Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-12


NEW YoRK, May 24h, 1882
GENTLEMEN: 1t is with feelings Of the most grauied
pride and affection that accept Of your atterng invita-
'lon is one OF the many testimonials of cordial
come on the part of NY ownsnen and early friends that
has made my return 10 my native land aud native city, the
happiest moment of my life. As YOU have had the kind
you propose TO confer me- WILL suitable to your CON
yenience, appoint Wednesday next for that purpose
| am, Gentlemen,
With the deepest feelings of gratitude and affection
our friend and tOwnsman,
WASHINGTON IRVING.
We will not dctan readers with further ntroduco
y remarks than simply 10 observe that this was almost the
only occasion oil public dinner which the company of
isdes would have been most appropriate and welcome
ouShit would have been difficult have accommodated
all who desired TO grace the banquet given TO their vo
rite Bachelor-and nothing occurred which could have
ca'ned sensation incompatible with the most delicate
ieellng III The wine was in, the wit certainly rot out
III the purple stream overlooked the sparkling goblet
the toast song and sentiment, the gaety wit and social
joyous relaxation, prevailed almost till morn Gin rnsset
mantle clad walked DER the dew of yon high eastern h
On this occasion the great saloon of the City Hotel was
thrown open, and three lines OF tables covered with
all the substantas and deicaccs OF the season. Chance-
Tor Kent OBLIGATED President, assisted by Messrs p
Hone, j. Duer, Professor Renwick T. L. OGDEN Samuel
Swartwout, and Charles Graham, Vice Presidents II
ter the company the guests entered preceded by
the President and Mr.. Irving, who taking his seat at
the table, was received with loud accamations Among
the guests Bishop Onderlonk; the Rev DR. w aim
wrigb His Excecucy General Sdnander President of
the Republic Of New Grenada; Edward p. Livingston
Esq Lieut. Governor Of the State; the venerable Mr. Gal
vernmcn Senior Don Thomas Gencr, formerly President
Of the Constitutional Spanish Cortes; Cen Scott of the u
s Army Com Chauncey, Of the U. s. Navy; M. lie RAY
de Chaumont ofJehcrson county, Chancellor Walworth:
Vice Chancellor MCoun Judges Jones, Oakley Irving
and Hoffman, James X. Pauldng, Esq G. s. Newton,
Esq. and several other distinguished individuals
Many other distinguished individuals were invited but
unable to attendamODg the number were our Mayor the
Governor sc.
The RI Revd Bishop Onderdonk asked blessing upon
the feast, and the Rev Dr. Wainwright briefly returned
thanks in which he alluded TO the influence Of literature
and science upon the cause Of religion
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. THE President Of The United States.
g. Literature, Commerce. and the Fine .drts--their
union the glory Of parent andsoon destined to adorn
own.
After this toast the President Chancellor KrNT) rose
and delivered the following address:
We have express distinguished fellow citi-
gratitude for the exalted rank which he has
raised the literary reputation OF this country; testify
our admiration Of his genius and to shcw that cordially
parake Of the kindly and generous sympahcs which per-
wade and have been diGuscd by his works.
The mention Of This subject calls up crowd Of assoca-
tons aud recoeCons, which adequately 10 refer TO-
would carry far beyond the limits OF the fine and the
occasion but on which my feelings compel for few
moments 10 linger.
/ When the gentleman alluded TO- commenced his brilliant
career land which trust is far from It's termnaon by
display the wit and humor the keen satire and spnghuy
portraits which distinguish s earliest production On which