Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-20

We see that correspondent OF the N Y. Courier
s. Enquirer. admits that Col Watmoupb elec,sJ i,
the hrd Congressional District in PENNSYLVANIA. is
opposed to the Administration. |, is so rare that We
meet with candid admission like this in our onpo.
ncns, that VIC pleased with the opportunity of 70
coTding it II would be asking too much we fear. of
the Baltimore Republican to do likewise.
We would very chcerfully have published the fol-
lowing communication at rlier period if we had
been furnished with the proceedings
Communicate f,. the JTAio.
TRiRUTE or RESPECT.
The Richmond Laay Artillery Companv ON
las Wednesday, presented TO their late Captnin
John rutherford, who has been appoined Lieut..
Cot. OF Art'Ue - very elegant piece OF Plate. To
combine use with elegance, the form Of Pitcher was
selected 1t has engraved On It's trent, the arms of
the Company spread Eagle pcrched on cannon ON
its lid On side IS the inscription
Tribute of Affection and Es eem
From the Richmond Lafayette Artillery
To their late Captain
Now Lieut.. Col, John Rutherford
Voted unanimously on the 22d July 1880"
And on the opposite side
Richmond Lafayette Artllcy
Commissioned 29th Nav. 1891
John Rutherford, First Captain"
On delivering the plate, Capt Rcha rdson of tho
ARTILLERY, delivered the following address:
Colonel RutherJoorG-At recent meeting Of the
Richmond Lafayette Artillery, the following rcsolu-
ton was adopted.
Restored JnanmoYsly That Cant Richardson.
Lleuts Gibson and Martin. and Sergeant Bibber, be
Committee ~ procure piece of plate and to have
engraved thereon the arms of the Company. with
such devices aud Inscriptions they NAV deem pro-
per, to De presented trbnte of respect and es.
TEEN from the Richmond Lafayette Artillery To
their late Captain, now Lieut.. Col John Ruther-
foord.
Artillery. tho agreeable duty devoves upon me of
presenting you tits piece of Plate, as slight tes-
monial ofther esteem, confidence and affection.
The feeling Of satisfaction with which bear 10 Won
this tribute OF the respect and personal affection of
those whom you lately commanded, is mingled with
sincere regret the superior rank which YOUR mer-
its have attained, has at the time separated Won
from their immediate military association But
though no longer Captain, we cherish the recol
lection, that you Colonel, and in that capac
ty. should he necessities of our country require it,
VIII exercise that command over which we shall
be proud and prompt To obey.
Sir, the history Of the La Favette Artillery, is q
history of your motive zeal and steady devotion TO its
prosperity. Organized under your auspices and
commanded until within recent period, by you-its
members bear willing testimony, TINT whatever of
discipline, or of the spirit Of mutual and raernal re-
gard and attachment, of the capacity be useful
which 1t possesses, they indebted to your exer-
tons as the principal Causc.-As your SUCCESSOR il
becomes me, this OCCASION say that the benefit
of your rXortons is felt in all obstacles our dura
bic prosperity overcome, freedom from pecuniary en-
barrassmcnt full ranks, and a spirit resolved 10 Sis
corps and to do our duty. in whatever situation
the cXigencies Of our country may station us AL
though our corps cannot boast The antiquity Of many
others, cndeavors shall not be wnDtinr 10 iniso
into it the principles which secure DURATION and
which hereafter, will confer all the respect which un-
tiqrty deserves
Permit me, IN conclusion, IN express in helia;f of
our Company. their congratulations upon your pro
motion, which they feel n rejected honor upon
themselves; and to convey their unanimous good
wishes for your happiness. Beloved by whole com
munty for life of honorable integrity. active use
fitness, modest dignity and plain aud transformations
rcpuhc1nism, they feel every assurance that your
virtues Will command the success and secure tho hap
pIness they wish you.
To which, Col Rutherford rcplieda as folio VS.
Captain Richardson | accept with emotions which
am unable TO describe tho elegant piece Of Plate
you have Just presented me, behalf Of the Rich
mond La Fayttic Artillery ! should indeed be dc.
void Of scnsbllity. did not prize above all price
this munifcont token of "thc affection and esteem
be too grateful for this distinguished honor, I have
not the vanity assure you nscribo It TO any pecu-
liar merit Of my own, or any essential service that
have per-, formed II Is indeed true that during the
period had The honor Of commanding this corps, [
was ever ociuatcd by the most unlirinp zeal 10 pro-
mote us discipline and prosporfy-ond that earnest
ly cndeavoured To understand aud perform my duty
But ] am well aware, that Whatever success may
have attended my humble efforts, Is attributable in
no small degree to the ability and hearty opera
ton o Yourself and your brother officers and TO the
prompt obedience md military ardour OF the whole
company -ilGving had no opportunity however, OF
distinction ~ the service Of our counry,-havng on
rouutcfCd no p-Ils or priyations m her cnusc,-wo
CHIN other credit than Inst of constituting por-
lion Of the EHfc Gvori II our Republic erer rcrdD
10 obey her call, and rally around her standard. THIS
merit sir, has been common 10 COS Oh. Conscious
therefore OF no peculiar claim Co this honorable dis
nction nDribu'cit solely 90 the liberal spirit which
boz over characterized your corps. md to winch am
already indebted for f'iernC evidences Of their re-