rude
and simple specimens of humanity, inch, at;on but
the night of this illumination convinced Inc that civil
zation when improperly directed, surpasses even sa-
wage ferocity. The streets were muddy, and imagine
number of men and boys marching and counter
faint idea of the compassionate the ladies',
who had the modification of seeing their carpets
solcd but it all goes in the way of Wing rejoicing
Alexandria has always sustained high character for
hospitality and her conduct this occasion did not dis
approve it, am, yeu may suppose, Loco Foco, but
was treated with kindness BY my Wing acquantances,
and sorry deal arshly with their ubilee but it
is with the tendency the bad effects Of Whggery-mo-
dern Whggery-that wish to deal | would gladly
separate the actors from the scenes, but cannot do it,
Al
item in the celebration. The roar Of cannon during
the day. reminded me of the proud defiance given TO
the insolence of the mnons of John Bull, when our
soil was invaded, our rights violated, and pro-
perty pllaged.
"if had time would say word of this City, soon
an Office nor want one so that look upon the move.
here with other prejudice, than such is allied
| to party predictions.
Men congregate here from several parts of the Union
to receive the reward of their abors They have hur
raed Justify for "Tppecanoe and Tyler too, but cu'
6onoe Mr.. Jefferson once compared the Government
and the office holders and hunters, to a SOW with
more pigs than teats. The party aware of this,
and they have fallen upon plan by which they will
satisfy some by keeping them home This plan is
said to be, to begin with the corporations, sweep out
every Democrat, and put in each place Wing. This
will save Gen Harrison much trouble, and moreover
there about many of the towns and villages many
worthless characters who entitled to compensation
the dirty tools of the party, who admirably
at home but whom would not be prudent to send off
81 will occasionally, during the winter, drop you a
line, and advise you of the dongs here Several men,
beers of Congress already in. We shall look with
much interest to the proceedings of your Legislature
upon the Senatorial question.
81 speak from observation, when you, that
Mr.. Van Buren, bears his defeat like Philosopher
regard him with interest which feel for other
public living, and believe in after times his
and Mr.. Jefersons will be ranked together. He is
proud and well may he be, Of the appreciation of your
gallant State. She did put her brand ofcondem-
mutton upon Republican Presdent-she never will
The simple vote of Virginia should, as it will ultimately
do, fix the stain of Federalism upon the modern Wing
party No party has stood up under her frowns.
None has fallen under her smiles
81 have much of late of the sterling Democracy
of the country. They in high spirits. They che
IRISH their principles that they TO be i'll dan
ger, with ondness never before felt They ready,
anxious and impatient to unfurl their banner and wo
be to him who stands between them and victory!
Yours, &c,