Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-18
For the ENQUIRER.
ComPhmcxjs G, FIournoy, Esqs.


--------- For the Enquirer.
: ,,..,.-, ptnncr to Thomas 81 Bocock and
Coi'iP " m, c. FIOurnoy, Eses'
.,;,,, ,v.r by the citizens of Prince Edward, at
their Courthouse, ~! The 3o'n 'H nrs Thomas Rnc,ct
d William C. EL,urnny Esqs for the ell lent manner in
which ,ry had discharged their duty IN the Halls OF Con-
| ure.s and The Virginia Legislature: , ~
s'S rs ,inn of h " Wonack Esq, William T. Wooten
r va called 10 The Chair ard Cu John Foster and Dr.
Wm. T. Walker appointed Secretaries.
nv, ON Thomas BucOck then arose, and in his usual
f, and ,n"ant manner delivered an able and eloquent
drss in which he defended The course pursued by himself
~ , C,n"r.s- threw hack the charge preferred against
% of hinu dsuniunist, false and foul and cunended
n, The duv would come when he and those who nnbly
stoud him, would he considered as not only the best
ar Killing was not present. he entered into no arguments
mon The pea, party questions but only stated to The
in. 1lnl he was candidate again for their suftrages
VIM c. Flournoy ESQ.,, then addressed the meeting in an
able decided and icbe manner to him men OF all parties
nave the most undivided attention. Tor We know OF no
who has ereatc command his audience or the conf
dence of the people III greater extent than he He very
ally defended his position the gca national questinns
especially his views upon the Compromise succinct
account his in the Virginia Legislature and decn-
ed being Il candidate for eelectlon.
linen nation of Samuel Z. Anderson, Esq, the meeting
rhen adjourned tn the yard OF the Hotel where sumptnous
dinner had been prepared under the management OF D. P.
Atcr all had dined the wines &c. &C., brought up
ON the tup. by host and The meeting again called TO
der by Wr r.. Wuutlen Esq., who handed in the following
sentiment:
ur Representatives in Congress ana me Legislature oil
es ee then men, and admire them States
mon.
in few happy remarks and handed in the following:
The pcupe of Prince Edward-nay they ever renan true
10 their ancient reputation and their Representatives true to
them.
Several letters from invited guests then rcnd, and
among the number one Grnm john Minor Bolts Esq, in
which he regretted his inability attend and then Went
al length forth his views upon some OF The political
surcis of the day. especially in regard 10 the position and
couse ,f South Carolina. This letter called forth
marks from Mr. Fiuuruuy also nm able address from Mr.
Bocock which, together with the letter. we hope to be aoe
to forward you publication in your next paper as they
are not now in rhe hands of the Secretary.
letter from Pauus Powell Esq., was then read 10 which
wa annexed the following sentiment:
Onr nlrjurm the Constitution and Southern
institutions . the last extremity
A letter was also read from Dr. Jos. +. Cox.
The following tuusts were then given:
By Samuel Allen. The memory of Richard ~ Venable.
By VIM Brghlwell. The perpctuty of the Union, one
Bv citizen Of Prince Edward The South Side Railroad:
Where would been but for the able efforts of VIM c.
BvRT Carter Liberty: May its hallowed influences
continue 10 rise until shall diuse light the
of the Garth shall into manly existence all the
TONS of the world
Py Samuel D. McDearmon. Hon. T. S. Bocock and
VIM c. FIunrnoy The distinguished services of the one in
The councils of the natn and the other IN the councils Of
tine Slate entc them to the warmest appreciation oil their
fellow. citizens.
By B. W. Womack. VIM. T. Wooten Esq, our late de-
leante in the Legislatures His fidelity in tina. station was
characteristic of the man in all the relations OF life
BY E. NJ Net;aue Hon. J. NJ Bolts: His presence is a
charm 10 silence his enemies or cheer his friends.
, By R. L. Rcdd John NJ Bolts: His political damnation
will soon deep the shame he has attributed to South
Carolina.
