Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-09

TIE TOLER DINNER

THE TOLER DINNER.
On Thursday cs', large number Of tho cit Erns Of
Lynchbuig assembled THE Franklin Hotel Pnitakc oi
Dinner given IN honor OF RuARp II. T,its, their late
representative in the Legislature ol Virginia VIII, about
To remove to Richrnond charge OF the Wing. The
Dinner prepared by Mr. Paul Jones' the landlord of
the Franklin, and was elegant and sumpiuo,s.
According TO previous arrang cement. CHAs l.. MosBY,
Esq, called to the Chair. aud presided elegant
pointed ist Vice Prcst and DR.. Ro :. f,yNE ID Vice
Prcs't DAvIO T.. SrENcE aud wv BENAos appoint.
ed Secretaries.
After the cloth was removed the President on the par,
of the committee, with few and appropriate remarks,
announced the following asst in honor OF their distinguish
cd gucst
politician-admir,d Edtor-and loved as man.
We yield him up with aud, though the field OF his
fame has eocn enlarged. Lynchbug still claims him as her
own The light OF his genius will still ilumc our minds
the recollection Ut hrs virtues still he arts.
Alter this sentiment had boon received with rapurous
hrp'ause, and had been greeted by the Lynchbu ANA
tour Band. with the best o music, that winch from
the heart
MIR TolsR aud said ,hst this was the most
aud, the umc the cmh period
OF his life. lie said that his life had been uncScntiu
aHd himself too unaecuSomei 10 speaking. enable hun
To reply his feelings would ur-Snd he. therefore, beg
ecd the indulgence OF those prcscnt When he looked
around. he filled with emotion deep aud heartfelt -
hat had he done. that he should be received the
OF many OF his fellow -yirEeus Lately, had
thrown him forward into prominent position Than he
desrcdhe preferred the quiet of private life. Yet he lad
consolation tie reflection, that, all his public al
though To liability to and OF abiy.
could make the charge. readily than he would ad
uit the fact he had strvTn Ia Ice faithful TRUTH To- God
and To ms country In support OF this he ing appeal
the citizens OF Lyuchbu'E quarter OF century ago.
he came among them, almost bcardcss boy-wth hut
three ct these hc knew hut slight
ly. At the invitation OF oi these, he
charge ct the Iynchhurg Nirgnlau. The dates Of an
Editor then different from those OF an Editor now
Thea MIR. Monroe was Prcsien-he parties ct that day,
like two great wafer drops, had cuaesced-and all
peaceful IN the p'uuca sky Then, Editor merely
a chrOuicer of passing In o2i things changed
and various candidates tor the Presidency were brought
out Ii th,n that Mr. ]. inst entered the career ct
politician. lie supported J. - Adams and although Mr.
\. had been hrcbrnnd IN the country Mr. Il. had
regretted tiat support Mr.. T's opinions then
certainly orthodox, Tor he had literally learned the
GamiiIsl-ihc political Gamael Of Virginia. From that
time this Mr.. L. had been engaged IN the OF poll.
ues as m Editor and the presence OF OF hs po
ca opponents here seemed to say that however he may
have ouei he had never down ausht IN malice"
Mr. Tuior then went t. speak oi his conduct the
representative OF Lynchburg IN the Legislature lie said.
whilst he acted that capacity, he had endeav de-
hs duty the State and u his constituents protecting,
far he could, their loc,l interests. In tie last Leg
Iure, the ynchburg and Salem Turnpike Co had present
I'd petition To Ice allowed tn Macadsmile their road
which opposed fst-but bill IA accordance final
y passed Unanimously the House. la the Senate how
Cver the Senators from the Rockbrdge Monroe aud Roam
IKE Districts seemed iu discover is evil effect aud
bnsd 10 defeat tie hi. la the debate there the Senator
from Rockbudge undertook review his (Mr. Ts) course
aud represented hun an opponent OF the J. K. y n Ca
nal from the b. ginning Mr. rs had been Ile d.
rect lie had warmly supported the canal
until the before last-aud then he opposed its
extension, NOT because extension would nJue Lynchbur
or he did not believe II wOuldD but upon broad STATE
gruunds-hscause he believed would scarcely pay the
OF repairs. lar less the OF he
cause be believed another mode OF improvement prefer
able. The uanshipmsnt, from Railroad a Canal,
will undoubtedly benefit the place where II is made -
TINS benefit, Buchanan striving for and Vet was
constantly uphuidng ynchhurg with sehshnes. aud desi
rng the thing Mr.. Toer denied pledge OF the
Si''e - carry the canal ANYWHERE The State pIeds
cd 10 her subscription aud To nothing more-Ths pledge
-he had redeemed and gave mill and halt beyond II.
