Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-20
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friends Of the Hon. Henry A. Wise, paid that dis
tngushed representative the compliment of public
dinner. No man in the Union commands, TO greater
extent, than Mr. Wise, the esteem and admiration Of
Those who best acquainted with his great individual
worth, and the perfect integrity of his private charac
ter-and here, among the people to whom he has heen
known from his earliest youth, who have watched
with uncPasing vigilance his conduct as public ser.
| want, during period marked by many most mpo'an nj
| political ssrugges-however obnoxious some portions
OF his late course in Congress may be to few OF the
adherenis of Mr. Clay, he has, nevertheless, strong
hold upon the affection and confidence of all classes OF
society. This was proven, in manner The most satis
factory, the above occasIon-for without distinction
Of parties, and in spirit at cordial and magnani
nous, there assembled around the estal board nu-
merous company, anxious to manifest theli profound
respect for his talents gratitude Tor his legislative ser.
vices, and undiminshed faith in his honesty and pat
rictsm.
In accordance with pre- arrangements, the COM
pany sat down dinner half past two ocock DIR.
Jesse Smkins was selected to preside, assisted BY
i Henry P. e.. Wilson, and Miles W. Fisher, Esqrs.-
and Drs. IT, j. L. L. Nottingham, and William a.
Thorn, as Vice Presidents. Entire harmony prevailed
throughout the whole edlng-nothing whatever
occurred TO the fesvity of the evening. Each
individual seemed bent upon doing his part promote
the general enjoyment and The result was highly gra-
tfying TO all parties concerned
/ REGULAR TOASrS
! |. The Consttu on of the United States The
workmanship of wise heads and patriotic hearts. Let
Union is secure.
> The memory of Washington Drunk standing,
and in silence)
3 The President, of the United States.
4. The Army and Navy.
5. The Hon. Henry A. Wise An able and tear
less champion Of Southern rights. In age OF saVsh
submission 20 party rules, ussaed by calumny on 'he
one hand, and reckless fanatlcism on the other nc
| stands like "Danie the den of LIONS unmoved
and mistaken in the advocacy Of his political ial'h
e Cheers)
[Speech of Mr. Wise 10 be published hereafter
/ G. The rights and mmmnes of The South 10 be
maintained alike against Northern Fanaclsm, foreign
aggression, and domestic treason.
/ T. The relations between Texas and Mexico
subject Of deep nteres, every lover of free prnc-
pies The latter may read in her disaster al San ia
cnto the result of her present efforts to blot
from the pollca armament the lone star OF our sister
Republic
Il s State Sovereignty One and indyisibe. Pre-
serve i, such, and the Union and free institutions
will endure.
.. The Hon Abel P Upshur Our able and eff.
Gent Secretary of the Navy We are proud OF him
as son Of the Son,h and may safely regard his con
tinuance in the Cabinet Of any President as a sure
guarantee that her rights ere duly guarded Is Cheers
The Hon. Secretary responded to this sentiment IN
a speech of deep and thrilling interest. Though ar
dent admirers of his talents and style oil oraiory, our
most extravagant conceptions unequal TO the
brlancy Of this effort. We hope he will YET consent
to write IL out for the press.
Mr.. Upshur concluded by offering the following sen.
timent:
The people of Norhampton However they may
differ in political principle, they all true 10 their
country--however they may differ about political men,
they all just and generous to their faithful public
servants
TO- Our absent friends and invited guests for this
casion : Here letters read from Messrs Tyler,
Hunter, Joynes, Mallory, Bowden and Bayly.
4 IL. Virginia The mother of great men and great
4 principles
~. The memory of John Hancock His virtues
and distinguished patriotism ore we'll worthy of emula
ton.
l3. Woman oilers is the only despotism vii
ever endure She elects without votes, governs with
out laws decides without appeal, and IS never in the
wrong
, VOLUNTEER ToAsTs
By the President State Sovereignty the "ri'
,nedcari1 naturG of the body polit:c-the true con-
; serva,ive principle upon which this Union rests
BY II. ?. &. Wson-lst Vice President The
Freedom of mankind 1t only be preserved in a
representative Democracy, in which the faithful repre-.
sentative receives the reward due to distinguished and
faithful public services, the appreciation of his consli
tuents and a re election when he desires it.
BY Doctor Noltingham-2nd Vice President The
principles of Jefferson They will ever find friend
where freedom has a votary.
By NJ. w. Flsher-3rd Vice President. The health
of Hill Carter, Esq: He came among US stranger,
but his gentlemanly department commanded our re.
spect. We could not however, surrender our attach
elect him 10 seat in the House Of Representatives Of
the United States.
! By Doctor w. A. Thom.4th Vice President The
Hon. John c. Calhoun Pure in principle, exalted
in patriotism, colossal in mind America has no
prouder name.
BY VIM. Harmanson. John Tyler-a true patriot +:
His principles are the same in The Presidential Chair
that they in the Senate Chamber. Happy will
the country be TO obtain him for the rex, President
BY Alex. T. Gray "VIrgina Abstractonists -
NJ 49, H. L.
lists, but to be found doing battle defence Of the
Constitution and Republican Liberty.
BY n. S. Goffgon. Protective Tariff: A dis
gused tnx upon Southern industry.
BY Oh. GotHgon. The Upshur pills sove.
reign remedy for Bolts
BY Robt B. Nottingham. The Hon. Henry A.
Wise: The advocate ofSouhern rights and Southern
principles, the man who has ever met his foes with
fearless disregard Of consequences
By W. II. Parker. District No. = Like Vr
ginia ma gisrate-right-giv Judgment right or
wrong-gves Hise judgement.
BY V. A. STANDARDIZATION One of The
worst decisions of an extravagant age: The bayonet
may cure when all other arguments have failed.
/ BY ~ p. Fitchett-The Hon. John c. Calhoun -
The great champion Of States Rights-the only dstin
guished statesman of the age, whom the voice Of pri.
va,e calvmny has dared to assail.
BY John Ii. Parker-No rthampton:-TnE hospitable
county.
BY John w. Wllliams-The honorable Henry A
Wise:-may he not desert his constituents before the
end of his term, and compel them to elect man.
unable TO defend their peculiar rights and interests.
By John A. Simkins-Slales' Rights and State re :
medes Our only safeguard against unjust Federal
legislation.
By Hamilton S. Neale-Abel p Upshur md Henry
A. Wise : Champions of States Rights shall the
"Old Dominion fear for her sovereignty, while she
calls them her sons:
BY w. !. Gofigon-The memory of Patrick Hen.
ry:-He whose mighty eloquence gave the first i'm.
pulse to the ball of the American revolution
By George P. Fi,chett-John c. Calhoun of South
Carolina and John Tyler Of Virginia, working ,ogeth
err for the benefit of the people, like religion and
true Democracy, aiming at the good of mankind :
may they continue hand in hand 10 cultivate the
Jefersonian faith until mature and perfect result is
produced.
BY w. S. Upshnr-The MKAss whatever they may
be- by which The South can be united, and present one
unbroken front against the mad and mischie yous
schemes of Northern Abotonisls
BY Robins MoPp-The honorable Henry A. Wise ::
"A disciple of Jefferson his works bear testimony 10
| his faith
| By W. Fl. Waws-John O. Adams:-Once man,
a