The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-11
THE o MON.
Prom the wauenton Wing, Sept. 2.
Dinner 60 Hon. II. b. Foots.

Saturday evening last II was rendered TO him
tive OF FauquieT by portion OF its citizens, without dis
ineton OF party, in testimony OF the high appreciation
which he is held by this community personally and OF
appreciation Of the patriotic devotion TO the Union which
he has manifested in the trying through which,
senator OF the United States he has been lately called
| TO pass.
About4 o'clock. P. m, some sixty or seventy gentle.
Messrs Baker in their best STYLE As the dinner was de-
signed more neighborhoOd than county tribute and
had been gotten up short notice, every seat was
filled The whole scene passed off in manner CRAFTY.
ing to all engagedharmony enthusiasm and pure SEN
tment prevailing throughout the whole evening
The cloth having been removed, Samuel Chiffon, esq.
called TO preside, assisted by Messrs J. @ MARI
Eppa Hunton, and z, Turner r vice presidents The
following regular oasts were announced and warmly
ceived
less blessings, and endeaed by the sacred ties OF reyou
onary ancestry to make il perpetual need only mode
g. The Constitution The anchor Of the Union, which,
the darkest hour Of the tempest will enable the vessel of
3. The Compromise Bill In the language of its great
defended believe !. - ,he dove OF peace, which taking
glad udings OF assured peace and restored harmony all
The Senate Of the United States In Whose wisdom
PATRIOTISM and stability we look for the safeguards
s. Our Distinguished Guest. Virginia welcomes her ma.
tive SON. Noby has he indicated her rights by battling
8. Washington, His virtues, patriotism and services
will be ever gratefully remembered by the people May
our rulers emulate his example and learn wisdom from his
4 General z. Taylor, His memory is embalmed in the
vered wherever the heroism Of the warrior the patriotism
OF the statesman and the virtues Of the citizen appre
cated.
The President of the United Statesi May virtue and
wisdom guide his counses, and all his tend promote
D. Woman Whas we're we Whoat d he ees po0p'
Before announcing the fifth regular toast the president
and remarked in substance that" he sure the
toast ne was about to read would commend itself 10 the
cordial appreciation of every individual present 1t was
toast complimentary to our distinguished guest native
OF this county, who in early youth had left his native
home the good old Commonwealth of Virginia. and now
in mature years had returned to that home, not the
prodigal came back TO his fathers house, but bearing
with him the highest honors OF another and sister State
and, In the Jealous, ardent, and patriotic devotion with
which in his senatorial career he had sought to maintain
and preserve the Union and the constitution had con-
erred honors upon his mother State, the most chesed he
could bring her"
The toast having been read and greeted with loud ap.
pause, Gen Foote rose, and with manesty deep feeling
responded to the following effect:
He expressed his profound acknowledgements for the
honor done hum, both in the proceedings Of the evening
and by the iatering sentiment which had just been
n9aneea Languaxe' ne said, utterly failed him to give
from The day he had LETT bis native state he had eve,
peope--especiaIy that portion OF them amongst whom
he then stoodthe most afectionae regard and soil.
brother Her and their prosperity and adversely had
been 10 him constant source Of sincere gratuation
Happy, thrice happy did he regard himself r. in the
feeble advocacy which he had given that series Of
and aborious consideration OF The Senate OF the United
Statesdesigned he knew they were, and well cacua.
unhappy political dlsse ions which aiict our comm
country, and endanger the integrity stability the
will throughout The ength and breadth the repubc-he
had offered a tribute acceptable to her them
great fundamental political truths taught by her
the mighty dead, which he had learned almost with his
by which he had endea vored 10 steer his course lie had
taken the man OF his political counsel the political
wheresoever might let his future destiny be what
soeyer might from those principles OF wisdom and
them stood holy for the Union OF tho States
and resolve battle for that Union long hope
and this resolve had guided bis course III The Senate
he glanced rapidly al the Pfssen, posture IN the
had passed the Senate and gave pleasing OF the
bright prospect - hi. own opinion q their early and sue
feet that the discussion upon the Caorna bill had had in
eectng change both North and SOUTH destroying
ultrasm and disposing the minds oil the people of both
sections more 70 concaiion and peace He thought that
by The boundary bill would be no los. 10 the slavery inter,
est Its inhabitants fMexicans) were radically oppossd
70 slavery and would never ainsgamate, in ieeng or
otherwise, with the OF the nha btan Of Texas but
would be Perpetually alien and hostile TO them.
II is impossible in a sketch like this-a mere sketch
TO give any adequate idea OF the speech II the
ieTyd and eloquent outpouring OF warm, grateful, and
patriot heart, and was listened TO with profound and
GREATNESS attention. and, upon It's conclusion, was
Enthusiastically applauded.
General Foole then offered the following sentiment,
Virginia, Among the foremost recommend the esab.
lshment oil national Unon may she be the last On.
sent TO Its destruction.
The following volunteer toasts were also announced
BY d. II. ShackIeiord-Henry Clayi The incompatible
orator. PARROT and statesman Future ages know him.
will read the history Of his country.
by X NJ Smith Tho Union OF these States We value
most highly means for securing liberties and
promoting prospe fty but let North remember IN a
the descendants OF revolutionary will suffer IL
TO become engine OF oppression In the language of
Senator Soue-"Jusce to the South, and prosperity the
Union"
BY James w. Brooke.-The American Uniout NAV il
stand firm and mmovable, illustrating by glory the
dark places OF empire, and deriving fresh strength from
every assault Of Us enemies, open or disguised
BY A. Marshall Henry Stuart Foote our gusI His
native county tFauduer) asks and what are
his politics She knows him and honors him her gifted
and patriot son.
By M J. Foln.-our Connry Boundess In extent, still
boundess in May her citizens be as bound
less in their love for her Union.
BY John q Mau.-our distinguished guest Should Mis-
sissipp repudiae him, Virgnia-his native State-wi
ByR L Scott-The Senate OF the United sta,e. The
wisdom, virtue and true American feeling eyinced In the
series Of measures lately passed by that body, will
BY X. II. Foote.--Messsrs. j. M Mason and r. M. T.
Hunters Virgnia's favorte True TO the
true 70 the South true TO the Union, and faithful
structions-an honor 70 their native State. Virginia will
BY John q. Man.-The heart that 1, cold to ibe Amer
can Union would never be any confcderacy or
State
Wv. E. Gaskins-Hon II. s. Foote, Hi, aet, stand in
strong contrast with his name He COOS great lengths for the
BY - Mccormick Our guest Gen Footet A senator
him from boy TO manhood, aud now in riper years is
with heartfelt pleasure and greet YOU and add
our approval appreciate your ZEAL ability. the manly
have pursued In the Senate Nav your abofs
be crowned with the be. an,