Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-26

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De sooef-he honest-be indusrious-be patriotic
tSemefnter that you have country, which protects
you'to serve; above all that you have g God to reye-
fence and adore.
MF. Campbell, wherever fortune NAV call you de.
peha upon 1t. you will leave behind YOU friends
VINO viii watch your career with interest. and
or III you w Always preserve this udsome Pitch
locomotive, as a memorial their iriendshir
*"Pressnted to Charles Camp ell bv thA Artisans oF
the Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, Va, 1851. .
AR. CAMPBELL responded with becoming modestv
which manifested better than any words could have
done, the sincerity OF his gratitude for the tribute he
was receiving from his feow-mochanics. He declared
that he had never done than his duty, which he
did not conceive ealtled him to praise. He forcibly
exhorled those whom he addressed and especially the
young, TO pursue the path oil steady and patient indus
ry, and assured them that, other way could they
be successful in life.
1.-THE pitcher presented to Mr.. Campbell is a very
rich and aseiu one, and he may well treasure as one
OF the most pleasing memorials ofhis life
Soon alter the conclusion Of the cere mony, the Arti.
sans and their invited guests sat down sumpuous
supper, which, in the profusion and excellence Of its
viands and daines did great credit to the worthy
host, Mr.. Butler
Mr. Anderson presided at the head OF the table, and
the whole company numbered, we suppose, some three
hundred.
Alter the discussion of the substantials the Chair
man and read the following regular toasts, pro-
posed by the Committee o. Arrangements
= The Newspaper Pfess-Tho guardian of civil and re-
gious liberty may those to whom its mighty power Is
eonlded, be ever faithful tc their trust.
10 response to this, VIM. C. Darlington was called
out, and after remarks the important results of
mechanical industry and intelligence in this age OF
the world and the opportunities afforded to these en-
gagged in mechanical pursuits for rising eminence, be
proposed sentiment:
The American Mechanic, who is true to himself
The artiicer at of his own fortunes, and OF the
strength and glory oil his country.
Our City Fathers-For their jealous efforts TO i'm
prove and beauty our city, they merit the gratitude
OF all their sons.
Mr. Gustavus A. Myers, President of the Council,
responded, and made very humorous speech in re.
gard 10 his patema relations the people of Rich
nond and The diligent efforts of the Council to per-
form perplexing and often thankless duties.
The Mechanic Arts-Ihe handmaids OF civilization.
the promoters OF human happiness and the ties which
bind together the whole family Gilman.
Mr. Thomas Samson was called out, in reply to this
sentiment, and, thou gh he utterly repudiaed all speech
making, made the toast the theme OF some very per.
tlnent observations.
The Proprietor Of the Tfeaegar Works-A gentfe,
man, who for hshonorab!e bearing his infax ble in4
tegFity, and his lndomtabe energy, all delight to
honor.
Mr.. Anderson responded briefly and bore en,phatc
testimony to the high character maintained by the Ar.
lisans connected with the large establishment of which
he is the head.
The Artisans OF the Tredegar Iron Rorks-tJA-
right IN all their dealings, dgent and skiliu in the
performance of their duties,
The Committee on Light. A body of enlightened
and enllghening genemen-Nlay the light Of happi-
ness and prosperity ilume their pathway through life
To acknowledge this conn., irnentto the Committee.
Captain c. Dimmock called, and he spoke with
great enthusiasm of the mighty trumphs achieved by
Mechanism in the 10Th century.
BY Mr. A. S. Maddox. The Superintendent OF the
Gas Works--May his light so shine that all may see
his good works.
Mr., c. Campbell replied, and after promising his
best efforts improve the quality G. the ely gas ad-
dressed some exceen counses to those with whom
his business association had just ceased.
BY Mr. John Mcdonald. Universal Suffrage and
the Liberty of the Pfess-The buwarks of our re-
public
Mr.. II. K. Ellyson was brought to his feet to ac-
knowledge this tribute to the 8, black art" as some
have impertlnenty styled the art of printing
Messrs, Conway Robinson, Il. o. Haskins and S
D Denoon OF the City Council Were each called out
during the entertainment. and contributed most plea
sanity to the general enjoyment.
Finally. Mr. Anderson rose. and gave en- interesting
account of the difficulties he had encountered in in.
producing the products Of the Tredegar Works to the
favourable notice of the General Government and the
public. lie mentioned, among other things, that he OBJ.
tanned his first contract by offering to execute it on
terms 25 per cent lower than those Tor which The same
k ind Of wo,1 was done at Northern estabIishments-
He stated that the Tredegar iron was now acknow-
lodged to be the hest for chain cables; that the strong
est gun ever made in the world, or that which had
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degar Works; and that these works had raised the
tests required by the Departments IS per cent He had
succeeded he said in introducing his steam engines tor
the manufacture of sugar extensively into Louisiana
an also machinery used by the cotton planters of that
and other Southern States. lie stated also that he
had just completed arrangements, by which he expect
ed so to enlarge his operations in the construction of
Locomotives, that no manuiactory in the country
would excel that Of the Tredegar establishment. He
closed by Offering the following sentiment:
The souh-Ifshe would be strong, let her spend her
money at home, to sustain her own institutions and ar.
Usans ms ead of layslng upon strangers often the
enemies and traducers OF her Institutions
Tue Company then ad journed, having enioyed one
of the most agreea5le entertainments within orr re-
collection.
Daring the proceedings at the table. cters were
read tom L. w. Chanborlayne and Mr.. jos. M. Car
rngyon OF the Council. and Ed Robinson, ESQ, Presj
dent of the Z. F. & Potomac Railroad company, ex.
planning and regrcuing Their inability to attend The
following sentiments were enclosed by the two last
named gentlemen:
By Mr. j NJ, Darlington. Charles Campbell the
former efficient Superintendent OF tho Tredegar Iron
Foundry, and the TpriZng and industrious Ari
sans oil The Tredsgsr Iron Works. w rthy m9cdan.
les, nature's own nobemen: may the good cid Com.
monweahh have many more such
By Mr.. Ed. Robinson. Toe guest of the evening
Mr. CHARLES Campbell; An apt lustraton, in his own
person. that true merit, and modest worth, will ever
receive just reward at the hands of the public
STEALING AN OvERcoAT.-As Lieutenant johnson,
of the Night Watch, passing down Pearl street
Monday night, he heard noise near the Alharo-
hra ho.el S..hlch annaarad 10 nrncaad g.. -..-