Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11

I.nsleys-Chas. White, T. M. While, u "
Brown, VIM. N. Waldrop. u.,,,
Barh.'s-Edwd. w. Morris, James y. Haii'
way, VIM. S. Carpenter, David X. 1ons'. Win,
TsrrWs-Dr. E. w. Rowzie, WIN; y. ~. /" ms
Ion, Lanceou Phillips, DR.. Nicholas a, iel'i Win,
Taylorsuik-E. M. Anderson, w. q; w 'n'
ton, Jas. D. Kimbrough, VIM. d. Campoe'i.
On motion OF N. A. Thompson. ,.s
Resolved, That when this meeting auJouin',
adjourn 10 meet again al NesToioo,, w ~ '"e 'H''
Saturday in August, al II o'clock, "a. NJ NJ:
Resolved, That the proceedings OF lliis mes
ing be published 10 The Richmond Enquirer du
Examiner.
The meeting then adjourned: , n.:,.
LEMUEL VAUGHAN, President
E. Go' = M M c1ps,ss, Secretaries.
DINNER TO HON. HENRY A. WISE, IT
YORK TOWN:
The Hon Henry A. Wise having acceP'e
an invitation TO dine with his Old consi.ue.as
York and James City counties, ana lhe C,y :.
Williamsburg, on the 4h day OF JAY, In foik
Town, large number of his PERSONAL ana AM poiiIl
cal friends assembled 10 honor him. Inc con
course vi perons from The adjoining couh''es wa
SO great, thai Mr.. Wise was pIeVai'ea upon -, :!
speak before dinner, in the Courthouse; ai
address tullysustained hlsrspuIa'ion as Inc MS
popular speaker in Virginia.
The company, after its delivery, assenoiea d
The Swan Tavern, where William NELSON. Esq
had prerared a symptoms dinner, IN MS oes
style Old York River opened her BOSOM AM
furnished all he good things in which she abound
10 crafty the ippelte-and mirh and VII feigne'
al the fesliyeooaid.
Col. Thouas C. Russell, Of York, acted a
President 0 the day, and was assisted by VIM
Waller, OF Williamsburg, and WIN. L. Henley
of James Cty, as Vice Presidents. After tn
cloth was removed, The following ToaSts wer
drunk
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. The Fouh OF July: On this day our lnde
pendence wa. declared-on This spo, II was con
summaled. Hallowed forever be The spol-thrlc
hallowed the day.
3. The memGy of George Washington.
3. Lafayette The friend OF Washington ant
OF Liberty.
4. The sieners f.he Declaration OF Independ
ence.
S. The Army lis recen, achievements il
Mexico prove hat te spirit of our Revolutionary
slres is still alive in all its visor.
+. The Navy: Whenever, in the recent con
lest an opportunity presented Itself, il added
fresh leaves 10 is laurel wreath.
7. The Presid1t of the u. States.
g. The Wilmd Pfoviso: lis principle IS a
war. with that spf, OF Harmony which peryade'
the Constitution ! It's adoption will be the death
knell Of our glorbus Union.
g. The Union. Pa!sied be the tongue thai
whispers its diss,nlon SO long as The compro
misses OF The Conlilution are observed.
10. Virginia: Nay her tame be enduring a,
her own blue mon,ains
IL. Liberty: gem, which beheld far-oti
blazes like rathnt star, but when gained, al
ways in danger being lost among the rayless
pebbles al our iet. Eternal vigilance is lis only
safeguard.
IL. La Belle rance Her heroic effort to es
lablish Republicis Government, challenges The
admiration Of mIsind-may she never iaer till
she has glcriouly accomplished the good work
l3. Woman: Cur best friend in prosperity
our only comfoleii in adversely.
Toasl5y The committee. Hon. Henry A. Wise:
Our late firm ant talented Representative in
Congressthe rada,nted defender OF our National
rights in Brazil. We welcome him as our CUES,
and our fieni.
