Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-09

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THE AMHERST FESTIVAL.

The is,h oC October has com, and gene. 4 brilliant
dawn ushercd IN snd glorious sun ssnicd throughout
IL VS. Of those beautiful sutnnna Jays so sol'oning
10 the fcslng-.so cheering The sHts-~hich seem -
be the lingering remnant Of departed summer pHusing sud
looking back upon the fading woods and heids, a. II 10th TO
yield 10 the iron reign OF winter theatre 70 lovely The
d.y 4. gone b,, not 80 with the memory Of its events.
their consequence The Wigs ct Amherst that gallant
band foremost the fight sud knowing no word OF
surrender will remember u ~ the opening o campaign
which h q, hiring the ancient enemy TO the field Of Water
Loo and the Democratic parry will remember II n day
whose stirring torobcd,d no good To them Bread
thrown upon the political waters "nieh WI NC seen al
%, many dnys. and seed were scattered which will vcgo
tate and rpen through the iros OF winter and in the
early spring yield an abundant harvest
At nm early hour the people begun 10 assemble. From
she ens and the west north and the south, from
the and the plains and rom the adjoining ooun
ties the living tide rolled in There leaning upon ms stan
md agiatcd with unwOnon emotions, was 'he venerable
old man whose Ears had the thundcrs OF the Re
youon Here the happy boy scarce trusted from his
mothers side whose smiling ioec aud gekencd pulse beat
responsive the thrilling scene around There, was the
minded ,on some with their infants their arms,
who were slipping thus early Of the waters OF Political
Truth. and catching, perhaps spark oi mat Ic Mhlch
animated their patriotic IN many battle heidi Here
ns the gay Young belle s1e OF tho graiutous counses
Of willy oe-caress OF the irown ct pFudish women IN
mems their sparkling with intellect and plea
sure their flushed with pure, had almost said holy
enthusiasm bidding hearty "God speed" IN tho noble
work Nations redemption Suehwas the feeling which
animated the ladies OF ancient CITY, when they clipped
the clustering rngcts from their heads 10 make howsngs
for the soldier. who defended h6mSuch the devotion
which prompted mother Of Corolanus 10 kneel at the
feet Of her own when Rome was in danger.
Glorious old Amherst WoIdit your gallant sons respond
10 the rst burle notes that summoned them the field
Promptly did they rally around that standard which for
chilly carried them back the conflict ls4O, with its tolls,
its trials its victories, and It's "hopc deferred"
AT about III O'Clock the multitude NaTousy estimated at
from 1900 10 $780, embracing upwards Of 2OO ladies', with
whom like number IN any county, could safely compare
in beauty intelligence, as none could surpass 1t IN res
pecabity were called to oict by Mr.. Sam' VI Garland,
who addressed it in chasto appropriate and eloquent
speech, bidding all Democrats a. well ns Wings, citizens
and Stranger, hearty and cordial welcome TO the banquet
prepared for their accommodation Il liberal and plen.
f preparation But there during that day. eastag
OF higher character. There was banquet oi friendly
greeting and rejoicing which far surpassed the other.
Mr. GARLAND then introduced the Hon. VIM. L. Goggin
to the assembly addressed II for hour and halt,
in plain, but uasicHy and convincing manner lie pro.
claimed himself in favor OF Henry Clay for President
all the world besides He told the people plainly aud
phatcay that he for well regulated National Bank,
Tariff OF duties foreign lmportauons adequate 10 an
economical administration OF the Government, discrminot-
ing in favor of domestic manunctures-a distribution Of
the proceeds OF the Public Lands among the States 10
whom they rgbuy aud by sacred covenant, belonged
The latter subject Mr. Goggn handled with marked ability,
and made decided impression not only IN favor OF
the principles which he boldly proclaimed, but IN his
favor and when he again comes IN contact with the
Disciple of Espy, Amherst will tell different tnie from
that which she told before. Mr.. e. sat down amidst
general burst OF hearty applause.
Mr.. RICHARD II. ToLTE then introduced tot com
pany. There impcssiycness aud energy his
voice, which showed that he believed nc battling for
Truth and Principle He took up the subjects which
MrGoggin had introduced leading principles othe Wing
Party, and threw upon them Hood OF light which sell
dom has the good fortune listen He for Bank
Tariff distribution OF the proceeds Of the Public Lands
modification OF the Veto power reduction OF the patron.
age oil the President OF the L. and the One Term princ.
pie. He Tor Henry Clay and only preferred hu
every body else, but preferred body else but him. To
all these the Wings responded hearty ir. Ty.cf
spoke aboutw hours, treating OF the foregoing sub
de tnt he with ail 81.
quenCc the universal acknowledgements Of the Whgs and
OF large portion OF the Democrats Is sufficient cvdeuce
MI told some amusing tugsn regard To the paternity OF
TIE Sub Treasury scheme One OF The great Democratic
family claiming Il before Il born, aud another
claiming after it had been begocn by another pro-
Ginning this child OF many fathers pure Republican
baniing, when but few years since they denounced
base Federal conception. Nor did "his acedency John
Tyler escape the ct Mr.. TolerS invectve. lie
served him up before the people IN such hdeous form
that almost every lip cutled with indignant Mr.
