Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-09

OF dinner given 10 Gov. Smith on the % b III
without distinction ofparty. We have room bUiiat
4 brief outline OF the most important items IL
Committee of Arrangements consisted OF Mes>rs
John A. Skinker, J. G. Beckham, l. BIonausf
W. II. Jennings, r. A. Weaver, }. T. James.
Rice w. Payne, and WIN. E. Gashins, and me
Committee OF Invitation, OF Messrs. Wnl' l.
PHILIPS and Richards Payne. Gen. Wallace
Thomas L. Moore, Esq, and SAM Chiffon ESQ
the two latter formerly Representatives IN Con-
eress from the District, were invited guests
The dinner took place at Messrs. BronauaA
and Fanr's "Warrerton House" End was WI
"sot,en up" After The various courses had hsei
served. Inman Homer, Esq, was called 10 Tie
Chair as President, and DR.. L. 7. WnheIs
Vice President. Mr.. Homer, on taking i.1
Chair. delivered On appropriate address, ~.
concluded By offering'ihe following sentiment
WILLIAM SMTR-His zeal. his energy AM H.
ability, have won the highest honor OF Vrsns
his private virtues have obtained tor him M
public testimony OF on: esteem
To this sentiment Gov. Smith responded ma
speech Of abou, half an hours duration, 'rep,ee
win PATRIOTISM anu SloiuCHlS'
Gen. Wallace and Sam'l Chiffon, upon teiss
toasted addressed the company.
We hope that every ViTginian will corjiai'
respond 10 the sentiments Of Gov. Smith, and ny
admirable toast Of Mr.. French, as exp!ainei II
the following extract:
Mr.. James French being called upon, SAID .s
had listened with much pleasure 10 he exec. 't,
spcec Just delivered by Gov. Smith, and raiiis-'
larly 10 that part where he alldded 10 Virginia
and asked is there man who never 10 h'!Hs'.
hath said, his is my own, my native lahu.
reminded him OF the threat he had heard, mat.
The people of The West did not obtain ty
Convention all they desired, they would seeo 2
divide the State Mr. F. said this was bot ne
time to argue lha, question, and he hoped i, Tor.'
never be necessary To do so; but, by way OF show
ing his feelings on The subject, he would Offer ~
following sentiment:
VIRGlSn-Our good mother we hope more
of her children are willing 10 see The venerable
old lady dismemberet, or cot into two parts along
the backbone. No glory in thai.
We subjoin a few OF The most important toas'',
resrct,ing that We have not space for The nums-
rous highly complimentary sentiments in honor
Of the Governor;
Nv Martin p. Brooke. A reorganization q!
our State Constitution az Oft, as the saieiy AM
happine ofihe people shall demand II.
By VIM w. Wallace. A State Convenlcr
10 revise The Constitution: Away with The apr.
tensions which cast sanctimunious reverence
aroun errors.
By Gen. Wallace Public Officers: They az
trustees for The benefit OF the Stale In mater, j.
law lei them adhere 10 its letter; in questions oi
nolicy be lust moderate and firm.
By Geo. II Beae. Our title 10 Oregon J;
must be maintai ned at all hazards; peaceaby twe
can, iofcibiy il we must
By- The Governor Elect: He leaves
smaller for larger sphere OF usefulness.
BY. The sons OF Virginia can Go horo:
10 merit without regard 10 party
By JoseIh Homer We are all Whies-a..
Democrats: no Locofocos or PIPE layeis here 70.
day.
The Committee Of Invitation, Ia Demo-;
and Whig, in their letter, say your nei-n'
bors, without distinction 81 political parry, as you
are abou, to leave them 10 assume The du,ies q
the high and honorable trust recently caneIi'
upon Won by the Legislature ofyonF State, des't-
10 give YOU some token Of their respect am -
TEEN for you as a man and neighbor, ana as'o'
rance that you will carry with you their bes; Wis
Is for your health and happiness and wise%'
successful administration Of The Executive ."
partner, Of the government Of this glorious c
Commonwealth. lGod bless Ter j
Gov Smith, in reply, accepts The invilaiioa
with pleasure and trusts that The "day which hss
been selected ior the Indulgence Of some OF IN
finest feelings of our nature. and for The CONNIE
moralion Of our approaching separation, MAJ De
associated forever with our brightest and hapri'
esl reculiections."