The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-01-05

The Proceedings OF the Complimentary
Supper.

on the evening Of The 9th inst, in order to 4:
tend tue complimentary supper rendered him in
congratulation, because of his triumphant re-
election to the U. S Senate for six wears from
the Sd Of March next As early as 8, O'Clock
the citizens began TO assemble in the lower om,
and by 9 O'Clock not less than one hundred and
/ fifty persons were present At q o'clock supper
was announced, and not less than from one hun
drad and fifty to two bun sat down to the tables
The tables were four in number and were most
neatly and elegantly arranged in Mr.. Peter
Waple's best style, and covered with profuse
supply of al the ncedfIl dclicacies The room
was brilliantly lighted and when the company
were seated, presented very fine and imposing
appearance. James Langwortoy Esq. with the
Hon Senator on his right, presided at the prn
c,pal fable, assisted by Messrs ICharles Corkery
B. J. O'Halloran, DR.. T. Mason and II w
Sanford as Vice Presidents After the reno
val of the cloth the following regular toasts
We're read, by direction Of the Chair
Regular Toasts.
Ist. The United States-The home of the
oppessed-May their Union be perpetual
I'd. Milard Fillmore President of the T.
S, called to his present position by the fiat of
an Alwise Providence, he has proved himself
true TO the Union and lis compromises -
| [Cheers
| 3d. The President & V. President elect
free people have elected them to the highes
offices in their gift Their antecedents assure
us that they worthy of the trust.-[Loud
Cheers
4th. lowA--ln the language of Senator
Bell Of Tennessee, .Weak in population, but
strong in her straight forward and manly repre-
sentation on the floor of The Senate. - Loud
| and prolonged cheering which lasted for several
minutes, and en- from all parts of the house ]
s. Our Guest, the Hon. Geo. w. Jones,
In him the State of Iowa has an able and efficient
Representative. His reelection says "Well
done, good and faithful servant
| perfect hurricane of applause with vocifer
Gus calls from all parts of the house-Jones,
Jones, &c.
The Hon. Gentlemen here arose, and was
| greeted with such another yell as has never been
heard in old Dubuque since the last echo of thA
dread war whoop as 1t died away along her sInii-
/ ing bluffs or the murmuring shores Of the
mighty father of waters AS the applause sub
sided the Hon. Senator proceeded to address
the company in a speech of over an hour in
length throughout which he was repeatedly
interrupted by thunders of applause. His
remarks were delivered in conversational tone,
as though enga ged in familiar converse with his
old friends, and pcraned chiefly to the why and
wherefore of his success il legislation.
He was no orator, but only working man
and though he did not consider himself an Gt1G
representative-as expressed by the sentiment
| Just offered-he was proud TO ieel and to think
that, the Almighty Ruler of the Universe, never
placed on this earth representative who was
more honestly devoted to the happiness, the
| interests and the welfare Of his young State
To this devotion it was that he attributed his
success in the Congress & Senate of the United
States, and to this source it was that he traced
the long continued and flaiterng partiality of his
| friends neighbors and fellow citizens. But on
no occasion had he felt SO highly honored as the
! present. His fellow citizens of all parties were
before and around him, and seemed to rval each
other in the zeal and warmth of their congratu
lltons. He was proud and happy in Their m;ds' ,
but his feeble tongue could not find words ad-
equate to the expression of the feelings which
at that moment clustered around his heart. His
/ humble abilities were not adequate to the utter
ance of the great gratitude and thankfulness
which he felt through the present distinguished
and unexpected mark of pnblic confidence and
esteem He would continue to serve his con
stituents with the same fidelity that had won
for him s, much friendship and devotion.
The Hon gentleman closed with some most
interesting incidents Of his 'fancy tactics in
legislation, to the great merri nent ofthe company
Had he not started for Washington the follow
ing morning copy of his remarks would have
been requested for publication
The Hon gentleman then took his seat afte!
offering the following sentiment;
i DUBUQUE E-Distinguished alike for her min
eval treasures, and for the moral wealth, liberia
lty, Justice and magnanimity Of her citizens
GEO. w. JONES.
6 Hon A. G. Dodge--Eminently worthy
the confidence of his State. We pledge hin
the support OF northern Iowa two years hence
Loud Cheerng:]
TThs sentiment was replied to by Ben M
r Samues Esq, in a few brief and pertinent re
marks
7 Hon. Bernhart Henn-A true embodimen
! of Iowa Democracy. He is worthy of ou
confidence in whatever station he may b.
. placed. [Cheers.1
!, fThos Rogers Esq, beiag called upon rep'i
ed to this sentiment with his accustomed happi
ness, and pronounced most flttering tribute
to the high moral worth and enviable politica
fame of the object Of the sentiment,l
8 The noble 80 in the Legislative caucus o
g the Goth inst They have achieved trump
S which will be remembered to their honor by tn
: Democracy of the State of Iowa. [Tremendou
Applause.
NJ Our Rail Road system-As recognized |
the "lowa Land Bill" A wise measure, bene
fetal alike to all sections of the State. Ma
we soon meet to celebrate its adoption.
> Cheers.
10 Non Inteiventon--The policy of Wash
ington IN %, and the true policy of the natio
in 81. [Cheers.]
II The Press-A powerful engine in asser
e ting the peoples rights when honestly directed
: [Chcers]
: TJohn d. Jennings was loudly called for
reply to this sentiment, but excused himself o
It the ground of the lateness of the hour, 1t BEN
then drawing close TO midnight.
= l2 The 9Th Of January-May the
n meyer forget the memory of him who proiec:e
our ssbeauty and booty al New Orleans.
I3 The Lades-Tnongh absent they are wit
us God bless them
h VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
ia Hon Geo. w Jones,-The man of Iowa
! JAMES LANGwoRTHY, Pres
l. The members Of the Iowa Legislation-l