Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-01
[From the Harrenton Flag Of so.l
DINNTp To MIR. DALLA

wi. udlUeS, Esq, luFItN 49,
number of Democrats Of Fauquier county, par
took of splendid dinner, prepared BY our accom-
plished lownsmen, Messrs. Bronansh q r ahl.-
So many Democrats were present 10 90 houo'
To MIR. Dallas, that The arrangements lot 'he uiu
ner though extended were not sufficiently ample.
When The dinner was over, Major Chas. Hun
ion, the President Of the day, assisted ~ VIZ
Presidents VIM. +. Phillips ard James French,
Esqs read The regular ioass, as follows: A.,
/. The institutions OF our Native Land: May
they last forever. May they cherish ana Pe.Pe!u-
ale the native freedom OF The western coh',nen'.
3 The noble Band of Departed patrio's: ihey
will live in The affections OF their country nie" %
long as the heart can be warmed ~ gld'Huu'' "
animated By the love OF liberty. ;,
3. The People: Capable OF sell-soVeinmen. -
They can appreciate worth, and VIII reward VIZ
Tue. Although they may be sometimes @rons
in their opinions. yet in their sentiments never
t. Liberty: With vlrluous people, she is al
ways safe.
S. The late Extension Of our Territory The
more there is OF our glorious country, The more
there is 10 love.
6. The Federal Constitution: We should never
seek lis meaning in the dangerous volume OIL pre-
cedens.
7. A Bank Of the United States: Gan obsolete
idea"
). The Democratic Tariff Of 1916: In it we
recognize The principle OF even.handed justice 10
every section Of our beloved country.
9. James X. Polk, President Of the U. States
The firm, dignifed and able public officer, and
faithful exponent Of The Democratic creed. He
has shown himself worthy The approval of mon
born in The arms Of Liberty.
10. Our distinguished guest George NJ. Dallas,
Vice President OF The United States His faithful
,,,l,e nj plcdueS IN hic iofp
yo,e in favor Of The ensrossmenl Of the bill Tor the
reform OF The Tariff, and the infcxibc integrity
with which he pursued the path Of duty, afford the
great Democratic Party The proud satisfaction OF
knowing thatin comforting upon him his high and
honorable trust, their confidence and votes were
net unworthiy given. With grateful hearts we
bestow The meriled commentator, Well done
good and faithful servant"
IL. Pennsylvania The Keystone" in The
rch-well-ormed,,l rue and trusly;" she will pre-
serve il.
ID The heroes Of Palo Alto and Resaca de Ia
Palma.
l3. The Ladies While they continue 10 be-
stow their smiles only on the patriotic and The viz
luous, we shall remain tree and happy people.
Upon reading the 10th toast, the Vice Presi-
dent rose and in speech Of nearly an hours
length delighted and edited an enthusiastic au-
dience. His manner was calm and disniied, his
eloculion inent and graceful, the style forcihe
and prosperous, and the matter gave evidence OF
talented and informed mind. We have heard
Of but one sentiment with regard 10 this speech,
that i, was able and well delivered We have
notes Of this speech from which we might give our
readers some idea oil lis substance, but neither
time n,r space will allow US al This time
during this speech, many OF his fine passages
Ill
Of its roble sentiments met warm response in
The hearts Of Democrats. He closed with this
sentiment offered as toast:
"IiomQs .jegerson' The Virginia Pilot that
gave o our Union the only compass and chart by
which her helmsmen can avoid every shoal and
weather every storm.
Major Hunlon called up Rich'd M. Gaines
Esq, BY he following sentiment.
Orchard NJ. Gaines OF Mississippi. The dis.
ringrished citizen OF State whose Democracy
is suadiast and true"
MIR. Gaines, alter few very pertinent and in.
ierrsins remarks, BY way Of apology for not max.
