The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-11

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The Hon. Samuel Chiffon offered the following toast
Major w. w. Wallace His friends (and they many
cordially greet him upon his return hem and hope Il is
permanent but, whether permanent Or temporary their
best wishes for his welfare will always be with him.
Major Wallace, being warmly called for, and
said
acknowledgements for the cordial manner which you
ceived the sentiment just offered. This manifestation OF
your generous feelings and recoectons, when the social
tie and personal intercourse which bound US together nom
youth TO manhood have been Dissolved by emigration
to distant land, is welcome my heart fully appreci.
ate this testimony OF your respect aud considerations and
heartfelt pangs Of my life More but the engrant.
who has experienced them, can conceive his emotions
Of his affections and donic in another land for the
wife of his bosom and the children OF his love- With me
reaching the summit Of the Alleghanes, where Virginia,
the land Of my bb home OF my friends, aud grave Of my
lingering look q ao upon Ss grandeur OF The
scene before me- the solemny q the occasion and the
filled me with ndescribabie and agitating emotions.
but felt before the empowering strength Of my
attachment la the mingled transports OF the moment,
star Of her destiny and influence like an aeconate and
mnisterng angel in every vcissude Of life would hover
my emoionsDsuch my aachnsnand such is the attach
men cherished by all of her Nor Is this capricous
her name her principles example, aud her lessons
Wherever located they carry with them the spirit OF her in
generous hospitality refinement Of sentiment and
ners-the phosopnc lessons OF her statesmen and an in
most central position in our constellation Of free nstitu.
TONS instead OF devsng schemes for dssovng the Union
she has provdcn,ay scattered her sons disseminate
her principles aud seng the Union. The
evidence is before you in distinguished examples The
great statesman OF the West Mr. Clay, not less Industrious
for his profound knowledge Of his eoquence and tai
ents than his patriotism and your distinguished, patriotic,
and ghted guest Mr. Fooe emigated from their native
State but enter the Senate period of overwhelming
dangers TO the government TO rebuke revolutionary spirit
and consolidate the oosened pillars of national govern
Noby have they carried into execution the nappre
ciabe ns committed to their charge, and sustained the
patriotic spirit and expectations other native State such
State and such population will merit and receive the
afecronae remembrance of her native sons wherever for
sentiment appropriate and acceptable acknow
edgnent on such an occasion as this, for your kindness
and Partially;
The Union; In chershng sentiments Of attachment to il,
and Of gratitude to its distinguished defenders, let us not
forget the memory Of James Madison, its ilusrous
founder.
Letters from the Hon. D. 5. Dickinson and Hon. Lewis
Cass having been read, Mr.. John q. Mari said
desire, Mr.. President, offer sentiment in honor Of
the distinguished gentlemen whose letters have this mo-
read surprised, sir, al the noble eff
rious Union Ter he Is in his feelings genuine
patriot but when northern Senator'S and those, too,
States Of New York and Michigan, throw themselves in
the breach to common country, should be want
American did not offer some testimony of the respect
and admiration which and this whole company entertain
for them | propose, sir, the following toast
Hon D s ID cknson and Lewis Cass Their fame is CO.
extensive with lied world and will endure as long
The whole affair went off in the hest style, and has
rarely, if ever, been equaed by anything Of the sort
curing in village 1t did credit TO our citizens, and
was in the highest degree gratifying to the gentleman in
honor OF whom it was given.
Speeches OF an appropriate character were made du
ring the OF the evening by Messrs Robert Scott
H Shacklelord, John @. Mari, M. j. Follin, and z.
Turner, but no report of their remarks has been fur.
nshed The following letters from invited guests
read:
WASHINGTON, August 20, 1880
GENTLEMEN have the pleasure acknowledge the
70 be given in honor of General Henry s Fooe
AZ Wauenon the 3lst instant. should be happy
well Of the qualification should derive from
ine urg many highly esteemed friends Of both political
sase and a,.lance 10 the very high merits q the dis
iasushed .enotor from Mississippi Prior TO the present
qnainsnce with him. and came to Washington with i'm
PressGns somewhat unfavorable towards him These have
not oniy been entirely removed 6y my personal aud ohcal
intercourse with hlm but his course and conduct during
this long, prouaced aud arduous session have impressed
me with the conviction that he 10 ardent able, and On.
ghiened PARROT In the trying which have passed
and are passing no oos has surpassed MN IN hfm aevo
guarantee OF all political blessings Prompt ready and
fall o. information IN debate, be has sought w'h unnng
and dlsensons which unhappy ahsci orr comm IN coun
orci and cherished everywhere, but especially in thar
State which gave him, YOU and me our brh respectively
the testimony intended be rendered him Warren
ton hope that the festival viii realize all your antcpa'
hnd DE worthy oil the ancient uomlnon Oh
patriotic from Mississippi
am gentlemen, with the highest respect, your friend
and obcdepi servant,
II. CLAY
Mes'rs Smith, Ga.kn,, q ,ncs shackeford, Scott Chill
ton, nc, &c.
WASHINGTON, August %, 1850.
GENTLEMEN wish could be with you On Saturday, At
the dinner be given Gsnsisl FoJc. BHl cannot
the state OF the public questions before Congress Is such
that must be at my post 10 meet them a. they como.
hank you, however the less for your recollection
upon occasion Ia which fee so lively interest
have the highest regard Tor your distinguished guest who
about TO receive this testimonial Of the appreciation OF the
ends Of his YOUTH in the district Of his nativity tes
monal honorable who offer Il than TO him
whom IL Is bestowed. His loy patriotism, his deep
voon 10 the Union, his moral hrnnes and his generous
attachment TO the whole county, while with
untrng zeal the interests oil his State should endea
him to the heart OF every true American. His country
knows him aud will appreciate him.