The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-28

9uen,y OF the Of Caoins who have been sent into
the Wess to carry the sympsthiss OF Caronians with
the people OF those States there He sdvered very hap
ply 70 The presence OF one OF those who had always been
Inc Trend OF internal improvement-Co c. q. Mem
mmgcE He gave fta esst NH
C. G. Memminasts The early able, and constant adyo-
cate OF railroad connection with tho Tennessee valley
Col. Menminger made noble speech in reply. He
traced the history of his connexon with the railway
projects OF the West, and of his efforts to direct the
lion OF citizens at early day TO this very route He
said that nober prize had never been offered TO Chles
ton, and she would be mad not to seize it. lie gave
Southern Railroads and Southern Commerce Efficient
promoters OF southern Independence.
Governor Clay, in 10 CALL entered into full
history OF the project and il there were doubt as 10
the value OF proposed road TO Charleston he removed
triumphanly His statements SO clear and sat
isfactory that gentlemen began inquire for writing ma
terals TO subscribe stock He concluded amidst great
cheering, giving
specify completion OF the Memphis and Charlie sion
Iailrosd-he most uniiom, expeditions, and important
valley otthe Mississippi.
In call from the president, Colonel Isaac
Hayne responded in very beautiful speech approbarory
OF me project He adverted to his residence in Alabama,
and her people. tie gave
Huntsville, in Alabama, and her former chief mayis-
na,e, Colonel Bierne.
Colonel Bierne answered. He said SO many speeches
had been made BY the railroad delegation that he
intending 10 burn his fingers in the attempt Some had
called them mad He only wished all Charleston to be-
mad on the subject Of this railroad as the dele
CATION.
Colonel Gadsden gave
Those who had projected and were carrying out direct
trade with Europe.
This called up Mr.. Trenholm, who gave an exceed
ingy interesting and able speech in favor OF bringing the
with his usual clsarness. the great advantages Of this
project as tending to this end, and the interest of all in
it. He gave
Oar distinguished president, James L. Pe,tigru
This toast was received with enthusiastic cheers Mr.
Pe,gru respond He said he was not used much
to public speaking. lGreat laughterl He did not fol.
low that business. He came there to hear, not to speak
He adveed happily 10 the occasion, and to the West
He spoke al Tennessee and the other States OF
South Carolina, and her claim on his affections He was
particularly happy to see an opportunity presented of
making Charleston and that country better acquainted
vi the Ss people and
would come amongst but, as he would rather hear
than speak. he would toast his friend Judge Porter who
was not only half horse, half alligator but good deal Of
the swapping turtle.
Our humble sell rose to reply not for ousel but for
the press. and were sorry that neither Courier to fly
nor ght-fooed Mercury was there to relieve us, nor
yet Sun TO shine We spoke OF the value Of this road
Charleston, and trusted the merchants Of city would
give substantial evidence Of their faith 10 the project
We were not content with making Neptune tributary.
We wanted the good old ship free trade at wharyes
and graphing irons thrown out to Alabama, Tennessee,
Mississippi, and Georgia. We wanted more: we wished
good strong anchor thrown to Cuba. that that isle Of
the ocean might be moored to the South forever We
trust our young FRIEND the district attorney OF the United
States would not be after swapping for treason for
this propensity for the turtle Of Cuba
We responded 10 Governor Jones 10 a union, but
demurred to his wanting the Carolina girls. We knew
one who, when the estates of women were about being
secured said be could now get married, he could
find many disposed to trust him with themselves, but
not their money. II was otherwise with us We were
willing to trust our money TO the delegation but not our
women. We intended TO marry these ourselves and
send boys to the West for the girls there.
But, SAID the gentlemen had been compimented
than compliments Let US not be like grocer in Ala
banna who's receiving polite note from an Anachreon
who had more love Tor liquor than money TO buy wrote
him back, You write pretty hand. but the spirits can't
come" Don't say to this delegation, You make fine
speeches, but the money can't come.
Charleston had been said to be q sinking ship. She
could not sinkcertainly not anchored the West by
these iron chains OF railway II to~sed about in storm
il we had sprung eak-we were in sight OF land Let
US not give up the ship; let every man fly TO the pumps
and we shall land her riqmpbany al the shore-hsnds
all united and happy the flag Of prosperity and union with
the South and West streaming CALAMITY from the mast
head. We gave
The Delegation, They receive hosptaliue, only as
COMMITTEES to introduce the OF the Mississippi
valley.
At intervals Mr.. Soman's rich and powerful voice con-
buted TO the delights Of the occasion and few moments
elapsed when generous wines not sparkle
upon the lips. AT early hour, however, all wen,
home-a steady; all delighted with each other, and
especially with ourselves.