Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

zion is absolutely certain These same gentlemen WHO pro-
posed make the confirmation of Redheld 'es OF the
strength Of the Administration, now talk of his fness for
the office and the folly of rejecting him for political reasons
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We regret 10 learn that Major Ferguson, delegate from
the county OF Russell severely injured week OF two
since by his horse falling while his way 10 his home IN
Russe from Abingdon at which latter place he had been
summoned 10 appear witness in criminal case before
| the Circuit, Court for Washington county
THE JACKSON BANQUET IN WASHINGTON.
Speeches of Mcssrs. Orr and breckenridge, OH the
Administration,
On the evening Of the qth tho Democracy OF Washington
City, celebrated the victory Of New Orleans by banquet
10 honor of the OF Jackson number Of olsin'
culshed gentlemen present as Invited guests Cci
William Seden presided. The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Resolved That upon this anniversary consecraed 10 the
eorious memory of deed Of arms AT Ne" orlcans on
the 9th of January 1916 which still Glands 10
the whole proud record OF American valo we nan win re-
moved enthusiasm and veneiaon inc Immortal name OF
Andrew hero whose sword was The laislnan
of Victory whose career Ia The glory OF do.
mocracy-,hc patriot whose life devotion 10 Ills county
and whose example is Inspiration 10 Inc cause VI Tree gov
erument throughout The world.
Resolved That as democrats holding the great principles
SO sgna!y illustrated in the administration 81 Jackson 10
be nsepaIaby ido .d with The highcs! interests oi our
country with pride and pleasure The restoration
and renewed triumph cf those principles In e udmnlslra-
Ot
nube and fearless language OF hs inaugural address, In the
wise craftsmanship and sound democratic doctrine oil Ills
first annual message and in The approving voice OF The de.
mocracy which cheers him onward In his patriotic career.
we fad n! assurance that the principles and spirit OF J.rr
son and Jackson still ruling In the presidential chair end
still living in The hearts oil The people arc oesoeu 10 u
mine and protect the future advancement OF our country,
in past time they have guided It's march 10 prospect
ty aud tcn0wn.
Resolved That in the welltred and eminent statesman
to whom the several departments OF The executive govern.
od hss @ 6aa
the discrimination OF the President and fortunate Tor the
great party which In s convention oreshadowed the nst
comprehensive policy in they have been chosen;
tina, In each OF ese the public service has
been conducted under the direction OF me Prstcnt win
asness ability sna and his condcna
suspicious prcsaee OF The continued union and
nscendency Of tho democratic party 49,,
Resolved That the repression oil sectional agitaon anu
The maintenance Of domestic tranquility upon the basis u
the compromise final adjustment OF the con
troversy relation slavery is cardinal point In the poll
cy of the democratic party; and that this only be
compshe by The cordial consent and united octon OF all
democrats sustain the administration In lis scruPuous
observance OF the rights Of the States as essential 10 Inc
prosperity, pcrrctuy, and peace Of our federal Union
Resolved That in it's conduct of the foreign relations OF
the country in the energy which s inlusng into the
TWO great arms OF national power The present admins
iraton has conferred elevation and dignity upon AEer
citizenship and, by Its mastery AMI jusl yndchon OF
the privileges American nationality in the old Jacksonan
spirit given hope TO The cause OF Tree institutions
challenged for republic The admiration and respect
| Of the world.
Resolved That Tho mpor,an! reforms achieved since the
Of March last, and sill in progress ia Inc various de-
partmeu,s of the government especially in s sce adj
mnisra.ion a,tes, The fidelity aud mness with which the
laws are observed and executed bring back vivid cmcm-
brance Of the Jacksonan en and commend anew tho prn
cpcs and policy OF The democratic party 10 the commence
| and support OF the people,
| Speech OF Mr.. Orr OF South Carolina.
