Washington sentinel., 1856-05-22

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1856, by partaking of sumptuous supper
prepared in excellent style by Rupp, and
served up at his hotel. sss
The President of the Society, PHILIP R.
FENDALL, esq, presided, assisted by Colonel
VIM T. PHILLIPS.
|, AT the conclusion of the repast, the following
toasts were drunk with enthusiasm.
l. The President of the United States.
2. The Governor of Virginia.
3. The Army and Navy Of the United States
A. The prosperity of the Federal Metropolis;
the city founded by and which bears the i'm
mortal name of WASHINGTON.
s. The old Dominion-Our fond and Illus
trious mother; reyered by us, appreciated, ad-
mired, and honored by enlightened Christen.
dom.
6. The departed tOorthies Of The ReoOlution---
May we emulate their lofty patriotism and
cherish their heroic virtues.
Z. The Fair Of Vrginia-The suffer sen
eoeryiohere.-Their sweet smiles stimulate the
sterner sex to deeds Of valor, honor, and ben
evidence.
8. The Vuginia mountains and aivers-The
first lofty and imposing; the last placid, beauti-
ful, and useful.-The Virginian at home be-
holds them with admiration the Virgnian
far away remembers them with inexlinguish-
able affection. gas e4t
8. The child Of Mount Ternon. The veteran
orator of Arlington-He Health to his person, and
honor to his name.
G. w. p. CUsTIs, esq, responded to this
toast in strains of eloquence and patriotism
that appealed to the hearts of his audience.
10. EdUard Eueret of Massachusetts
The eloquent eulogist Of the Father of his
Coun,ry--laws of gratitude are engraven upon
the heart of every Virginian.
IL. The 18Th Of May, Anno Domini, 1907
The heroic immigrants reaching jamestown on
this ever to be remembered day, laid the found
alton Of the mightiest and fairest Republic ON
our terrestrial BAH. The beginning was small,
but its progress has been great-may its future
be glorious.
II. George Washingson- zen, the pen
ell, the chisel, and the tongue, have been en-
poyed to perpetuate his fame. His wisdom
will be acknowledged, and his virtues applaud
ed, "while the earth bears plant, or the sea
rolls waive,"
l3. The Union Of the Hates-May it ever
be maintained, and preserved in spirit of
justice and equity,
III Till lime shall fade,
Until Eternity"
IA. The Declaration Of Independence and
the Constitution Of the United States.-We re-
we're the frst-we will maintain the latter.
The undying names of Jefferson and Madison,
are indissolubly connected with these mighty
productions.
After the regular toasts had been drunk, the
following volunteer sentiments were given:
By Colonel William H. Phillips = General
Walter Jones.-Distinguishe alike for his
legal learning, his chivary, and his patriotism
General Jones rose in response to this toast
and addressed the society in a speech Of clasic
and chaste eloquence that enchained the atten-
ton of his hearers, and impressed them with
the fact that age had not impaired an intellect
now as clear and powerful as when he battled
Will ieghl giants Oh OlneT uayS.
A toast complimentary to the Washington
bar was responded to by Mr.. Morfit briefly
and gracefully, who concluded by offering the
following sentiment:
Our political mother: The State of Virginia
whose principles are those of the Federal Con.
stitution, upon the maintenance of which, de.
pends the durability Of our Union.
BY DR.. John B. Blake The memory of the
late John ". Maury-He was true son Of
Virginia, and in every respect worthy Of his
illustrious mother.-Drunk standing.
BY James w. McRea: The jamestown ,oeed
Its Medicinal qualities are well known. May
its healing virtues be found eficacious in cure.
ing the wounds Of the Nation.
BY Colonel j. c. Walker: TiYginia aud her
iltusfrious dead-may the example of her and
their patriotism and devotion TO the Union,
never be lost upon succeeding generations
BY W. G. Dunnington: Thomas Richie,
esq, The first President Of his Society-Enthu.
siastic in his love for Virginia; honest in his
public views and objects and pure in his private
relations-we will cherish his memory as long
as grass grows in the valleys Of our native
State, or water flows in the channels Of her
majestic rivers.-Drunk standing.
BY James G. Tyler: The memory Of the late
William M. Ocerton-who was an ornament
to his native State and to this Society.--Drunk
standing.
By Thomas Lumpkin, esq: Virginia-Ma.
jestcally, her course is onward, as the sun in
the physical 6rmament-she lends and receives
back the halo Of her glory to her sister coutel-
lstions, moving on harmohiously, imparting to-
all an immortal vitality, and destined to outlive
the "wreck Of matter and the crash of worlds.r
By Mr.. Adams Ale: The Thirty.tou Con-
gress, and especially The House Of Reprcscnta-
tires" By their acts ye shall know them"
BY William Carroll Brent, esq: Philip n.
Fendau, Distinguished alike for his high