Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-01-10


dent Of the Senate Of Virginia; q true Firginif
gentleman, an able and faithful public officer
he has set an example worthy of imitation.
This toast was received with loud applause
Music-"Carry me back TO Old Virginia.
Mr. JACKSON rose amid enthusiastic applause
and said:
The reflection that i'll the discharge OF my
official duty have met your appreciation. anc
that now, as my term OF once mas expired ano
an nbout to return home and resume the du'
ties of private life, you have deemed me worthy
of this high compliment, renders me grateful
and happy
Gentlemen, was it not for the severing ol
social ties, would leave office without any
regret Indeed, the very distinguished posi-
tion from which now retire was not sought
by me- had resigned u very honorable office
conferred upon me twice by the General As
scmbly Of Virginia; had resumed the practice
Of my profession; WIS Contcnted III private
life, when, unexpectedly to me, that great and
good man, Henry 4. Wise, Of whom every
Virginian is and should he proud thought mt
worthy Of holding the position mex, so-hi-
own-a selection which the General Assembly
of Virginia afterwards unanimously endorsed
and which was ratified by the voters Of the
State without distinction Of party And YOU
have assured me officially, and now do so in. thu
most tlattering social sense, that the efforts
made by me to discharge faithfully the duties
of presiding officer Of the Senate have been
appreciated, and that retire from Office with
the respect Of all those with whom have been
intimately associated. Senator'S Gentlemen,
l thank you. Would that could gi:e
utterance TO my feelings in appreciati"c Ian.
guage / shall carry with ne through life the
proud recolcctions u! luS moment. Would tnat
/ could feel that have deserved this tribute.
But, know that il, as presiding officer Of the
Senate have seemed successful, it is due more
to the Senate, composed as il is Of Virginia
gentlemen, distinguished for their courtesy and
ability. than to any peculiar talent Of mine.
And here allow ME to say, that my thanks
are especially due to that most excellent gen.
,leman and competent officer, Shelton c. Davis,
for his courtesy and prompiness as Clerk of the
Senate. A very indifferent prcsidSs officer
with such Clerk. will appear 10 advantage.
He is as quick in the Interpretation and appli.
cation Of parliamentary law as he is able and
faithful in performing the nncrnuS duties 81
Clerk
Notwithstanding the very high compliments
you have paid ne, | am very certain, gentle
men, that neither the Commonwealth or the
Senate Of Virginia will be the loser by my dc
parture from office My successor, who aIr
clad to see is present, is well-known TO me-
We served together in the House of Delegates
lie will be found competent, patriotic and
faithful. | commend him to your kindness
and am sure that he will meet with that as
sistance norbealance he will not necd), which
upon all occasions received from you lie
is, gentlemen, n man somewhat Of my owr
color, only little more so. Loud laughter.
iMr. jackson aud his successor, Mr.. d. L.
Montague, are both redhaired.
Gentlemen, in my retirement, shall ieel s
deep interest in whatever concerns my State
and country. | hope that the labors OF the
present session Of the Genera! Assembly O
Virginia may DC cmincntlv successful III de
velnpins the physical and intellectual resource
of this great Commonwealth May our pubic
works be completed. and our institutions 0
learning fostered! Virginia possesses grea
natural advantages She has within hersei
all the resources of great empire. Let III
make use Of these and then VIC will indeed
b. :-a.p."d.-,.. G-Aprl~us-.j h"l; ihrr" la
no more attacks upon our sovereignty and ou'
institutions Applause May our rights "a
q State, and next to these, the Union ol TN
States be protected, defended and preserved
[Applausc The prospect is gloomy, but ic
us not vet despair Of the Union Applause
Let us prepare for defence against the en-
croachmcnts of the sectional party too prcdoml
nant in the Northern portion OF our country
and which threatens TO override the tonS'ltu
ton and destroy the Republic Let Us tak'
our stand prudently and firmly. neither resoIV
ing or acting rashly; and let MS 90 whateve
is 50 resolved shall be done. Applause. lie
us apucal again to the sober conservatism o
our Northern brethren, and know there mr.
conservative men i'll that section. to unite VIII
us in one more effort to preserve this srea
Union, founded by our patriotic ancestors an'
in the formation of which Virginia contributed
more than any other State lApplausc.I VI
have been a patient and Il fnrbearing people
We have conceded, until we have nothing ici
70 compromise but honor. II is time we shoul'
soy-tbat. the whole South should say K
Northcrp Eanaticism-"T Thcu hast come thu
far come thou no farther" Applause.
Nav He who has watched over us as nation
and who inspired the sages OF the revolution
avert so dire calamity as the destruction
our Constitution; but if, as 4 Judgment Tor ou
sins this evil must befall us; If the horrors o
disunion and an intcrnecne war cannot b
avo,ded the very humble individual who nov
addresses you will he found with inc patT'ot'
and Union-oving people of that portion OF lii
State where he resides, and whose home !,
abat dread event will DC the battle ground
fighting side by side with every true sou
Virginia and the South. loud applause.
will now conclude, Qor there are those ner
10 follow me who will interest you more thai
can by proposing this sentiment:
"The Senate of Virginia: The emhodImer,
of the conservatism, dignity and intelligenc
Of the Commonwealth.
Ioud calls were made for LIEUTENANT "o'
ernor MONTAGUE; whcrcupon
Mr. MONTAGUE said: On behalf OF the Ser
.te Mr.. President, return my acknowleds
ments for the compliment paid ths 'lrG'h'
Senate. 1t is appropriate becanse7t Is JUS
.nd il is appreciated by the Senate rs h'g tr
bnte from one who has been associated wit
thcm in the discharge OF their arduons ard in
nortant duties, and therefore competent to iorr
!. correct opinion as TO Their merl,"' vi .n'
gentleman the late President OF the Senate,
popd not SI,Glk. HIS SOuhOStAl"h t'~' ~ >1'SN
festive scenes by which wc are at present SUI
rounded, all speak in loud and eloquent tone
the Virginia Senatc's appreciation OF ana F'
gard for that gentleman.
The occasion is one Of social and festive CT
ioyment, and perhaps nothing oil serious nj
ture ought to he introduced here; but when
So. here tonight the flag Of our coiumon coul
trv-tiat flag which is the emblem OF lreetot
and equal rights eve1ywhsreIana snnaa Know ina IA
the blood of Virgina's sons. | feel it il tim
for all Of her sons not only to SPEAK out. bU
to net out her will and her determination.
The Constitution aud laws of our countr
have been violated, and tralnped i'll dust, mad
wet with the blood of our own people ih
neace of the country has been disturbed; an
the the great question for us all here, yes her
around this social board, and erery'here, !:
how shall quiet and confidence be resto' ed:-
This must be done, or orr federal Union
gone, ., and gone forever. The time has com
When this question must te answered. Nj