The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-15

tain that Constitution which 10 its bound, and
the security for our rights.
The eloquent speaker concluded his harrangne
by offering the following sentiment:
The Constitution of the United States, and
the States united under the Constitution.
Ellwood Fisher, esq, an invited guest, was
then introduced to the meeting and made
speech enforcing in an able manner the views
taken by the senators. He portrayed the discon-
tent and the dangers which the legislation Of
Congress has entailed upon the country and the
necessity under which the South labors, both
from regard to her interests and honor TO visit
| it with indignant rebuke. He declared with Dir.
Mason, that the love of political power had more
to do with the agitation of the slavery question
than abolitionism; and that the glory OF vir.
ginia, like the aurels Of Miltiades had disturbed
the sleep of ambitious demagogues and set them ei
upon dangerous schemes He concluded with
the following sentiment: .....s =.r.,
"The ancient Dominion,-she cannot be
modern submissive" ...i ~. .,,..,..a ...als.
After the reading Of the regular toasts, num-
Der of letters from various distinguished gen.
tlemen were laid before the meeting. They VIII
be found as part Of these proceedings. Inc
! volunteer toasts were then read anu are aso
herewith published
We should not omit to state that fair daugh-
ter of the Old Dominion who is proud OF the
name of Virginia, sent beautiful bouquet to each
of the senators who had so faithfully defended
the rights and the honor of the "unterritied old
Commonwealth" ~
There was no circumstance to mar the har-
mony Of the occasion, and ut late hour the
President dismissed the company with few APP
propriatc remarks, concluding with tile following
| sentiment:
"The Constitution of the United States-with
its limitations, guarantees and compromises"
REGULAR roAsTs. ..,,., b,
| The Constitution The basis Of our independ-
| ence. the cement OF our union when construed IN
the purity of its conception, IL will meet with the
firm support of every Southern son; but when
used as an engine of oppression, his determined
resistance. '.7. .''' "' ~. Es
The Union Of our fathers, based upon equal
rights and privileges, is the union we love, and to
which we owe allegiance; not to a union prosti-
tuted by fanaticism and injustice to the work or
tyranny and oppression. --.,,,., .t .,@..,.,,,ys
Compromise between the North and South
What are they' Concessions of Southern rights
to Northern demands, for the sake of peace, which
we fail to get--we are tired of them. " ""..
Our Distinguished Guests: They have ably,
faithfully, and, uobly defended the Constitution,
the Rights of Virginia, and the entire South
they have obeyed their Instructions as declared IN
the resolutions of al 8, and '4S9:-Virginia must
and will endorse them; to do otherwise, would
be to vote a triumph to the North over the South
TO commit an act of Fslo de Sc. ......,
TIE cry Of Disunion: The false camor OF
party schemers to cover Southern delinquency
to cloak gross violations Of the Constitution, and
eXtenuate Northern aggression on Southern rights.
The Texas bi:t Another link in the chain of
Southern bondage, forged in part with the money
Of the South. .,ror.r, ~ ,l,,trs,., Ia. ,,,i.,
The Saye-trade bill: 'sOne of series Of mea-
sures" ending with the abolition Of slavery.
The unconstitutional admission of California
into the Union: &" A kindred measure" to the
" Wilmot Proviso," by which the South is ex-
Guided from. an equal participation in territory
acquired by her blood and treasure, ,.r'a,,,
Our Wives and Sweethearts: .'They know we
are OUT" ..
And all approve of what we're about.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
r VIM. P. Ficklin. The ten million bride thrown
out to Texas: May her citizens spurn it.
VIM, E., Gaskins. Hon. James M. Mason
may he be reelected to the United States Senate.
Moncure d. Conway. The Virginia Conven-
great brain working there as Minerva from brain
Of Zeus clad in psnoply for successful competition
in the struggle for virtue, education and thrift.
w. F. Phillips. The South-Sha il be dis
graced for the sake Of the union' "Blasted be
! the traitor that answers yes "
r. n. Foote. A union Of the States upon the
principles Of the Constitution explained by the
fathers Of the Republic is blessing: otherwise it
| is curse.
John Amber. The Hon. jeremiah Morton
As representative Of the 9th Congressional district
| he has done his duty.
Dr. Jas. w. F. Macrae. The Omnibus Bill
The same old coon, only in another guise
Hon. w. w. Payne. Hon. A. W. Fenable OF
N. Carolina-The South has no truer son--eble
and devoted.
R, II. Foo,e. The Constitution-By compro-
mise it was made, let it not be compromised.
VIM, +. Gaskins. The lades--They are not
forgotten here.
Douglass Tyler Hon. r. NJ. T. Hunter
May his future course, like his past, he an unln-
terrupted discharge of loyal duty.
John G. Beckham. The South-Loyal to the
Constitution and the Union as long as federal
rights and equality are recognized. But when as
sailed, she will and can defend them
Moncure d. Conway. Ellwood Fisher and
Edwin DeLeon-"The fault is not in our Stars,
but in ourselves that we are underngs." '.''
James NJ. Smith. Mason and Huner-Sona
worthy Of the 'mother Of States and Statesmen. "
May the Flag whose honor, they have so jealous
" and faithfully maintained ever delight to wave
over them its proud motto.
Austin E. Smith. The North
We know her not, we loath her race, ,,..,,
But in her neamenls we trace, BIZ, .
What compromise will strengthen, not efface, |
Right well we view and deem her one ,-.. |
Whom Southern sons should Stay or shun
VIM. F. Philips. The recent acts Of Congress
The California, Texas, and save-trade bills
They present the South the alternative OF stari
submission TO outrage, manly resistance and ev-
cry true-heared Southron will scorn the former.
CIV. Brent. Hon. James NJ. Mason and r.
NJ. T. Hunter-Worthy of the high position they
now occupy. Defenders ola Constitutional Union
and wstchful guardians Of the rights, honor and
institutions Of the South. Virginia knows no
worthier sons '...l
Douglass TYLER. The Hon. James M. Mason
May his noble efforts, and laudabIe exertons,
in defence Of Southern rights, be arded, by the
generous appreciation Of Virginia.
'JohnC. Calhoun ',",' g., ,.....
Leaving in life. "no blot on his name,
Looking proudly on Heaven from the death
- bed Of fame. :" -''. ''-'..a ' ."''..o'"
B. s. Menefee. The Union Of the States, the
rights Of the States, and the liberty OF the people
Their only safety is in, the union Of democracy.
B. F. Horner. James M. Mason-May he
still find in his political life, what he has already
found in the most tender relation ofsoca life, that
the North and South may be welded together in
the closest bonds Of unity and love.