Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-27
PUBLIC DINNER TO COL. wHITE.

ed on the arrival OF their Delegate, Colonel
WHITE, in that city, lately, TO e,ince by some
public expression of their. sentiments, their
high sense OF his distinguished services to the
Territory, and their respect for his merit and
talents, assembled on the lth day OF Noyem-
Der, ullimo, at the Court Room of the Govern
ment House, when GABRIEL w. PERrAIL, Esq
was called 10 the chair, and PETER mitchell,
Esq. appointed Secretary of the meeting. 1t
being term time of the Superior Court num-
Der Of persons had come In from. the country,
and the attendance at the eting was unusu-
ally large After The object of the meeting had
been announced from The chair, was resolved
unanimously, that, as testimonial OF the con-
hdence OF this community in their delegate Col.
WHITE, and Of their appreciation OF his exer
lions and services in their bel half, that he should
be invited TO a public dinner TO be given for
that purpose on Tuesday, the l4th November.
And on the appointed day, an abundant and
elegant dinner was accordingly prepared by
Mr.. Eoring al his Hotel, to which between six
ly and seventy persons sat down.
= The Hon. JOSEPH l. SMITH acted as Presi-
dent, assisted BY Gen JOSEPH NJ. HERSANDEz,
WATERs SMITH, ANTONIO ALVAREZ, and 10.
sRPH S. SANCHEZ, Esqrs. Vice. Presidents
Harmony and hilarlty prevailed at the enter
tainment, and on the cloth being removed, the
following regular toasts we're drunk:
l. The President Of the United States.
g. Our Army and Navy--They need no mo-
numents, but the pages OF History.
5. The American People-May they never
cease to watch their rulers with vigilance, and
Judge their conduct with candor.
A. Our rerrilory-To develop its natural re-
sources, and make prosperous and happy,
we require industry in our citizens, wisdom in
the laws oil our Council, fidelity and firmness
IN our Executive TO enforce them, and CONT
nuance Of the fostering laws of the General Go
yernment.
S. The Florida Canal-As necessary to Clio
ry and commerce, as Indispensable to the pros
perity Of Florida
6. Internal Improve y nimpeded by
State pride or State jealousy.
2. The Republics of South ADMINISTRATIVE
liberal to extend, as firm to achieve their liber-
ty--may they learn at last that itcanno, -four
ish in the atmosphere of religious intolerance
8. The administration of the General Cow
ernment--D Distinguished alike for talents and
integrity-May no personal ambition, nor par
~ prejudice diminish the just confidence repos-
ed on them by the People
g. Greece-Every generous feeling of our
nature has been enlisted in her glorious slrug-
gle for independence.
10 Col. JOSEPH ". WHITE.-Our worthy s
able Delegate to Congress, his UNMARRIED and
successful attention TO our interests, merits and
receives our cordial thanks, and entities him to
our individual confidence and support.
When the cheering had subsidized, Colonel
WHITE rose up, and i'm handsome and digni-
fed manner, delivered short address, in the
following words, as far as we can remember
I, is needless to add, that this address, with the
sentiment that concludes IL, was received with
applause and enthusiasm:
In Offering my Acknowledgements for the ho-
nor conferred by the sentiment just prop osed
and received with such cordaity, should do
great injustice to my feelings if were not 10
express the peculiar sensibillty and gratitude
with which have been penetrated.
Upon any occasion, and under any clrcun-
stances, 10 be honored by such manifestation
of respect, is highly gratifying; but when that
spontaneous expression proceeds from COM
munity upon whom have no personal claims,
and with but limited number of whom | have
had an acquaintance, until within few days;
considering II as an appreciation Of my public
conduct in the execution Of The important trust
con6ded TO me by the People Of this Territory,
j AIN placed under obligations for their conf
dence and kindness which it would be difficult
far me 10 find language to express. The unex-
pected and generous cordially of my reception
IN this city, by those who have and feel an nte-
rest in the prosperity Of the country the hospi-
iality and civilities have every where receiy-
ed, have given the people Of ST. Augustine and
East Florida claims upon my gratitude and re-
spect that shall not Cease TO remember, and,
remembering, shall not fail TO make every ef-
fort TO merit continuance of their confidence
and regard.
10 speak of ones self is always hazardous,
ard most frequently odious; but without any
objectionable vanity, think may be permit
ted 10 say, that my constant exertions have been
directed to what considered the prosperity of
the whole Territory, without any distinction of
parts, and without any intention OF promoting
the interests of one, at the expense OF another
section-aware that ] was neither acquainted
with the people or localities of East Florida,
endeavored TO avail myself of the best informa-
ton that could be collected, and present il in
such manner as conceived would be best cal
cuiated to advance the interests and develop
The resources of the country. AS 10 the man