Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30

Once let thank you, s the name Of the mem
bers Of Congress around me, for the Inequalities of this
cason, and for the many other inequalities and kndnesse
public and private, which have all received your hand
In time past and let relieve your patience without fur
Their delay, by proposing the company sentiment
The City Of Washington, and its accomplished and
eelent Mayor Mr. sEAros."
AT the conclusion of Mr.. WINTHRop's address
RICHARD WALLACE, Esq. proposed as a sentiment
The Father of the Senate, Hon. Thomas III.
BENTON" Whereupon that gentleman rose and
spoke in substance as follows:
SO long sad Mr. BEs1os he only referred to by
complimentary illusions, he had felt himself liberty APP
pear innocent Of what intended but being called
outright be forced to confess his and presence
He had accepted with great pleasure, the invitation dine
with the Mayor and citizens of Washington he had found
the uition still greater than the anticipated pleasure. He
had been on the happies terms with the inhabitants Of WASH
nton during the long time that he had soourned among
them and now felt qualification at meeting many Of
them together and occasion which permitted the feel
ngs OF the heart take their course That nothing might
be wanting our host Of the National (Mr Backwel has
spread an entertainment which Lucuus might admire.
Mr. b. had been complimented friend to the city Of
Westinghouse having cherished and sustained interests
he had dene in company with many Others Of whom
had passed away and some present The honor
able Mayor, and the gentleman who had called him. had
specified some instances and amongst them the free bridges
which had earned for their leading champion (Gen CHAR
MANI the title Of ponfer marin,us. He had helped little
at that work. and hoped that would be found
PieNeHl ever becoming OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
pomfeanglce, broken bridge Another friend Of the city
was on his left, (Mr HOLINESS of South Carona,) spec
men Of that chyaly which all admire, when they
not initiate But after the pontier marinus. why partcu
arze All present have done their part to sustain city
which WAsHISGToS founded, which bears his name which
draws to 1t the elect Of the American People, and repre-
sentatives OF the Powers Of the earth All the members of
Congress present have done alike and not they only but
still more who absent; for the number great
admit OF invitations except TO the Of classes
to members Of the District Committeeo seniorsto the
elect Of the elect to the Speaker Of the House, (
WINTHR0P.l
And now, Mr.. Mayor and gentlemen having answered to
name, and leaving long speeches Congress- make you
thanks for the honor and pleasure of being part Of your
| company.
The MAYOR next gave "Thc President of the United
Stats which was drunk Standing and TO which J. KNOX
Walker, Esq responded in few appropriate remarks.
Te CHAIR next proposed the health of the Secretary of
the Treasury, Hon. RoRERr J. WALKER, a uniform and
jealous friend Of the city Of Washington which that gen.
teman responded by offering this sentiment:
"7hs City Of Washington: As our seat Of Government,
pay It be perpetual the Union Of the States and
bndy cherished by the American people memory the
evered patriot by whom it selected and whose name it
bears"
B. B. FnEScH, Esq proposed the health of Hon. R. NJ.
T. HUSrER but that gentleman had retired and response
was made.
The CHAIR gave the health of the Hon. Senator JOSEPH R.
sDERwooD the former distinguished and active chairman
p the Committee for the District of Columbia of the House
Representatives whereupon that gentleman and spoke
as follows:
He said that this the time his health had been pro-
osed upon such occasions and in rising to thank the
Mayor and gentlemen present. he felt the embaassmens in
dden to debut at the dinner table. He felt it the more,
because he had not anticipated such notice, and prepared
speech sentiment to compensate the company for their
Kindness Were in his power, he would be happy
deliver speech strengthening and paatabe the delicious
vaAds with which have been RECALLED sparkling and ex
hiaatng the rich wines have tasted and thrilling
and inspiring the melody Of your orchestra But he had
such power and his attempt speak without preparation
and without subject would but demonstrate his weakness
by comparison with the admirable who had preceded
him.
The Speaker Of the House had painted in glowing coors
the future moral intellectual and artistic greatness of the city
Of Washington He spoke of it the city of magnificent
Of the vast extent Of republic.
not be amss TO contemplate the greatness and spendor
OF the future, when, under the achievements of manfest
destiny, the gentleman me, (poinng Mr. WALKER,
Secretary Of the Teasu) his successor shall have
tabshed collectors Of from Davss Straits Cape
Horn and when the "aea Of freedom" shall have been
enlarged embrace the whole of the intermediate CONT
But for myself, sir, shall not look so far ahead
shall not calculate the wealth. the magnitude and grandeur Of
this city when that day arrives. had rather look the
living present. Now, at this time in this age and gene
ration, insist, Mr. Mayor, that the District Of Columbia
and especially that part Of whose excellent
you are is great place. Being the Of Government it
the epitome Of the whole nation II is the mirror in which
Hkeness OF all states Ierntores rejected.
Whatever Of wealth, excellence, glory may be
found elsewhere in the republic il is simultaneously visible
here. We already the gold Of California II not yet
shining through nteces of long sken purses but every
body the Capitol that shall have the bullion 10
that form in such quantities that the gentleman from
Missouri (poinng to Mr. BENToS) shall be satisfied and cry
out enough enough Sir, this District great place, be-
cause il is the national mirror.
But Mr. Mayor this District the greatest place for great
speeches the face Of the EARTH For quantity and quality
beat the world and am happy know that they
translated into all languages for the edcaton Of every
people, And then, sir for plans and schemes contracts and
legislation place is greater than the District Of Columbia.
Bot if in all these respects il was insignificant and worthless
would yet be conspicuous for the beray and hospitality
Of its citizens, and just the place, among thousand where
an old bachelor or young wdower may find good wife.
Cheers and applause here interrupted Mr. IT, Asst subsidized
Mr. BESros said the gentleman speaks expermentally."
Mr. U. continued Yes, sir, do speak expermenaly and
because Of experience speak with the confidence;
and with deep conviction Of the truth Of my statement CON-
mend the subject the serious examination and consideration
the Speaker and all others situated once was. fGreat
cheering Mr. U. concluded by offering the following SEN
tment;
The entire District and all its Inhabitants. May health
happiness, and prosperity attend each one Of them.
The next toast given from the CHAIR.was the Hon. JoHx
G. CHAPMAN the able and jealous Chairman Of the District
Committee Of the House Of Representatives.
Mr. CHAPmAS and said that he had no words TO ex
press sufficiently The deep sensbity which he felt for the un-
meed kindness contained in the sentiment ju offered by the
Mayor He knew that he indebted for the compliment