Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-10-19


masonic candIates have probably been el.cled TO Con
gre's from the district composed of Lancaster Chester
aud Delaware-"in Delaware county Gays the Phila-
delpha Gaz the democratic ticket received majority
o. $50 votes. IL was opposed by Anti Maonic lick
aud slso by Federal ticket As Delaware was one OF
the strongest Federal counies in the land gave
large majoIy to the Adams ticket 'b. result there
shews that the Federal p,riv il diss0tred."
NEW-JERSEY ELECTION
"ln Somerset county We are informed Gays the n
" E. Post) that the admuisra ton tick Tor Coupc
and members oil the Assembly ha. eded by al
majority Lat year this county went for the Adam
party. In Milil-sex county there il no change; the
Clay ticket has succeeded. The town of Bergen ia
Bergen county, has gwen msjori of 3Os over the
CAy tisk.t"
The Democratic Republican Convention at Delhi
ha' nominated Gen. Erastus Root for member of Con
gress Tor tina ll'h District of New York.
TRIBUTE or RESPECT.
On Wednesday last, at a meeting of the Richmond
Lafayette Artillery Company, very elegant piece o
Plate was presented by them TO Captain John Ruther-
toord, their late Captan--now appointed Lieutenant
ColoneL-The ceremony took place in presence OF
Col. Lambert, Capt Randolph Harrison of the ID a
goons, several other officers and many citizens OF Rich
mend-at the house of Captain John B. Richardson
formerly Lieutenant, now Captain OF the Artillery
Company.
The Silver Pitcher is very elegantly finished. and
handsomely embelshed with the Arms of the Com
pany, engraved upon the front of the pitcher-and with
spread Eagle perched upon cannon the lid OF the
pitcher. On side of it is the following insc ipon:
"Tribuo of Affection aud Esteem
From the F To ,G. l tsf, Sss,oA Artillery
Now Lieut.: Col. JoHS RUIHERroonD,
Voted unanimously on the 22I July, 1890"
And onthe opposite side, is engraved this scrpton
Commissioned sic a5,h May s"i ia9i
JoHN RUrHERFooRD FIRsT CAPrAis.
The room was surrounded by the Artillery Company
the guests in the centre, when Captain Richardson
standing by the table which the pitcher was placed
thus addressed Col. Rutherfoord
Colonel Rutherfoord-At a recent meeting of the
Richmond La Fayette Artillery the following resolu-
ton was adopted
Resolved unanimously, That Captain Richardson.
Lieuts. Gibson and Martin, and Sergeant Bibber be
Committee to procure piece of plate, and have en-
graved thereon the Arms of the Company, with such
devices and inscriptions as they may deem proper,
be presented tribute OF affection and esteem from
the Richmond La Fayette Artillery to their late Cap
tain, now Lieut. Col. John Rutherford
As the representative OF the Richmond La Fayette
Artillery, the agreeable duly dcvolves upon me, of pre-
senng you this piece of Plate slight testimonial of
their esteem, confidence and affection.
The feeling OF satisfaction with which bear TO YOU
this tribute OF the respect and personal affection
those whom you lately commanded, is mingled with
sincere regret, as the superior rank which your merits
have attained has 81, the time eparaed you from
their immediate military association. But. though no
longer our Captain, we cherish the recollection, that
you Colonel, and in that capacity should the
necessities of country require it, will exercise that
command over US, which shall be proud and prom OF
10 obey.
Sir, the history of the La FAyette Artillery il his.
tory oil your active zeal and steady devotion to lie
pery. Organized under your 'pices, and comma nd
I'D until within recent period by you-its members
bear willing testimony that whatever OF discipline or
OF the spirit of mutual and ratsrnal regard and attach
ment, or OF the capacity to be- useful which
ses; they indebted 10 your exrrons az the principal
cause.-As your successor il becomes me, on this oc-
sion, to say, that the benefit Of your exertons il
in all obstacles to durable prosperity overcorse
freedom from pecunilry full ranks and
spirit resolved 10 sustain the harmony discipline and
respectabty OF our corps and to DO our duty in what
soeyer situation the eTigences OF country may sta
ton u.s. Although our corps cannot bolst the an'qui-
ty OF many Others endeavors shall not be wanting
to iniu'e into ii the principles which duration
and which hereafter, will confer all the respect which
antiquity deserves
Permit me- in conclusion to express in behalf Of our
Company, their congratulations upon your promotion
which they feel az reflected honor upon themselves
and to convey their unanimous good wishes for your
happiness. Beloved by whole community for a life
OF honorable integrity, active usefulness modest dig
nifty and plain and unostentatous repubcanism, they
feel every assurance that your virtues will command
the success and secure the happiness they wish you
Colonel Rutherford, with much sensibilty, replied
follows
Captain Richardson--I accept with emotions which
am unable to describe the elegant piece of Plate YOU
have Just presented me, on behalf OF the "Ricbmond
La Fayeue Artillery" I should indeed he devoi OF
ssnsbiliiy, did not prize above ell price, this munii
cent token Of ''the aft c'ion and esteem Of my old
friends and comrades. While never be too CRATE
tnl TER this distinguished honor have not the vanity
you, to ascrhe il 10 any peculiar merit of nv own
or any essential service that have performed IL iB
deed true, that during tine psfiod had the honor of
commanding this corps ! was ever scfuaied by the
most untring zeal to promote lie discipline and PROF.
Fsrity-aud that earnestly endeavoursd to understand
and perform my duty. But, ! am we'll aware that
whaevsr success may have attended my humble forts
u att buiabie in small degree 10 the ability and
hearty cooperation Of yourself and your brother Off
GERS and 10 the prompt obedience and military atdour nj
The whole company.-Hsving had no opportuni " how
ever, Of distinction in the service Of our country
having encountered no psrs privaons in her r,use
claim other credit than that Of onsi,utin
portion of the Elite Guard Of orr RsoubHc c,,r
re1dy 10 obey her coll, AMI rally around her standard
This merit, cir has been common 10 Us all Conscious
therefore OF no peculiar claim to THE honorable 8.
notion attribute it solely to The liberal spirit which
has ever characterized your corps and to which am
already indebted Tor aering evidences Of their regard
need not you, cir, how cordially reciprocate
the affection and good will Of comrades with whom
have been long and intimately connected whose
character soldier, and ci'zsns know 90 sy ell how
'oappreciate and whose presence now recalls to M
reco ecion many agreeable associatiopa-I tender
through you ~, to the honorable and patriotic CORPS
by whom we are surrounded, the grateful acknowledge
mens Of an evefllowing heau,-my fervsnt wish for
their continued property as a company-iheir success
and hsppiness as dyilaals sand the assurance that
shall ever ohea aud preserve this precious
OF their lrisndshp, with "a 1vers loneliness aud mi
sefs care"
As an old arleri.t ,-enioying the privilege Of an
honorary member Of yoor corpss-Proud OF your Ugh