: By B W. Womack. The Hon. Pauus Powell: The
able faithful and gallant representative OF the 9th Congress
sona District of VrginaWe and all Virginia. should de-
yh, 10 honor him because he is faithful to The rights of the
South and he best interests OF the Union
By Samuel Carter. the union OF the States and the
hp the
upon md disrcgaied the union OF the States cannot and
Dugh, 10 be preserved.
William G. FInurnoy Esq.-If friends enemies are in
trouble they flee him relief assistance and advice and
have never yet failed 10 obtain it.
ByR. S. Carcr-The Union: Achieved by the blood and
erected by the wisdum of ancestors the asylum for the
oppressed of every cline the hope of Freedom and The ad
nation Of the world; may it ever remain one and ndvs
, Nv VIM c. Flnnrnoy-Capt. VIM. Brightwell: mags-
trae Of this cvuny and representative of the body Of Of
hcers of which he member in this county, No one has
ever charged corruption dshonor upon This body OF men,
NAV their under the Constitution be equal in
intelligence integrity and nness to the present ofcehold
+ By Oscar WiIrv-Hon T. S. Bocock The OF Apo
faithful and vigant servant Of his constituents
We congratulate him as substantial Democrat gentleman
OF graceful micn and handsome person.
Wherenpon Mr. Bpcuck arose thanked the gentleman for
the compliment, did ars. much to be heard
and only had regret that the ladies present.
ByW T. Wootten Our representatives in the sitting Con
venrion-B. }. Worsham, W. P. Bocock and Thus. II.
Flood Faithful supporters of eastern rights.
By VIM r Waker-We better friends of the
Union while FIuurnoy and Bucuck remain IN the Con-
sution; leaders for the South should the day Of
separation come.
By John p nushes-Col S. D. McDearmon Faithful
to every rpnsed in him. may he be trusted as long as
he faithuI Prime Edward cc.hea kind regard Tor him
anuua he has ana h"nored by the county Of
Appomattux.
Whsreun,n Col. McDearmon arose and addressed the
meeting al sur,- length, acknowledged his gratitude
" TO Aupi ttny Prince ward. his native county
Spoke of his feelings and views 10 RELATION 10 compromise
T. that oinn hp I'M
Southern institutions could be, and were protected
Ry B. w wnlare-Wm. G. FInurnoy: lamb in peace
and lion in war-L NAV he live TO advocate the rights
of the Old Dominion and 10 resent the ngeressons upon The
rights Of South and southern institutions.
! BY B. W W"uac.-Tn"s; Ritchs: The veteran Of the
American presshe champion of the American Union
may he the Old Dom:ni'n, his native homc with
his brow enclrcled with victorious wreaths.
BY w " Adlms-To Jno. NJ. Bolts.
/ By Edwin j. Redd-Tho. S. Bocock and VIM. C. Flour
noy ried and faithful servants worthy Of all confidence
and capable worthy.
By Western vrgina-The fur daughters of Prince Ell.
ward: They are more lively than tn. If mothers.
BY L. 5. B,cock-To Western Virginia However we
but admire the fidelity with which she maintains
what she considers her rights. We but admire the fer
y Of her SOIL the talents Of her and the beauty Of
By Jno Robinson Bocock and FIournoy May the hea
vens protec, he may the devils neglect them and may
the good of all forever be with them As for Butts and
By W. T. Wont,en-B ". womark, ESQ., Formerly q
delegate from lhl, county tho Virginia Legislature His
thorough Vrgniansm and devotion to the rights Of the
State give him high rank among the friends Of the State
BY William MuIns-I wish Bocock and Flournoy may
preserve the Union.
|, By VIM C. Fournoy-To Western Virginia: May she
daily become and ussmatrd the Eastern por
lion the in feeling and sentiment and the Suite for
ever one and indivsb!?.
Woman The noDics work of Almighty God the richest
boom from heaven Ia We admire her for her virtues,
and l,ve her because can't help it,
As the evening drawing a close it considered
advisable fur had been drinking the above
extent repair their beure night On motion, the
meeting then adjourned.
/, VIRGINIA REFORM CONVENTION.
WEDNESDAY, July IT,
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the time to which the Convention took reccss the
Chair resumed by the President.