The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-15
DINNER TO MIR. WISE.

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On the 9Th ull. a number of the citizens of
Northampton County, composed of both poiti-
Cal and personal friends of the Hon. HENRY
A. WISE, paid that distinguished Repre senta
tive the compliment Of public dinner. No
man in the Union commands, to a greater ex-
tent than Mr.. Wise, the esteem and admiral on
of those who are best acquainted with his great
individual worth, and the perfyc' integrity Of
his private character, and here among the peo-
pie, 10 whom he has been known from his earli-
est youth who have watched, with uncea>rg
vigilance, his conduct as public servant during
period marked by many most important politi-
cal struggles however obnoxious some portions
of his late course in Congress may be 10 a few
of the adherents of Mr.. Clay, he has, neverhe-
less, strong ho!d upon the affection and conf
dence of al classes Of society. This was pro-
ven, in manner the most sali sfactory, on the
above occasion; for without distinction of par
ties, and in spirit at once cordial and magnani-
nous, there assembled around The festal board
a numerous company anxious TO manifest their
profound respect for his talents, gratitude for his
legislative services, and undiminished faith in
his honesty and patriotism.
In accordance with previous arrangements,
the company sat down to dinner at half past two
O'Clock. DR.. JESSE J. SIMKINs was selected to
preside, assisted by Henry p. c. Wilson and
MFRS w. Fisher, Esquires, and Doctors T. J.
l.. l.. Nottingham aud William A. Thomas,
Vice Presidents. EnIire harmony prevailed
throughout the whole proceeding-nothing what
ever occurred TO mar the festivity of the eve
ning-each individual seemed bent upon doing
his part to promote the general enjoym ent and
the result was highly gratifying TO all parties
concerned
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. The Constitution Of the United States The
workmanship of wise heads and patriotic hearts
let IFS exPounders be equally honest and faithful and
.. The memory of Washington Drank 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 fear
less champion OF Southern rights--n an age Of sla
wish submission 10 party rules assailed by caumny
the one hand and reckless fanalicsm on the other
he stands like Daniel, in the den Of lions ~ I'M
moved and mistaken in the advocacy OF his political
faith (Three cheers.)
Speech of Mr.. Wise TO be published here
after.)
6. The rights and immunities Of the South To be
maintained alike against Northern fanaticism Fo-
reign aggression, and Domestic treason
I. The relations between Texas and Mexico: A
meject Of deep interest TO every lover of free princ
pes--the latter may read in her disaster at San ia
cinto the certain result Of her present efforts to blot
from the political armament the lone Star Of our sis
ter Republic.
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serve It such, and the Union and free institutions
will endure
O. The Hon. Abel p. Upshur, our able and efficient
Secretary Of the Navy We are proud Of him as a
son Of the South, and may safely regard his continu
in the Cabinet Of any President as a sure qua
rantee that her rights are duly guarded. Three
cheers.)
The Hon. Secretary responded TO this senti
ment in speech Of deep and thrilling interest
Though ardent admirers Of his talents and ,t,le
Of oratory, our most ex'ravagan, conceptions
were unequal to the brliancy Of this ,fjr
We hope he will yet consent 10 write it out for
the press.
Mr.. Upshur concluded by Offering the follow-
ing sentiment:
The People Of Northampton However they NAV
differ IN political principle they all true to their
country-howeyer they may differ about political |
men, they are all Just and generous to their faithful
public servants.
To- Our absent friends and invited guests for this
occasion--(ilere letters read from the Pre- |
sident OF The United States Messrs. Hunter Joynes
Mallory, and Bayly)
IL Virginia--the mother Of great men and great
principles.
H. The memory Of John Hancock-his virtues |
and distinguished patriotism well worthy Of
emulation.
10 woman" hers is the only despotism We |
VIII ever endure; she elects without votes governs
without laws, decides without appeal and is never
in the wrong
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY the President, State sovereipnty-tbe avis m,
dicatrix naturs" Of the body polite; the true con-
servstiye principle upon which this Union rests
by H. 7. G. Wilson, Ist Vice President; The |
freedom Of mankind-ii can only be preserved 10 ,