Ing more extensive speech, offered 4 sentiment
which, though not furnished US, was in substance
lhus
"The Two great conservative principles Of the
Coistilulion-lhe Veto and The Casting Vole d
The Vice President"
VIM. f. Phillips Esq, presented the following
toast:
Seth Barton: We are proud 10 recognize a
Vrgnian in the distinguished author OF Randolph
Of Roanoke"
Mr. Barton rose, and for many minutes enter.
taine, and delighted his audience, in his own pc.
culiar style. We would be glad 10 give some OF
The fac sentiments which fell from his lips, espe.
cially his eulney Of Mr.. Dallas, but we are mol
able 10 do 50 at present. He gave as sentiment
in The close OF his remarks
"George Mililin Dallas and the Republicans oil
Fauonier: They have admirably illustrated how
duty should be performed, and how The service
should be vindicatca"
When MIR. Barton closed his remarks, Judge
Tucker responded, in few sensible and well ex.
pressed remarks, 10 the following toast offered by
James French, Esq:
Judge Beverley Tucker A distinguished pro-
lessor in the venerable college of William and
Mary. Virginia proudly claims him as one Of
her mos, learned and loyal sons"
Judge fuckers closing sentiment which eli.
cited hearty response from all present, We re-
gre! 10 say lha, We cannot give, having been oral
ly delivered, and not yet furnished to US.
The following voluntary toasts were read and
prepared for The occasion
By r. NJ. Smith Hon. Winter W. PAYNE:
L lIc Ubu dufUIdtC VI ISlHld UUUle principles
Though we have loaned him 10 another State, we
still claim him as our own.
BY Maj. VIM. b. Scott. George M. Dallas
The statesman who, in the hour Of trial, was
found equal 10 Tie responsibility imposed upon
him, and, by his manly 6rmness, rescued an i'm
poriant measure from defeat. The Democracy
Of the country will bear il in grateful remem.
brance
By c. H.. Hunlon Polk and Dallas They
have nobly redeemed their pledges, and fully mel
the expectation 81 The people.
BY -. Judge J. II. Kane, Of Pennsylya-
mia worthy citizen of the glorious old "Key-
stone" Stale.
BY VIM L Gaskins. Gov. Smith: Virginia
is conscious Of his merit and her obligations.
BY IL. A. Washington. George NJ. Dallas
His vote in favor Of The Tariff OF 1916 has knit
him wi,h hooks Of steel 10 The heart of every Vir-
gnia Democrat.
~ Lady. George Nj. Dallas: Second in The
nalon-hrsi in The hearts Of The ladies'.
BY DR.. Richie The Democracy Of the Key
stone Slaie-A party who scorned lie bride OF a
moncd institulion We fear Them not on any ma
iional question.
By Charles Hunton. James Buchanan: The
able and distinguished Secretary Of State
BY James French. The Constitution OF The
U. States: |, is written on Parchment, not India.
rubber; The power Of stretching does not belong
10 H.
BY George w. Brent Polk and Dallas: Our
Castor and Pollux- when The one shall set, may
the o'her rise
BY John NJ. FAINT. The memory Of Thomas
Jefferson
By john G. Beckham. The public servant,
wherever found, who firmly executes his duties
and obeys the dictates OF Justice in spite alike Of
panic and prejudice
BY X. Wallace. The victorious battle.cry of
Al, and The contamination Of lis hope in I6-
Polk and Dallas The tIodden path is the safest
route.
By Dr. D. Il. Phillips. George NJ. Dallas
lie was burned in cffsy on The same spo, where
a like honor was conferred on Geo. Washington,
Tho>. Jefferson and Andrew Jackson-and by The
descendants OF the same people.
BY Wyndham Robertson. The Tariff of 1916
having for lis object the extension OF equal
blessings to all classes OF men. May il be co.
existent with our Government
BY Chas. Z Sinclair. Geo. M. Dallas: In
The exercise of his official prerogaive, he has
proven most conclusively that he is worthy of the
peoples confidence.
BY B. F. Horner. Hon. F. E. Rives: From
voluntary retirement may his native State ca