Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-28
(F,om the Columbus, Mss, wais.)

GENERAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
In account of the celebration Of our National
Anniversary at this place. furnish the address which
Governor Hamilton made in return for the sentiment
" hch wns drunk in compliment to him. The principal
portion of the speech is in relation TO the subject OF Re-
pudialion, and commend it to the attention OF our
readers.
Governor Han,iton's extensive acquaintance with
public sentiment, not only in this country but in Eu
rope, lis high distinction, and hs profound ability
statesman, render whatever he may say on this sub
iect worthy of the consideration Of those, who
have done so much towards inllcung deep and last
ing nury upon their State, by the countenance and
support which they have given to the shameful doc
trine of reputation. The eyes of the civilized world
are upon us, viewing with intense anxiety The result of
this attempt Of people, through the action &c their
Government 10 perpelra,e robbery by the wholesale
in utter disregard of the universal denunciaon Of every
enlightened nation on the globe. Can party feeling
so delude TO render them blind to The most OBJ
vious principles of common honestly Can numbers
give sanction crime dives dishonesty Of is gno-
miny? Can multitude with impuniiy throw around
themselves mantle, which, with individual, would
stick 10 him like The shirt OF Nessns, excorating him
10 the very vtals? Are the principles Of honor and
morality be dec med obligatory upon individuals, but
upnn communities. Is the successful evasion
Of an honest deb; to be punished with disgrace in one
whilst it is hailed as virtue in thousands? Are the
rules of arithmetic TO be brought the Of
mora obligations: These questions which init
matey involved in the all absorbing subject which is
now agitating the different parties of this State
When they deliberately considered when political
connection and party shall be allowed TO have
less influence in their determinations and when
shall allow themselves to more from The dictates of
their conscience and be less under the control Of
unpnciped political managers, than unfortunately is
now the case feel assured that they will b settled
to the honor and best interests of Mississippi.
Our invited Guest, Governor Hamilton Alike dis
tinguished for his able and jealous support Of the
rights Of the States and for his profound and correct
views in relation TO the powers Of our Government.
| Gov. Hamilton then arose and addressed the compa-
ny in the following speech
81 thank you, gentlemen, for The highly acceptable
and hattering compliment you have paid me. can.
not arrogate 10 myself higher credit than being
humble follower (sncere though humbe) IN that faith,
to which you have thus afforded the testimony OF your
own adhesion and support. ! do mol rise TO make
formal speech, for have attended no public meetings
or festivals, made public address for the last FIVE
years-as the jockeys say, am Oft the turf. But
this does not deny to me the satisfaction paying to
you the tribute of grateful heart, for an honor not
| the less gratifying because il was unexpected.
81 need not assure you, gentlemen, OF Inc grauhca
ton have derived from observation however I'm.
perfect OF the fertility and resources OF this ne State
Of the apparent heathuness and beauty Of The valley
of the noble river which brings its tributes TO your ad
mrably situated town: nor of the still higher graca
ton Of witnessing many signs OF the results OF VIC
toous industry which is fast repairing the disasters OF
the past crisis, which, if il attended with signal
calamties, carries with it the ordinary uses OF ADVERSE
ty in teaching at least, what we are 10 avoid IN ~
ture.
"In connection with this subject, am sure, gentle