The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-28

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lett were ranged appropriate banners, waving
In the ar, and bearing upon them some lofty and
patriotic principle, 10 which his life had been
consented. II would be vain and idle for us
TO attempt TO give any sketch OF the stirring and
convincing argument, which he that day address
ed 10 his hearers II has been our pleasure 10 hear
Mr.. Rives before, and TO have heard most Of the
distinguished speakers of the nation but, never
upon any occasion, or before any forum, have
we listened TO an argument, distinguished by
more cogency of reasoning, by more profound
knowledge OF constitutional principles, by
lofty and high toned denunciation Of political
profiigacy, and by more effective appeals TO
popular feeling, than marked his effort on that
day. For two hours and a half he enchsned
the multitude, as one speaking from above
When he referred to the prosecutions and ca
lumnies with which he had been individually
assailed, for dscharging his duty faithfully to
the constitution; and contrasted his course, with
those time-serving, "sink or swim" politicians,
who were barterng away the liberties Of their
country for an ephemera consideration with
their party, Indignation seemed to swell every
bosom. When he traced, link by link, that
chain of Administration measures, commencing
with the Sub-ireasnry system, and terminating
with the RECONSIDERATION of a standing army,
al having IN their view the establishment Of
despotism over these States, II occurred 10 US,
that il Mr.. Van Buren, and his cabinet had been
within the reach of that crowd, they might have
shared the fate of similar usurpers, at other ex-
cited periods of history. When he portrayed
the character, services and suferings of the war
worn soldier Of Tippecanoe--h recdessness Of
self-his devotion to country--the tear Of awaken
edgr altitude, seemed to moisten every eye-and
the pulse Of rekindled patriotism to throb in every
heart Aes 4A
pin THE DINNER.
( z ofclock LARGE ccyupanvL copetafinU If
about two hundred, repaired TO the new Court
house, where a most bountiful dinner was serv-
ed under the direction Of Mr.. Bushrod Taylor.
The company did the fullest justice to the en-
tertainment. After dinner, the following toasts
were read, and received with enthusiastic APP
pause;
l. Our Country; Our first offerings are to thee
@ Virginia: The land of Washington and of Hen
ry-of Jefferson and Of Madison-of Harrison and
and the rights of man.
3. The Southern principles Of the President of the
United STATES We do not gather grapes from thorns,
figs from thistles.
good Lafayette he despsed office at the expense Of
principles" smiled at the drawn dagger and defed its
point" sG l
TThs sentiment was most enthusiastically re-
ceived, and after the cheering had subsidized Mr.
Rives rose, exhibiting the deepest emotion. He
said he had no language to express the intensity
of his feelings at the continued exhibition of the
kindness and confidence Of his friends. Ant
after returning his Acknowledgements in mos
feeling terms, and referring TO the time he had
already occupied their attention during the day
he was about 10 take his seat but cries OF CO
on, go on" grew louder and louder from every
part Of the ROOM "Then, gentlemen, if it j:
your pleasure, will 60 on, exhausted as feel
You tell me that, like the good Lafayette, have
desplsed office when it could only be enjoyed al
the expense Of principle And have not here,
in the appreciation Of my felow-citizens, re.
ward higher than any which office could bestowi
When look around and see who they are thai
compose this assembly, and hear their loud ant
enthusiastic tones Of appreciation Of my recen
course, far from taking credit for any sacrifice
which have made, should have felt, had act
ed otherwise, that should have been a traitor
TO my country and myself-that should have
deserved :" the drawn dagger and have been a
fit subject for g its point. Loud cheers.
Mr. Rives here referred to those intimate and
confidential relations of friendship that existed
between Gen. Lafayette and himself, during
his residence in France, as Minister Of The U
and sketches of character, which escaped the
reporter. He referred to the three days glorious
Revolution, of which he was an eye witness,
and which resulted in the perpetual expulsion OF
the Bourbons from the hereditary throne OF
France. There was one more revolution OF
which he desired to be the eye-witness-it was
the expulsion of the American Bourbons from
the throne. Loud and repeated cheers TIC
accomplish that object, he was prepared TO put
forth his highest energies. He thought crisis
had arrived in this nation, which left no man Al
by expressing his ardent hope and confident ex-
pectation, that the 4th of March, 1S4l, would
witness the glorious spectacle Of nation rising
in its majesty, by the force Of regulated law and
public opinion, expelling from the throne which
they had dishonored, the American Bourbons.
S. Spirit of '76-- Wake from thy slumber and
sound the tocsin Of alarm to a nation of insulted
freemen.
6. Neio Jersey: Arise captive daughter OF
Freedom, for the day Of thy dellverance is at
hand.
2. William H. Harrison. General-Senator
President the robe Of the distinguished civil
ian and statesman conceals the armor of a sol
der of his country
s. The memory Of Washington.
O. Public Opinion: Like the air we breathe
purified by agitation.
10. The Democracy Of Jefferson and Fan
Buren, The former resting on the sovereignty
of the People-the latter on the sovereignty OF
Party.
H. An Independent Judiciary The last
hope Of our country--it can never emanate from
a corrupt Executive.
H. The Army and Nary Of The United
States.
49, Woman's Bosom If there be an Elysium
on earth, il is ths-it is this.
The name Of New Jersey turned upside down
upon the flag in token of the degraded position into
which she has been forced by the party scrvility o.
Congress
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