Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01


and VIM. B. IsaacS, Deputy Gland Secretary,
acting as clerk. Alter par,akina OF one OF the
best, Gil not the very besD public dinners every
spread in our city, the following sentiments were
oiyen and enthusiastically received and cheer
ed.
Ist. MASONRY: 1t nerves the warriors arm; it
,empers the yicor's rage.
ID. The Memory oil ourgreat and good Bro
Their George Washington.
al. The memory of our brethren who have
fallen in Mexico: Green the emblem which pre-
serves The freshness Of their virtues.
Most Wor,hipiul Ro. G. Scott, presiding OH.
Ger OF the day, with a Short spirited and ierVid
address, in which he alluded, in feeling terms,
followed through The youth, professional judicial,
military and masonic career OF our Most Wor-
shplul Brother J. A. Quiman, closed with the
following sentiment:
Our distinguished Guest and Brother Jno. a.
Quitmap: The nation justly halls him as pat.
riot and hero: We know him as Brother tried
and true.
After The loud and hearty cheering had ceased,
which followed the toast, Brother Quitman rose,
and in touching and eloquent reply rendered
bis thanks tor the generous and kind compliment,
and for The manner in which he had been re-
ceiyed in the Old Dominion-frequen,y inter-
ruped, however, by the cheering OF The brethren
and then gave the following:
The Old Dominion Her influence among her
sister States has been retained by her patriotism,
| virtue and intelligence.
Most Worshipful s. S. Baxter then rose. and
after few happy and striking remarks, offered
the following toast:
General Shields: Honor to the Mason who so
we'll understands the Masonic application Of the
Square and Compass.
For this compliment Gen. Shields expressed
his gratitude and 10 witty and humorous
manner alluded 10 his being an liishman, but
claimed 10 be among the best Native Americans
that were ever born in Ireland He referred, 10
terms OF strong and striking indignation, 10 the
injuries and oppression, of his native land, and
gave The following toast:
Honest men and bonnie lasses.
Worshipiul John Dove gave The following toast,
pretaced by some most appropriate ana highly
laudaioTy remarks in reference 10 our worthy and
meri,orous Brother, Lieut.. Joseph Seiden: j..
II uncomprom.ing adherence 10 The path OF
duty. in1exible determination 10 execute, with
sodierly and patriotic propfiety, the requirements
OF that duty, and indomitabe courage IN The hour
| of action, entile any man 10 The unaloyed ad-
miration OF his counlrymen, and high niche in
the temple OF fame, then has Lieut.. Joseph Selden,
of the 9Th Infantry, entitled himself to that disn-
euished and enviable station.
This brought Lieut.. Selden 10 his feet who ex-
| pressed his deep sense OF gratitude at The warm
and affecionalc manner in which he had been
greeted here and elsewhere-but especially here
ON his return 10 his native State; and gave this
toast:
The Army OF the United States: II their SER
vices are such az 10 have merited the appreciation
OF their ieou.cilizens, they have then received
the reward which they most covet.
| Most Worshiptui VIM. a. Paue,on, remark
ed, that he was about TO offer sentiment, con-
necled with, and referring TO one who had Tor ma
nv years served his country with eminent disIInc-
ton, who had rendered most valuable service in
the Seminole war, and had, throughout many OF
the hardest fought battles in Mexico stood among
the first of our countrys officers. He too, was
native of Virginia, and had shed lu.lIe on her
name. He then gave:
Our Guest, Capt John Bankhead Magruder
Virginia claims him as her son Maryland dis
putes her right, for she has adopted him. How
happy should We be TO call him "brother."
Capt. Ma9ruder declared his sincere and heart.
felt gratitude al the generous and warm hearted
reception he had met with in the Stale OF his birth.
He addressed the meeting Tor Some time, in the
happiest manner and concluded by offering the
following toast:
Virginia 1t is The duty Of her sons in every
cline 10 honor the drafts drawn on them by her
sons oil former times.
Most Worshiptu VIM. Mitchell, jr., rose and
said propose that we drink to The health of one,
who, but yesterday, was personally stranger 10
us, and who now we all know and admi'e-onc
whose military services we honor and appreci-
ale, and who comes from The iue-honored and
noble Palmetto Stale. He hen gave
Capt.. Banding, of the South Carolina Reei.
mep, Honor to The Pamelto-lt has been most
~ stripped OF its leaves, but the rco and The STALK
are there, aud will flourish.
This was received with raptuIous applause.
Capt Blanding remarked, that he had indeed
| been a stranger 20 these then present, but he Tell
So no longer; and why should he7 The hosplta-
! bic and warm welcome he had received here,
made him ieel as il he were in his own native
city He alluded to Virginia and the sons Of
Virginia in The service, and particularly TO Capt
Robert Lee, OF the Engineer Corps, and offered
this toast:
Cap. Robert Lee, of the Engineers: His con-
.tancy, gallant bearing and patriotism, enIitle
him TO The highest donors The country can beslow
The President remarked that we had already
heard many good thing, said, and deserved COM
pimens paid, 10 those who had honored us with
with their presence. We had another friend,
however, whose gallant bearing as an officer, and
| accomplished character as d gentleman, entitled
him 10 our respect and admiration he then
| gave
Our Sister County, Cheserhsld Sho has pro.
duced multitude OF good things, but none more
worthy of our love and admiration, than Lieut..
Edward Johnson.
Lieut.. Johnson thanked the company for the
complimentary manner 10 whichlhe poor service
he had rendered had been noticed and said such
generous treatment will be but another strong ILL.,
cenlve TO all who love their country, to iai!hlul
performance OF their duty, and concluded with
the following sentiment:
| Virginia: Her sons will never laler when they
IL. har k,tio
they have done tonight.
In Offering the following toast the President re-
marked, it had reference 10 an honored, respected
and distinguished Brother, who was present as
one OF our guests, and who required no introduce
ton by him 10 those present:
The Hon. Brother John Minor Bolts: No man
loves his county more truly no man frmer 10
what he believes the truth.
After the applause was over, with which this
toast was received, Mr. Bolts arose, and remark
ed tina, nowhere did be feel more al loss 10
speak than be did in Richmond, where he was re-
ccived and treated al all times with such marked
| kindness that on the present occasion ne could
no! make Masonic speech-ioT he admitted ne
did il with modification, lha! he was not suitl.
GENTLY skilled in its mysteries 10 undertake that
task; that he could not make war speech, Tor
he was known 10 be peace man; he ought mol
10 make political speech, Tor that would be ouI
OF place and in bad taste al Masonic dinner;-
but he would offer the following sentiment:
Truth, Justice aud Honor; ines!imable TO the
genlleman, indispensable 10 good Mason, and
he brightest Jewels that can aduIn 4 nations dia-
dem Ii the mines Of the world and the limits OF
the universe could purchase, they would nCI com.
pensate for their loss.
4!h. The Grand Lodge Of the District OF Co.
lumbia and its officers
9Th. The Army Of the Revolution. Read the
names of the Masons who led it, and begin with
Warren.
9th. The Virginia Regiment in Mexico: Com
mepded for their discipline and moral department.
ON such, in the hour OF battle, victory seldom
fails 10 smile.
7,h. Woman: The shrine OF her wor,hip is in
the temple oil our hearts.