Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24

Clinton The pride and ornament Of hs native Slate
ms virtues and patriotism will be appreciated by pos
BY George r. Smith Old lronsides Always the
iarbingcr OF glad tdings to America aud worthy the
honour OF bearing The chumpion of nsonal honour
to afs home and To the Aearts Of his corntrg men
by j. C. Public opinion on the French Indemnity
wM sss, ,.s.a |, no s..s
Those francs, with Due Dc nfosiio.
,'et him answoi sifaightway,
And p We sn .tpp;,s Sso, pay, t..,,
ny Il. lraynor The rising Son of New York May
hts meridian spendour equal tha of cterson or Jackson
given at Bunkers Hl and Saratoga Suc. arc The ana
iog'cs that America makes to foreign powers
PniLApElrniA. July II.
Ma LiviSosToS.-Thc Hon Edward Livingston will
arrive IN this city Saturday in the early boat from,
New York, say between and o'clock, p. NJ MIR.
Livingston will be received tine wharf by committee
OF his friends who will conduct him the Hall of indie
pendence where he will receive the congratulations of
those citzcns who may wish TO pay their respects to him
After this ceremony, Mr. l.. viii be waited ON tn ash.
'ngton Hall, in South Third street, where public din
ner VIII be given TO him by his personal and public
friends Preparations have been made TO give spcn,or
to the compliment which the ceremonies Of the DAY are
intended to convey to Mr. Livingston Di'g .3dre,tser
PnrrAprLrniA, Monday, July 20, 1895.
DiNNER TO MR. LivINCsroN.-On Saturday :, this tcs-
nonal OF respect for the character and OF appreciation
tor the services of Ar LIVINGSTON, took place at the
Washington (New MaSonic) Hall The company, con
sisting of about four hundred OF our most esteemed
citizens sat down about acock to very splendid
tertainment, prepared By Hesk and Badger in stump.
tuous style. The banqnetting decorated with
American flags, and band of music enltvened the
scene The Honorable GroHcE NJ. DALLAS presided
assisted By the officers WHO had been previously am
nounccd.
Among the invited guests observed the Hon John
H. Eaton, late Secretary Of War; and several oiccrs o
The army aud of the navy We have rarely ever seen
greater enthusiasm displayed than upon the present
casloi anu every must have been satisfied that the
feeling exhibited, far from being formal or cold was
spontaneous aud sincere. Mr. Dallas announcing the
third regular toast the subject of which was the ge oil
ds dry, made an address TO the company, in which he
most cioqucny reviewed the character and dstn auis
ed services OF MIR. Livingston Every sentiment to whicl
he gave uiterance seemed to find Immediate response
IN the hearts OF the listeners. Mir Livingston made
reply at some length, delivered with much emotion
manner, but in excellent taste. In the his re-
marks bc said, that national suffering might niiti-
gated national credit redeemc national pee mary ossc.
sustained, and national resources if paraszed might be
reinvigorated--but national honor II lost could
neeer be yccorertd His speech enthusiastically re
ceivcd. 1t concluded with toast the subject of which
was recomnendatory OF irmness among ourselves in
the assertion OF our rights and honor but calnncss anc
the exercise of judgment in DISCRIMINATING upon fna
measures If they should, which he trusted would not b,
the case, become necessary Numerous oasts and let
ters were then rcadWe hope lay before our readers
the proceedings which took place this highly in.
terestng occasion at carly day satisfied that they will
convince ALL that Mr.. Livngston's conduct has beer
highly approved 10y his ellow-ctizens, and the Jus
spirit which anina,es the People in rclation to the
French question.-Scatinei.