Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-10-25
POLITICAL.
FESTIVAL

CombLimcntnrv 10 the Hon. BedjOrd BT0mn.
Mirror, q. CO. Sept. 20.-AgIeeahy to previous or
ranrelnents. Public Dinner was gwen al inc .h'toi
Hotel. on Saturday, the l1ih instant, 70 MI. brown; IN
tended as Il compliment for his faithful, consistent aHo
Ecu ious support Of Republican principles, since he iaS
occupied the responsible and distinguished station u oae
Of The Senators from this State, in the Congress OF the
United States.
pectable assemb!age of the citizens OF Casweii and tte
adjoining country, greeted their worthy guest at the Ia
biz. su,n1tuous!y flied. He was conducted to his sea,
about the middle Of the table, with Hugh A. Garland
Esq, Of the county OF Mecklenburg, a member OF the
Legislature Of Virginia, and an Invited guest, on his
right, and the Hon. Walter Coles, a Representative III
Congress from the same State, on hs lett.
Gen. Barzi!lai Graves presided on the occasion, as
sisted by Dabney Rainey, Esq, and Maj. William =
Lea, as Vice Presidents. =. ,
The following regular toasts were drank with much
cheer and great applause:
lst. Our Cou~niry-B!esscd above all nations Of the
ear,h-Let not our great prosperity render US unm,ndsnl
of The Giver Of every good and pertec! g!tt.
I'd. Our Fcdcrat CyRStitutWn- he work OF wisdom
and of patriotism-Le all be mindful Of lis provisions.
Sd. Tic jRi0n If The SuteS-lt constitutes the physi-
cal as well as moral force OF Our government al hone
and abroad-Shall the reckless fanatics of the North or
the disorganizinu political alarmlStS Of the South, impair
our attachment or lessen our confidence n It's stability
Attn. George WuShington-The Father of his country
Hallowed and consecrated be his last advice Beware
OF Geographical d~!yisions-bewarc Of those who would
ALLEVIATE one section Of your country from another.
Nh. Gen .4ndrec ~JackS0H-Presidenl OF the United
States-The best commentary OH the wisdom Of his Ad-
ministration-rea prosperity at home, elevated natlona!
character abroad. g cheers)
9th. Oar DISTINGUISHED Guest, the Hon. Bedford BrorR
His jealous support OF the Re publican measures OF the
present Administrator. his opposition to the discussion
and agitation OF the slave question in Congress his in
trepid and fearless remuneration Of the panIc.inakers OF
"a and 80, proclaim him the honest and faithful repre-
sentative Of our feelings and interests, must endear him
to the hearts Of his cOunlrymen. (Chccrs)
9TH. Lafdyenc-Thc c;sin,eresied friend Of man-h!s
philanthropy and devotion TO freedom, exerted an in!u-
ence Oh the age in which he lived, that time shall never
obiterate.
eth. The right Of tie constituent to instruct, and the du'
ty9t the representative to obey Or rcSign-Io deny The Tor
mer Is to sap the foundation Of our Republican lnstltu'
tions-to disregard the latter, is. IN effect, TO destroy The
efficiency OF The public will.
9th. yMartia rau Burcn-The party that is rallying tc
his support is em,halfcally the Union party OF the States,
and constitutes the only safe political ba:ance against the
extremes of Federalism and NuliIication. g cheers
10Th. The Election Of Frcsidcnt by The Pecpis-N hen
such an object IS honestly desired by the Wings, they
will run one candidate, not Mrec.
1lth. Tie Republican n1Gwtcrs Of Congress from ".
Caroliru-Fai,hfll to her best interests, her sons can say
Of them as did the disciples Of Socrates Of old, g We
will never cease 10 remember them, NOE re neni5ering.
cease 10 admire"
18th. Orr sister STATE, Vrginia-The mother Of JEFF
ferson and Madison-She now supports the principles
that characterized their Administrations lin silence
18th. Internal hmproremcnts-An enlightened and llbe-
raj system, conlDreheudlng the interests of tic whole
Wilnout regard 10 SeclIODS. tCHeerS.)
l4th. Homan-The faithful farnd Of man, without re.
gard to party. (Many cheers)
After the toast complimentary to MIR. Brown had been
drank, and the applause which succeeded 1t had suosia'
ed, he rose and delivered an able and lengthy address,
embracing IN II many Of the most prominent public to-
pics upon which he had been called to act. He was re-
peatedly cheered during its delivery, and satdown amidst
a general burst Of applause. At the request of the Com.
nittee Of Arrangements, 4 copy Of it has been furnished
for publication, and it will shortly appear in the Spec.
tator.
The following toast WAS giren by the President Of the
day, complimentary TO MIR. Coles:
Hon. WaAcr COleS-His fearless and independent sup.
port of the Republican measures Of the present Admi.
he % honestly represents.
After The toast was drank he rose ami addressed ,hc
company with ability and some length in a manner which
delighted the company, and drew forth numerous bursts
of applause.
The following 1oast was then given by'Dabney Raj
ney, Esq, one Of the Vice Presidents, complimentary TO
MIR. Garland
Hueh n. Garland, Esq.-The talented author of the
Minority Address of the Virginia Legislature, in the me-
morable session Of 80 and '44-we greet his presence
on this occasion with great pleasure.
MIR. Garland also addressed the company at considera-
bic length and with marked ability, receiving, rs he de.
served, much cheering and applause. He sat down
amidst a general applause, and with Go on! go on.!!'-
Ie closed with the following sentiment:
Nathaniel .Macon-His simplicity of characteristic
hrmness Of parpoGe-his lopg.tricd and uncorrupted vir.
tue, prove him 10 be 4 true representative Of the old re.
publican school. and a genuine son of North Carolina.
During the evening, the following toast was given,
complimentary 10 MIR. Tredway one of the Editors of
the Danville Observer.
H;uiam NJ. Iredrob Esq-A faithful and fearless
sentinel on the Peoples watch.tower.
Mr.. Tredway being called upon, delivered a lenpthy
address, frequently ciciting by his wit and humor and
his poignant remarks, unboundcd applause. MIR, r, ap-
parently intending several times to conclude = urrsd
BY the company to continue his remarks, and 6n6,lv s,
down amidst their hearty congratulations and applause.
go e. .oI, "a xy,kc.h mill runfta rl
Numerous vo!untee!!oasts were drank, which We must
Seral letters and sentiments: from invited guests were
received and will be published. We expect also, 10 pub.
Esh the addresses of Messrs. Coles ant, Garland, copies
having been solicited from them; as well as MIR. Tired
way, The latter Of whoin declined the request, on the
ground that the remarks were not pren,editatcd having
been delivered on the spur OF the occasion.
Upon the whole, the occasion passed off greatly TO the
satisfaction Of its riends.-Speotatar
SPEECH OF THE HON. WALTER COLES,
Deiircred before a large ~asssmdlage Of The Democratic CT
t;-sns of CaSuceI and some Of tic adjoining counties, at
q Public Dinner gtcen complimentary to Hon. Bedford
Bro1cn, attic Milton Hotel, on Saturday the 18th Of Sep
fcnber, 1886:
The following toast was given by the President Of the
Day, complimentary TO Mr.. Coles:
Hon. Walter Coles-His fearless and Independent
support of the Republican measures of the present Ad-
ninistration is characteristic OF himself and Of the State
be so honestly represents.
After the toast was drank, he rose and addressed the
company as ( follows:
Mi. PRESIDENT, AND G~ESTIEMEs:-I return you my
profound acknowledgements for the honor yon have just
conferred On ME. The appreciation Of those we esteem,