The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-02-05
PRICE ONECENT.
LOCAL MATTERS.


The SUPPER IN CoMMExonArIos or rHx
Iiksoic Dkkos IN isniA-Ths affair came cff a. an
nounced at Reid's Hotel, on Wednesday niaht. .na
We have no hesitation IN saying that Il was d.
cidedly the most agreeable and Interesting
OF the kind which IL has been our good fortune 10
attend for many year.
The large dining room was handsomely decora-
ted with eycrgreens and flags. Three tables. the
whole length Of the room, were filled with all the
dellcacies OF the season and punctually to the
hour oil nine the company was ushered in. His
Honorsthe May0r, being called upon TO preside was
escorted by the committee of arrangements to the
head OF the centre table, ii. b. NJ. Consul, g. r. n.
James, Esq being placed At the head of the table
ON his right. and the French Consnl, NJ. Panl, at
the head of the one on his left. Over the chair OF
his Honor, the American flag was displayed The
Union Jack of England occupying like position
to Mr. James, and the trio color to Mr.. Panl. The
company were snon seated, aud after vigorous at
tack upon the edihles had been kept mp until all
were satisfied, the dishes were removed and their
places supplied with vessels of different shape.
The chairman then called the meeting to order,
and announced s.s-lt..
THE REGULAR Toasrs
l. The President of the United States
=. The Queen of Great Britain. For this Mr..
James returned thanks in a few brief and peril
nent remarks.
s. The Emperor of the French NJ Paul ac-
knowledged this, regreting inability to express in
English the pleasure which it gave him to partici.
pate in this celebration.
4. The successes Of the British arms in India.
Americans are prond of these achievements as evi.
deuces OF the possession OF those great qualities
which distinguish the race from which they
sprung
The British Consul being called for, made most
feicitous speech of about fifteen minutes length
which ELECTED loud applause; aud when he conclu-
ded, his health was drank with three hearty
cheers.
3. The memory of the gallant Haveiock, the
brave warrior and the wariike Christian, who
"leayng in battle no blot on his name. looks
proudly to Heaven from the death bed of fame"
Drank standing and in silence. s5H
g. The Press.--The companion and friend of civil.
izstion, whether on the banks of the James, the
shores of the Pacific, or in the interior of India it
is ever found the ally of progress aud the advocate
of freedom.
Mr. Pryor, of the SOUTH being called for, re.
piled TO this toast In speech which abouuded In
many passages which we're truly eloquent. lie
was frequently interrupted by applause, and he
sat down amid vociierons cheers for " the South
aud its editor
I. Florence Nightingale
OIL woman. in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy and hard to please;
Nhen pain and anguish wiring the brow,
ministerin9 angel thou
After several calls for Thompson, of the Mes
senger." this gentleman made few remarks in
regard to the noble and generous deeds of the he
rcine of the Crimea, and the touching incidents
connected with her career, in a manner as touch
ing as they were appropriate, and which elected
lOud applause.
s. Sir Colin Campbel-The land of Wallace and
Bruce will forfeit no portion of her ancient glory
while he is iu the field.
MIR. Crane was called upon, and acknowledged
in happy manner this tribute to the great quali-
ties attributed to the sons of the land of his pro
genitors.
Q. The Volunteer Corps of the State-The only
reliable standing army ior republican form Of
government.
Capt Patton could not escape a response to this
md in q hn fnIa faI ,ka
deeds of daring, and the sufferngs and agouies OF
hope deferred, which had been endured by the be-
sieged at Lucknow, beautifully introducing that
romantic episode of Jessie Brown, whose sense Of
hearing, sharpened by suffering aud the agony of
despair, was the first to distinguish the welcome
notes Of the pibrock of the CampbeIs, fastening
to their relief.
The Chairman then read note from b. NJ De
Witt, ESQ expressing lively sympathy with the
objects of the meeting, and the regret ut being un
able to attend, concluding with this sentiment:
The Recent Achievements of the British in In
dia-A triumphant refutatioD of the charge of 9e-
generacy against the British nation
The Chairman announced that the regular toasts
being finished, he was now ready to receive yoiun.
teers.
Mr.. James gave--Tbe Mayor oftbe City of Rich
mond-coupling with it II few remarks expressive
of his admiration OF this the Metropolis OF the Old
Dominion.
His Honor replied in one Of those happy efforts
so peculiar to him under such circumstances and
which was acknowledged by loud and repeated
cheering.
by Mr.. Bridgfore-The Ancient City Of Freder
icksburg, "the only finished town in Americar-
This replied to by MIR. Little, the editor of the
Fredericksburg News, who made some OF the IN mosi
happy illusions to our ancient ally, France.
Mr. Pryor then offered q sentiment embracing
congratulations for the recent escape from assas
sination by the Emperor Of the French; to which
MIR. Paul replied with many grateful expressions
to the company assembled.
Mr. Perry. Tan English gentleman lately from
Norfolk, paid high tribute to Miss Andrews and
her services during the prevalence Of the fever in
Norfolk, in 1855, aud gave, 'Annie Andrews, the
Nightingale of America"
Mr.. Bagnall sang two Scotch songs, and Mr..
Floyd followed with 'God Save the Queen" after
which the whole company sang "Auld Lang Syne,
and at halfpast twelve the meeting adjourned