Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-02
THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS.

fato Editor OF the 'Boston Statesman" The pre-
valence OF ameny and the generous feelings OF the
editorial fraternity, ir Boston, will not permit a
brother 10 recece from the arduous and responsi.
bic vocation, without warm, heartfelt inter
change OF good wishes and kind Offices. In this
case every feeling of party professional rivalry
was laid .5ide, and the sentiments Of every heart
appeared TO award Mr.. Greene the need OF re-
spectiul and affectonate courtesy. The de!icacies
of the season, the tasteful arrangement OF the ia
bics. the wines and devoted attention of Mr.
Gould, Of the Exchange, to the duties of the gen.
erous repast, had no tendency TO chill the emo
tons of friendship and conviviality.
The company came TO tho table at nine O'Clock;
benjamin Russell, Esq. late of the Centinel, OIL
GATED as President and Mr.. Thomas Minis, late of
the Palladium. as Vice President.
When the cloth was removed, the President a.
rose and made some agreeable and pertinent re-
marks to introduce the following sentiment:
by Major Russell. Our respected Guest. We
all know he has acted well his part as q Con,pos-
tt0r, and we all anticipate that he will act his par,
slili better as distributor, of Letters.
After the expression Of this sentiment, Mr..
Greene arose and delivered tho following address:
Il rise with too much embarrassment to admit
oil the hope ofexpressing adequately what feel
upon this occasion; and stil ess can hope to
find words for all could ,yish to say. At this
pleasing moment there is presented to me the
most substantial and most coveted good which
could reward whole life Of laborious services
1 mean tho tribute Of esteem from those in whose
memory could wish to live, my honored and
hcnoring cotemporaries, my neighbors mr. friends.
II is true that any man who determinetly bears
all the ills attendant upon public career, CON-
menced and continued for public objects, must ra-
tionally propose to himsefa latent hope of reward
OF this kind to sustain him in the heat of the day
or how could he face the hostility of vigorous and
CALLING and talented opposition. the fiowns often
OF friends converted into enemies, the jeopardy of
personal interests, and last, though not least the
picissitudes Of fortune. But do all men, who de-
serve such need, obtain il: Even decisive
success sometimes only changes the name of
the evil and brings with is The rankings OF
envy, OF hatred and revenge. AS my lot is so
happy an exception from that which often falls
TO the best Of mankind, l am therefore charged
with corresponding debt Of gratitude which
feel am unequal TO the task of properly
acknowledging. But this is not the only in
stance in which feel my own can be happy
exception at fhts hour. In adverting to the
past am free and proud to declare that, in the
most gloomy periods OF my editorial life, (short
comparatively, as this may have been) have Of
ten found friends amongst nominal opponents, iber-
alty from enemies, if may he allowed SO TO speak,
and associates among those who fought under dif-
ferent political banners. repeat, that have been
too happy 10 realizing the fact, credtabe 10 hui.
mainly, to this community, TO this company, that
personal ill feeling is not necessarily blended with
political opposition. Ii is by men of this class
find myself surrounded and this reflection adds in
expressibly to the value OF this days distinction
and the enjoyment OF this moment
'in retiring from the ranks of my compeers and
brother editors, although feeling relief from the
prospect Of Withdrawing from the responsibilities
and cares attendant upon the profession, I feel,
nevertheless, that my present pleasure would be
materially ies,eDed, had no hope that the same
icniency towards my faults would be shewa, the
same sympathies would follow me, into my new
employment, still public one, which have been
extended to me heretofore the editor of the Bos-
ton Stetesman-With such an implied indulgence,
and which in your counten0nces / perceive is
already granted as soon as asked, have no high
er temporal good to seek, any formidable i'll to
apprehend-W With such mental cordial in anticipa-
zion, should malice do her worst, l shall feel pa
tient and mistaken. And beg leave to add that,
TO the latest hour, shall cherish grateful 'reco.
lection OF the affectonate distinction this day has
conferred upon me, the memory of which shall
fake care to engrave upon the minds and hearts OF
my children. And now, gentlemen & friends, per-
nit me to give you as a sentiment,
Tine Boston Editorial Fra.ernty-Exhbitng
the combination Of splendid intellectual mower
with unequalled liberaty and kindness of heart
By Mr.. Homer Of the Commercial Gazette.
OUR WORTHY GUEsT-who has been translated
-lnot TO speak it proianey,) from GLOOM TO GLo-
By Aft. Hudson Of the ceata,ey. The nrn,ers
o! Boston. Ever ready to throw aside the weapons
OF their welfare TO pledge personal friendship 10
retired or translated brother.
BY Mr.. Beals of the Commercial Gazette
The editorial right hand of fellowship May it ne.
yer be offered with false heart, nor refused when
stretched out with true one.
By Charles q. Green of the statesman. The
Editors Of Boston. May they never allow political
hostility to engender personal animos;ty.
AS the circumstances Of the occasion pre- cIuded
the presence of the distinguished ladies' who adorn
the editorial profession of this city, tie following
original song from the pen of Mrs. Ware, of the
Bower OF Taste, written for the OCCASION afforded
pleasing evidence Of generous community OF feel
ing on this occasion through all the ranks editorial
Z was sung with excellent effect by one of the
Company:
WRITTEN BIZ Mrs. KATHARINE A, Ware
Fill high the bovi-th. goblet Gill.
La food, of rosy vine,
caOra-FOr auld Lang syns,
Tfu: 10 bis tru.t-with Laurel, Green
Wall joyfully entsine
a yotivs wreath u Memory,
chor1-FO, suid Lang syO,,
We've l.boursd all on the zane soil
We've devsd IN tbs same mine,
Isy wealth aud fame reward his toll,
CA@w-FOs s,d Lang gyps,
on P.dios gasp We freely give,
Ehesm and friendship sull are hi;,
caor1--FOr auld Land s;os
gag Mr.. Forbes 0fhe Palladium. Our happy
oountry-in which the d5Iest Statesmen ara Sc.
srted 10 fill the Post Office Department
By NJ. Otis Of the Commercial Go=ette.
The highest crimes forbidden by the Editorial
Statute Book the abuse Of one who has retired from
the corps with honor; the persecution OF one who
is editoridlty dead;--May they ever be rebuked
as they have been on the present occasion, by the
good sense and good feeling Of the fraternity.
By mr.. Eastburn. Our guest By the use Of
a Hickory shooting stick, ne has been enabled 10
obtain new Office, furnished with every pnriefa,
u Letters; In his new Office, may he be able 10
make good Impressions.
In the course Of the evening Mr Finn sung and