The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-14

Henry WISE late Governor Of yirgini:-ns fidelity AZ!
ere sas OF 81 sgy him
After this sentiment cheered, and the band Ind
performed patriotic air, there general call for
Colonel Maniord, secretary Of the Common wealth;
Governor Wise not there 10 respond for himself to
the sentiment 10 which utterance had just been given.
He sad he knew that the Governor was fully equal to
any emergency but peculiarly such emergency
this. No man could respond for him as he would have
responded for himself He has high AID noble Thoughts
and high language 70 express them-high toned aud pa
iohc sentiments and principles, and glowing and ferrid
words in which to clothe them Ifvirgins shall
qufe the services Of her she will find son
no warmer heart, no Drawer spirit; no more chivarous
and gallant champion Of her rights and interest repu
ta'on, and honor and fame than Henry A. Wise,
and sparingly, but as he does everything he
undertakes, with his whole soul ana intellect
with his muscles and sinews, and fbres and il
be, with his e's blood in vndicatng her cause
have seen him in every trying situation to which Co
vernon could well be subjected before the and
behind them, he has given his entire confidence and
Know that he stepped proudly aud nobly before he
scenes and honestly aud uprghtly behind them. When
Of JOB, shutting the battle from afar when danger is
impending be is Ike game cock trimmed and gated for
the fray, ready to pitch into any bird that darss TO crow
in bis presence He stands proudly erect Yi3as Aa-
ddr-vatcnful and ready for the conflict His official
nection with intimate as has been, is now severed
but friendship hope, will last as long as each Of as
may live. And now, since you have called me 10 my
feet; may not be INDUCED IN expressing the pleasure
experience in being presen, to hight aud having in my
power 10 unite IN paying ins iFeDoy Htouc OF respect
10 the Lieutenant Governor, your bonored gusst
The honor You have conferred worthly bestowed
have seen the Lieutenant Governor, when representa-
tive OF he people, in the Hall Of Delegates, vincatng
With glow ing language what ne deemed 10 be right and
oopdemnng and denaancing the wrong have seen him
endeevorng with patriotic tervor 10 sustain the henor o.
our Old mother Virginia have ice Governor aud
himself both endeavcrirg 70 dcveopc her resources "a
striving To unlock the mineral casket which contains The
Jewels TO deck Der bosom and adorn brow have
seen the Lieut. Governor when the lead Of o. your
departments, faithfully Flooding aborolsiy to execute
your awe 10 protect your c.ed and ro3eau your plight
ed fath Rot the less Necessary, though Inviting
nor admitting q display have MIN as your pre-
siding officer maintaining your dignity his OWL cain.
y, patiently, mpartslly-no easy task 10 accomplish
sno as TINS festive OCCASION proves gaining your appro.
oation ana winring your hearts And now when are
talking OF he union o. hands aad tho uaion OF hearts
among friends, may not rise WITH ocrasol 10 n.
contemplation Of ,hst Union OF sovereign States whose
welfare aud whose safety have occupied The thoughts AMI
the aiecons Of every patriot In THIS landy May
speak o. hat Unfou u tho mention Of which few short
years ago every heart E!addened and every bosom
90wed Nay We NOT say thxt the star spanged banner,
The sDhteD OF thai Union st,il eestr a. oer
- AaA q Ne free and the home Of the tr,vs o. sasI