The daily union., 1856-01-23
From i.e Richmond Enquirar.
Ft"HI HIcbul0nu EnQuIFef.
SUPPER GIVEN TO JUDGE BUTLER, OF SOUTH
CAROLINA

From t-e Richmond Enquirer.
SUPPER GIVEN TO JUDGE BUTLER OF SOUTH
CAROLINA.
GiRssRs. EDuoRs Having been present at the supper
given at the Exchange Hotel Tuesday night last in
honor Of Judge A. 7. Butler, OF South Carolina drew
rough sketch OF OF the speeches made the
son which, II you think worthy publish-if not throw Il
in the fire.
sentiment complimentary to South Carolina and Sem
ator Butler having been announced Judge Butler and
addressed the meeting in very feicos strain for about
half hour during which he frequently interrupted
by apturous applause lie stated that he Caro-
inan by birth and sducaon but that his parents
Virginians that his earliest affections 10 his native
State, fixed npon Virginia, and that he venerated
her and the character Of her people He regarded
the honor paid him this occasion more TO his State
than HIMSELF and after pursuing this train Of remarks
for time he referred to the organization Of thefed-
eral government and urged, with much force that the
great error Of its organization that for the prolonga
ton Of the slave trade for twenty years the commercial
policy Of the country had been impaired TO the majority
and It's exercise had been extremely prejudcia to the
South He said South Carolina and Georgia involved
ia the responsibility lie adyered to the present system
of taxation and said that free government could exist
long under such system. He then spoke of the threat
ening aspect of public affairs, and the trials that
awaited ustrals that would test the strength of the fed
eral Union He said he might not live to encounter Them
but that there those present who would His views
of the constitutional powers of the federal and State gov
ernments strictly in accordance With the Staterghts
schoos After very delicate and feeling remarks
personal TO himself and the he bore the venerable
senator closed with appro riate sentiment
Governor Wise then rose and, in strain Of eloquence
and power peculiar himself euchaned the attention Of
the audience for about hreequarters of hour eicng
be progressed shouts of warm applause lie alluded
with deep feeling the profound respect and high adm
- H. Az.
South Carolmaher exalted virtues, their burning elo
quence their lofty and uncompronisng honor and their
distinguished chivalry He proud TO Virginia
take South Carolina by the hand In alluson to the
ment which spoke Of him the marshal of the advanced
guard Of Virginia he said measuring his words with pc
cGliar emphasis, "lf the marshal, where is the
advanced guard 1t did not exist upon the statute
book-there was organized militia of Virginia. lie
then spoke of the material Of which the Virginia militia
was made and where il TO be found it of
the mountains in the great valley and in the TransAlie
ghany country where he had seen it in all its pride and
strength during his late gubernatorial campaign He said
he had the power under the constitution to imbody the
militia, and if an emergency required IT he would cx-
ercise that power The governor then adyeted TO the
foreign relations of the country, and said there
no danger of foreign The "Sound dues, he said
was h4ta5Rg and the Nicaragua question would not
suit in war If government acted firmly. lie appre-
hended no danger Of Louis Napoton's stimulating Great
Britain 10 with the United States, and he would give
her no material aid if did ensue. He then, in
serious manner stated that there danger Of warno
foreign but hone He then adverted TO the aspect of
public affairs aud the relations between the northern and
southern Sateste repeated aggressons Of the North up
on the South. under the most aggravating circumstances
the feeling OF hostility growing up between the two
ons and that unless these aggressons ceased, and bet
ter feeling Of fraternity restored The result mustb dis
union and civil war He showed most conelusively that
ssstat ,f
dae!t with grea, feng and effect upon the advantages of
the Union its future power grandeur and glory If admin
istered upon the principles OF the constitution lie spoke
OF the high place which the of Butler occupied
our historic page invoked the egsature-many of the
members Of which presen-to place the State in
condition Of defence and concluded with the expression OF
his great and anxious socude for the wealth. power and
prosperity Of the Commonwealth.
Lieut. Gov. McComas next addressed the meeting 10
brief Tut eloquent strain lie expressed great regard and
veneTaon FOR the Union, his aoctude for lis perpetuiy
aud how much he would bear rather than rupture bu,
II the North persisted in W aqgresons and accomplished
s purposes in relation 10 slavery he was ready for that
last decisive sc-the rupture of the Union. Mr McCo-
mass is fine, and his voice extremely mclodous
Ex-Licut Gov Leake was then called out and after an
apology for the few remarks he should make laboring
under severe cold he spoke OF bis high appreciation OF
South Carolina statesmen, passed high euogum upon
the talents staesmaushp and character Of the lnmented
Calhoun aud congratulated the country The cordiay
Of feeling and accordance Of political opinions between Yir
gns and South Carolina Of which the honor paid their
distinguished guest unequiyocal demonstration
lie then expressed his purpose Of standing by the demo
cratic party in its conflict with abolihonism and ayowed
that IL the Union existed II be according 10 the
s,iution and is true spirit Mr. Leake concluded with
sentiment to the memory Of the lameuted Calhoun. lie
was very hoGrse and we could not distinctly hear all be
said
The Hop James Garland Of Lynchburg, invited
guest being called for rose and addressed the meeting
considerable length and with great ability. He expressed
his attachment 10 the great principles Of the demo-
cratic party and his determination give them his hearty
and cordial support lie said he had served In public life
with South Cardinals great statesmen, and be regarded
them az men Of great intellect undoubed patriotism and
great purity OF character He then rapidly discussed the
constitutional relations Of slavery aud deuied the right Of
Congress 10 cgae upon the subject either in the States
or Territories IL endorsed the bill as
coutung the true principles Of government and be
was opposed all further compromises upon the subject
slavery Eo would regard the reinstatement Of the Mis-
souri, Compromise the repeal Of the Nebraska b
the prohibition Of slavery in the Territories the rejection
OF State because It had prohbitory clause in ia con-
tuon the abolition Of slavery in the District of Coun-
bia the prohibition OF the trade between the States
a dissolution Of the Union
The mayer spoke At considerable length and with great
power and force and regret that the length TO which
we already extended this report precudes possi-
IA udad ofh his