The daily union., 1852-09-29
An Incident-GeneraI Dodge, OF Iowa, and the
Ladies or ANNAPOLIS

An lncident-General Dodge, of Iowa, and the
Ladies OF Annapolis
Among the pleasing incidents connected with the recent
VISIT of the jackson Democratic Association to Annapo-
lis the presentation, by the ladies OF that city, OF
magnificent bouquet to Gen. Augustus G. Dodge. who 20
ably represents the State OF Iowa in the United States
Senate and who had kindly consented accompany the
association on the occasion referred 10. s fssf,
During the morning mass meeting OF the democracy
was held on the lawn in front of the State. house.
General Dodge, being called upon delivered one Of
those frank, truthful and soustirrng addresses charac
tersc Of him. TO auditory among whom were several
wings who did not hesitate 10 express the rapturos
commendation Of the sentiments enunciated by him.
AT the conclusion of his speech the meeting adjourned
to dinner In company with number of friends the
General proceeded TO The City Hotel. and there partook
of the hospitates oil the worthy host OF that establish
ment. laNAt
After the cloth was removed. young gentleman rose.
and in beautiful and glowing terms, presented Gen. d,
with the splendid offering of the fair daughters OF Annap-
oils, as testimonial of their appreciation Of his services
to his country in the councils Of the nation, and OF his
efforts in the of democracy everywhere
Gen. Dodge rose to repy-the entire company at the
table rising simultaneously in few words Of
affected but thrilling eoquence, acknowledged the gift
which had been SO Unexpectedly rendered him. He
spoke substantially as follows: ." receive with senfi-
mens OF profound emotion, the magnificent bouquet which
you have just handed me- an offering from the fair
old Maryland, and many historical associations con-
neced with il crowd upon my memory, creating within
my bosom feelings which language cannot describe.
have heard OF the names and OF the fame Of your Car
rolls, your Pinckneys, your Chases, and host OF 9TH
ers-sages and pa,rots-whose dust now mingles with
the soil upon which stand; and have heard too OF
the beauty and accomplishments of Marylands daughters
To-day am the unworthy recipient of their kindness and
favor.
"l thank you, sir, and through you them, for their
pariiay this interesting occasion. During the term
of my service in the public councils, and since my en-
trance into public life, have always kept my eye fixed
on the bright orb of democracy the polar star OF my
political existence. my acts have been in
with the njunctioDs of the constitution OF my country
and the teachings of its fathers is because OF the light
shed upon them by that polar star.
lhave always endeavored TO shape my public
make those who look the source as myself
for guidance in the affairs OF government united and
democracy, that the hardy fishermen upon the
ST. Johns the planter amid the cotton fields OF the South
the farmer the extensive grain regions OF Ne
West and the miner among the golden pacers Of ar-dis
tant Cslifornaha all these should feel and know that
their respective rights and Liberties alike respected
and would be protected by the great democratic party Of
the country ! shall continue in this course, and any
credit which may attach 10 nconsequence will be the
result OF the purity, excellence, and nationality Of the
political principles profess, rather than any merit Of my
own"
The scene which followed the conclusion OF General
Dodges remarks, sketch OF which have attempt
ed to give from memory, may be more easily imagined
than described and will be forgotten by those who
witnessed il participated in it, Shout after shout sue
ceeded each other, until the time -honored walls OF the
City Hotel seemed 10 shake with the echo In conclusion
three times three hearty cheers given for the noble
hearted democracy OF the Northwest, and as many more
for the gallant State OF Iowa and her faithful son.
Augustus c. Dodge
Long may he live 10 adorn the councils OF the nalon
or serve in such public trusts his counirymen may
conide TO him JACKSON.