Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-12-21
TIE COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER TO LIEUT.
GOVERNOR LEtKE.


repent their vile rlu-i"n- in tears and ashes.
TIE COMPLEMENTARY SUPPER TO LIEU
: GOVERNOR LEAKE.
At the Exchange Hotel, on day ElSh' wa
Ole of the most genial and agreeable social reunion
we ever attended. Ii spontaneous anu uha"
nous tribute of the whole Senate u! Virginia, WIN
out distinction of party, to the importantly hne.
and ability with which Mr.. Leake has presided owe
the deliberations OF the Senate. Tho fines; spirit an
the warmes. cordially of feeling, marked tho plcs
SAINT aud ncrestin; occasion.
Senator S;renroI presided, assisted by Senator
Logan Deneas und J"hns"n, and by 5. {. DAVIS
, Clerk of the Senate, n Vice Presidents A,the rSh
and left otthe President sat Lieut. Gov. Leake, Lieut.
Gov elect McCoinas, Mr.. Speaker Cruchileld' MT
Tucker Clerk Of the House. and Col. Muni"rd' Heore
tary Of the CONFERENCE.-The, Us invited guests. 4
letter was read from Governor johnson, regrettlng ina
domestic affection prevented him from uniting VIII
the Senators in "tis mark of respect ondered To one
q. Virpina's most distinguished sons. a letter Ws'
also read from r. W. Hughes, regre;tng that s'rhes'
compelled him to decline participating in the just eo
pliment to Mr. Leake.
After the large company had enjoyed the delightful
feast spread before them by "minc host Ballard the
President read the following sentiment which was re-
ceived with applause:
Rv the Committee of Arrangements Lieut.. Gov.
Leake: We honor him, not only for his eminent ao'-
ty III President vi the Senate OF Virgins, but hiS
high and noble bearing as gentleman AMI lrgIhi'
Mr.. Leake responded in & very handsome and feel
ING address, aud gave
The House OF Delegates May it's speaking talent,
be equal TO the talent Of lis Speaker.
Mr. Speaker Crutchdcd replied in admirable re-
marks, aud gave
The Senate and House of Delegates: May the mu-
tua respect good feeling and courtesy that have over
characterized their intercourse never be disturbed
Senator Thomas, after brief but eloquent speech,
gave
f.. W. McComas, Lieut.. Governor elect Elevated
by the voice Of the people to the high position OF
President of the Senate his ability and courteous
bearing ensure the faithful and just performance al
| its duties.
Mr. McComas responded with warmth and clio.
uuencc, aud gave "rhe People Of Virginia.
vollcy of sentiments and eloquent replies ensued,
viz:
BY Senator Campbell: "Thc City of Richmond"
| Replied to by Senator Baldwin, who gave: "'rhe
Commonwealth Of Virginia.
By Senator Catett: "rhe Executive of Virginia
aud its able representatives"
Col. Munford replied, aud gave: "Lieut. Governor
Leake-AIay he in retirement, like brave old oak,
still flourish rs before"
By Lieut.. Gov. Leake: "The Press
Mr.. Irving, of the Lynchburg Republican, re-
sponded.
BY Senator White "rhe Clerk Of tho House OF
delegates"
Mr.. Tucker replied. aIl gave: GLORY TO the ship
that has sailed successfully with q Le0kr. His
mautie will fall worh!y On the shoulders OF E:Sh".
By Speaker Crutclleld: ~. &. Davis, Clerk Of
the Senate
Mr.. Davis replied, and gave The Public Men al
Virginia. They truly reflect the character OF their no
bic State"
BY Senator Steenrod: sour worthy host, Mr.. Bal
lard"
Before we le: the gay and pleasant; scene eloqusn,
remarks were made by Senator Roger, aud Mr.. A. +.
Raymond Of Marion, al invited guest.
We learn that the flows ofooquencc and genial feul.
ing was kept up until nearly o'clock.
For tie En9nirtr.
no MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF DELE
GATES.
| Considerations, known on every hand make il i'm
portant that that Interest oil State should receive
the fullest projections which is waDtonly asstjled
by Northern e,nissarcs. mean the slave interest.
with that we now had before us IN estimate Ut the
loss 10 Virginia by the escape Of such property. am
sure il very Tar exceeds reckoning. The position
Of this State exposes it to and nrrcasug loss
es by nmi- grafton from the North and til! mu,t'Ph-
cation III midst OF persons OF cnmy with this III
stilution, aud by the oSs restrictive may indu'Gen
and injurious policy now prevailing III most parts OF
the State, of discardng wholesome discipline aud su
bordnation amongst tie slaves tlemselyes--the ne
cessy for which, being less, at all events than the
necessity that exists in all societies, CIVIL military or
religious.
The slave requires now, in many portions of the
State no pass enable him, night day, to where
he lists, nor is he asked any Questions, unless gong
out of his vicngc, he may 1<>0y excite some sus-
| picons and accidentally suffer M arrest
May it not be as well for the Legislature, MS it is
now engaged upon this subject in the first place to
give to majority of the stare O~n"rS, in each coun
", the right, through the County Court to establish
shall ask; make it the duty of the patrol to arrest
NIL slaves found from home after night without pass,
imposing certain number of stripes for penalty:
| IDLY. Allow all the counties, or majority ot the
| slGvc-owners Of such counties, rs border ON our
rivers tidewaer or that are exposed to depreda-
ton and LOSE by escape OF slaves by reason Of their
proximity the free States, to establish through the
County Courts, permanent police Tor the recovery
of such runaway slaves rs may attempt an escape to
the North allowing in of arrest i'll such exposed
situation, say the Of $50, to be recovered on mo-
ton before magistrate after ten days notice, besides
allowing certain prescribed salary per annum, such
| us may be agreed UPON The amount to be raised by
Il rateable: tax on the masters of slaves within the
county, and imposed by the County Courts
Some such Arrangement, it strikes me- would be
eninenty auxiliary of my general State remedies
which may be adopted, and might be serViceabie too,
in making these cursed hHe groSgerteS that spring
up on every mill road and road which are the
most perncious tax upon estates, less profitable
than they now seem to be-for they are sustained
by articles stolen from farmers, and delivered III the
night, would expose the slave capture and pun
ishmsnt, and tho unprincpled trader, who is WORSE
than the slave, TO mcrited punishment.
There is no question in my own mind that some
such regulations would increase very much the Sc
curity OF the slave, and the publication, to great
degree, of the counties OF the Injurious system OF
trading with slaves, and receiving Ill payment, urti-
cles belonging to the muster, known to be stolen.-
With ditdvncc offer these suggestions.
| "AGRICOLh."