Mr.. Wise rose and responded 10 this toast in
his altioquent manner, and al The conclusion
o. his adress offeed toast, which has unfor.
lunalely yen misd
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY NJ. !. Seawal. The American Democra
cy: lis priciples ire founded upon those which
led 10 lh'8dopthn OF The Federal Union. II
knows Indifference OF climate, or occupation or
territory.
By r. .S,eve.. The American Union :
Far disla. be lhe1ay that Witnesses its tissou-
ton.
By WI. Hesley. What 70. mel: A little
more honay amng politicians, a little more 10.
lerance in3eligio, a little more sincerity in so.
cisly, a lille moe courtesy among gentlemen,
ami littlless coqtelry among The ladies.
BY Dr.. YIN. h.Shied. The people oil En.
rope: Tn clarion II triumph, hailng The dawn
.fe'so Is awslHs hem from their sleep OF
rIale, then-snd my that GLORIOUS uawn, I'M
dimmed lurid clo,Ss OF violence and blood,
serenely agance 10 Imperfect day-nos dazzling
but enlishning.
b. Villain G. Co,l. Henry A. Wise: His
deeds demad the gratitude and admiration OF the
Americameope, and dserve, with his name, to
be commaoraet and lansmilled 10 posiery.
BY WnNclson. III Heights OF Yorktown:
The Arat, where fins the Ark OF American
Freedom ,s,ed in Pese-whence issued The
Dove OF scovery, with, having wandered the
world aroud, found resting place 10 its wearied
wings in libelle France
BY JessL. Taylor. The Wings proper, with
Gen. Taylr as their candidate: What will it
profit you, sntlemen, ityou gain the election
aud lose yor principlesl
BY H. M Bowden. he Hon. Thomas Fl.
Bayly: Failful and tru, The gratitude OF his
constituents llends him.
BY VIM. elson. Til. Hon. Henry A. Wise:
The future resident ottese u States.
BYE s. hssell. ThtElon Henry A. Wise:
May his hoesl heart meter know distress.
BY Wm. Pcachy. The memory OF Abel p.
Upshur: Vi,inia, with mothers grief, still
drops The slid. lear on lh. grave of this her noble
son.
ByR.P. Jnes. The Territory Of the United
STATES: In Wateyer manner acquired, the com
mon properyof The cilzns OF thc several States
OF The Union Free to b, removed 10 and enjoy
ed By them WITH all their lights OF property.
Anonymou. Hon. HeIiy A. Wise: The man
with The big mouth, bigger head and bisses'
heart. 49,.
Gy Wm. JKimbrough. Hon. Henry A. Wis:
The man NO. al an imperial Courl, forgot MOI
The rights ii he universal Yankee nation.
By JAS. 2 Carl"u. Lamarline: May he prove
10 France wat Washington was 10 America; moi
a Cfomwello England or BonaparIe 10 hisown
beautiful cdnlry.
ByDr ym. Fl. Shield Woman: Toll ibut
sport, daner but a Jest 10 him who basks in'he
light of hr glorious smile.
By S. G Cook. Col. Ttos. c. Russell: The
accomplished gentleman. He will be loved ad
honored stlong as virtue has an admirer.
By Leu.J. Bowden. Old Rough and Read
So Rousain announcing his political senl:meti
that i, passes The arr OF man 10 smooth them in
consistency, and ever Ready 10 receive Office froI
any parly that will give ito him.
By JOIN Caleb. Our Wives: God bless them
they affod US aid and comfort when all othe
sources f.i.
To Alez. c. Garrett VIM. Nelson, &c.. Committee
SHERWOOD FoRssT, June 20th, lS49.
Gentlemen: Your letter of The LIST instant, in
viting the 10 dinner 10 be given to Mr.. Wise, BY
many oil his old constituents, al York Town, OF
the h July, has been duly received, and cal
only deeply regret my inability 10 be presen, OF
an occasion which would be so gratifying TO m,
feelings. For Mr.. Wise entertain The warmes
personal friendship and highest regard. al
public course, as we'll while acting as your re-
preventative in Congress 81 10 his late responsi
BILE mission TO Brazil, has been equally cbarac
leriZed by that cacdor and indpnend.nca ~ 81