Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-12
DINNER IN BUCKINGHAM I Tn coz or ,i nrIi

FuK THE ENQUIRER.
| DINNER lN BUCKINGHAM TO col. HUBARD.
On SATURDAY, the 10th ult., the citizei.s oil Curds
Vile and its vicinity, gave dinner party 10 the Hon
Edmund w. HUBBARD, as an evidence OF their respect
for him their fellow citizen and token OF their
appreciation for the able and faithful manner in which
he discharged the public trust conded to m in The
| late Extra Session Of Congress.
The day being fair and pleasant, large ahl highly
intelligent number Of gentlemen assembled pariic
pate in the festivities of the day, well as The full
and free interchange Of their political sentiinr MS upon
the engrossnn questions which occupied thc'o:ention
of the late extraordinary session OF Congress.
| The number present on the occasion was certainly
not much if any, under four hundred PERSONS and in
cluded gentlemen attached TO both of the grta. po
cal parties which now divide the constituency OF this
country The managers gave the company choice
and bountful repas every way credtable !" the good
taste and liberally Of the yeomanry of Old Bucking-
ham,
Major Charles Yancy ofcia,ed President, and Mr.
Carter H. Harrison and Colonel Jos. Fuqua, Vice
/ Presidents.
The following toasts drank on the occasion:
\ / The Patriots and Sages of the Revolution: Let US
show our respect for them by initiating ;heir virtues
and guarding with fidelity the Republican, ttutions
which they bequcatled TO their poster!ty
| 3 The Federal Constitution: The oh'sprinv Of mu.
tual concession; il be preserved only by mutual
| forbearance, and unfalterng patriotism
3. John Tyler, President of The U. give will sup
por, him when right, and iearlessly condo P" him when
wrong.
L. The Union of the States and the Shts of the
States: We admire both, and will hSand uphoia
both.
| 5 Our distinguished guest, lion. Edigsnd W. HUI
bard May his constituents long con,ian 10 extend tn
him the confidence, respect and support MS merits as
their Representative, and his virtues as private c
zen, entities him TO- We hail his return among Us
| witt! sentiments OF sincere respect.
i Col Hubbard rose and remarked, that he could not
withhold the expression OF his feelings oil tins coca
sion. Unschoued as he IN the act OF public speak
ing he was urged on nevertheless, by many emotions
inspired by your kindness and generosity humble as
he was you have elevated him the political arena
notwithstanding his incxpercrce in political affairs,
you have freely extended 10 him your confidence and
support. On this impressive occasion, you have en-
circed him with yonr lavors, beautifully interviewer
with the garlands Of friendship. Under so many i'm
posing circumstances, what should he say to indicate
his gratitude? what could he say, that would DO justice
to the many emotions which his heart burned TO utter
Amidst the flights Of genius, fancy might Irvine for
YOU wreath glowing with sentiment and bean'ng
with beauties, badge of esteem or as an emblem Of
regarj but soul dee pig pene Died maniics,s lis gra
tude frequently amidst silent emotions, anu prefers
10 adorn its sincerity with the fruits Of fidelity.
Little did he dream short time since, tha. ne should
receive the smiles Of approval or be thus warmly greet
ed by the friends Of his youth. Eut, though this ties.
must be allowed to say, he believed that ii is not
so much owing any merit that he might possess, as
indicative of a determination on your part TO soften
down the asperities of party feeling II Is time Tor us
cause Let prove by acts, that we strive more
for the good Of the country, than TO aggrandzs par
ty Let us cndearor TO confer the greatest good upon
the greatest number. Let us leave each great branch
Of industry to stand upon ITS own resources way, ~
us leave honest industry and economy, unbudened by
unjust taxes and amnelle by improper restrictions,
to reap their just rewards; for any scrvitude IS more
oppressive than another; if despo,lsm iniIcts on any
people any portion Of country more ehorm!ties IMAM
another il is when unequal taxation are superadded
uneuun disbursements of the public revenue IL
is by this system of taxing class OF labor to foster
another that the South has been ~horn of her leg.
