Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-10
Far The Enguirer,
4 " TIC ISVI't''t's
DINNER TO THE ELECTORS OF
VIRGINIA.

adjournment, the Electors Of Virginia were invi-
ted 10 dine al the Union Hotel on the ith day oil
December, and Thomas Richie, Esq, was ap-
poia,ed 10 preside upon Tie occasion.
Al ha,Erast five, P. NJ, The Company sat
down 10 {. sumriuoUs entertainment provided by
tended the waoa length OF the spacious dining
rc,rl; and vet much 10 the regret oil the Com
.n,lce OF Arrangements, large portion OF The
assembly were deprived Of seals.
Attae centre liable Mir. Rncnie presided, as
s:s!ei ~ Mr. Rotcl, 9. Scott. Chairman OF The
Comm; % Arrangements; al The table on The
rsht oil Mr.. Bitch c, Dr Scott, the Speaker OF the
Sensl. WIS assisted by Colonel Francis Wicker,
Wee President OF the Democratic Association
3, Inc table > The ie Captain Wren, The Presi-
der, OF The AS ocotion. was assisted By MAJOR
Hy.ie, PresiLen; uf The Shockoe Hill Association.
The Electors we're seated al the head OF the cen
ire table, and were al present. Al the table on
TIE ,iynr the Governor ana Council: with An
drew Bcicne o. ii, lror. aud L. K. Meade and
David II. Branch Of peiersb1-g; on The left
The Hon. Mr. Tel; ierro and the Hon. Mr.
McComas, Of the General Cout Of Virginia.
4 iier me co;h KS ycalo:ed, the President ad-
dressed tic comr, NJ He congratulated them
and tire cou.ur IN Inc glorious results OF Inc
late Presidential election. II was Il victory won
hy a Republican peopl. oyer the champion OF
csHIdi jIllCiiHtS. ~ lut> Fi'' pV.e wy "s-
carved cot a one from Inc monnaE without
hands, hul ii had been propelled hy the hancs OF
the Peorls and smGic The image upon his feet
TIN; were OF iron and O. Ci00, anil broke them 70
PIECES: while lhs sione that snlote the image
became a mouu;a.n.' THIS was no dream, Ike
that Of NcbucIadnezZar, bat great result, on
which ne congratulated them. He SAID, that II
now became The Republicans TO improre the We
To-; which they had won. lie concluded, WIN
w-coming ine Electors and The Members vi The
Legislature, ana our iiiends from tie country, IN
The name .: the Spartan Bdnd OF the CITY oi
:. q: Dond He then announced the Regular
Toas;s When the 6th toast was announced,
William Ii. Roane, presicen, OF the College o;
Electors responded on their behalf.
..ae regular ;oasis having been drunk, and re-
c;fei with great applause, Mr.. Richie then
read iae other toasts from the Committee. To
he frs., Governor Mcdowell responded in an
elegant and eloquent speech. He was followed
by .Mg. Patton Of The Council, whose remarks, as
usc.l. were received win the most tremendous
applause Judges Taliaierro and McComas,
Wnen the toast to The Judiciary was read, excused
themselves from making speeches, upon plea
generally considered By the audience more tecn-
meal than just hu,, as their excuses were cha
rac.erssd by great ingenuity, and the Conslitu-
tc1 reaureS us 10 submit 10 legal authority, an
unanimous Difference attended their Judgment
When The toast III honor OF Mr.. Meade was an-
nouacei. he declined OBTAINING The meeting bv
soeech because lie wished 10 hear the members OF
the Electoral College, who had so well discharged
The ,rus; which the Republicans Of Virginia had
coaiided 10 their charge.
Mr. Richie being called upon by the audience,
presented his toast. Mr.. Il. then proclaimed, that
he would require speech or toast from each
Elector, and he would knock down the youngest
Mr. poJi of Ipffp Hal hal fna n
in his hand, which had been sen, 10 him BY his
friend, the Vice President, (Mr. Scolt,) Al the
other end of the table Mr.. Bedinger responded
with great effect. Mr. Mison Of the lst District
then took the stand, and added another laurel 10
the wreath he has acquired during the late contest
The Speaker of the Senate then gave his toast.
