Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-10-25
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DINNER 10 Halter Coles, Esq, IF The II IF r.,
III Plnsyiuaaia Courthouse

the citizens OF Pil,sy county, including few from
the adj lining counties, met in pursuance of arrange
mens previously entered into. at the house OF Mr. John
L Hn'son, tor the purpose Of giving 10 the Hnnora
bic Walter Coles public dnuer.-At two o'clock
dinner being announced the company took their seats
al the table, which was spread sumpuousiy with the
best Of the land'-and after ha;ing partaken. the
cloths were removed and variety at wines and choice
iiqsors upon the table. james Garland Esq
quested TO preside and DR. Wm. Graham to act as Vice
Presldent-W hereupon they took their seats and the
following sentiments were given in regular order, and
responded 10 with unusual degree OF cheertu!ness
l. The Constitution Of the United States Sacred and
invnlable every parint-stricty construed and ea
lousy guarded by every Republican.
.. The Ssners OF the Declaration Ct Independence
Their virtues and patriotism Identified with Liberty
Their fame eternal.
The Heroes Of the Revolution Their bravery
achieved and their wisdom secured for wise system
of free Government. Faction may a,iesapt oppose
and desecraie. but The patriotism of the American peo
pie will guard and protect it,
George Washingon-the Father OF his Country
and FIRST President Of the u s: His undyng excel
ence rebukes the voice of faction.
3. ExPGesdents Jefferson, Madison. Monroe and
Jacksor-ihey were Democratic Republicans and served
eight years each TX Presidents John Adams and John
z Adams-these were FedeIasls, and served only four
wears each-an impressive commentary upon The intel
!igence and integrity OF the people.
! The Hon. Waller Coles, Representative in
Congress We esteem him for the highest virtues Of
citizen honor hiE for his firm, able and Consistent
advocacy Ui hepnoIican pfiEcplPs-and We value MN
faithful Represena'ive-too elevated FOR the shafts
of derac,on-,oo honest and discerning 10 be swerved
tom his duty. We know him and conide in him.
When this sentiment read Captain Coles rose
end IN his usual style, delivered very animated and
interesting speech touching upon mos, OF the great
questions which agate The country in all of which lie
evinced that cearness Of mind aud soundnsss OF
sonng for which he is Sc distinguished As he pro.
gsesseI re frequently cfeereG by the accamatIons
Of all who heard hisi He concluded By Offering The
following sentiment which was received with great APP
pause
The county of Piusylvania: The same which
drew DOT her thousand Republicans in lS2S will
not appeal 10 her In Vsn-aga'n III she cmboey in de
fence of her dearest interests and Of the cousecrated
principles which ennobled our State.
a. Martin Van Buren,, President of the L Sc.
cure The affections Of vrluous and intelligent Peo
pie no VIII IN lei0 gree, him, well done good and
faithful servant enter again into the Presidential chair
snc Ike every other Republican President, serve eight
years.
5 James Polk, Governor elect of Tennessee:
Posrerily will delight 10 read his epnaPh-"The spoer
Of Hhue, Bell 1. Co..
8 The independent Treasury The only safe and
Constitutional scheme of Governmen, FInance-Em.
pha.eahy recoE!me nded by Je-rson-it cannot be too
often recommended BY Van Buien.
10 The States OF North Carolina, Tennessee: Mary
land and Indiana They have coIne-they have seen
they have conqup.ed"-M the Democracy OF The
Union follow their example.
II Our distinguished guest the Hon. Bedford Brown:
The able, firm and long Tried Representative OF The So.
:
character and principles when deserted by his former
colleague, and boldly taught Henry Clay lesson OF
instruction, when impudenlly meddling with Wing
jocksying instructions
When this sentiment was read the company received
il with bursts of applause, which continued for consi
Gerabie length of time; AFTER which MIR Brown rose, and
for about hour Kept the whole company IN ecs'acy
No sketch that could possibly give, would do justice
his speech He often so interrupted by the loud
cheering OF the company, 10 be compelled 10 stop for
minutes Al The conclusion OF Mr.. Brown 3 remarks.
he offered The following sentiment, which was received
with great animation:
The State OF Virginia: The first among her sister
States in 9S and 80 TO the Republican State Rights
Banner-whch she has all occasions since defended
with true aud noble devotion Her past course affords
the stronges, that in the contest OF lei0 she
will be found lending her powerful support 10 The DE
mocratic cause.
r. Virginia Although cloudrd and distracted by
hig panIcs and Rves Conservatism, she will 10 leaO
stand forth the Virginia Of %, and casting her vote Tor
a Re ubiican President
H. The Political Institutions Of Country They
are fou nded on the and intelligence of the people
Il duty 10 every exeftion 10 strengthen and
polish ills pillars by ludelous system OF EDUCATION
a. The Principles OF Democracy Sanctioned and
adopted BY the fathers Of the Constitution owned and
avowed by The old Republican party They passed un
scahed through the fiery ordeal OF 10, sun 'Ving ana
unchanged They are recognised and cherished oy Inc
Republicans Of 1889
Is Women: Blessed with free institutions, let Us no,
forge, ,ha, may be blessed with "wie, children
and friends
By the President, VIM h Rnane: Senator worthy
of Virginia Although encountered with the Conserva
tsm Of the Armed Neutral, ae faers not, but boldly
and ,umphanty sindca'es the character OF his Sale
and the principles of the Constitution agains. Inc leach
cry and pollution Of a recreant
After loud cheering the President read the following
letter from Mr. Roane, which was received with unusua
Tree HILL near Richmond, Oct 7h 1889
Tat tha rlIpat pcCa
acknowledge your kind favor OF the 10Th ult inVl'ine
me 10 sartake Of public dance which pot ton Of Inc
constituents Of Col Walter Coles, will give 10 him al
PIusylvania Courthouse, on the 18th inst Under any
circumstances and any OCCASION should regret my
inability 10 accept an invitation SO cordial and comp
menlary that you give me; and do assure you, IN
truth and sincerity that my regret the present occa
sion is much increased by my thorough conviction mat
no richly deserves than does COL Y
py.rv mark respect and show OF honor which his con
sli,uens may think proper 10 manifest 10 HIM Sno"
him intimately He is no less my political Than my per-
son,l friend: and il delights hear that those 10
whom he has stood true through many severe trias
are SAVING 10 him "wel done good and faithful servant
None hui those no have been the thorny service OF
The people G times like the present. know what soace
,h,se words carry the bosom OF faithful Representa-
i've They will not, know, i, TO cheer and animate
him whom sou now delight TO honor, IN those heice
conflicts in which he again STAND forth as the cham
pion OF your deares, rights -.
Gsnuemen do trust, that when you consider The
distance which eps.aes us-he short interval between
this and the meeting Of Congress- and Inc iae,,
n,;v,,e md domestic affairs dsmard all that ume you
viii find an ample apology for my absence from your les
i've hoard on the 18th Every word and sentiment IN
vnur letter authorizes 10 say that my spirit VIII DC
with sou. -, h:ob
4 have been consplcuousiy Identified Than any poor
G,, az ming 10 give il success, which has drawn FORM
he L,,h corplmca,s ycu have been pleased to eess"T