Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-11-05
For the EaGuir
DINNER TO THE HON. JOHN S. CASKIE.

DINNER TO THE HON. JOHN S. CASkIE.
On Monday the 18th Oclobe dinner given by The
Democratic Association of Pnwhatn county, al their Court
Hous, TO the Hon. John 5. Cnski". Dr. Abnrr CFnnp,
President Of the AssoCIaon assisted by Cen VIM L'son
presided.
The President on taking the Chair enchanted the audience
for abont twenty minutes, with very eloquent and chastc
speech; and sat down amid tremendous aprluse ,
The Chair then introduced 10 The meeting, Roscoe Il
Hcarh Esq, CT Richmond city He took the stand anna
the applause assembly and addressed them IN an able
and eloquent speech
The Chair mex, called VIM. Old Jr Es'I 10 the stand
He went into an able and gallant defence al our noble ary
and candidates Pierce and King He Then took up chefh
Scott laid his crpry prtensons 10 sia'es'Ansi ana
pointed! with pencil Of light Scott close aSspcaon
with the clique Of Sew rd, Johnston Stevens " Co. I'M"
effort of M Old worthy OF his noble OH county Alter
speaking about hour. he closed his eloquent speech
amid enthusiastic cheering.
The Chair next Introduced 10 he meeting n"haS r. no
tom ESQ.,, of Amelia He "rs"asd and in thrilling
and eloquent speech Of one hour depicted TIC c'I conSe
ouences that inevitably result 10 the S"uih ana inc
Union from The election of General Scott 10 the Prrsdcn
cy He was listened with marked attention, and his e1-
uunnt rcina As carried conviction to ms audience.
Then came tie dinner which did great credit IN the CAFE
rcrs being indeed Of tie finest which ever sn" -"
such an -., and which as we'll as The spirit ui beraly
Thai I,lrr ,,i =, vas appreciated by NIL
REGULAR TOASTS.
lat The Constitution Of The United States: The work OF
Saecs Patriots forming Union Of co.cqul and soVe
rcun States Imposing equal burdens and comforting equal
privileges on all The South asks nothing but compliance
with its plain provisions.
I'll The Union Some there are who love it as mere ab-
ses for which il vas formed
3d. Franklin Pierce: The ISLANDERS upon his character
Ike friction upon the Diamond, bat make i's nS''c 'He
greater. ;,
an oar r.st and representative, Hon John s. taaks
FalEu all things, his Constituents with one voice. gay
well done.
manner u this sentiment and offered the following, which
was received and drank with Tremendous applause:
My Constituents As their confidence Is my pae' ana
their appreciation my JOY, so shall be my study to deserve
their kindness.
9Th The Southern Wings who in his contest eschew their
party Honor for their Independence and patriotism
Mr. VIM A. Cnckr, 81 Manchester. responded :" thls
sentiment in very eloquent and spirited Speech which was
received with grea: cheering
Gin The South Its honor is snkcd upon the contin'-
ancc OF Fugitive Slave Law-wiian that repealed hrr
voice suuI be for dlsunnn and i that be lrrasnn lei cr
enemies make the most nf IT,
I'M The Democratic Party |; delights TO honor those
loves It loves the lover OF his country, the constitution ana
the Union.
General Franklin Pierce The Statesman, able, consls-
tent tried and the patriot interrupted and ncor
rupble standing the constitution n his country, erect
and immoveabe one of his own granite NILS On lis
base.
By Dr. Samuel A. Hobson--
Our Union Peace and perPctuity TO II.
Thus Messrs. Editors ended one q" the llnest ana mos
enthusiastic meetings which have had the pleasure to
attend Long long, will the citizens Of our old PowhaIan
remember the 18th day OF October, leo2
The following letters were received lron invited guests
RIcnMoSp Oct. % 1852.
Dram S,p.I have the measure TO acknuwirde the invI
taon TO the dinner your distinguished friend Mr. Caskic
with which, behalf Of the committee OF iEV!teslen you
have hOnorcd me.
If nv professional engagements wOnld permit me 10 do
40 would accept with great pleasure Tor there Is no one
10 whom would do honor than 10 John D. Caske-
He possesses every quality which should cndcar him 10 his
constituents high talents unsued purify and fearless de-
voton to the which he r"Gsents and the honor o
his State with frank and generous nature
Be pleased accept my grateful acknowledgements Tor
your kindness and offer your table tho snboined sent
nen in my behalf.
I
JAMES LYONS.
To Dr.. AUSER CKuMr Chairman, &c.
John : Caskc An elevated gentleman, faithful, fear
less able representative South, and therefore, the
Union will be always safe while such men represent her;
and may they represent her always.
RicHMoxp October Goth. 1852.
Dear Sir received Won. letter Of the 5th instant ms
morning inviting ir Oh behalf %! the Democratic Assocla
lion Of The county oil i'owhaiar Ia Bfccua p'ofpscd 10
be- had al POI. .aan Court House n" S5tf OF me Prsrh
month in cniari.ncn worthy 'r!!p" c!t-cn had =
tinuished representative in Congress- Tie Honorable JOHN
S. Caskie." =
regret M inability accept your polite lnTitan"n III
wnud afford me pleasure mite in The compliment You
nrcnose would endorse John S Caski" rs friend worthy
al the nance as representative zra!ols and 'a!'u az an
exponent principles ard faith ever Dc relied upon