Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-22
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN DINNER TO THE
HON. JOHN NJ PATTON

lih inst; and happy that we are able TO ha
respectable and intelligent assemblies that we remember
ever to have witnessed on any similar occasion.
ne patriotic county OF Madison county in the
District, POURED forth her strength force and num-
bers, aud proudly rivacd o,cn Democratic and tt
ehGngeabie Orange. Many OF the most respec able
citzsns OF Cupeper united with fesiv al Offering
OF grautude'o our distinguished and Represents
TIVE Mr. Potion; AMI in testimony of our assent to the
.ai'ng measures OF the Adniusr alton Of patriotic
Sh.i Magistrate, who knows III, rights and
hss had the timness 10 man,ain them.
About hall ahe o'clock the company sat down TO an
eeg'" snd snnpiuousy provided dinner, furnished by
worthy anil patriotic fellow citzs James G. Blakey
wioreccved the thanks OF the committee OF Artaugemens
well those OF company AMI TO sdd t
least an entertainments Of the day ,urn,
The delivery Of the able and eloquent speeches OF the
Hon Mcs.rs. Patton and Rves, many Of the lair
OF our democratic vicinity. listening w,h ecsacy to the
u'fng strains Of e,son and eloqnence hcy burst
forth ICON those ding uislicj speakers. We never wit
messed more good order and harmony, than oeca-
SION Col Linn Banks called upon to preside. aud
Gen. VIM. Msd,son, Capt Ambrose p. Hail and Cant
Thomas Davis were appointed Vice Presden,s- Orange
Democrat.
REGULAR ToA>Ts.
L. ne Unon-A strict aud honest construction OF the
Consu ion. aud unwaveing fidelity to its obiig ions
the best safeguard to its preservation.
q The Constitution Of the United States-Tbe PAlla-
dunn oil Liberty: Let preserve IL came hon the
hands oil ancestors, untouched by the sopbsry of mn
dern dcmsgogues.
3. George 4shng,on-The li,ing gra i,ude Of A ham
py nation responds to the name
4. The Hon. John 81 Patton, our able and nleoendept
Representative In Congess-1he public pulse has been
feltby political quaes, and he has been found enrench-
ed behind the buwark Of public confidence aud consitu
tional appreciation.
Ai,er The burs, of long and loud applause, which en-.
sued upon the reading OF this tois had subsidized Mr.
Patton aud addressed the conp NV in am ,hls 49,,
eloquent, speech Of about hour hall; which CALI
ell or,h repeated aud emphatic remarks APPRECIATION
during its delivery. After his speech, Mr.. Patton offer
cd the follow lug seniim, nj:
The Constitution aud the Bank of the United State,
Let ~ not be deuded by tie political psradoxes iba, the
CoD'u ion may be Relieved by ourselves because we an
prehend its violation by oI.is-and that the country
car OILY be relieved Iro the evils Of the Bank by rec,,
tering il.
o. Thomas Jefferson and the elder Adams United ma
castor aud poluy In search OF the golden fleece liberty
6. Lafayette France claimed him when alive: now
dead he belongs to every nation where the sound of H.
berty has been heard
Z. VIM. C. Rives-The able, firm aud vtuous advo
cate OF Democracy: Virginia, mindful OF his exalted and
distinguished pao,sm; his hgh-nnd honora able prar-
cii ius alton OF her long cherished principles will vet
honor him Tor his virtues, aud reward him his services
Alter the annnnciaion OF this toast, which called forth
general acciamaon OF applause aud marked gratitude
Mr. Rves rose and addressed he company in an able and
mast eioqun speech for about one hour wih which ,e
company were charmed and delighted We had never
before been afforded the pleasure hearing Mr. r speak
and now bear humble testimony in corroborx,on nj
that high chat acter which he has so extensively Acquired
and so emiDenty deserves. At the conc fusion OF his
speech Mt r. offered the following sentiment:
The Republican Patriots OF 1S00-AIsy their Demo-
cratic successors OF 1884, conendng their PRINCIPLES
nob'y emulate their constdncy and icmne-s.
s. The venerable James Madison: Nav he vet lory
ve'o witness and enjoy the golden fruits OF hs early la
bors.
