Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-16

by the Legislature, until every citizen Of our State
shall become intelligent and vrtuous.
BY Samuel d. Denonn. Thomas Rtchic: Enyia.
big distinguished editor; mbued with the warmth
frankncss aud generosity, which the distinguishing
traits Of the Virginia character. He has fixed the
admiration and regard OF all who know him.
by Richard u. Gooch. England a land of boosted
chvary where genius coEsecrates itself 10 the defence
OF the species of oppression-tyranny over the
unfortunate people OF other and less favored countries
b. Charles Palmer. The memory Of Judge VIM.
Brocken5rough: The distinguished Jurist and truly
yirtuous man.
By DIR. John r. Woods, ofAlbemare. The memory
of Col. Isaac A. Coes-lhe gallant soldier, accom-.
pished gentleman, and polished scholar Albemare in
his loss has been deprived OF of her nobest
ments.
By VIM Larkin White. The memory of Patrick
Henry: He is not forgotten in the "sashes of fano.
yer; her proud OF him. they attached
her.
BY w. II. Clark, of Halifax. Our late Senator in
Congress, VIM. H. Roane: Worthy of his lustrious
sire, and Of his still more ilustrious grandsire
MIR. Eoane, in reply to the sentiments conveyed in
the two last Toasts, said, that nothing could have
come upon HIN more Unexpectedly, or when he was
less prepared Tor it, than the position which he at
inns moment compelled to occupy before this large and
distinguished company. But for the sound Of his
name, which reached his from every quarter of the
room he should not have felt himself particularly and
personally called upon TO respond to the sentiment
which had been just offered in compliment TO Patrick
Henry. When he heard the maine of that noble and
enthusiastic Patriot presented and received ms il was
in this meeting, it would be acctato IN him TO
that he did not feel strong, and he trusted praise.
worthy emotion of pleasure. But al the time he
felt that il much the right and the duty Of eyery
Virginian, every American as il was his, TO the
memory and honor the services of that wonderful mau
Patrick Henry it is true, happened to be his grand
father but long time ago, his country had put in a
claim to his memory, far stronger than that which any
Of his descendants feel or present. Mr.. Henry
was the son-the gifted and favored son of Virginia
With his far-sceing eye, he early deserted the storm
that was gathering and, with manly spirit, and o
loud voice. he warned the British Government against
the war they were kindlng up in her colonies but
they heard not his voice, Needed not his warming
and ceased not their oppression and, when the war be-
came inevitable lie the first TO say "let it come
Yes, the memory Of Patrick Henry emphatically be-
longs to his country-and as long history lives,
patriotism is reyered, and might almost add, prophe-
cy pected the mention Of his name will excite an
emotion of admiration in the bosom of every friend OF
the rights of man. and Of gratitude in the heart of every
American citizen He felt that nothing which he had
said or could by possibility say could add 10 the ustre
of Patrick Henrys character memory. The pen that
first announced his lanentd death, said ".Hourn, r-
ginia mourn-your Henry is more" Mr.. Roane
begged leave TO return his cordial thanks TO his respect
ed friend from the County Of Hanover, for the notice
bestowed him in connection with distinguished n
patriot and also for the kind aluson he had made
his own poor services 10 our beloved Commonwealth
On this point, he could say but little. His heart ASST
red him that in Whatever position he had been placed
he had felt other wish than 10 render the greatest
service and other regret than that il not greater
lie now begged leave TO touch upon the occasion
which assemblies US in this happy meeting. Here it is
and on such occasion, that illustrate that trait
which at all times has been the distinction and the
pride ofFrglnia-her generous hospitality. But, famed
she is for hospitality, there is another trait for
which she is equally remarkable and which she
occasion, relinquish-her salantry TO the fair
lie saw, he said, at that moment large number OF la
dies uncomortaby bending forward from the crowded
avenues to Hail. with eager and laudahe desire
10 witness the rites of hospitality we are now consecra
tng-and he would take upon himself, in the name of
the meeting, 10 invite them in and witness and cheer
the good work.
Gentlemen, we have assembled around this hoSpita
BILE board TO do honor 10 old friend and distinguish
ed citizen, who has been long and far away from in
the service Of his country in OF the highest and
most responsible stations which any citizen fill
The highest honor that offer is to take him by
the hand, and say 10 him now do, welcome
welcome home, and our highest qualification to hear
him respond 10 that cordial welcome, "Iomc-sac
Home '-"My native land love you still. During
the long absence of our distinguished friend he has been
placed far beyond the reach and hearing of that party
strife which has distracted the councils OF his country,
and panied the hearts Of so many Of present
Whilst have been warning with each other at home,
as though we were not brethren of the family and
distant land in advocating, with unrng zeal and man.
ly firmness, the undoubted rights of ms aH.-
Can there icn under such circumstances, be purer
and ofiier than that nj this moment enjoy,
when the din of PARTY strife hushed and lost amidst
the Joyous feeling of this festive board around which
OF all parties have gathered TO do honor to the man
who has done honor to his countryside. II. sad that
he had been long and intimately, personally and pub
lcly acquainted with Andrew Stevenson, and might in
deed claim to be n concmpory-and most truly did he
Int h. iyad inp nj in
contributing TO welcome him back to the bosom OF his
old friends and the Of his early youtia wei
which he must say was at this time the more due,
and he would be The acceptable, because
the innumerable and irresistible testimonies which
have reached his country, Of the zeal, fidelity and
ability with which he has in his public conduct sus.
tanned her interest, and in his private bearings and IN
tcrcourse reflected the simplicity and fugnlty of her
domestic institutions, and illustrated the national cha
racer which they should impress all her sons
have not been sufficient TO protect him against the
tongue of malice and dctracon. But that the foul re-
proach TO which aude emanates from one in high
place, who has himself been foreign minister, and
filled the highest station known TO ths country,
should not now advert 10 it. But, by such man, il
had been publicly and gfavely urged against Mr. Ste
venson qualification as 4 foreign minister that he had
not been, and could not be Pimp. yes, Ptmp!!.-l
BENJAMIN franklin, then, should have been fimp
and, because minister chose rather TO initiate the
bright example of that illustrous man, in cultlyang
Tile honest acquaintance anu goou WIN Vi 'he Us
tinrushcd men, with whom he had to adjust the
important interests of his country, he is to be re-
pudia,ed, because he could not be Pimp. For
his part Mr. K. felt that such reproach, emanang
from such quarter, the highest compliment that
could be bestowed distinguished guest, and for
one he eioced that of Virginia had yet been so
low and degraded in his spirit as to be able TO crawl
about the putlcus of the court of ST. James and steal
and pmp from lis subordinate servants :c ..
their masters. Mr.. r. said that he had very uncon-
sciously trespassed the time of the company, and
would draw 10 an immediate closely presenting to
them sentiment 1t was which from many con
was strongly impressed on his mind, and
after what had fallen from him he trusted that It would
be readily believed, that he would be the last man who
would mar happiness by presenting to the company
poriy toast but the country and its institutions and
its policy are dear to US all without distinction of par
ties In that spirit and feelinghe begged leave 10 say
Bank and State Their separation is as necessary TO
private morals and public justice, as is that of Church
and State 10 true religion and public freedom
By Charles Workman. The Currency The best
Regulator to ipculcsc habits Of industry and econo
my-imnor. Jess and export more