Nh T. said farther That Buchanan claimed the extension
of the canal - it Eat least, right based upon sub
fcripuun That subscription about 100 900. The
canal about $4,000 per mile. The subscr pun then
would have constructed less han miles OF canal-and b.
sides than $500 900 had been already expended be-
yond Lyrchtug And farther the Buchanan people oP
posed all railroads (wEen spoken o m connection with the
Canal and yet wanted the Baltimore IS Ohio road TO
them Mr.. ToeT said that the Buchanin interest
Is making an Impression te Eastern people, 10y their rep
icentaons ui hn tonnage, which the valley
would throw upon the cans! when extended lher,
tmaiEs the OF alone that source at even
5OOOOO tons per annum IL - unnecessary show the
iaacloisRtss ct such tSmates Mr. TOer then showed,
by statistics the superiority of railroads canals
ur the transportation IT the heaviest articles. Mr. Toer
concluded. BY expressing hs qualification that his aeg-
once 20 his friends, DID conflict with hs love for
has cd ones-and by offering the following
The people Of Lynehburg-endeared to me by so
ny acts OF courtesy ana kndnes-when forget len, may
my right h. nj ~ .etits cunning"
The President Of the day, then offered honor Of the
invited guests, the following
REGULAR TOASTS.
,. William L. GOggn: Honest Politician attractive
as speaker, and his country. Few have done
more N the cause OF reedom-none have acted from purer
motives.
3. DR.. David Pa,crson a true and accomplished
champion OF the Wing party. When truth shall triumph
error, he will from his countymen the reward
due - his great virtues aud talents.
DR.. Patterson spOnded handsome speech Of about
10 minutes lie considered this festival compliment
the American Frcss. free press pairOs highest
boast and bsrys support When am DIST storms and break
err, enlightened aud patriotic pres, would guide our sea-
bea' boat 10 safety and To glory. With the accomplished
roor the head of the Wing Pres o the Old Dominion
the W party hght ghtey-r and lower their
Ig, until success shall crown their efforts, Dr. r. cOncu-
del by offering sentiment.
Education and Internal Improvements The awaken
ing ntccstupOn these great subcct a sections Of the
State mani brighter oud ausciuus destiny 10
be yet IN st.re tor u when the Old D,minan ike rec
yerng giant, shall burst the ctto o. ignorance aud the
Il iardcd her pio.pc'Ity."
!. Vincent wit-Lcf one Of the Jewels IN Virginia.
corJnet though seashiOnoi, SHINES tie less bright
>. John !li.: faithful Representative aud talented
Wing. His eminent abilities aud exalted worth ontte him
to the highest reward IN the ct 81 h- District.
6. VIM ". Bufw, DIstng uishcd io- hi talents end be-
loved Tor M lls devotion republican pHncpcs
and hi noble and fearless advocacy them cndcsr him
J the heart Of every patriot
Sam NJ. Garland: Tmly great in nII the virtues that
uic s real gent, man. the accomplished sciolar and
the ardent patriot Tn affection HI gallant county bears
him. and the admiration Of eli who know hnn are a lust
tribute to the purity Of his character aud hs loyalty To pm
cIyc.
3. Thomas VI. Bondurnn The able and fearless adyo-
cate II constitutional liberty and genuine ropubIlcan,m-
IT, hs useful career, Virginia points enduring
M. ip bis !ams.
.. VIM VI. B!ackiord-Ilis fame a chlsto writer and
accomplished gentleman secures him cordial welcome
among lie will achieve here warm lriendslp and
heartfelt esteem which accorded to Inn m different
arena
Mr.. BIackford responded IN few ieicuous remarks
Tie said t,thc arose less from etiquette ru from the deep
feelings Of grateful hoagraleui because h. lc homo
Ofei boo being invited IN this festival dunef-and grateful
because hc had received many evidences the good
will Of dc people oi LyuchburR. Mr. H. saw b. fore him
a moral lesson. Nj TcIer bad conducted the "VirRni-
an ioI quarter oi century, aud was honocd by The
plnudi- Of hs fellow citizens lie should follow Mr. re
pot-tsrJ, and feel the be initiated the courtesy aii-
ness ard dignity which had marked the " Visu.nian.
whilst under the Euidaucs NJ his rHsrajle fisad fnurh
ian sbierJ The should approach ~ his own
ideal standard Of Editlr Mr. u. another Lesson
before him Tic lhI' policnl sentiments. expressed