In response 10 toust In honor Of his Stale, Mr.. Orr
said :
thank you Mr. President and gentlemen for the very
dial reception which The sentiment Just offered received al
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which have ben read Induce me to respond Wild
peculiar pleasure that sentiment in behalf OF The State
which honor in part 10 represent On the read
ing Of tho regular toass just concluded have perceived
Of The ussrious and gallant names when you
have fit remember and honor upon his OCCASION
natives OF the State which gave me biftl and are my
counyui,n alude, OF course, 10 tie ~oIld.rcnowErd
hero Of New Orleans and Capuin lngaham Great ap.
plause The one has passed from the OF earth to
his final but has gone beurn hun who has
left Eis mark more deeply Impressed on the policy o is 60
yernmen and no man VIII eve: 20 utter him who will i'm.
press his Individuality distinctly upon The history cf this
country Andrew Jackson Applause and cries OF no
no !! The crc Captain lrgrahum is 10 YOU, well az
! myself personally stranger; but his pall1nt ind bold.
hearted OF dnns und humanity in liz bay OF Smyrna
has shed halo 81 glory around his name and conferred i'm
9cfshah!e rsnown upon the American II g and navy.
trust that the An,ccan people ure stit 10 know mGrh
They will fad his %alAny ard Courage ,Guai
10 uny emergency whether tho boom OF the deep blue
the face c encns battery, or In neutral territory
where Amrricau tights invaded. Applause lie IL dc
susnded from purcs revolutionary siOcHa family which
served The country during the time that lricd mems souls
His nanrss is only tquaed by his moacsy, and his
rit alone suassCs both. He has proven himself worthy
the name he and oil who may TO know Duncan
InQiGham will feel that his namo and lame VIII never DC oy
him dishunorrd
There il one incident which has como 10 my knowledge
since tho IN the Bay Of Smyrna which shows
sti higher refined dG!cacy Of Captain ngrahom lie has
rcpinng upon sick bel since that occurrence, with
health broken and constitution shattered but there TOO
much proud chsary in his heart for him apply 10 The
Secretary Of tho Navy TO be relieved from his position and
nd in The disease wasting
him ami the climate parayZng his physical energies He
was nearly driven the necessity OF rrsgnng his place;
Tor Guencc of feeling that he woui suspected
Of seeking recall! enjoy the honoIs on cordial greetings
which his conryncn have In stJ:c Tor l he declined 10
ma lie the tQlcs Within tlr last three weeks my
friend The Hon Caleb Lyon Ut ~ York and my scf-und the
kud nlcrposon OF MIR. Lyon Is worthy of the highest
conmendaOa called upon the Secretary OF The Navy He
stated cOnd.On OF Captain Insrahams health and the
necessity duty part Of the government In
udsmtn relieve him from his position. The Secretary
proplly replied. that il the department had had any n,i-
m,rn whatever hist il wus c r:suble Captain ncrahnu
10 b. i.!,cvcd comnigd III the Mediterranean
dc would have been is:ed TO that ELECT He sa That II
was unusual relieve officer unless TN his request;
but the request proceeded from friends in this
instance lie would send out orders leaving discretionary
with Captain ngrahlm In return not. The Secretary
met our request chccrfuy calamity and promptly Tap
clause He appreciated, did The Secretary OF Slate as
well as the President himself the high charaer and cvairy
of Captain lneruham lie glad of the opportunity 10
serve him; hive the pleasure OF saying 10 now
tina, officer left this morning Tor New York 10 sail In the
next Coas steamer for The purpose of relieving him of the
command Of The ST. Louis In lew weeSs then, we may
tho pleasure OF greeting him "a hs noble richly
deserveso attcstng the high appreciation that his daring
and gallanlry have impressed on hiS counrymen lap
plauss.
The State which have the honor part represent
been peculiar you all we'll aware, Of po
,jcs opinions that lis people entertained II has refused
10 participate In The organization OF the democratic party
general rule but no State has adhered with fidelity
han il mas fApplause South Carolina Is still devoted
10 those same democratic principles aud tell you that so
The present and directed by
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