The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-09-13
CASH TERMS or ADvERTIsINf3

Hr TEN LINES ox Zee & .s...- 'rs-.-~
~ nens charged IN exact proportion ana PAY
Col Thomas j. Randolph, first vice Pre-
sident, arose, but regretted thai Ia hsJ hss,.
so suddenly and Unexpectedly called rroy, g. q
He knew nothing that he could then say. In
response to the appropriate sentiment inst
read, and thereforegav the following
. NY own my native county -Albemarle .,
Calls were then made for Hart, and amer
being frequently made were briefly respond
ed to-
VIM. d. Hart was surprised that he should
be called upon to respond to such senti-
ment, when the worthy gentleman who had
just taken his seat felt embarrassed before the
| intelligent assemblage around them. His time
had been divided between law, politics and
agriculture, and he might therefore apply the
old adage to himself, "a Jack at all trades,
and good at nome
IL. The President Of the United States
10. The University Of Virginia-Its pre-
sent unexampled prosperity and widely ex-
tended usefulness have nobly vindicated the
wisdom and patriotism of its illustrious
founder. fCheers.
Prof. Harrison arose and remarked that he
should not be guilty of the affectation Of de-
nylng the pleasure he felt at the marked
terms of appreciation expressed in the senti-
mens just read of the institution with which
ne had the honor of being connected. He
fully eoncurred in the remarks of their dis
tinguished guest, that the first want of q free
State is wise and diffusive system of popu-
lar instruction, and that popular govern
ment, such as we enjoy. can only rest secure
iy on the basis of popular education" Il
was necessary to educate the youth of our
country, in morals as well as books. and their
first training should commence at home
Even now the diffusion Of knowledge is being
felt throughout the State for good, and It
must continue to expand its usefulness. But
IN order to carry on this great work, teachers
mast be paid for their services, which, he re-
gretted to say, was net now the case. As am
illustration Not long since he received let
ter from q gentleman who wished to employ
some competent young man from the Univer-
sity, to teach large school He was to be-
thoroughly acquainted with all branches of
study, and for his services he was to receive
the sum of $3.50 per year. The Professor said
that he answered his correspondent, that he
might possibly employ tolerable oyerseer
for the amount offered but he thought there
was very poor chance of his engaging am
alumnus of the University for any such price.
Professor III. continued his remarks to some
length in favor of popular education, all of
which were listened to with great interest by
the company.
A call was then made for Mr.. Minor, who
was also a teacher, but not in the University.
b. +. Minor responded. He felt surprised
that he should be called out, a mere country
school teacher as he was, but since the call
had been made by his friends, he did not feel
at liberty to refuse to obey it. He fully
agreed with their distinguished guest, that
"the school master and the locomotive were
twin missionaries of civilization and know
ledge" and with Professor Harrison, that
l r. IL
home" 1t had been his privilege to instruct
some five or six hundred children in his life,
| and he had always noticed marked differ
| ence in those who were properly reared at
| home and those who were not He favored
| the employment of the alumni of the Univer-
| sity in preference to northern men-to the
establishment of good neighborhood schools
Ito paying teachers hberally-and to pro-
per system of general education-but was
| opposed to the taxing of one man for the edu-
| cation of another's children. He could not
| give in to the idea, that he should be forced
to pay for the education Of any other mans
i child He concluded with the following:
Cherish the teachers and you will have
clever men and good men,
10. Virginia.-When asked for her jewels,
may she never Jlush to point to her sons
[Cheers.l
The regular sentiments having been con-
| CluQSu lCt IfeSiucilt 1lduuolPA al looc duu
read the following
voLUsTEER ToAsTs:
/ BY Col. Edmund Fontaine, Presi-
dent of the Virginia Central Railroad-Tothe
friends of his company the fountain of good
cheer-to its enemies, Edmund Ironsides.
/ Cheers and calls for FOntaine.
Col Fontaine responded substantially as follows.
1t would have been more agreeable tome SO far
as am concerned in that toast if that portion re-
lating me had been omitted; but as it was not it
is my duty to respond to It N some form assure
you will not be guilty Of the indiscretion of at
tempting to entertain you with speech after the
mastery display of es6duerce of your distinguish
ed guest and the interesting speeches IN reply to-
| the sentiment ON the subject of the University
To be an invited guest of such company as this,
under any circumstances, Is an honor highly to be-
appreciafed but it is peculiarly grateful to my fee
| ings the present OCCASION l have long since
ceased to take any active part m politics. other pur-
cults have engrossed my time and thoughts as to
| leave no room for politics; and II In my yoon2er
| days INDUCED in any zeal or heat it has been
cooled down by the reflections OF more advanced
age and experience have therefore partaken OF
our hospitality with peculiar safisiacton Witness
ing as have the patriotic spirit which prompted
you 70 forget all party distinctions and offer this tri
pusS 70 lne valuable services OF your countyman,
Is;S ga 4. hos to party, but to the country
tb -, .aAe but passing glance at the history OF
I.ie 5cue enterprlse with which am Connected
II = source OF proud satisfaction to all who are
Win ~ TO contemplate its present posi-
non anu Iu1u,e prospects, when you remember
rs very sinaii beginning, and the limited object
| had IN UeW IL commenced as a little branch Of
another road, local, neighborhood Improvements.
extending only TO the county seat of an adjoining
county. tor many years il was kent in a state oil
| dependence on the mother company. receiving ar
| her hands no acts Of favor or k;ninass n com
menced its progress westward. and affer contend.
ing with many difficulties for want Of f,nds and the
unrelenting opposition Of enemies /, Las reaebed
| the base OF the mountain Pausing there Z few
months, unwilling to wait the necessary .ielav for
the completion of the tunnel il Is about Il scse tha
top of your majestic Blue Ridge and Will nt ssou
until with the aid of the state work il reaches th.
shore of the Ohio rive s
win not undertake to descant on tho .a-..
of a railroad to gentlemen who are nov, :; 49, IN
enjoyment of them This work il not oi - ts.h g.. ~.
with blessings to Virginia, but i iesfined - a.
complish more expanded object-if viii hs ~. -
tional work. By means of roads now IN crs.s~
fion, it viii unite the Southern States from ~ D.
ciic to the Atlantic. Kentucky u at this ,,o,,ss
about to connect two roads with hs western ter,.;
nus therefore tender my sincere thanks for ~.
appreciation Of my exertions in this noble csnss
and offer the following sentiment:
Virginia and kentueky-the mother and dausA
ter-our railroad system win soon rednite them 6v
ties never to be broken
BY William T. Early.-The Senator from
King George and the Senate of Virginia