Toer's speech more than gratifying his friends. lie
closed nnids the rsptlrous paudis OF the gTatd crowd
Colonel ThOmss NJ. B0niuraGt, OF Buckingham,
ticn caed upon by the company, VINO arose, and Es
own emphatic honest way proclaimed the great truths OF
the Wing party lie spoke but short tme b.,
BiuitHm HPaTuo lie gave home thrusts tic great
Democratic party who felt uncomfortable in his hands
he could have desired.
There was respite until after supper, when large
number OF ladies and gentlemen assembled in the Count
House, and seyeray addressed by Mr. w. J.. Cog
GIN, Mr. Joseph H. Irving, Col Charles Perrow, and Col
Alexander Fitzpatrick, the two latter o Nelson county
Mr. Goggn was in happy vein, and amused the company,
for some time IN soes OF wliicisms and pertinent
doies, which told with tremendous effect upon the unoru
nate Democrats Mr. Irving more than himself. High
rs had been his reputation before he surpassed every
ner effort His arguments pointed and forciblc. hi
sarcasm withenRg and consuming, accompanied by
at the most thrilling burs' OF eoqucnce ever listened %,
perhaps, IN that house. II would be n vain task
tempt 10 commit uuy Of his speech paper from memory.
Mr. Irving could not do il HIMSELF Some If his mighty
thoughts and sublime conceptions might be there, Int the
Tone the manner, and the effect upon the eHapurd aud.
ence woald not be there. His picture Of John Tyler,
wme tdek as midnight was tie most vivid perhaps ever
drawn CT that unfortunate incu'uay But what shall be
SAID Of his euogy upon Mr. Clay Ii cannot be written
1t cannot be conceived Of By those who did not hear IT, II
were TO say that the powerful and eoIueutoy
or pronounced upon that great man, would be tie
ruth as 10 say that had been surpassed. II Nj r.
wings adopted county proud Of him, r. Clay may be
9ualIy proud Of such ircnI and such advocate.
Colonies Pcrow and Fitzpatrick also addressed tho
pnny In short but bold and pertinent cechcs, showing that
they are good men and true" and the hour OF
will be found a; the post dunrer
Such was the 18Th OF October Amherst day tina, be-
gun brightly aud ended sor1usly. Tho sable canopy Of
night itself was hsaied wy with the fires Of intellect and
enthusiasm, that bulct oil around The handwriting was
visible on the wal; and He knees OF the Democratic
belshnzznr smoc each or Tor fear. The Ids OF March
wi come, aud when they past, Amherst will Toe her
old posiion-ihc standard bearer Of the Red Land DE.
irct IN the battles Of the Constitution and Laws.
AT night, IN the C0ur House, the following were
IT, L. BROWN, seety.
REGULAR TOASTS.
]. George Washington.
?. VIM. Henry Isru,1n
g. Our CoIniy-Lteuy D. shield, Union its mot.). Dos
buwark, cham whose every Ink irccluan's heart.
a. The Federal Constitution, is; and not a. p,.
cal hobby, upon wc. uupuncped demagOgue- may fidc
etierint1 Office n|fIrey.
>. The Tari Of lsl2 ndei its invigoraung influence
crippled and puny is assuming proper.
ons and PROSTATE Homo Market opening its door
branch OF industry An honest and discerning people con-
not fail O. appreciate IT,
g. L. $. Bank, wisely framed and strictly guarded
The shcotanchor OF our monetary system.
Z. The Distribution OF Ic proceeds Of the Public LnnG
measure founded u wisdom, and wall bc animated .u
justice.
8. Horny Cay-Tac Espluud.r and Defender of t.e
true principles of our IJy n,nt. bc Protector of Home
Industry ihc ieud o' h' pu,r iu, and o the rh- u ulH
every where ne wi go down ~ Po.tcry tns ily.s pf
Song und Of History, anI
"Iho mcanest r.', fh- o. .hucet ri,cr
''RoI, niing.ng with Doc. .m, forever"
D Tic Wing rary-i,, principles. Republican, is ,Iu,
iis couury's gyod.
1--WE want no traitors iu our rsnk-."
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