Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-01
MrSCELLAM EoUS.
[Trom the Philadelphia Press.l
DINNER TO MIR. SERGE Mt.

DINNER TO MIR. SERGEANT.
On Wednesday last splendid public dinner
was given by his fellow citizens to John Sergeant,
Esq. on the occasion of his intended departure
from this Country on his mission to South America
The entertainment took place in the large and
elegant Saloon of the Masonic Hall. The Company
was numerous and respectable; and additional graf
ifcation was afforded BY the presence OF number
OF dsii gushed strangers.
SAMUEL WErHERILL, Esq. presided ; and
james c. Fisher, Esq. Can't. William Jones, Dan
el w. Coke, Andrew Bayard y h. >. Burd EsQrs
&C ed a. Vice Presidents.
a variety OF song. and patriotic toasts, enliven-
ell by an excellent band of music, contributed
greatly the fes;ivity of the day. /; is regretted
that many of,he Volunteer toasts which were drunk
are necessarily omitted.
The following ioasts were given:
l. The President of the u. States.
g The Cove of Penns ylvania.
This toast being announced from the Chair, Rich
ard Peters Esq. rose and stated that Committee
had addressed letter of invitation to tho Govern.
or of the Commenw ealth. to which he had been
pleased 10 return the following answer:
sHARRIsBURG, Nov. 30, 1926.
Genilemen--i to-day was honored with your
invitation TO attend dinner, on Wednesday, in
Philadelphia, to be given to our distinguished fell
low citizen, John Sergeant, Esq prior to his leav-
ing the city, on his public mission TO Mexico.
However gratifying it would be to unite it'll his
friends of Philadelphia, in showing him this mark
Of personal respect, yet neither the time, the
duties of my station, at present, will permit me
that pleasure. With my best wishes for his hap
pness, and safe return to his family, friends and
country, / remain with mach consider alton, res
pectfuIly, Your ~. servant,
]. AND'W SHULZE.
e. S Burd, n. Chapman, and
Richard Peters, jun. Esqrs.
g. The memory OF Washington.
4 The memory of Adams s. Jefferson,
5. The Congress of racubaya--May their de-
lberAtions result in the establishment of principles,
calculated to promote and secure general harmony
and tranquility.
The President here rose and addressed Mr.. Ser
geant a. follow:
Nj Sergeant: Ii is with peculiar pleasure, Sir,
we welcome you amonss: previous TO your de-
partuTe for Mexico.
In all The relations OF private friendship and So
cial inter course, we have entertained for you
the highest respect and wsrmest esteem.
q public man, your services have not been
confined your native city state; bot have &C
CURED for you general appreciation and distinc-
ton.
Again called by your country to the performance
of high and important duties, we feel assured they
will be executed with the fidelity s. ability, which
have uniformly distinguished your exer,ions in
cry department of your varied usefulness.
May you return in safely 10 the bosom Of your
family and friends, after satisfactory iermin nation
of the important Mission FOX which you have been
selected.
The health Of our Fellow-Citizen JOHN SER
GIANT.
Immediately after the cheers and applause which
followed this toast had subsidized, Mr. Sergeant
rose, and with much force and feeling delivered the
following address
Ii is impossible for me 20 refrain from the en-
deavour 10 express TO you my feelings, and it is
equally impossible to give them adequate utierance.
To enjoy your friendship is very grea, happi-
ness, it would he a great achievement fully to
deserve it. Whatever dffidence | may feel as to
my powers, their utmost exertion, such as they
are, will never hope be wanting earn a title to
your regard. The present meeting affords en- cou-
raging proof that they will always receive
liberal construction. There is one point only in
which cannot yield ny pretensons * with respect
10 which, am indeed anxious 10 stand well with
yen, "a II Is to that, know, am indebted for your
friendship aud regard, and for the repeated and
liberal confidence with which you have bonored
me- II IS warm affection for the City of Pbila-
delpbia and the State Of Pennsylvania and an ear
nest desire 10 contribute 10 their prosperity and
honor.
Tbs is sentiment which some may think too
narrow. 1t is not Irregular passions are alb
sorbiDg and selfish. The social affections are in
their nature expansive and comprehensive. A |
deep and honest interest ia the welfare of the City
and State inhabit is no, Inconsistent with the
most enlarged patriotism nor, such is our fortu-
maze condition can, il ever demand sacrifice of
the greet interests Cd the Nation. Is any man
worse neighbr for fulfilling with tenderness and
care the duties be owes 10 his own family
What IS true in general, is emphstcally true OF
Pennsylvania. Her position, her resources, her !
p1fsuiis, her character, are all Of such nature, |
fhsi IN seeking her own advantage she cannot - |
VOID conisnng benefits upon the Union The |
Bfeskwster at the mouth Of The Delaware, par |
iicularIy solicited by the City Of Philadelphia, is
sminently National object The great east and 1
wesl communication, 70 which Penbsylvsnia is !
no7 sPflying her resources, with the energy be. |
coming wise and powerful State, while il adds |
intellectually TO her own wealth snd honor, will in
crease he intercourse add strengthen the bond Of
connection between different parts Of the Union, 1
and The protested road from The seat Of The Nation