William Smith Elector from Inc Fauqner Dis
rrici, in response 10 toast, enchanted the aten-
lion OF the company ior nearly an hour. Cap
tain Wren. MAJOR Hyde, an! Colonel Wick
er, presented tEei. toas,s. N.r. Kane, E!ector
from the Little Tennessee" District, being
called on, delivered q brief but warm and
eneroetc speech. Mr. Wallace, Of The Peters
burg District, had only five minutes 10 speak,
and alnos, feared TO speak So long. The audi
ence did not coincide, and their cries 81 ''go on,
60 on" had ae proper effect upon gentleman
who bows 70 The majesty OF the people General
Ho.e's toast 10 Martin Van Buren, WAS received
with the utmost enthusiasm. William Danie,
OF the Lynchhurg District, responded 10 toast
given in his honor Mr.. Green Halls toast 10
Mr.. nroer, G Scott WI, succeeded ~ the toast
from Mr.. Stuart, Of thu 5ih District, upon which
Mr. Richie called Oft Mr.. Cfecnhow to reply on
behalf Of the EtmoctI tic Association. Mr. Ro-
be.t G. Scott then addressed the meeting in
feeling and eloqush, strain. (Meanwhile several
o. The Electors had returncd) Mr. Bedinger could
nj feel SAT- ied 10 see the Tenth L"aion unre-
presented; aud, Is Mr. Samuels health had no!
permitted hi:l To remain to 50 late an hour, he
called apon Mr.. penison. Of Shenandoah, 10 re-
prc>ent nm Mr. Denison perior;ne! his duty
VII. arlor m ability
ItuS, al rear o'clock, ended this delightful es-
tival The German .5and. (ai.ached 70 the Rich-
mon! Grers,) whose excellent muse had coniri-
bi'.t - nucn ~ the entertainment OF the even
ing oscose,. .'ie Electors AMI the President, OF
the 5iGncr 10 tueir home aud w.iaou; riot, dis
o:lef Of disturbance, the Democracy OF Rich
inJta :erad II pillows, vhch the ta,cns sin Ca7-
-e'G cen doubtless maze softer than down pur-
c'ias-s. VI. 'ae wages ol parry ra"cor despe-
rate maieroeace.
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. Our CoGa:ry: Redeemed by he hcroism OF
our nc:s;ocs iroI, the errors OF the past. May
she o3e 10 Inc irce-bor7 energies and enlightened
patriotism .! ih.'r The highest result OF mo-
aern progrees-!i5er;y and orier-,he civilization
OF se,rgovcto;a"ot AID equal rights Air
"Hail Columbia"
>. The States Their in6ividaal sovereignty,
an heirloom .. tho Revolution. Dearly won,
lei i. never be lost AIT: Gone, Brothers,
Arouse
3. The Union a,a Inc Constitution; Twin in
birth, iaseparabe in 5c.ts. The spiri. Q. the one
is in fraternity oi tseing---oi tie other, IN lis
sacred guaraa!ies.-l Air: Star Spansled Bar
ner"
4. Virginia Honor tc 10 her, 10 whom al
honor is Ilc.-[ iir: "Oli Virginia Never Tire
5. The Memory Of Washington. (Drun!;
standing, and in sileacs.)
g. rne Electors Of Virginia: A chosen
hcnd-hrm III p:;ncpc-abe il canvass-ac,ve
in wori--rnosi W.. his are they 10 embodv and
transmit the seadf.ls, voice OF Virginia, unler-
rif'i Dem ,craey.-1A Air: Proudly an wide our
Standard lies
7.P TX ana Dallas: As their private worth
end public services mad atte>ied. The VOICE oi line
Republic has proclaimed them WORTH 1t is
highest hanoIs.-( Air: CLEAR dc Track 10! on
= lcky."
:. nc frcsiden, Of the United States In his
retirement, lie vii have tao pleasure OF rencin-
tsfns ina, he people have rendered their verdict
ageias: he great enemy OF Republican princi-
ple,-la. unprovukcd asSailant OF himself
tA;r: "prcsiients March,
6 Texas: The los, Pleiaa-destincd 10 re-
appear in more than pristine lustrc.-[ Air: "The
Campbelis are coming
10 y 'rar;i: for Revenue We admit OF no
compromise save the Compromise Act Air:
"B.ucc's March
H. The Canvass Of 1914 Distinguished as
a contest upon issues OF ncpe-di>tinguish
oy tie zeal and ability oi is Republican speakers
and, mo-c than all, distinguished By lis glorious
result Air: March from "Mue,ie de Po;;ici."
IL Native Anericanism An oti-shoot of old
Federaism-it can never flourish in the soil Of
Republican ginia--themselves descendants Of
foreigners Americans should never deny an asy
lum to the oppressed OF all nations.-[ Air ::
"Mcin Fader,and"
IL Woman:
Fa. hence be compliment or jest,
From hallowed thoughts SO dear
But drink 10 them ihatw love best,
As they would love 10 hear.
IAN: cam not fondly thine own?'
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