Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-01
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION AT THE HOME

OF HON. JAMES l.. ORR.
Tas Anderson IS. C.) Gaz:t,e brings u glowing
account of Is demonstration on the evening oi the
!lst instant by tie friends and neighbors o. Hon.
James L. Orr, u honor of his election as Speaker OF
the HOUSE, OF Representatives. A large number ..
his friends and constituents of the town and district
of Anderson assembled at the Courthouse, when the
meeting was organized by calling Hon. A. Evns To
the chair, and appointing J. Berry Sloan and n. X
Sullivan secretaries The following complimentary
resolutions, reported by COL j. D. Ashmore, chair
man OF the committee sppoiutsd give expression to
| ths views OF the meeting wero unanimously adopted
lat. Resolved, This; We, the citizens Of Anderson
have received with pride and pleasure the neligenc.
o' the election 0t our esteemed and highly valued
| representative, Hon. James L. Orr to the position
OF Speaker Of the House OF Representatives Ill Con
| gress.
ID. Resolved, That the singular degrees OF uuanim
ty with which this distinguishing honor has been con
fsrred upon him by the Democratic party, the only
constitutional party in the Union lie peculiarly graft
tying to his Immediate constituency and but lust
tribute 10 the merits of one who has proved him. ell
wise and comprehensive legislator, bold sud saga
cious statesman, as well as aA independent aud fear
| less patriot.
Sd. Resolved, That we, part Of the constituents
Of the Hon. Jas l. Orr, avail ourseves of the present
occasion 10 say that his past and present career az
representative in Congress, far, meets with our
entire and unqualified approval ana endorsement; and
that our only source Of regret s tbs. there is proba
! bty OF our losing his mDst valuable services at an
earlier period than willing to submit to such
| loss.
4th. Resolved, That we the friends, n.ghbors and
constituents of Hon. j. l.. Orr, request Of and call
upon him to reconsider his inima.ion, announced du
ring the psst summer, that he might not be oaudi
| dste again for reelection.
5th BE il resolved, That we believe that We have
the right to insist, in view of the present aspsct o
political affairs i'm the federal government and We de-
| and continue 10 serve us he has heretofore done
al least until the present Alarming questions now
agitating the public mind shall have been settled.
9th BE it further resolved, That whilst We meal
no diRparagement 10 any of the m8ny distinguish
ed gentlemen whose names have bsen mentioned it
conneIion with the membership in Congress as his
successor, we do believe hs wse firm, untilnching
and experienced craftsmanship ia necessary 10 th.
best interest Of his constituents, and TO the State
large, and would Regard his retirement to private
| life as q most serious public loss.
7th. Be it further resolved, That committee o
twenty-one be appointed TO communicate with Hon
james l.. Orr, and to urge upon him to yield bis con
cent, even at personal sacrifice to reelection to
Congress at the ensuing October election.
Sth. BE it further resolved, That we tender him
most hearty and cordial congratulations upon hi-
recent elevation TO his present high position in the
governments distinction honorsbiy and fairly won
and that will be modeetly worn.
Speeches were delivered by the chairman of the
meeting. Col. j. ID. Ashmore. Gen. j. w. Harrison
Gen. 5. NJ. Wilkes, Col. Warren ID. Wilkes ana
Hon. j. p Reed, all veing with each other in exro
ling the character, worth and public services of their
representative in Congress, and re oicng tina, he bat
by his prudent action, wise COUNSEL aud unObtrusive
talents, won for himself enviable position among
the Statesmen of the nation, and go firm hold upor
the affections Of the people," The chairman ap
pointed q committee Of twenty-one, of which Hon.
p Reed is chairman, to carry the purpose of th,
seventh resolution.
| The Gazette accompanies the report Of the pro
csedngs of the meeting, with full account OF tht
| jubilant demonstration in the town Of Anderson.
2 O'Clock p. NJ, the flag Of the Union, with a fin,
representation of Kansas, Cuba and Arizona apply
ing for admission, and bearing the motto, Hon j
L. Orr-the right man in the right place" was hoist
cd in the public square amid the salute of artillery
and the loud huzzas OF the citizens. At night there
hotels aud private residences, and luminous mottoe'
tingushed gentleman whose elevation had occasionec
the rejoicing. After the adjournment OF the meetins
procession was formed aud the crowd wa5 marched
by the marshal Col. Martin, to the Old Academy lot
where Col. Orr learned his frat grammar lesson, anc
fred 81 guns in honor of the 81 States OF the UGon
| after which the concourse returned Ia the publ!
sauare, where fine ci- play VI FIREWORKS was 9on:
on. All eeemed Tiled with delight, and II was no
until very late hour that the huzza for Colonel Or
were hushed and silence regned over the jubian
town of Anderson. Such Outburst Of genuine
affectionate feeling We have never witnessed.