Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-06-22
TIE FREDERICKSBURG JUBILEE.

THE FREDERICKSBURG JUBILEE.
,r;sb we could transfer to our columns tho entire
amor, of the glorious Democratic celebration al
rrodoricksburg on the 18th inst, which fills the Re
o-dor If Monday. We are compelled to restrict our
sslves to few of the interesting items An immense
n,o,esson marched to Mr. c. S. SCOTS benutllu
f.,ond, where some 800 persons sat down to bount
ful dinner, at which presided:
Eustaco Conway, President. s.,,.,
T,rr Prrsideuts-Wm. p. Taylor, LIST, John Seldom
Oh charles Mason, Sd, o. NJ. Crutchheld 4th, ). "
Doniei. 5th, Dr. John X. Taylor, 9th Capt. Jane
Hontietb, 9Th, Joseph Sanford, 9th, T. u. r. nede
man OIL Jonathan Johnston, 10th, q. h. Z: howe
Ilth Samuel Andrews isth " G"g'T i,t "e
Norton, l4th, a. n. rhiii'ps' i0'i' - 1' "
18th. ,..o -o-o 5r,n,, with mn.
The following regular toasts were drunk with en-
| thusastic applause: . RITZ, c.., -rl ~
,.,',riad,cd chief of the National Democracy. His
lrm;ds ia Inc Constitution of his country-( Air-llail
os 3 The "memory of Washington" Music
Washington's Grave
es of tho present and the hopes Of the future bind
us TO her with true hsart service. lAlr-Carry me
| back to old Virginia.
the other will sustain our Independence lMuslc-
Yankee Doodle
s. Our Senators in Congress- Patriots and States
men Virginia couiides in them the fearless ad"o-
Gates of her principles. [Music-Sound tho trump Of
fame. r,,,
ninn marty" they know 10 new names they know
no defeat but execute hgh resolves by noble actions
| iMusic-The brave old oak.
:, 4th Thursday Of May, 1855 The proud posi-
tou that Virginia took in gS has been maintained by
tho wisdom virtue and patriotism Of her noble De-
mocracy of S. Music-Twas in tho merry month
? Of Nav,
8. Liberty, Civil and Religious May the whole
earth be it's empire, its duration etornlty-lAlu
Pilgrim Fathers.
y. stats Rights The strong citadel of our political
feednm If il is stornod tho days of our liberty are
numbered-[ Music-Southern Rights March
10. Union of the States Instituted to secure our
rights and liberties will sacrifice all save them,
- maintain it. Music-FlRg of the Union
| IL The Constitution of the L. s.. Tho relna in
the hands of the people 10 control their representa-
lives Let them be tightly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Spangled Banner. ,.
and rho host of foreign worthless who fought in de-
fence of American liberty Their services can never
he forgotten by those who enjoying the boneht OF
their patrotic labours.- [Musc-Lafayettes March.
Is. Woman: Mans incentive end ms r,a rncp ,a
| n sympathy with every noble impulse. Heaven
guard Virginiu's Matrons.-L Music-Oh share my
| cottage ,.,- 49,, orr 70.
H. Henry A. Wise: Our candidate ana our W go,
thousand quail Music-IIail to the Chief
We have room only for the following letters read at
the dinner: vi, 1s55
Gentlemen IL shall be constrained by ohlcla en-
,ogemrnts TO deny myso the pleasure OF participa-
ting in the proposed celebration ut FREDERICKSBURG
on the 18th inst, but beg to present my % sonnd
r,rstuations upon tho late signal triumph OF souhu
principles and manly sentiments IN the oiu Doin'"'
| ion" .,,:
Pre-emnently prominent rs the sons OF Virginia
| hive been, from the commencement OF the hevulu-
finn for their bold advocacy of the cause of freedom
for their consistent and patriotic devotion 10 tile
only principles upon which government, constltu,
ted like ours eau BIZ sustained, may wclbe doubted
whether they have achieved for themselves more
hpfH tO to 's OF
If political heresies and religious intolerance could
aysshaken and carried the strong hold OF that par
~ upon the faithfulncss, patriotism, intelligence and
courage of which the country has been obliged mnin-
" to rely in every period OF serious Danger whether
arising from foreign arms or aoiestIc dissehsons'
would have been tie occasion, if not OF discourage
mont vet Of profound regret and sorrow, to those
who revere the constitution under which, ms nutio
ve have attained such amazing advancement and
hive realized socially results 30 unexampled III tie
| history Of the hu.ilan race. :,
Of Virginia now stands is freely recognized and de-
servcdy honored from one extremity OF the lnlon To
| the other.
With my Dest WlsilbS lOI Joypuo ""'
tby Of such State and such triumph, you will please
to accept my cordial THINKS for your kind invitation;
| am, gentlemen, with high respect, your Obliged
| s.lIow.rTzen. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
| Messrs. Eustnce Conway, j. e. Gallsher, y. h.
Philips and 5. e. Daniel, Committee.
SHERWOOD FOREST, June TO- 1855.
Gentlemen: have duly received your polite nvi-
totion md regret cannot be with you On the 18th
inst | nevertheless ask permission 10 mingle my
congratulations with you on the result OF the late
election The triumph achieved not only raises still
HIGHER in the esteem Of all, the noble ana lndcpi-
aIl. citizen who was selected as the leader tor inc
GREAT occasion, but entwines another bright wreath
ground tho historic brow OF our tIInehonored stare
p After the lapse OF more than half century, she
remains faithful and rue in the advocacy, oil the
great principles of civil and religious freedom, oil
which the was then the exponent. Az she thon lead
tbs Tay in the overthrow Of the Alien law, 80 now
abe repsls more formidable assault upon humanity
and Justice. She has rolled back the tide OF error
and fanatcism, and augurs from her victory results
suspicious to the perpeuaton OF our Tree ana happy
| Government. The great Conservative Republican
party un,gr the inspiration of her example, WIZ neal
ihoir disconteuts and with tho principles of 1881
inscribed Enthusiastically ON their banners, Will march
10 rene ed triunphs So may it be tor the sake oil
Union which bestows incalcuable benefit on oil who
live under it Honor then to Henry A. Wise, our
gallant and talented lender aud renewed love and
venorution for Virginia, "the blessed mother oil us
all" ,
Accept, pray you, Individually and personally,
JOHN TYLER.
RIcHIoND, June IL, 1863.
| ranfs,nan. have tl;e tDnor To acknowledge the