mate resources and been forced TO sacrifice her energy
and wealth to build up Northern manufactures and TO
pay tribute 10 Northern cupidity
A wise and orerrulng Providence has placed John
Tyler in the Presidential chair lie surrounded with
peculiar difficulties, both al home and abroad In our
national councils find many grave and deeply I'M
portan subjects Of domestic policy to engage our at
ention The next session Of Congress will he big
| with the fate of this Republic. The Tariff will then
come up for re-adjus,ment Cor finances are tinoai
raised. We without proper agent Tor the sale
keeping and discussing of pubic revenue These are
e great and momentons questions & national poiicy-
But they relate to internal ala RS. When we look
abroad al foreign relations unfortunately behold
e tiem in deranged and threatening aspect. Great
Britain the presiding genius OF the deep blue sea
: whose mighty empire encrclcs the globe, and whose
martial mcsic, it sounds the morning parade, pre-
cedes the sun in lis nevcrendns march from East io
West sis furnishing her war-dogs. Amidst so many
lover of his country rally The support Of our Re
c publican institutions Then l,t ancient
standard and 90 forth TO battle IN counrys canse
f Under the old Republican flag our ancestors triumph
ed; aud with the Democratic phaianx as their shield
they weathered the tempest and tie Storm and CALAMITY
lhroed the British Lion, ard severed the CHAINS TIA
{ bound Us TO the of England In the POLITICAL con
tests of 1900 as we'll III that Of lS2o, tile lsepub
can fac again proudly and triymphantly waved over
e the ssback cockade OF the Elder Adams and the ia
8 nous "American System of Henry Clay But what
caused those great and moment us revolutions IN
just taxation and oppression. Then let the taxing
Then too e, reot Britain recaH memory
II of Bunkcr's Hill and IF York Town. of New Orleans
o and of Chippewa. Nay let our Residential asprants
think of ali these things and rsnember that George
II the Third lost this, the tarest pnn OF ls ooh'nns
in an effort to plumber u.s. aud that BonaPare too, @e
nrdlng it over Europe Guuled beneath the SHOWS OF
# Russia, and finally forced by exaspera'ed millions
bid adcu forever to glory and ambition on the PLAINS
of Waterloo.
r Col. Hubbard further observed, that il has been
some weeks since the adjournment of Congress aud as
we lived in reading community, he would FOL ",'ah
the company By lengthy account OF the proceedings
of the late Extra Session. But whle ne hu'c",eo 'e
several bills they acted on by tue Two houses,
he would concsely state his views abont each one.
Here Colonel HUBBARD alluded TO the several balls Us
follows:
The 2lst Rule Tie Loan Bill, Tie Land os'r'onson
Bill the Tariff Bill, the Bankrupt Bi'l. tue hanyt
Bills, tho Hour Rule &c, Caucus DctaaIon, Henry
Clay, &c.
Colonel Hubbard closed his speech BY remarhlng, That
without trespassing further the attention OF 'h'
company they would allow him 10 say III concnson'
that in interest and feeling, he was iden.ihed WIN
,hem in all respccts and that he differed from them
in none Indeed, your destiny IS my destiny IN
the course OF political events, whenever the waves
of adversely shall oyerwhelm you on the bring deep,
too will be merged amidst its spray, and be forced TO
drink its bitter waters But long, long may inc gem
us of good fortune youchsaie you her farors and her
riches. My first wish and my highest aspiration ever
has and will ever be, to my fe citizens prosper,
Gus and my country free This, s<hllemen shall ever
he INV guiding star as long may have the honor Of
serving you Col HUBBARD closed his remarks by Oh
ierng the following sentiment
The appreciation of the constituent body: The high
es, reward of Representative.
g. The States: Let them pay their own Deus "itno"
calling upon Hercules.
: The Federal Government: in peace, let it prepare
e., war and conten itself with paying lis own debts