Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-01-01
PUBLIC DINNER TO GENERALS QUITMAN AND
SHIELDS

place at Fuller'ss Hotel last evening. The compa-
ny, with their distinguished guests, sat down to
table at six o'clock The Mayor Of the city pre-
sided, Major General JEsUp, Of the Army, and
Commodore WARRINGTON, of the Navy, officiating
as Vice Presidents, assisted by the other members
of the Committee.
General QUITMAN was seated on the right of the
President and General SHIELDS on his left On
the right and left Of the guests seated the
other invited gentlemen, namely, the VICE PREsI-
DENT Of the UNITED STATES, the Heads Of De-
partments, and ]. KNOX WALKER, Esq Unayoid-
able circumstances prevented the attendance of
Ex-President ADAMS, the CHIEF JUSTICE of the
Supreme Court, the SPEAKER of the House of
Representatives, and the SECRETARY of the TREA-
sURY, all of whom had also been invited. The
size Of the dinnghall limited the number of covers
to little more than one hundred, and every seat
was filled. Amongst the company were many
distinguished Members of Congress-, and Officers,
civil and military.
The banquet was rich and tasteful, and did great
credit to Mr.. Fuller and his new and excellent
hotel. When the feasting was concluded the fol-
lowing Toasts were successfully announced from
the Chair, and received with great cordially by the
Company-especally that to the distinguished
Guests, which was drank with enthusiasm, and
those to the Army, Navy, the National Flag, &c.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
|. The Constitution Of the United STATES.
2. The President Of the United States.
3. The Heads Of Departments.
4. The Congress of the United States. Animated by
patotism their abos rebound to the glory and
hnna of ptnftp
5. Tie Judiciary of the United States Wisdom and viz
tue its attributes, public respect and confidence need and
reward.
6. our distinguished Guests An example ilustrious,
characteristic of the easy transition Of the useful citizen
home to the efficient soldier in the field
z. THE memory Of Washington: His example survives
to inspire his counrymen
8. The memory Of The Jars acho hare fallen in bat
lie They have bequeathed lustrous example their
country and to posterity
8. Tie Army of the United States The discipline of its
regulars equalled only by the ardo Of its volunteers
10. The Nary fine United States: Displaying its vaor
on shore when it no longer find an enemy at
H. Our Flag 1t the shores of both oceans, the
symbol of honor and victory
L. The Union of the States Time adds fresh guarantees
to its pepetuy in the increasing affection of the American
people.
49, Woman Whose virtues and charms adorn and civil
lie the world.
The toast TO the two Generals was introduced by
the Chair with few remarks and, after the cheers
had subsidized which followed the announcement of
the toast, Gen. QUITMAN and Gen. SHIELDS re-
sponded in earnest graceful, and impressive ac-
acknowledgements of the compliment which had been
paid them. These addresses the lateness of the
hour prevented a report of in time for this morn
ing's paper.
AT appropriate intervals during the announcement
Of the toasts the following letters were read BY the
President Of the table:
WASHINGTON Drc. 80 1917
GENTLEMEN have just received your obIgng favor Of
yesterday, inviting be present complimentary dinner
to be given General Qutman and General Shields
OF O'Clock
1t would afford the greatest pleasure unite with you
any way, in estyng the high which entertained
by the whole people OF the country Of the distinguished
which has been displayed by the officers soldiers Of the
American army during the campaigns of the last two years
And, il in my power, should regard almost an
official duty, well most agreeable personal privilege
join with you in welcoming to the Capital the gallant officers
who to be your guests this occasion only
greet that previous and unavoidable engagement will
allow me to do so.
venture place the oined sentiment at your disposal
and have the honor be- with your obliged and
obedient servant ROBT. c. WINTHROP.
Hon. w. w. SElToS, S. A. DOUGLASS,
REvERDr JoHSsoS, &c.
The Army and Volunteers of the United States. May the
day arrive when the country may be permitted well
come them oil back again within her borders receive
the honors which belong to services CALAMITY performed
DECEMBER 81, Is47.
Chief Justice TASEr regrets that the of his health
together with the pressure Of his duties in the Supreme Court
will permit him have the honor of accepting the invi
taon Of the committee the dinner be given to-day to
Generals Qutman and Shields.
WASHINGTON, DEC. 81, ls47
GENTLEMEN | have received the invitation with which
you honored me- attend at the dinner be given this
dayto Generals Quman and Shields Fuers Hotel which
would accept with grateful sensby but that the Of
my health deprives me of that pleasure
am, with great respect, gentlemen, your very obedient
servant, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
Messrs. w. W. seaton, s. A. Douglass Reverdy Johnson
Thomas s. Jesup, F. w. Lord, T. Butler King
James Thompson, L. Warrington, J. p. Heiss, James
G.. Benei, John c. Rives, and Peter G. Washington
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 81, ls47.
GENTLEMEN 1t my intention to have accepted your
kind invitation the dinner given in honor Of Gems Quman
and Shields but deprived Of that pleasure by increased
indispositon
Permit me, however, TO present the following sentiment
from yours with the highest respect,
r. ]. WALKER.
w. w. SEAToS, Esq, and others, Committee.
Gems Quitaan and Shields Their names are inscribed
in letters Of everything light the scroll Of countrys glory
In addition to these letters of apology Mr. Sena-