Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-16

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The memory of the illus!rous Nladson-onc of The
most emil hiened Statement purest PATRIOTS and best
men, to whom this any other country has gwen birth
BY the Ind Vice Pre- sident. Virginia. Her drstln-
gushing characteristics, have al all times been, de-
Vogon to P.nS.pe and generous support Of her sons
BILE in character and conduct-amonc the Nobility by
birth, he has illustrated the nobility BY merit
Mr. Persico, in response TO call from Tie President,
briefly addressed the company, and referred 10 the pre-
sent condition of the country which it was his honor
Il to rep ssent He said he hoped the time would
come when It's various parts would their opposi-
ton 10 each other aud improve their condition to
take their stand among nations of the earth and be
honoed as the United States are lie gave as n senli-
ment,
Woman The farest flower that ever grew in Pa
radise: Happy he who can gather tina, flower and
JOY its bloom.
oany in an especially humorous and huppy manner.
speaking with particular reference to the fan
suggested by the unexpected appearance OF number
Of ladies in room which had been prepared LOT them
by the Committee of Arrangements, within nearing OF
the speakers he expressed his satisfaction IN being
able unite with the company in testiyng respect LOT
their distinguished guest and receiving nm WIN coi
dial welcome have been associated with nm, sa'o
he, in former years, on another theatre ana teie
had occasion to admire his lofty bearing, his great
talents, and his moral virtues. (Cheers) kno"
nothing more significant of his brilliant career III
high place he occupied, than the fact that since
he ceased 10 be Speaker of The House OF Representa-
tves the character of that body has become more ano
more deficient in respect and dignity. cloud Cheers)
1t is in no party political spirit that say that Inc
character Of that body owing, in no little degree 10
the want of that energy, dignity courtesy, and pecn
liar talent of command necessary in body Ike mat
TO carry its proceedings with decorum. Mr. T. sa'd'
it expected ofhm to conclude with SENTIMENT
he would give one which he trusted would not be con-
sidered as trenchinSon purity politics:
"The resumption of specie payments by the Banks.
FestiRa Lente: Sampson strong, and Solomon was
wise but neither could pay money if they had mt IT.
wish was expressed by the President, to hear from
Dr. John Brockenbrough the President of the Bank oil
Virginia, who present; but the Doctor waved The
CALL and preserved his seat.
MIR. Washington Greenhow, who had made the pre-
vous call upon Mr.. Patton, said he had found that IN
vocation admirably successful, that he was INDUCED
to make second, in the hope that it would have an
equally happy effect in bringing out another gentleman
near the President. He therefore gave not only win
this vew but expression of sentiment:
"The Supreme Court Of the United States Gre.
ated by the founders of Government-lusrated
by the virtue and wisdom Of its members: Palsied BIZ
i the arm that attacks its independence.
Judge Daniel rose and said: MIR. President-As am
the only individual here, connected with the tribunal
which the subject of the toast just given, 1t IS per
haps expected that it should meet with response from
me- 1t seems me, sir, that the most appropriate re-
py on this OCCASION will be furnished in the citation
Of two inaxns which may be regarded MS judicial ca
mons. Flrst-that no should undertake to pro-
nounce upon in which he IS personally concern
ed and secondly, that Judges do not, or should not
decide on questions, not regularly and udciay before
them Passing, therefore, from the toast OF my irend
as matter not regularly before me, | VIII express
sentiment connected with q subject which has always
with me- been oflively interest. have thought
that in festivities and in other public demonstra-
tons Of feeling and opnion we have too generalIy
forgotten overlooked nteres! and order IN society
enineny entitled TO remembrance and respect, wiie-
ther the of virtue usefulness alute to the
| npbnr unipUc lala IN he m AS Il
tribute this emnently valuable portion OF our GILL
zens propose the following sentiment, which have
recently read, and fully adopt us my own:
"Honor TO the worker-tle toler-to him who pro-
duces and not alone consumes-to him who pats forth
his hand to the of human comforts, and
not alone 10 take away =.
BY Friend. Judge Christian! On the bench, a firm,
just and fearless judge-in private, an upright, honest
and good man.
Judge Christian, of the General Court, said he wished
he capable Of xprcssng the sentiments he felt on
the occasion But being mnacc ustomed to public
speaking, and this being the first time he had ever had
the temeriiy TO raise his head in company like the
present, he would merely give sentiment
/ "Virgina. Her always delight 10 homo. those
that By their services do honor TO her.
AS DR.. Brockenbroush, President Of the Bank of Viz
ginia seen leaving the table, the President rose
and said that he felt be his duty ares, his re-
treat, and unlike the Parthan he must discharge his
arrow at his flying friend The Doctor having return
ed TO his seat with much expression OF good humour,
dent of the Bank in his corporate capacity in vain but
he held in his hand another toast from friend,
touching him up more in his personal relations, which
he must give AT once, aud he hoped that 1t would be
more successful in obtaining response. lie then gave:
4 "John Brockenbrough-an eloquent wriler-a good
mana sincere patriot.
n Dr. B. responded briefly to the compliment, and gave
"The freedom Of the Press! The use, not the abuse
Of this great conservative privilege the true palladium
of our liberties.
Being called on for n toast;
BY the President. The vo,ve tablet this day offer
10 fellowship and good feeling
II By Claiborne w. Gooch. Our Foreign Ministers
who have been selected from Virginia. They have all
left abroad The most favorable impression oil the Viz
gnia character, and illustrated the beauty and energy oil
the American Government.
By Robert G.. Nicholas Our Foreign Ministers;
Their highest and most cherished reward will ever be
found in the appreciation of their counrymen NANTES
ted by cordial and heartfelt welcome TO their native
land
By John B. Chapman. John Marshall, the late
Chief Justice of the IT, States: One Of the most distin
guished of Virginia, and the eminent Jurist-
(Drank staRdiRg)
The Chair called upon Major John Clarke for a
toast, who gave,
Execraton to the rancour of party spirit.
By. Dr. +. II. Carmichael. A compromise OF politi-
cal hostility, in welcoming 10 his home from foreign
embassy faithful and honest servant.
The President observed, showers Of roses upon
our guest!-but he bear the rosy shower we'll as
he could. lie then read the following toast:
By Major Edmund Christian. Our distinguished
fellow. citizen, Andrew Stevenson: He is personal
riend-and such, grutiied to associate with
him. For his dependent and manly course, and for
his genilemany department Minister TO England, we
congratulate our countrymen, and honor him.
BY Richard Cary Amber. The Printing Press and
the Wine Press: May country feel the influence OF
no other pressure
Ito which the President added, by suggestion, be-
sides tic pressure Of oarm hands and aoomans hearty
By Thomas b. Bennett. The right Of search The
only search that we acknowledge is the right to search
for our olon s,ceethedrtS.
BY Geo Wythe Munford. Our Flag! on land or
ocean. Peace for those who honor IT, War to the
nation that would tarnish or nsuit. (Cheers-andn
double Quicksep by the Randy
[Wm. Wallace, Esq, addressed the company with
great MISUNDERSTANDING in rapid and strong review
The condition Of relations at this time with Great
Britain. He closed his remarks with the following