The following letter from MIR. Madi.on then re- adj
honfpefier 9Th July, 1884
have received, friends and fellow -czens Your letter
inviting me- in behalf of portion OF the Republican cid
OF this district public dinner 10 be given TO oIn
NJ Patton, its Representative in The Congress OF the United
States.
Gra,ilied as should be in meeting 50 m.nv,f mv
neiehoors anu friends, among them the able highly re-
spected Representative OF District the opportunv il
rendered oil no as all 10 by nuance and OF late
increase OF the which long mined me TO NV
sick chamber r.
The favorable views which nv friends have taken of mv
pubc anu private lie, Justly demand grateful and al.
i-ctionae acknoN Judgments Such testimony from those
whom kaow TO be sincere, and whom am best known
is very precious 10 Ii gives credit far e yonj
my claims, which very conscious that il does
cannot he n'ens6le to the parialiy which the
ertor.
Though Withdrawn from the theatre of public ag,r.
and from The exciiemenls incident them NAV be ner
United 10 say TO my friends iha, join them most cordially
In t-ir devotion to the great and fundamental principles
oil kePuhicansm TO which Virginia has been constants
and that ain not less persuaded than they are of the de-
peudance oil our prosperity those principles and OF the
ultimate connection OF both with the preservation of the
Union IN its integrity, and OF the Constitution in its pu
ty. The value OF the Union will be most felt by those
who look with most forecast into The consequences Of dis
union. Nor will the Constitution, with il, wise provision
Tor is own Improvement under the lights Of experience
he underyaucd by any who compare the distracted and
oninous condition from which il rescued the country
WIN The security and prosperity long enjoy ed under it.
ard with the bright prospects which il has opened on the
civilized world Ii is proud reflection proud for the D.
pie OF the United Staespoud for the cause of libsriy-
tia, History furnishes example of Governrnrn PRO-
''""e III neerec, ana Tor the
period, as the modification OF poll ca power in the COM
pound Government Of the United States of which The vi
tai principle rervading the whole all its paris is the
elective aud responsible principle Republicabsm Nav
not then, este pePefud express the hope well as the
prayer oil every citizen who loves liberty aud loves his
country.
pray tie Committee in communicating my thanks IN
the meeting for tie kind invitation conveyed to mo TO
accept Tor themselves my cordial respects aud best wishes
JAMES MADISON.
Peyton G'ymcs. Ambrose Madison, Conway c. Macon.
william g. Willis, Sthaniel j. Welch zines W Wal
ker, James i. Hil James Il Newman, Daniel Miller,
Linn Banks John Voolfolk Committee.
corruptible patriot.
TO- The President Of the United Staes: With honesty
and reason his guide promote the good of his country
as his only object the achievements his military career
VIII he regarded by postery Insignificant,
to those OF bis civi administration
II. Our guest, Gen Lawrence T. Dade-A long-tried,
and faithful public servanta teadfss irenda true pa.
roi: lie carries 10 his distant abode our best wishes for
his happiness and prosperity.
Alter the reading OF this SENTIMENT and the sbsiJng of
tho general applause with which il was received Gen
Dsde arose aud addressed the company in en- able and
sympathetic manner. When he alluded 10 his Shortly
separating himself fom his place OF nativity and his
friends and fellow citizens, who have long and undoubt-
edy couhded in him their public servant and repre-.
sentative ~ their service Of the Legislature of tile State
degree OF gratitude excited the audience hc
Called ioh the grateful tears Of ~ ppaiby from many
eyes. Gen Dsde concluded by Offering the following
sentiments
Andrew JacksonOne oil bs eouu,ry's be, soldiers and
pprest patriots yclept Tyfsnt, Usurper, &c &c by
iactous BE nate IL conqHenng England best appointed
troops, and saving the "booy aud beauty" Of New o..
leans from viola ion anil pldge--vetong bills calculated
10 sqnander the hard earnings Of the peope in mad
senemes Of Internal aproyeneni--piacing foreign