Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-12

The memory Of Spencer Roane.
Drunk standing and in silence
Green B. SamueIs, Esq, Elector from The Tenth
Legion, having been complmenled, excused
himsclitrom speaking, in consequence Of hoarse-
ness, but gave:
The Democracy Whether in the Zenith or
The Nadir, sill the Democracy.
Loud calls having been made for John LeIcher,
ESQ that gentleman addressed lew humorous
remarks 10 The company. urging all 10 go home
and speak al every point where The cause OF De-
mocracy conld be advanced.
By B. M Dewitt-Joha Lelcher, Esq, the
Dromsoole ofthe West.
Mr.. Lelcher responded 10 this sentiment in
terms which showed thai Inc compliment paid
him was we'll deserved.
The President read The following with few
complimentary remarks:
By w. NJ Cook-LiuIe 'rennesse: Although
cheated OF portion Of her Democratic vote. still
she owes il 10 her gallant Elector John B. Floyd,
Tor not losing more.
Mr.. Floyd replied IN happy and el.que
terms, and drew picture Of the canvass in h
District. He said that beset as Little Tennessee
was on all sides, il could not ne wondered Al
that her Democratic Vote was reduced, when Big
Tennessee and all The neighboring States had
lallered. Mr.. F. gave:
The Spartan Band: The venircle through
which The lite-blood Of heD emocracy flows
warm and invgoraling through every vein and
artery oil the Common wealth.
Gen. Jnn. s. Milson having been compliment
ed, returned his acknowledgements in chase
and appropriate address. lie gave, audins 10
The elections OF 40, IA and 4S:
Virginia, and her rejection of Harrison, Clay
and Taylor She is no mother that, Pelican ike
will mansle her own bosom 10 rear her lruant
Offspring.
BY he President. Hon. S l.. Hays, The Elec-
Tor OF The 10 h District: A tue Democra, OF he
old school Of Jefferson.
Mr.. Hays excused himself from speaking on
account o! i'll health.
By r. L. Riv,s, Esq. The President Of The
Democratic Association q! Richmond As bold
and energetic IN defence ot lie Constitution, as
"Rougn and Ready" in rep-lilns The invaders Of
his country.
Dr.. Patteson replied 10 this sentiment. He re-
marked, that il all would 90 10 their counties and
hit as hard blows as The Spartan Band had done,
there could mol be doubt about the success Of
the cause. Let the example sci here, in Rich
moni, be followed. The Spartan Band had de-
clared itself en- permancnce, and was determined
10 hold on, till victory should perch upon lis ban
neTs. He urged those from The country to go
home and speed The cause, 5ydi>cussing political
subjects everywhere, and making every one feel
as il success depended on himself
Willis P Bocock, Esq, was called out, and
made some playful remarks, which set the table
in roar.
BY VIM NJ Cook. R. G. Scott, Esq, Ecclor
OF the Metropolitan District lie fought the ene-
my from tide water 10 The mountains Amend
ed, do The ohsr SHE OF The nolniains;" and, fur
her, ats new hing 10 see him CUES, in his
own city."]
Mr.. Scott delivered ar eloquent and enihusias-
lie address in reply 10 this sentiment, an! gave
Virginia Ever faithful and firm. The flag
still floats proudly from The Citadel, while rings
her clarion call TO The Democracy OF the Union,
"once more unto the Breach dear friends, once
more"
By the President. Northwestern Virginia
and her efficient Elector, 0 w. Lang6tt, Esq:
Let him hold on 10 the handle, and Whiegery
o. w. Lang6tt, Esq. responded in brief but
highly humorous and effective manner.
By George E. DeneaIe. Page county: The
offspring OF Rockingham and Shenandoah-the
Cockade Of the Tenth Legion.
By John Letcher. The "Suabian Dutch" Of
The Tenth Legion Although they can neither
read nor write,"i the Wings have ascertained
that they know how to make their mark.
BY E. c. Robinson. George E. Dcneale, Esq,
Senator from the Tenth Legion Ever true 10
Democratic principles; Virginia knows his devo-
ton, and will appreciate it.
Loud calls upon Mr. Deneale for a speech
were made; but he had left the room.
Mr. Caskie rose TO offer a sentiment, in which
he was sure those who had hi, own experience
would cheerfully unite. 1t had been his for
tune during the late canvass to visit many por-
lions Of Virginia, and 10 spend some time among
the Democracy of the country, and he could not
let this occasion slip without testifying to the
pleasure be had enjoyed during his visits. He
gave
The Democracy Of the Country: No man
knows Virginia, its kindness its cordially, its
open free hearted hospitality, who has not been
among the Democracy Of the country. (Three
cheers.)
By Thomas Richie, Jr Our next Congress
sional Election: We have good and true De-
mocrats amongst US; let US all vote for one Of
them. Cheers
By Downey. John s. Caskie His star
is in the ascendant.
ByL. w. GIazebrook lin raply to compli-
msn,ary sentiment) Lewis Cass Notwith
standing his broken sword, his services will ever
be remembered by the Democratic party.
Bv A. Mott The Electors: Their services
entille them 10 more honor than we can pay
them.
By Gr. A. Crump The memory of the ve-
nerated patriot Jefferson-tle founder and
inisher Of our faith.
By Thomas Richie, Jr. John S. Barbour, Jr ::
Worthy son Of worthy sire.
By S. D. White. The Administration Of
james K Polk Considered with respect either
10 The glorious victories Of or arms, or the
still more glorious achievements of our councils,
the most illustrious period in American history
ByP. V. Daniel, Jr. The fifteen Democratic
States bright constellation, unobscured by
the passing cloud, the sure harbinger of ''brghter
skies" 10 morrow.
By Dr. Abner Crump Of Powhatan, an invited
guest The orthodox Republican States o.
Maine and New Hampshire Small but bril-.
liant stars in the East, made respendent by the
lowering clouds that surround them.
BY John : Caskie. The South: In this time
of trial and day of danger, her command is,
STEADY, men, steady !"
By c. N. Horwell Henry Wise: The
statesman, TO whom "more is due than more
than all can give"
BY James G. Watson The principles Of the
Democratic party Under this impress our
country has gained giants srength-Power
and prosperity at home-abroad honored and
respe c,ed for proves and wisdom
By J. J. Palmer. John Minor botts-the
"fearlcss" Bolts: Who voted for a man for
President whom he had detected and openly
charged with downright lying. "'rls true, and
pity it is, It's true"
l. p.tl. '.pr
faithful TO his friends-ever uue TO MS gtea'
trusts. The star OF his administration will shine
with pure aud steady ligh, upon Inc page OF his
country's history, long alter The mlss OF parry
prejudice and The clouds OF party detraclion snail
have vanished forever.
By Richard Adams Henry A. Wise: His ell
eIgcic, decisive and successful efors 10 suppress
command the respect and gratitude OF every
friend TO humanity.
Ry Richard g. Gouch. The Senate Compro-