The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-02

though he presented petition for the dissolution
OF the Union, he did not approve of those scnti-
lnents. doubt whether any thing short of that
could nave saved that distinguished man from err
pulsion from that body. Since then we have lived
scarcely ten years, and tho value of this Union h
now common subject of conversation. This yerv
circumstance-looking back to that occurrence.
and then to what we have seen within the year past
should alarm the true friends of this Republic Il
should teach us there are men North and South
VINO are ready to accelerate the fall of this Union
and, II necessary, TO destroy il.
81 say this in all sincerity. / say, too, that
when look back to the crisis through which we
have passed, feel that there was danger that the
days Of this Union were numbered determined
then, if necessary, to sacrifice every political pros
pect had in the world, and life itself 10 save the
country. [Great cheering.l But, fellow-citizens.
have said more than intended. Your very fat,
tering and undeserved compliment has BETRAYED !.
me into speech that never intended to make.
You will pardon me, | trust. There are those
with much capable of addressing you
than myself Permit me toreturn to you my very
sincere thanks for the very kind manner in which
you have received me-"
g. The Memory of Washington.
L. Virginia: The Old Dominion
IT'S name
Should ring the world around.
Till every babbling tongue of fame
Made music to the sound"
g. The Hon. Nathan X. HALL A worthy son Of
sister State. We extend TO him Virginia well
come.
Mr.. POSTMASTER GENERAL HALL responded
to this toast as follows:
''Mn. PRESIDENT AND FELLOW. cIrIzENs: When
! am at home or where am we'll known, it is not
necessary for me to apologize for economy which
it s my uniform habit to practice, and that il an
economy of speech. But here, gentlemen, stranger
as am, the kindness and hospitality with which
have been received would seem to require at my
hands some sufficient apology, and in making an
apology gentlemen, have always found it best TO
tell the simple truth. Then, as we have been talk
ing conddentially and privately here TO- day. Twill
frankly confess to many and gross defects in my
early education, among the least of which is, that
never learned to talk.
'The President is somewhat responsible for nv
education. He might feel disposed to say that
was throwing the responsibility from myself upon
him; but do it without regret, because / know he
is quite willing to take any responsibility which
truth and justice require that he should take. Zap
plause.l AS have said, can make you but n
meagre return for your hospitality. Before say
one word, let me tell you that you have made one
mistake, in not calling upon an honored son Of
your own State-the Secretary of the Interior-wh0
is not only better able but better prepared, dare
say, TO make you that response which your kind
ness demands. can but say, gentlemen, that
thank you most cordially for your kindness, your
cordial greeting, and your Virginia hospitality.
But on account of this defect to which have allu-
ded, and the difficulties which / have found in
celebrating that defect, cay but little; and
you will allow me, therefore, to conclude by re-
newing TO you my cordial thanks for your kindly
greeting, and for your manifestations Of confidence
in my friend the President"
After the applause had subsidized, Mr.. STUART
responded at some length, in appropriate re-
marks the publication of which we regret we
are unable to make to-day.
g. The Judiciary of the United States Wise to
construe faithful to maintain, and fearless to vim
dictate the Constitution and the laws
Z. The Army and Navy of the United States.
Mr.. CONWAY, before repeating the eighth
toast, said
'I desire TO make single remark as Pr efacc to
this toast. 1t has already been alluded to as n
weakness OF Virginia. and it is ono of which am
proud, that while she regards wi On satisfaction and
admiration the distinguished sons of her sister
Commonwenlths, she regar Dis with peculiar and
particular solicitude her own distinguished sons.
we have the pleasure, on this OCCASION recogniz
ing IN distinguished member of the Cabinet one
of her distinguishes sons, the Hon. A. II. H. Sru-
ART.''
8. The Hon, Alex. II. II. Stuart Virginia greets
with pride her honorcd son.
y; The Press: The sentinel of iberty-Watchful
10 detect, and trumpet tongued to proclaim the APP
proach of danger
10, The Compromise of the Constitution: Con-
teuPoraneous with the. birth, and essential to the
interest OF our model Repubic-To evade or destroy
ID treason to the highest interests of man.
IL. The Compromise of $780, final settlement
OF the dangerous and exciting subjects they en-
6race-Upon their strict observance hangs the
Union of our fathers.
IL The rights of the South: Purchased by the
best blood of our fathers, and guaranteed by the
solemn covenant of sacred comparative ask no
more, and we will take no less
10 Woman: Our guardian angel-Her smiles in
yite US to good--her powers deter from evil.
To the 9TH toast, complimentng the press,
Messrs. Semple and Spaulding responded
number of volunteer toasts were drunk,
among which were several calling out Messrs.
Faulkner, Miller, Conway, Stanard, of Rich
mond city, and others. The company rose from
the table about 8 o'clock, and soon thereafter the
President left for the depot, to take the cars for
Aqua creek, to which place he was accompa-
MED by large number of ladies.