The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-04

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dinner given in honor Of the son Of the President,
Robert Tyler, Esq, and to which Judge Blythe, Joel
b. Sutherland, and many other distinguished Demo
Gratis of the city and county, had been invited. The
utmost hilariy prevailed, and when the health Of our
Virginia President the resuscitaor Of the Democra
tic party, the worthy successor Of Washington, JEFF
ierson, Madison and Monroe-was proposed, the most
deafening applause, followed by loud and enthusias'
tic cheering filed the Hall for several minutes IN sue
cession.
In the midst of the tumult, Mr.. Robert Tyler rose,
and from the eagerness to hear him produced by ms
previous eloquent appeals in behalf of the oppressed
Irish nation, instantly commanded the most profound
silence. He spoke for about hour, interrupted al
most at every step by cheers, which, when he had
concluded, were followed by thirteen more for the
President The principal topics he dwelt upon were
the life OF Thomas Jefferson, and his influence on the
progress Of liberty, not only in this country, but
throughout the world. He was eloquent, philosophy
cal, and argumentatiye, SO that while he carried a
great portion of his audience rresstby along by the
originality Of his comparisons, lac riveted the atten-
ton OF the gravcr part and afforded ample scope for
thought and reflection to the most inquring minds.
The took historical view Of the Constitution and
exhibited in the most striking manner, the labyrinth
Of error, TO which what is termed "the march Of po-
litics" is liable There was vast difference be-
tween the movement party in this country and in
Europe Here, Republican institutions are already
in existence resting the broad basis of the Con-
stulion, amply and strictly defined in Europe lib
erty was but dawning on the benighted people, who
were moving to acquire freedom. There, they were
oscilIating between RIGHTEOUSNESS and despolsm
here, they in happy state Of equilibrium in the
centre of just and equal laws the Constitution for
our guide. The innovation of the Constitution
the first step towards corruption When the basis of
structure is disturbed the edfce, however strong,
must eventually tumble into ruins.
Mr. Tylers remarks on Jefferson's mind and cha
racter equally lucid, comprehensive and elo-
quent People might call Jefferson ga Virginia Abb
strac Zionist y but The FIRST noblest, and most endu
ing Virginia abstracton--one which will out.last the
records Of time, and live in the hearts of millions
long spark of liberty and practical christianity
shall remain in the world--was the DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE. II was penned by that noble Vir-
ginian Thomas Jefferson, and commenced with that
lofty abstraction, which has shaken every throne in
Europe" that all men free and equal"-an abb
straction from which all laws and institutions,
in an uninterrupted series of logical deductions
Here the tempest Of applause drowned the voice of
the speaker who, after continuing his philosophical
remarks on Jefiersonian Democracy, took cursory
view of the political history of the country, aud
finished by clear, dispassionate exposition of her
present condition, and the duty of every patriot to
promote harmony and union in order to perpetuate
the blessings of our Government.
Mr.. Tyler was followed by Mr. Eglin, a highly
gifted, eloquent mechanic, whose sensible remarks,
and sarcastic inuendos at 60 the exclusives" drew
forth shouts of laughter and appreciation. lie was
followed by Col. Jones, one OF the Congressional
candidates of the Fourth District, who, in plain,
soldierlke manner laid down his Democratic creed,
and gave few sabre cuts to his neghbors cup town."
which contributed in small degree TO the enter
tainment of thei evening. The Colonel attempted
several times withdraw but the cries Of go on ~
elected fresh flights of his inmitable humor.
Joel B. Sutherland, Esq, was then loudly called
for and, although it was already late in the evening,
obliged TO respond in speech Of some length which
for force and energy OF thought elegance Of diction
earDestness of delivery, may be considered a model
Of eoquence. | have heard Mr.. Sutherland speak
on many occasions, and have always admired him
but this time he seemed 10 be peculiarly inspired.
Following out the prolific idea Of independence so
happily introduced by Mr.. Tyler, whom he passed
a warm encomium, he wished that the bones OF all
the sgners Of the Declaration of Independence might
be gathered in Independence Square, in front Of the
Hall in which the Fathers Of the Revolution taught
not only country but the whole world to be free
there to rest at the foot Of monument raised BY the
thirteen States, token of gratitude Of all man
kind to their common dcliyerers. Mr.. Sutherland
then spoke of the late wnr-of the landmarks of De-
mocracy was won't to establish but which, i, seems
have since been eiisced. number Of volunteers Of
1912 being present, Mr. s., who had himself been
volunteer IN the war, was exceedingly happy in ad-
dressing himself to each OF them separately. Judge
Blythe and Alderman Hay among the mum.
Der, and the mention Of their caused the
most enthusiastic cheering. Mr.. s., in conclusion
expressed his firm reliance on Divine Providence and
his confident hope in the perpetuty Of our nstiu-
tons. When he concluded, three involuntary deaf
enng cheers, were given for him, three for Ro.
bert Tyler, Esq. and nine for the President SIEVE
raj other excellent speeches then made but the
hour being very late and Mr.. Tyler having left, |
could not find time TO report them.
Preparations are on foot among the Democrats Of
the Third and Fourth Congressional districts 10 pay
the son OF the President similar marks OF respect
The clique WILL no doubt, affect not to take notice
Of them, but assure you they are anything but
upconcerned at the Presidents growing popularity
among the very rank and file whom they would fain
dragon into submission.
A LOCKER ON.