Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-10-08
Richmond, Tuesday, Oct. 8.

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Richmond, Tuesday, Oct. s.
DEMOCRATIC FESTIVAL at Louisa n.
This Dinner came off Saturday last; and we
have never seen company animated by inner spirit
Ii wus not as large would have been collected under
Other circumstances When il uscertaned, that
Mr. Ronne would not attend the dinner-nnd whilst it
very uncertain whether Mr.. Mcdowell would ; .
present-and in fact when il not known that any OF
The invited guests would attend it, an idea went forth in
several sections Of The county that the festival was
tely abandoned In addition 10 this there we're on that
day wa religious associations sitting IN the county, and
military company parnding. OfanEe Court t"'h or
several Of the citizens who would have attended Others
we're sick, ard The morning itself was very unlikely =
But the company was highly respectable. II filled a
large table and two wings. Among those who were
gathered together, were of the Elite OF The De-
mocracy OF the county-and never was any company
animated by more enthusiastic feeling, enjoyed
themselves with spirit, separated in greater
harmony Mr.. Taylor did his part 10 admiration.
ills vinnds and his wines excellent. We
could have asked other Injuries than those of which
Lonisa boas,s-Her hams superior TO thnse OF Vest
phaa, and the Green Spring mutton was represented
by OF the most spenrc saddles, that ever mounted
The social board Taste, and w.t. and eI"Gnence, and
harmony shed their kindIest influences the
ainment-a and said at the former dinner the
came ground, which was given 10 Mr. Rives month
before in truth "lhe feast Of and the flow
OF soul"
patriarchs Of the Republican Party utiica,ed Pres.
dent Of the day supported by Nessrs John Hunter and
Joseph Lipscomb Vice Presidents and DR.. VIM. A.
Gillespie acted Secretary. Alter The dishes
moved and The gossps charged 10 the brim, the follow
ing Toasls drunk:
REGULAR ToAsTs.
]. The memory Of "ashington and Lafayette.
Our country, one and undivided, united by the
chain Of true Patotism May each link wear brighter
as grows older
g The memory nj JaFs rson md NJ adison
4. The Constitution OF The United States The sacred
charter of freedom 10 millions yet unborn-the beacon
light other narlons-he hope Of freeman throughout
the woId;-may The little leaven, eayen The whole
5. The Old Dominion, the mother Of US oil She
stands pre- eminent among her sister States; may her
sons never disgrace her
The Sovereignty Of the States, and the Union Of
the States The two grand pillars in the edfce Of Anne
rican Liberty
T. The freedom of speech and OF the press The safe
guards o Liberty, but the terror and dlsmay OF tyrans
8 The Farewell Address Of George Washington May
ench Of children receive copy, and be- guided by
lis preceps.
o. The 4'h Of July lT76 The day upon which ma.
ton Of lreeen pledged "their lives their fortunes and
their sacred honor on the altar Of L'berty-may il be
hallowed while time lasts.
10 Free trade and equal rights throughout The world
II Education: Not OF The few of The rich alone,
but of ALI the safest and the per-
manPncy OF our free institutions
IL Representative responsibility, and obedience to
the will Of the people, however ascertaned The basis
upon which the noble suPerStructure Of Govern
mpn built Remove il and The whole fabric will
crumbe 10 dust.
10 The Fair The last but best gift to man.
After the regular oas,s were drunk, the following
Correspondence between the Committee and MIR. Roane,
was read to the Company
LOUISA c H., lllh Sept, 1880
Sr-The undersigned have been depnIed BY large
10, 10 lender 10 YOU public dinner this place the
2Gh OF the present month They oiier II as trsiimo.
NAL or their continued confidence in you and Of their
aopoba,nn Of your one of the representatives.
of This ancient Of Virginia in the Senate
of The United States They have been gIalfed to see
you giving candid and cordial support to the AdmI
us,raon of their choice while all yolr aoes in the Sc
nate testified your fidelity 10 the SACRED charter of
The Union and your devotion 10 the rights Of ,he Stales
Ard when measure was introduced into the Ssnute
more odous than the Alien md Sedition Laws, and
ery subversve of that sacred freedom OF speech which
is every citizen by the Constitution, it
with pride and pleasure that they you not only
cordng your vote against It, but raising your voice in
debate 10 rebuke it, and hold il up 10 public condemna
ton As the representative of Virginia, they have
fnd you Jealous Of her honor jealous for her interests
and faithful to her cherished principles. These merits
command their appreciation, and prove you worthy OF
the State you represent and Of your rsrlous ancestor,
who contributed much by his el"quenre and daring
n,fppldiy 10 the establishment OF American liberty
We should he highly gra6ed, if you would afford US
and fellow an opportunity TO express to you
in person high estimation of your services and of
your worth as a public Should il be announcement
10 you attend The day designated, be pleased 10
name some other which would be- agreeable 10 you
In conclusion permit US behalf Of those repre-
sent, we'll as ourselves, 10 tender TO you our best
wishes, &c. JOHN GRAVES,
JNO. Z HOLLADAY,
JOS. LlPSCOMB.
w A GILLESPIE,
b. NJ. FRANCISCO,
WIN. BEADLES.
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