Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17
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me morning of the day was cold and showery, and
'here was every appearance Of continuous rain. In
addition TO this It generally known that the dime
was 10 be spread under arbor and that there could
De no adequate protection sgaus, the ncemency OF the
weather Yet, Notwithstanding all this such is the
teen in which Mr. Hunter held by his fellow cit re
OF Caroline and such their anxiety to evince their
enlre satisfaction with his their late repre-
sentative, that there assembled less than five bun
drsd persons, who remained on The ground the whole
day, 'honsh the clouds were black and lowering, and
dIst'llIng from time TO time showers of rain Unde
other and more favorable circumstances there canno,
be The least doubt there would have been an assembage
Of Ten or heen hundred persons About hef past twc
o'clock, the company sat down TO dinner prepared
an extensive scale, under the direction Of Mr. Dick
'nson, and tnst'ly arranged under large and convent
ent arbor Francis W. Scott, Esq., appointed Pres
dent OF the dry. and Messrs w. Coleman w. A.
Moncure, Col J. Dickinson and DR.. Thos. Scott Vice
Presidents. The dinner having been discussed to the
satisfaction of all the following regular toasts were Of
fered:
L. Washington.
9. The Signers of the Declaration Of lndepende
and the Heroes Of the Revolu,ion-A noble band oil
Patriot Brothers. The best way show our reverence
lnr their memory will be- 10 preserve in its original pu
rty the great and benefcent legacy which they have
bequsathed 10 us-a free Republican Government.
3. The Constitution of the United S,ates-The re-
suit of Compromises 1t is essential to lis prominence
and faithfully adhered TO.
q. Our Country, and indivisible: Happy beyond
all others IN the superiority of It's Government the in
dustry and intelligence of lis citizens and The worth
and beauty Of its daughters
D. The Doctrines Of the States Rights School-The
true Conservative principles Of our Government, main.
tanned by our greatest and wsest Statesmen: They
have safely guided the Ship OF State through many try
ing scenes, and our country will be in mmnen, peril
when they cease to influence her counsels
o. Andrew Jackson The Hero of New Orleans
The friend Of his country His honesty, fmness and
independence are worthy the imitation OF every true
patriot.
T. The Memory Of Upshur, Of Glmer, and Of Ken
non: Cut of IN the spring time Of their usefulness Vr-
gina weeps for her ike "Rachael weeping for her
children-bocause they are not" Drunk standing and
in sllenc
s. Our Guest, the Hon. R NJ T Hunter: The able
expounder Of the Constitution cf the IT, s. and its
faithful advocate md defender. His strict adherence to
The Republican principles of 95 and 80, demands our
highest esteem; his fidelity TO them as our representa-
tive, merits our warm gratitude; his private virtues
command our sincere attachment.
On the reading Of the 9Th toast, thu applause was
long and reiterated In the midst of the universal en-
thusasm with which ii received, Mr. Hunter arose
and when h. had assembled The stage prepared for
occasion, ard which overlooked the whole assemblace,
the shouts of applause dcafaning Silence ensu-
rg, MIR. Hunter under the eviden, influence of dero
him, and unclaimed :ha attention Of The audience hy
the delivery OF cn able and most eloquent address
which received with enthusiasm, ard raptu-
applause. II is almost impossible to attempt evon
sketch oft.
Mr. Hunter briefly reviewed his political life from
It's beginning 10 the present period and demonstrated
10 The satisfaction Of every oUe the entire consistency
of his course, and his ncontestbe claims to disciple
ship in the Republican school Of 9S and 90 He then
adveted to the Bank, the Tariff und Distribution Bill,
showing clearly the inutility Of The first the inequality
and un!arness of the second, and the dangerous and
corruptng influence OF the last Mr.. IL then alluded
10 The doctrines Of the States Rights school, and passed
beautiful eulngy that construction OF the Consii-
tuition, which makes ours Union, not Of ndivdua Is
united By what IS called social compact-nor of Go.
