Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-05-04
PUBLIC DINNER.

AT O'Clock, the Constituted Authori-
ties OF tie City, with respectable num-
Der OF Their fellow citizens, assembled al
the Hall of the 'SoWth Carolina Society, in
Meeting street, where they were joined
by The President of the United States, the
Hon. Mr. CALHOUN, Major General TIL.
PINCKNEY, Maj. General GAINES, Com
modore CAMPBELL, His EXcelency the
Governor, and His Honor The Lieut. Co
vernon of the State, the Presidents of the
different Charitable Societies OF The city,
svited guests, who walked in procession 10
the City Hall, where they sat down 10 AN
excellent dinner, prepared in the most
sumpiuous style, by MIR. BYRD, of The
Planters Hotel. Tire Hall had been de-
corated i'll an appropriate manner, with
flowers and eVergreens, for the occasion,
aud oruamented with the Flags OF The U.
States and OF various foreign nations,
taslefuly displayed. He Honor the III
tendaHt presided, supported by WILLIAM
DRAYToN, THOMAS BEN NET, THOMAS
LEE, X. l.. SIMONs, and Il. w. BACoT,
Esquires. The Hall was beautifully iliu-
minated in the evening, and an immense
concourse of citizens we're promenadlng
i'll from, of it, enjoy ing the music of SUI
perior band, which performed in the in.
tervals between the Teasts. After dinner
the following Toasts were drank:
l. The United States Of America. The Off
spring of common parent, let them cling
together with brotherly affection.
2. The american Constitution Valor pur-
chased, freedom inspired, and virtue will
respect it.
g. The 4srmy and Narg ofthe United States
Who procured for us peace by making war
glorious.
4. al nations in dBlity Nth the United States.
May peace and good will flourish on earth, as
they do in heaven.
D. The memory Of Wdshington--" The first
in war, the first in peace, and the first in the
hearts of his CountI yinen."
o. lhemcn,ory Of Frdnkiin-A great and We
neTdbie name.
Z Adums JEFFERSON and Hadison-The dstin-
Sushed predecessors of our illustrions guest.
8. The Congress Of the United States and The
Heads Of DepdTtDieHtS.-May their mutual eff
forts protect, enrich and elevate their conn
try.
Q. The JHiiciary.-The arbiters of right are
the best guardians ofliberty.
10. The neriy acquired pT0rince of Fiorida-
lovely land, peaceful Prize:
Such are the conqnests of the wise.
IL. The Uarqids De Ia Fayette.-1he friend
of WaShinCtO ton and ofFreedom.
IL. agriculture and Commerce-The rich,
honest and manly occupations of freemen.
~. Science and Literature. While they
strengthen the foundations, they adorn the
VOLUNTEERS.
BY the Presideat-'fhe State of South Caro-
lind-Prosperity TO her Commerce and Agri-
cmture-Success to her Internal Improve
ments.
BY tie Secretary at War--The Constitution
Of The Uniied States: Thirty years experi-
ence mas proved its wisdOm-May the virtue
aud intelligence of the People render il i'm
mortal.
APTERTHg GUESTS HAD RETIRED.
The President ofthe United Sfates.--Elevat-
ed by the affections of the people, his throne
IS ~ orr hearts.
1l,e Secretary Of Uar.-His great mind
explores the West, aud protects the East.
The GOCcyROy Of the Stdfe.
Many other Volunteers were riyeu by the
Presiding Officers, aud others ofthe company,
out we could not obtain them fOr this morn
The President will visii lhe Forts i'm llle
harbour this day, ii lhe weather per-
mits, and ~ the evening will honor the
Theatre with lis presence.
We are requested TO state. that a roon,
has been prepared in Tie Orphan House
Tor tie President Of The United States,
who viii honour The FIREWORKS with
lns presence, to-mOJTOU eUcHi1tr.
We understand that a most superb
BALLOON has been prepared and will
ascend rem tie City Square some time
during the stay Of the President in ilis
city, Of whictsdue notice will be given.
in The hasiy ard imperfect notice we
gave yesterday ol ihe proceedings on thc
entrance OF The President INFO tie city.
we omitted i0 mention lhGi tlc Rcyenue
cutie, tai'ofn, Cant. Ross, was moor .,
Oft Gadsdcns what, and fired salute.
as soon as lhc cuvsicade passed BJoedaFy
street rs.