Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-02

weigh well the following remarks: "What treasure
will be found in General washington's Cabinet when
shall pass into the hands of candid friend truth
he himce f! When no longer like Ca,sar's notes
and memorandum in the hands of Anthony il shall he
open TO the high priests of Federalism aud garbcd
to say much, aud no more. as suits their views!
DINNER TO MIR. RANDOLPH.
NoRroLK, June 2S.-Our readers have been inform
cd of the arrival Of the Hon. JOHN RANDOLPH in our
Borough whence he has taken passage board tho u
States soop of Concord, Capt Perry, Minister
10 the Court of Russa-As il known that Mr. Ran
dolph would necessarily he detained here sometime for
the arrival OF the Concord il was determined TO give him
public dinner previous TO lis embarcation-which,
upon Mr.. Randolph's acceptance, accordingly took
place on Saturday last.
The dinner given at Srints Exchange, and in
style worthy of the occasion. Giles b. Cook Mayor
OF the Borough elected TO preside, and Walter +.
Jones, j. w. Murdaugh and John Tabb, Esqrs and
DIR. C. I. Kenndn, elected Vice Presidents. At
o'clock Mr.. Randolph and the Secretary of egaon
iohn Randolph CLAW, Esq. with the other invited que
anoag WHOM were Mr.. Tazcwell, of the U. States Sc
nate, Mr. Loyal the Rcpresentaive of this Congre
al district, and Capt Perry OF the Concord,
nounced, and dinner was served up, when the compa-
ny between 80 and 80 in number sat down to the tes
tive board-"tse feast of reason and the flow of soul
Mr. Randolph was in fine spirits, and gratihcd the
company with liberal display Of his coloquial powers
well "a those for which he is so peculiarly dstn-
gushcd public speaker in his several replies the
folss with which he complimented. Mr.. TaZc-
well also contributed largely the fund of intecc-
tual entertainment in remarkably neat and interesting
speech chiefly in reference his social and political
connexion with the distinguished guest Of the company
When we say that the utmost harmony and good feeling
prevailed, and that the company broke up at late hour
OF the evening with delighted hearts of course il will
be understood that they with few exceptions of
the political sentiments: the manner in which the
'ee was conducted, however be il said pleasing to
all.
We have barely at this time for the which
were drank on the occasion, and must leave those
whose memories better than TO furnish us with
the substance Of the several speeches, for future
number.
The following is the Letter of Invitation and the reply
| oil Mr. Randolph NORFOLK, June 23d, 1890
SiR,-Thc Undersigned have boon appointed Com
mittee, on behalf of thcr fellow citizens of Norfolk &
Portsmouth, TO invite you TO public dinner at such time
| as may be most convenient TO Yourself
In the discharge of this pleasing DUTY permit us TO
assure you that the request is not formal merely but
proceeds from strong desire OF fellow citizens TO
ovince TO you personally their high estimation Of YOUR
many eminent services 10 the State and their admira.
ton OF the exalted patriotism whchha distinguish
ed your
We beg leave offer Won our best wishes that YOUR
voyage may be happy and prosperous
We have the honor to be, very respectfully. YOUR
obedient servants, n. G. WHITEHEAD,
r. b. STARK,
CONWAY wIIITTLE,
/ JOHN B. ROY
w. w. SHARP.
JNO. w. MURDAUGH,
MoRDECAI COOKE.
The Hon. JOHN RAnboLrn
"WEDNESDAY, June 90, 1890.
Gentlemen: Your very kind and nattcrng invita- ton
in the name and behalf of nv felIow-citjzens of
Norfolk and Portsmouth, demands my best acknowledge
ments for the honor done me-and more especially for
the manner in which is conferred. Your own feel
ings Will readily suggest YOU what mine must be un-
der such circumstances.
During our interview this morning, II seemed agreed
on all hands that Saturday next would be the
venien day for all parties l. therefore ber leave IN
name that day, when shall have the pleasure and the
honor TO parae of your hospitality and that of our o.
Their fellow citizens of Norfolk s. Portsmouth, to whom
and grateful respect.
afh,.gentemcn, your most ohcdent and faithful SER
want, JOHN RANDOLPH, of Roanoke
| To Mes'rs. N. G. Whitehead, r. b. Stark. Conway
Whit,le, John Roy w w Sharp NJ Cooke and ]
| w. Murdaugh, Committee, &c. SC.
TOASTS.
L. The Sovereignty Of the States: The keystone of
the Uni0n.-When upon the ground Of expediency wa
compromise the former the latter will indeed become
"6Y-iC0rd among nations"
2 Virginia: What though her soil be not intersected
with Canals or studded with To-Caes. While her
broad rivers flow through her fields and her forests and
her Sons stand by the principles of their Fathers she
VIII neither ask, nor will she receive the largcsses of
the General Government.
3. Andrew Jackson, President of the u States
John Floyd Governor of Virginia
.. Our Guest--'ohn Randolph of Roanoke.-Iicnti-
ned during his whole political with the sturdy
inaSims and honest doctrines of rcpublicanism. rs
Republicans we tender him Ike most acce table homage
by sdhering to his principles. Drank standing
| MIR. Randolph responded 10 this toast i'm brief but
fity aidreSs,n which he ca the touch of his own
peculiar nanne; but recollection not assist us
Suhcicny Tor VS. to attempt outline of il. We
however, mat he spoke OF thc dynasty
me Stuars, (meaning thereby presume the Adams
cs) and warned his countrymen to beware of rtstora
non governments We also understood him to saw in
substance, That his mission special one and that n
accepting II he was aciuated solely by the desire OF
eyincing his continued confidence in an Administration
TO which he had originally given his support and not by
the patry consideration Of outfit He concluded by
expressing in very handsome terms, his thanks for the
distinguished honor conferred on him by tie company,
and gave the following toas:1
ny Mr. kandoiph-Prospery ard success, now and
forever. 10 the ancient Borough of Norfolk.
D.. "Jhe old republican party in New Eneisnd-The
wo.ihy successors o John Lsngdon--ihougb they Ief
Ne Tor time, they have returned ne her old natural
rerencment1
T. "The honest Observance of Constitutional compact.
when u cannot be obtained from communities Ike
ours u need not be anticipated eIsewberr" Extract
ron, The P'esidcnrs Message the Maysville Road
g. Public virtue and individual honesty: the origin and
The safeguard Of all republican institutions
Strict Economy in the Adminisf alton Of the CIV.
eminent The principles Of the Constitution and the
happiness OF the Peop; not splendid seheucs and v