Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-09-01
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PUBLIC DINNER TO GOVERNOR GILMER IN AMHERST.
Pursuant 10 previous arrangements, Public Dnner
was given to the Hon. Thomas w Gilmer, by the
Republicans of Amherst cauniY at their Court House,
on the 18th day of August, 1913
Doctor James Powell vas appointed PRESIDENT, C"l
Wa E. Richerson, and Henry w. Quarles, Wee Pre-
sdents, and |. l.. Twyman, and Marshall H. Harris,
Secretaries.
At about one o'clock, the Hon. Thos. w. Gilmer,
and the invited guests, attended by large assembaee
Of persons, amounting to several hundred were con.
Quoted to the table, where extensive arrangements had
been made, under large arho erected IN front OF the
Public Square, and enjoyed The entertainments which
had been prepared for the occasion
Dinner being over, and the cloths removed, nun
Der of ladies' village and from the neighborhood,
who had assembled TO hear the eloquence OF this DIS
tingushed Virginan, and the other Orators present,
having been escorted TO the seats prepared for them,
the following Toasts were drank
REGULAR ToAsTs.
L. Our country Tae home OF the oppressed.
g The Constitution of the United States The
work of the Apostles of Liberty. Let US defend and
protect it against the despoDg hand of Tyranny and
Federalism and hand it down TO posteriiy, as il came
from their hands untouched and unpolluied.
t ns y intnl ana sTg,nia doctrines.
mnry If Jefferson
6. Thomas w Gilmer Patriot and gifted States
man-one of the distinguished of the Old
Dominion, the able advocate and defender of Vir
gnia principles, the intrepid champion of his country
rights
Mr.. Gmer then arose and delivered an able address
interspersed with humorous hits and veins of bold
and thrilling eloquence, which added much 10 his
high fame orator, of which his friends may we'll
be proud.
He concluded with the following sentiment:
divorce Of The Banks and the political press from
the Treasury-tolerarce, free discussion, unbiased
suffrage, taxation except for revenue, public and
private economy, industry and v'rtue-the credit sys
tenn will then take Of ITSELF and the Government
need reform.
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g. Agriculture: The great interest of the Union; its
reliance, the honest industry of the people; the proec
ton most needed from the Government is protection
against Legislation favoring the Northern manufacturer
TO the detrment and oppression Of the consumer and
the Southern planter
9 The Distribution Scheme: A blow aimed at the
constitutional barriers which protect State sovereignty
against the dangers of cnnsoda,ion-is principles
constitutional and laudinous in endency-one of its
objects, the Of the Tariff at the expense Of The
many, for the benefit Of the favorite few
10 The Compromise Act: Its principles should be
preserved inviolate.
IL. The Presidential candidate for 1914: The Sc
lection should be made in spirit of concession and
forbearance; the nominee of the Democratic National
Convention must be sustained by the Democracy Of the
land.
I2 Federalism and modern Whggery Too closely
allied in principle to be separated practice the veil
has been asunder and The people have discovered
that they one and the same.
Is Andrew Jackson: Like Cesar brave, like Cato
incorrup,ibe.
IA Edward w. Hubbard No less distinguished for
his talents, than for his sirc! adherence to Democra
tic principles-we has be mered The confidence OF
his constituents and the applause OF the Democracy of
Virginia
Mr. Hubbard arose and delivered in most happy man
and with great effect able speech In the course
of his address, his wit and humorous remarks drew
from the audience great applause-he concluded by Of
fering the following sentiment:
The Democracy Of Amherst: They justly appreciate
the Importance OF their principles and nobly dare main
tain them.
Is. Shelton F Lcake His advocacy of the last tax
bill alone merits, and will later receive the
commentator of all honest people his course in The
last Legislature has erected for HIM monument more
durable than brass of hun and such as he, may his
country truly sny, these my jewels.
Mr. Leake here arose, and made an appropriate and
mastery speech. HIS views the subjects, upon
which he dwel,, were presented with great ability
The profound attention with which he was listened TO
by his audience, told well the deep impressions Of his
eloquent md forcibe remarks. III offered in concu-
sion the following sentiment:
The faith and honor of the Old Dominion Safe in
the hands Of the Democratic party lst them be pre-.
served tho all else perish
To- Bennett Nj. Dewitt, Editor of the Lynchburn
Republican, native Of Bedford he has been an able
and faithful aborer in the of Democratic primer
pies May the people Of his native county soon folio
his example and embrace the true faith.
Mr. Dewitt having le the table, the following toast
was handed in in his
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cples, and 10 the advocates and defenders of those
principles May their majority continue 10 Increase
till Federalism shall mol be able to find resting
place for The sole of ts foot within the limits of the
county.
IL Thomas Richie The faithful sentinel on the
watch Tower Of Democracy, whose eye never winks,
whose vigilance never Tires
Here the following letter read.
RlcRMoyD, August ~, 1S43.
Gentlemen: beg you to accept my cordial thanks
Tor your invitation to the dinner TO be given Mr. Gil
mer sincerely regret not in my power to accept
it. Most cheeruily, mos, cordially, would | have
joined the Democrats of Amherst county, in Offering this
tribute Of regard for your Representative and of graft,
tude for his services, but my Engagements will not per
NIT me.
He has faithfully served his District in CONGRESS
He has thrown himself with all his energies into The
of Economical Reform. He has assisted in
voting down the Fictitious and titutiona
Of empirical Snancering He has 10 arrest the
outrageous system Of distributing the proceeds of your
public lands He has laboed to preserve the princi-