The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-17

been literally provided.
That readers may preserve record Of the scene
which gave all who witnessed it much pleasure. we
transfer to our columns the entire speeches delivered on
the occasion.
Complainant to mr.. Richie.
Mr. MeNerhanys Presentation address.
RESPECTED SIR have been depuled by the gentle
men engaged in the several departments Of the Union
Office TO present to you this pitcher asa slight testmo-
NAL of their unaffected regard and esteem.
In dischaTging this pleasing duty, may be permitted
indulge in few reflections suggested by this merited
Offering to your exalted worth, and which, trust may
not be deemed wholly inappropriate TO the present
sion.
After service Of nearly half century in the editorial
quiet and serenity OF private life You are about 10 re-
turn to the bosom OF that glorious old Commonwealth
which gave you birth, and around which your dearest
and warmest affections cluster Oh while there. seated
beautiful, and consolng will be LIES retrospect to YOU
You can look back upon the past, did other usri-
OF Virginia, from the sacred shades of retirement
and feel the proud consciousness that you too, have
your arduous and noble vocation served your country
faithfully; that YOU too have CALAMITY stood by the
UNION and battled for with the pen the most dis
ngushed of our warriors did with the sword and that
you, too, have the paudits and earned for your
name bright place in the memories Of your grateful
countrymen.
Yes the past to you, sir, is full OF pleasing and glo
rious recoections. In your native Slate brilliant gal
axy of statesmen shone around you In the full blaze
OF their greatness you walked and were enlightened
Madison and Jefferson, and the other great men whose
the world will not let die, your gifted friends
and associates. With them you communed by word Of
mouthrom them you learned the great principles of
pubcansm, Interchangeable and imperishable as truth IT,
self They appreciated your Intellectual and moral and
political worth and certainly one OF the highest
pliments which any could win that which
Tn omas Jefferson paid YOU when, speaking of your
admirable Preface the work OF the distinguished John
Taylor, OF Caroline he said, letter addressed you,
Works."
which be changed but for the That pen should
go lay bare ihese wounds OF our constitution, and
arouse, as II 10 able the attention OF The nation"
Such compliment emanating from the head that con
ceved and the hand that traced ,hs immortal Declaration
OF Observation-Disclosures by the usirioas founder of
the republican school-would never have been offered
to man not eminently worthy OF it, And permit me,
humble as feel myself to say that you have proved
by your subsequent distinguished and brilliant the
wisdom and sagacly OF Jefferson in advising you TO ego
on" You haze gone and now, the close oil a
long and eyenttul career, you return to your
cherished home with brow encirced by victorious
wreshs-the veteran of the American Press. and the
champion OF the American Union. Yes when darkness
covered the land, yelling, were, The beauty and bril-
ancy of glorious constellation and the ship OF State,
rocking amid the of fanalcism. was in danger 81
being wrecked you sir, as the gallant pilot at the helm
Of the "Unon" launched her forth calmsr seas, and
guided her with steady hand to haven OF safety and
repose. And will here say-what am sure is the sen.
nent OF The great of the American people-hat
the influence of the paper which you so ably conduct
oil (and which, | may be Pardoned for saying in his
presence, is now edited by agenteman on whom your
mantle has appropriately allen) much, il no, more.
than to any other single cause TO be attributed the
preservation OF this glorious Union.
But. however inviting ! will not dllate upon thus
tksme. | have only touched upon IT because, standing
before you, sir, my mind naturally turned TO that UNION
which you have ably, so elo1ueniy, 30 iearessy de
tended. under banner bearing those patriotic words
Z" Observation-Disclosures: The Union OF the States
and the Rights of The States"
II il be true. sir that compliment is the more valua
BILE where its recipient best known, am persuaded
that you will esteem this little token OF regard the
more highly because II comes from those who for the
past six years have had daily opportunities of forming
true estimate OF your personal charaeler And y is N
this aspec, that the printer may indeed, call you Trend
However high and honorable your position has been as
editor, and however just and meried the encomiums
which the American press, with lew miserable escep
TONS bestowed upoa you the occasion of your rere
nent yet il il a p1an-as employer-tha you have
especially commended yourself TO the profound esteem
and veneration OF all associated with YOU am sure
but feebly express the sentiment OF every who was
employed by tou when say that justice, magma.
nmity, and true appreciation oil the rights and interests
OF the woIkngman. marked your whole conduct N the
printing Office As OF thousand evidences OF this
may remark that when the Typographical Society IN
creased the rates oil wages you, were the very hrs
to express ready acqueecence IN the arrangement, not
withdrawing you then weighed down by an oner-
Gus CONTRACT the execution OF which you were as
faithful you were in your engagements TO your EN-
poyees. And will here confidently venture the asset
on that il your appeal for releyour appeal not to the
magnanmlty but to the justice OF the national legisa
TO be passed upon by Congress OF Prinfers
you would speedily receive that remuneration for your
labor 10 which you justly entitled Tor printers
ever keep before their eyes the Divine niuncton The
iaborer I, porihy Of has hire"
In contemplating the beautiful piece OF workmanship
which have the honor TO present to you (and which is
40 cred,abe the skill and taste Of the respectable firm
by whom il was manufacturedD you will observe that
bears on one Of its sides the armoria bearings OF your
native State with her noble motto, SIC Semper Iyrdn
ms" With that motto emblazoned on her glorious 'front.'
Virginia has advanced in her OF power and great
ness peerless among her sister States as the mother OF
heroes and statesmen Among her distinguished sons,
you. sir, the least consp'cuous and to your wise
counses the editor OF the leading journal OF the State
does she owe much Of her prosperity and glory and re-
nown. fes the Richmond Enquirer has educated many
OF the best statesmen Of the land and will through all
time to come be an enduring monument OF your ability
and patriotism. Virginia, with outs,rstched arms, will
welcome you back her honored soil and her OF
the present generation will greet you "a the esteemed
friend and associate OF their iusrous statesmen
Virginia, ever true to the Union will never desert
champion OF the Union.
You will also perceive represented this tribute
printing press surrounded by flood Of light, and bear
ing the inscription, " The Peoples Frend-The TyWnrs
Foe"
Yes the press is here appropriately robed in rays Of
light; for is the disssmnato Of light and intelligence
Before it, ustrous power darkness and ignorance flee as