The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-15
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DINNER TO MIR. WISE.
NORTHAMPTON CC

On the 9th ult. number of the citizens Of
Northampton County, composed Of both politi-
| cal and personal friends Of the Hon. HENRY
A. WISE, paid that distinguished Representa-
tive the compliment Of public dinner. No
man in the Union commands, to a greater ex-
tent than Mr. Wise, the esteem and admiration
of those who are best acquainted with his great
individual worth, and the perfeci integrity Of
his private character, and here among the peo-
pie, to whom he has been known from his ear-
! est youth, who have watched, with unceasing
vigilance, his conduct a public servant during
period marked by many most important polili-
cal struggles however obnoxious some portions
| Of his late course IN Congress may be To a few
Of the adherents of Mr.. Clay, he has, neverthe-
less, strong hold upon the affection and conf
dence of all classes Of society This was pro-
ven, in a manner the most satisfactory, on the
above occasions for, without distinction Of par
| Ties, and IN spirit al once cordial and magnani-
nous, there assembled around the festa board
numerous company anxious to manifest their
profound respect for his talents, gratitude for his
! / gislative services and undimnis he'd faith ia
| MS honesty anO 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
Mi,rs w Fisher, Esquires, and Doctors T. J.
l.. l.. Nottingham and William A. Thomas,
Vice Presidents. Entire 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 enjoyment; and
the result was highly gratifying to all parties
concerned.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Constitution Of the United States The
workmanship Of wise heads and patriotic hearts
let lis eXpounders be equally honest and faithful and
the Union is secure.
2. 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-in age Of sla-
Wish submission to party rules assaed by caumny
on the one hand and reckless ianaicism the other
he stands like " Daniel, in the den of lions - nm
moved and mistaken in the advocacy of his political
faith. (Three cheers.)
Speech Of Mr.. Wise 10 be published here
afler)
G. The rights and mmuntes of the South: To be
maintained alike against Northern fanaticism. Fo-
reign aggression, and Domestic treason.
!. The relations between Texas and Mexico: A
lubect Of deep interest TO every lover Of free prnci-
pes-the latter may read in her disaster at San Ja-
cnto the certain result Of her present efforts 10 blot
from The political armament the lone Star of our Sis
ter Republic.
8. State sovereignty " one and indvisible: :" Pre-
serve IT such, and the Union and free institutions
will endure
9. 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 contnu-
ance in the Cabinet of any President a sure qua
rantce that her rights duly guarded Three
cheers.)
The Hon. Secretary responded 10 this senti
ment in a speech Of deep and thrilling interest.
Though ardent admirers OF his talents and st,le
of oratory, our most exravaeant conceptions
were unequal to the briIliancy of this effJrt.
We hope he will vet consent TO write it out for
the press.
Mr.. Upshur concluded by offering the follow
ing sentiment;
The People Of Northampton However they may
differ in political principle, they all true to their
country-howeyer they may differ about political
men, ey are 0f just anu generous 10 thelr lalthlul
public servants
10. Our absent friends and invited guests for this
occason-( Here letters were read from the Pre-
sident of the United States, Messrs. Hunter Joynes,
Mallory, and Bsyly)
] il. NIrginia--the mother of great and great
! principles.
~ The memory Of John Hancock--hs virtues
ano distinguished patriotism are well worthy Of
emulation.
10. woman" hers is the only despotism we
WI, ever endure she elects without votes governs
! in the wrong
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
| BY the President State soyerei0ntv-,bo av;s mn
dicarix nature" Of the body polite; the true con-
| servative principle upon which this Union rests
BY II. T. g. Wilson, lst Vice President: The
| freedom OF mankind--it can only be preserved in