Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-12
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
Monday Morning. January IL. ls47.
DINNER AT THE CITY HOTEL.

Monday Morning, January lie 1877.
DINNER AT THE CITY HOTEL.
The complimentary dinner on Friday, given by
the merchants Of Richmond and their associates,
to Dr.. John Minge, on the occasion OF his open
ing this new, elegant and comfortable establish
ment was brilliant and joyous scene. About
l25 persons sal down 10 an excellent dinner, made
up Of the most delicate dishes, including wild
game, and the best wines. The Greys' good band
of music executed many fine airs, and the whole
affair passed off pleasantly. Mr.. VIM. H. Mac
farand presided skilfuy over The LIST table, assist
ed by Vice President T. R. Price-and Gen. Pey-
ION took the head OF The second table, assisted by
Vice President Joseph r. Anderson.
Among The invited guests present were Judges
Baldwin and Allen, Of the Court of Appeals,
Chancellor John Robertson, Judge P. N. Nicho-
las, Messrs. Lee, Tunslall, Hunter and Mayo, OF
The FL. OF Delegates, Messrs. Patton and Daniel,
of the Executive Council, Capt. Robert G. Scott,
OF the Mexican Volunteers, and Messrs. Caring
ton and Cowardin, of the Times, Galaher, OF
the Republican, Minor Of The Messenger and
VIM. F. Richie, Of The Enquirer.
We can give mere outline OF the good things
said on the occasion. As The wine circulated,
saies OF wit and humor were poured forth, spark
ling sentiments ELECTED, and all was gayety and
good feeling.
Mr.. MaciaIand first gave toast TO The prospe-
rily and success oil The worthy Host prelacing 1t
with some excellent and spirited remarks. (Dr.
Minge's mOdesiy having prevented him from be-
ing present, Mr.. mcfarland, in his name, retnrn-
ed thanks Tor The compliment)
The next toast by the President was-lHs
Judges of Virginia: The keystone Of The larest
arch uf civil lie. chancellor Robertson made
few remarks in response, concluding with
sen,iment-Ias CAy Hotel and the Ctiy: Pros
perity beyond their utmost hopes.)
Vice President Price drank-To the Legsla-
ture Of Virginia: Well represented in The person
of Mr.. Tunslall. mr. Tunstall paid high lri.
butte TO the liberalily Of the merchants OF Rich
mond-and alluded TO the new spirit OF internal
improvements, which had manifested ITSELF
which, he trusted, would reach the external con-
fines of The Stale. He made some humorous
hits and drank-Internal Improvements, and this
evidence Of the improvement OF our Intervals ::
May it reach to the exteinals.)
By the President. The Army, and especially
the Volunteer se,ries of Virginia. (Cap'. Robert
G. Scott, Jr, just from Old Point and looking
very military In his uniform and monstaches, le
sponded and drank, 1.-THE health of the friends
leave behind me-"
BY President Peyton, OF The ID table. The
health of Mr.. Davis, The worthy gentleman who
built and owns this fine Hotel. (Mr. D. drank
Jews and Genliles-the union mus, he preserved.)
By Vice President Price. The Erecut,ue of
Virginia. (Mr. Patton made most amusing
speech, which brought down roars OF applause
He drank-A good appetite, as long as we have
as good champagne as This TO satisfy il. I'VE
did hear that the champagne came from our
friends w. Nd. & E. c. Harrisonl Mr. R. t.
Daniel drank-The City Hotel and Keeper: Old
Virginia house, Old Virginia gentleman, with
Old Virginia welcoma.)
By the President. The Press and its great in
huence.
wv. F. Richie, who happened TO be The Senior
member oflhe press present, after referring TO
this new enterprise as proof OF The prosperity
of The city and Stale, gave-The City Hotel-a
common ground upon which all Virginians from
he Fast and the West could unite in Offices Of
friendship and good feeling Mr.. Darlington OF
the Times alluded 10 the gratifying spirit OF in
ternal improvements now being exhibited, and
eave-The town and The country-upon the sue
ces. of the one depends the prosperity oil The DINER
Rv Vice President Price: The late able and
fearless delegate TO Congress from this district,
John M. Bous-(Mr. Bolts replied and drank
Our Laudlord-a gentleman by nature, BY edu'
cation, by habit. Under his roof The comfort oil
the traveller, the palate OF The epicure, and the
convenience OF the boarder, will be administered
by an unsparing hand)
Vice President Anderson, being called on,
gave, Huginia-a proper prosecution oil inter-
nal improvements can alone restore her 10 her
original position in the Union.
By the President. Joseph Mayo-the Repre-
sentative Of the city Of Richmond. (Mr Mayo
replied and gave-The merchants OF Richmond
none better for their enterprise, probiiy and use
fulness. Mr.. T. R. Price returned thanks and
called for sentiment from Mr.. c. &. Lee OF
Hardy, "a worthy son Of worthy sire" Mr.
Lee gave an amusing dissertation upon CASTRO
nomic improvemenis--and described The cham
payne, The music, &C., with which we were re-
called, as equal to the boasted treasures OF the
"Lycian Monarch" After telling his Laughter
stirring sloiy of Marvel Not" Mr.. Lee drank
mi &
indeed, I'LL it makes the Earth The suburbs OF
Heaven.)
By The President. The Mechanics-a class
always worthy OF respect (Mr. Hardwicke re-
sponded, and gave-The Meohanics-allho'
no, The RICH, arm, they may be the left, in sup
port eflheir country
By MIR. Patton. ne Banking interesl, with
GU, which we could not get along: Games M. Ma
son, Esq, President OF Farmers Bank a. Win
chester, replied by citing an interesting incident
in The early history Of his friend Mr.. mcfarland
and himself, and save-The memory OF Edward
Cunningham, who adorned The mercantile com
muni,y OF Richmond.)
By the President. Judge P. N. Nicholas,
Once Banker, but now Judge, whose merit is
equal to that shown by him, when in the
banking business. Judge N. referred appro-
prialey TO the imponan. connection of The com.
mercial interest with the development Of liberty in
England-and gave-The Volunteers OF Viz
GINA: Honor and glory to those who fight for
The glory Of their country)
BY the President. The farming interest OF the
country, especially when united with the bar
This called up Mr.. Andrew Hunter of Jefersom
who RECALLED the company with one OF The most
amusing and humorous speeches we ever heard.
He concluded by giving-1 he heart and The ex
,remities: May the bea, Of The one never be ire
eular; may the heallhful secretion of The other
never be disiurbed.)
The President drank the health Of Mr.. Hunter
Marshall of Charlotte, who is from John RAN