The North-Carolina standard., 1843-11-29
Hon. W. H. HAYWOOD Jr.

Mr.. HAYwooD having been suddenly attacked
by painful illness, was prevented from attend,
ing the Supper, and also deprived of the power :,
send the committee written reply TO their hvit,
ton. Mr. HIS father. however at his reopeof
communicated bis apology to the committee ~
Tuesday afternoon, with the expression of HI.
wish that the Festival might not be postponed m
his account for although bis sickness was pain.
ful, and confined him, his family did not look uD
on it as dangerous. And we are glad TO know
that Mr. Fl. is now so much better that he exnectv
to be able to be at Washington City at the meet.
ing of Congress.
We sincerely regret that our engagements were
of such nature as to prevent US from being pres
ent at the Festival We learn, however, that the
Supper was rich, and served up in style which
reflected great credit upon the excellent host and
that the company, who had assembled in honor of
one of our most cherished and distinguished citi.
Izens, dispersed at the proper hour, pleased with
each other, and animated by an additional share
of zeal for the success of the good old cause.
H We extract from the Democratic Signal, one
of whose Editors was present. the following &C.
count ofthe Supper:
&c AS Testimony of their respect for his characerspd
affection for his person, many of the friends the Hon
William II. Haywood, (who will leave in few davs S
Washngton) gave him Supper at the Long Room of
our worthy aud hospital fellow townsman Jno Butchn.
Esq We regret to state however. that owing to a sud-
den and severe attack of Sickness by which he is vel
confined. Mr. Haywood was prevented from ATTENDING
IS But though the company disappointed of en-.
joyng from Mr. Haywood the intelligent repast they had
expected, there were present many who contributed a.
and fort then
cason, and made it emphatcay of the most delight
full of the kind we witnessed. DR. Josiah O. Wat
presided, with his usual urbanity and poiteness
"Of the Speakers, we mention with great pride and
satisfaction, distinguished Representative Gen R.
M. Saunders, invited guest who made one of his hap
piest efforts for the OCCASION and in brief review of the
late canvass, the bitter and unrelentng opposition which
waged against him and the triumphant support Of
his neighbors and those who knew him bes-was truly
eloquent The company also honored by the pres.
ence of the Hon. Edmund w. Hubbard Representative
in Congress from Virginia This gentleman up i'm.
medIately upon the announcement of his presence ata
late hour by toast complimentary his State and for
some time entertained the Meeting with some of tho
richest specimens of humour ever listened TO- For
the benefit of the Coons, heartily wish we could faith
fully transfer TO this paragraph, two of his anec
dotes illustrating the doctrines Of pledges and practices
We do not wender that Col. Hubbard should have been
elected from Whig District With the sound practical
good sense, and argumentative power evinced BY his
speechi AZ, against the whig tariff united with such e1
raordinary elements OF hunour, w.t. and good feeling
he displayed on this occasion-he is Just the man 10
beat any body.
The Company was further addressed during the eve
ming by Mr.. Linn Saunders of Virginia. and Mr. Allen
Jones OF Orange, invited guests, by Col Wheeler, Mr.
Busbee, Mr. White, Mr.. Wilder, and Mr.. A. Jones.
" We regret that we have not been enabled 10 procure
the many toasts and sentiments delivered during the
evening; and that have not had leisure during
the business OF this week, Court is in session.
cas- ION which we shall ever remember with liveys
gratifcaton.''