The daily union., 1846-08-31
PoLITIo AL.
From the wsnsntOn Flag Of %, Aug ~.
PUBLIC DINNER TO Mr.. DALLAS.

PUBLIC DINNER TO MR.. DALLAS.
AT the hour appointed on Thursday, the 27th inst
the Vice President the Hon. Seth Barton, Judge
Beverly Tucker, +. Z. Riyes, esq, X M. Gaines
esq, invited guests, and large number OF democrats
of Fauquer county, partook OF splendid dinner
prepared by our accomplished townsmen, Messrs
Bronaugh aud Fant. So many democrats were pres.
ent TO do honor 10 Mr. Dallas that the arrangements
for the dinner, though extended, were not sufficient
ly ample.
When the dinner was over, Major Charles Hun.
ton the president of the day. assisted by vice presi-
dents VIM. +. Philips and James French, esqrs. read
the regular toasts as follows,
l. The institutions Of our native land May they
last forever. May they cherish and perpetuate the
native freedom Of the western continent.
2. The noble band of departed patriots; They will
1--we 10 the affections of their counirymen SO long as
the heart can be warmed by gratitude, or animated
by the love Of liberty.
3. The people: Capable of selfgovernment They
appreciate worth, and will reward virtue. cal
though they may be sometimes wrong in their opin-
ions, yet In their sentiments, never"
4. Liberty With yirtuous people she is always
safe.
S. The late extension of our territoryi The more
there is of our glorious country, the more there Is
TO love.
6. The federal constitution We should never
seek its meaning in the dangerous volume of prece-
dents. .0r.,.
]. A bank of the United States: "An obsolete
idea"
8. The democratic tariff Of l846: In il we recog-
Mise the principle Of even-handed justice TO every
section Of our beloved country.
9. James X. Polk, President Of the United States:
The firm, dignihed, and able public officer and faith
fuI exponent Of the democratic creed. He has
shown himself worthy the approval Of men born IN
the arms Of liberty.
10. Our distinguished guest George M. Dallas
Vice President Of the United States His faithful
adherence to his principles and pledges in his late
vote IN favor Of the sngrossment Of the bill for the
reform Of the tariff and the inhexlbe integrity with
which he pursued the path Of duty, afford the grea
democratic party the proud satisfaction Of knowing
that in conferring upon him his high and honorable
trust, their confidence and votes were not
worthily given With grateful hearts we bestow
the merited commentator, "Wel done, good and
faithful servant"
III. Pennsylvania The "Keystone" in the arch
well-formed, true and uusty, she will preserve it,
H. The heroes Of Palo Alto and Resaca de la
Palma.
l3 The ladies' While they continue to bestow
their smiles only the patriotic and the yirtuous
We shall remain a free and happy people.
Upon reading the 10th toast, the Vice President
rose, and in speech Of nearly an hours length, de
lighted and edihed an enthusiastic audience. HIS
calm and dignfed, his elocution fluent
and graceful the style forcible and perspcuous, and
the matter gave evidence Of talented and informed
mind. We have heard Of but one sentiment with
regard to this speech: that 1t was able and well de.
livered. We have notes Of this speech, from which
we might give our readers some idea OF its sub
stance, but neither time nor space will allow US a,
this time.
During this speech, many of its fine passages
received with enthusiastic applause, and all Of
its noble sentiments met warm response in the
hearts Of democrats. He closed with this senti'
ment offered as a toast:
Thomas Jefferson The Virginia pilot that gave
to our Union the only compass and chart by which
her hemsmen avoid every shoal and weather
every storm"
Major Hunton called up Richard NJ. Gaines, esq.
by the following sentiment:
"Richard M. Gaines, of Mississippi: The distin.
gushed citizen of State whose democracy is stead
fast and true" .. .-...
Mr.. Gaines after few very pertinent and inter-
esting remarks, by way Of apology for not making
a more extensive speech, offered a sentiment which
though not furnished US, was, in substance, thus
"The two great conservative principles of the con
situon, the veto and the casting vote Of the Vice
President"
VIM. F. Phillips, esq, presented the following
ioast:
"Seth Bar rn We are proud to recognise Vir-
gnan in the lisling guished author of Randolph of
Roanoke"
Mr.. Barton rose and for many minutes entertain
ed and delighted his audience in his own peculiar
style. We would be glad to give some of the fine
eulogy of Mr Dallas; but we are not able to do so
at present. lie gave as sentiment, in the close of
his remarks ..
"George Mlin Dallas and the republicans of
Fauquer: They have admirably illustrated how
duty should be performed and how the service
should be vindcated.n
When Mr. Barton closed his remarks, Judge
Tucker responded, in few sensible and well-ex-
pressed remarks, to the following toast offered by
zines French, esq;
"Judge Beverly Tucker: A distinguished pro-
essor in the venerable old college of William and
Mary. Virginia proudly claims him as one of her
most learned and loyal sons"
Judge fuckers closing sentiment, which elected
hearty response from all present, regret to say
that we cannot give, having been orally delivered
and not yet furnished to US.
The following voluntary toasts were prepared and
read on the occasion: ....
By r. M. Smith-Hon. Winter w. Payne: The
bold advocate of Virginias noble principles Though
we have loaned him to another State, still claim
him own .a
By Mai. VIM. B. Scott-George M. Dallas: The
statesman who, in the hour of trial found equal
to the responsibility imposed upon him, and by his
manly frmness, rescued an important measure from
defeat. The democracy Of the country will bear il
in grateful remembrance. a"
BY C. II. Hunton--Polk and Dallas: They have
noby redeemed their pledges, and fully met the ex
pectation of the people,
By -. Judge J. X. Kane, of Pennsylvania:
A worthy citizen Of the glorious old "Keystone"
State. ...H f5sntr
BY VIM. E.. Gaskins--Gov Smith: Virginia is
conscious of his merit and her obligations.
BY HI. A. Washington-George M. Dallas: His |
vote in favor of the tariff of 1916 has knit him. with
hooks of steel, to the heart Of every Virginia dem
ocrat. ..a#
By lady-Geo. M. Dallas: Second in the nation;
first in the hearts of the ladies'. ....
BY DIR. Ritchie--The democracy of the Keystone
State: A party who will scorn the brlbe of mon
eyed institution: we fear them not on any national
question. ..at #..-
BY Charles Hunton--James Buchanan: The able
and distinguished Secretary of State.
By james French---The constitution of the Uni ]
ted States. II is written parchment, not India
rubber the power of stretching does not belong to it
BY George w. Brent-Polk and Dallas Our
Castor and Polux; when the shall set, may the
other rise.
BY John M. Fant-The memory of Thomas JEFF
ferson.
BY John G.. aBeckbam--The public servant wher-
ever found, who firmly executes his duties and obeys
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