vernments like the one superseded by the present Con-
stI!u;ion; hut nDIon OF States founded n written
compact, forming Republic with the same eauali;y OF
rights among the States composing the Union as among
citizens composing the States themseve that in
stead of being merely nation the States are an es-
sembage of nations, united in their sovereign chnrac-
ter by their acts but without loss Of their separate
and independent existence. Mr.. II. then took up the
question Of The annexation of Texas and urged upon ALL
without distinction OF party the importance OF securing
to the United States that large and fair domain: beau
tliul-to use his own language beautiful as ''the gar
den of the Hesperdrs lie then referred to the cnnn-
" Of Caroline, the county Of John Taylor, the author
of the famed Virginia Resolutions and urged upon her
cit zens their duly To keep unimpalrci and in oil its
WORTH that valuable legacy Of her own SON. If the
trumpet give uncertlin sound, who shall pre- pare
himself the battle IT Caroline sound an uncertain
note, who shall be found to marshal the Republican
forces to battle =
The spirit of his remarks may be caught, bu; it is
possible TO convey idea of the beauty and sublim
ty of his language. Mr. IL. concluded by again
turning in the most eloquent manner his thanks TO his
feow-cizans of Caroline for this additional evidence
of their kindly feelings towards hm-and took his seat
amid of applause.
8. New York and Virginia-the respective leaders
of The Northern and Southern States May they, in
be found sdo by side in the Republican
ranks
On the announcement Of the ninth toast, which
most avorably received, John A. Morrill,, ESQ, OF
New York, was loudly called for, and responded to the
call made upon him in the happiest manner. Mr.. NJ
likewise urged the importance OF Te-annering 10 this
Union a territory which he said justly ours, and
which, if secured, would cover US with shield mpe-
netrable to the darts Of Aboltionism. lie concluded
by saying that the eyes Of the whole country were
now on Virginia let her but do her duty, he doubt
ID not she would, and New York would be found fight
ng By her side in the Republican ranks MI NJ. took
MS seat amidst great applause.
10. The lone star of Texas: May it speedily be add
ID to the constellation Of our glorious Union
Great applause)
H. Free Trade, low duties, no debt, economy,
of expenditures, and q rigid adherence 10
he Constitution.
- The Presidential Chair: Without solicitation it
hould be freely rendered b. the American people only
o the worthy; and, as salutary example, withheld
rom any man who seeks it by electoneering tours
Is The Ladies Their virtues the foundation OF do
nestle happiness-helr beauty the pride OF our coun-
Try.
By Col. Ira White. The Hon J. c. Calhoun OF
South Caolinn: The aaable gertlsmln, the disin,er
,sted patriot, the enlightened statesman and accom
,lished orator. He is worthy of the highest honor
within the gift Of the American people. Great aP
,lause.)
By r. H. C.. leman. Judge Henry ST.. G. Tucker
the profound jurist and accomplished gentleman
May the evening of his life be quiet and happy, az
Is morning and noontme have been distinguished
ind honorable.
BY w. a. Moncure. Hon. Reuben Chapman
he INTEL gent and respected Member of Congress from
he State of Alabama Virginia feels just PRIDE in re-
,ognlzng her who acquire honor and distinction
Is citizens of her sister States
By Dr. Charles Wright Martin Van Buten-than
whom no man living has been more prosecuted for po-
cal righteousness AS he has been most assa'led by
The Of Democracy, he best deserves 10 lead the
Democratic party 10 victory.
By James NJ Burweli. Old Essex: The birth
place of ranscendent genius and devoted patriotism
the native county OF Hunter and of Richie.
By Lewis Hill. James A. Seddon-a profound ju-
ris and an able statesman, possessing mind replete
with classic lore, and character un5emlshed lie is
destined. at no disan, day, to receive the highest no.
nors in the gift of the American people
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