Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-21

county could DE generally informed oil the time ap
pointed for the festival yet such the anxiety of
the people to see and honor this llustrous
man, that by IL o'clock from seven hundred 10 thou
sand persons had assembled oil of whom expressed the
most profound regret that their friends and neIghbors
could he present parake with them of the great
eieeiua feast Never did public servant receive more
heartfelt tribute of respect and admiration from any
portion Of people. Even those of our opponents
who present, left the feast With more than wonted
kindness IN t-lr hearts, and words of praise upon
their lips. The unaffected simplicity of manners-the
purity of heart and rec,tude of purpose manifest
to all who know Mr.. Calhoun, however slightly,
for him place 10 the affections of all present. The
ladies' God bless them looked fairer and loveer than
ever, while their bushng cheeks aud excited
told how anxious they to honor him. whose spot
less private character, affords bright an example 10
the statesman and the citizen
AT 2 O'Clock the company sat down to sumpuous
feast prepared by the worthy Propretress of Shocco
Springs; at which the Hon. John Branch presided,
sisted by the following named gentlemen Vice Pre-.
sidenis Weldon II Edwards, Daniel Turner, George
d. Baskerville, Edmund y McNair, Custom Perry,
Wood r. Johnson, James 5. Battle, Samuel L. AIRING
ton, Thomas I. Hicks, W. ". Young, VIM. II. Gray,
| John J. Bell, a. a. Austin.
After the cloth removed the following regular
toass announced by the President md Vice Pre-
sidents, and drank by the company with great enthu-
siasm
REGULAR TcAsTs.
| l. Tie Constitution Of the Unt,d States: Formed by
The wise and good men Who achieved our Revolution:
let it not be destroyed in moment of passion, 10
pllsh the designs of Party.
rjtusie-Hau Columbia
g Tie memory Of Washington.
rWashineton's March.
g. TIE Principles Of 9S aad 80: Founded upon a
true Interpretation OF the Constitution, sustained by
the most lluslrious statesmen of revolutionary
their mnintena in their original purity is essential
TO the preservation Of our free institutions.
lHn1seilies Hymn.
4. The memory Of J,fcrson. [J-Grsou's March.
I,,a hood sha ant
champion of his counrys rights in his ma,urer years
the foe Of monopoles and domestic tyranny, how
disguised all times and under all circumstances
The patriot and statesman North Carolina admires his
character, and will RENE mber his services.
Hail 10 tie ChiJ.
6. agriculture, the grt interest HE Union: tasks
not the protection of Government, but depends the
smiles Of Heaven and the industry Of the people
[Speed the Plough.
Z. Commerce: All it asks is "Frre trade and sailors
rights Let its friends be lest the advocates Of
protection clip it's wings and destroy its usefulness.
Music.
g. = Proteetirc Tariff The worst foe TO Agriculture
and Agrarianism in lis most udous form,
which robs the many to distribute the spoils 10 favo
rite few. Hustc.
0. PiuriLus Uaum Eternity to the motto, and VIC
tory to the flag that bears it, Star spGngied Banntr
TO- .3nGresc Jackson FL. President Of The u S: Who
having ned the Of his countrys glory, is
content TO spend the remainder Of bis dogs in The calm
and tranquil enjoyment Of the blessings oftha Govern
men which he so much adorned, by long and illus
trous life Of public services Jacksons March.
H. The Principle Of Distribution: Which gives to
the States that which the of the Government
qure TO be supplied by taxation: policy at w. 'h
every dictate of prudence and e"o'..ny. mHs'e.
~ The Republican Banner Inscribed, in the lam
guage of our distinguished guest, with Free trade
low ducs-no debi-separo:ion from Banks-economy
-re,renchment-and strict adherence TO the Constiiu-
ton" The CampLeAs coming.
l3 The american Fair Whose smiles are alike
CHEERING 10 the soldier and the stat sman.
rIIaste TO the Wedding.
In announcing the Fifth regular toast, the President
took occasion refer briefly but forcby, TO The SER
vices of our distinguished guest, aad to express the
sincere conviction That those who were then assembled
to honor faithful public scrvant, would be ready 10
condemn him when wong they were to applaud him
when right.
When the cheering had subsidized, MIR. Calhoun
rose and addressed the company for about hour IN
his ow n peculiar, scntentious and lucid manner. lie
entered into tricf history of the parties, which, ORR
ginang in the Conv n'ion which framed the Consti-
tuition, had retained their distinctive characteristics
down 10 the present day lie reviewed The policy Of
the followers of Alexander Hamilton, whom he conf
plimented as Of the brightest uinares of our re-
voutionary and proved that they had ever look
ed 10 high taxes, union Of Bank and Staie, and a
net rer assimilation Of our form Of Government to
that of Great Britain, The most desirable while the
Republican party with few occasional exceptions, had
adv ted The opposite policy of Free Trade-Iow du-
ties-no debt-srparation from Binks-economy-re-
tfencnnenL-anu
As we hope to be able TO furnish the public with this
whole speech in n short time, will not attempt
further sketch Of it, well aware that none but ITS au-
thor can do it justice. Mr.. Calhoun concluded his
remarks with the following sentiment:
Nathaniel Macon-tlie wise, the virtuous, ana the
patriotic: may his be forever remembered by the
friends of constitutional liberty.
A. A. Austin, Esq Of Halifax, Of the Vice
Presidents, was now called on for toast, and gave
The Hhn r. NJ. Saundcrs-A!wnys the able and
fearless champion Of Democratic principles: The zrsl
and ability with which he has sustained her interests,
are appreciated By North Carolina; and he will re-
ceive his reward.
Loud and Iong.continued cheering succeeded this
toast; and when it had subsidized, Gen. Saunders ad
dressed the meeting for half on hour in his most i'm
pressive and effective manner, concluding his remarks
with the following sentiment:
The Veto Power-lts firm exercise by the President
in restraint of bad aws-and by the People in condem
nation Of failhless Representatives, The first heard
in the capiiol-the second sounds the deaihkncl OF
Whggery al the baoi-boxes.
r. A. Ezell, Esq next called on, and toasted
The Hon J. R. j Danel-The able and fearless ad-
vocate Of the enduring principles of 9S and So North
Carolina delights TO honor him.
Mr. Daniel responded briefly 10 the above; and
Geo d. Baskerville, Esq gave
The Hon Charles Shepard: The Democracy Of North
Carolina will be proud 10 call him again into Their
vice.
This toast was received by the company with great
applause, when Mr. Shepard and unclaimed the
attention of The audience for half hour with Of
the finest bursts of eoquencc ever listened to,
and concluded with the following toast:
The county Of WarTea-The ancient bulwark of
Carolina Rspublreanism 1t edhercs 10 its own primer
plies in dong honor to their prea; defender.
Thos. Ilarriss, Esq OF Ealifsx, gave
The distinguished President Of The Day-the Hon.
John Banci-ihe able advocate of the rights OF the
people, North Carolina claims him her own honored
son, and delights 60 cherish him.
| The President briefly returned his thanas TO the
company for the manner in which this toast was re-
ceived, and offered tie following sentiment:
May we be ready when our country calls, 10 act
out the principles we have TINS day SO enthusiastically
protested.
Weldon N Edwards, Eeq, being called on, gave
DIR sister CoroiinM Mcli is she entitled 10