Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-05-25

assemble there. The seccdins States WIN come
back and act with us by their present delegates
or 4 new set. The Democracy will agree TO-
pethcr and upon the Cincinnati platform. we
shall nominate some one OF the dozens oi eml.
nept men in the Democratic party who. are tit
10 be prcsidcnts-who will take no part or lot
in the personal difficulties that now agitate us
who will recognize the claims Of every body's
friends, if thcY arc true Democrats, and With
him the Democracy will again triumph. In
1911 Martin Van Rurcn was set aside for Polk,
although Van Buren had an actual minority of
whole votes Oh the first ballot. The Democracy
then harmcniycd, and New York periodically
gave her vote to the Democracy. Can it be
that Illinois is less patriotic now than New
York was then. | will not SO believe. | see
no dark and imI.enetrahlc clouds in the future.
! sec the success Of the Democracy, because |
believe in the future destiny Of our country
Let not our Republican foes take couragetrom
our ~disscnsions. Our little family squabh!es
among ourselves only serve 10 sharpen our ap-
pctitcs for the great contest to come Oil with
thcm. With harmony, unity of feeling aud
devotion to our principles we have the ration
in or hands now, hencc!nrtil and forever.
At the request Of several esteemed friends,
we re.publish from the Norfolk Herald the fol-
lowing interesting sketch. No one can read,
without deep emotion, Tie tllrlllinsly eloquent
remarks Of Dr.. Sinliin$.
rho Presentation Ceremonies At North
anipton.
The ceremony Of presenting 4 suit o! colorS
BIZ the Ladies OF northampton to Captain Pat
rick McCarric;, Of the beautiful steamer which
bears the name OF their county, appointed for
Wednesday, vas briefly alluded to by us yes
tcrday: we have now to add that it was the &C.
casion of q joyous time, which will long be re-
mclubeycd by those who p~artic!patedln 1t, with
feelings OF unailoycd pleasure. The North
amptuu lett here at an carly hour Of the MORN
ing with 4 large company from the Two cities,
Which wa.; augmented by acccssionS from
Hampton and Old Point, and pursued her way
over the broad BOSOM Of the Chesapeake, and
in hue time was alongside the wharf at Cherry
stone, where some hundreds Of ladies and gem
| tlcmcn Of Northampton had assembled nj the
SPOT to greet her arrival. After 4 sufficient
interval had been allowed TO admit Of the
ladies being seated, and the gentlemen ranged
or the outside of their circle, Mr.. Edgar
Spadv was introduced, who addressed the as
scmbIage, as follows:
CAPT. CARmcK-l am requested W The clli'
xcns OF Northampton ~ present to You lhiS
beautiful Silver Pitcher and Waiter, and these
National Flags.
They ask yUu ~ accept them rs slight teStl-
moniuis of their respect and esteem, Tor those
high personal qualities Of courtesy, polltuness
and hospitality so peculiar TO yourself MS an IN
dividual: and for your uniailing chivalry and
never-tiring g~allantry rs 4 commander.
1t has hcen the pleasure Of many ol tllctn /"
be escorted under your guidance and care to
and from their respective homes, and all col-
cur in awarding you the ineed Of praise which
you 50 richly observe.
Many Of them have known you while occu-
plying another position iu less responsible and
trustworthy than the present, i'll which you
were found equally competent and capable, but
never like the engineer spoken OF in Hamlet,
''hoist with his own petard.
These silver tokens are presented 10 you cS-
p~ccially by the Ladies, from whom, next 10
Divinity, every good and perfect gift tows.-
They are as appropriate as symbols; their beau
t., texture, and virgin hue, alike illustrative
OF the purity OF woinan, is u the manifesto
lion Of high regard.
They desire you 10 cherish them as an evil
deuce Of their exalted appreciation Of your
courteous bearing and efficient services. And
| might add, but not on the authority Of the Ia
dies, use them
ITO pour out the rich juices .tll bright with The sun.
Till Ger Ia. br!l med crystal the ruG!cs shall rum"
And these Nctional Flags, the Union Jack,
! and the glorious old Stars and Stripes, which
! should make every patriot hcart grow warm
as he approaches them; they, sir, are presented
to you as the representative OF your gallant
steamer, ty the citizens Of Northampton cnun.
"Lcng may ;hey wave on hieh,
And many al eye dance to see
Ihvse bai:ncrs in the sky"
Proud cmblclns Of our National Union, that
nave decorated many j flaming herald of the
deep; their starlit loldS have einblazOncd on
many It hard Tough: battle field; their Stream
lng display has Heated gossalncr-like from the
halls of peaceful Legislation. In peace us in
wsr, like the Immortal Washington, that gave
them b:rth, they have lived and SO will die, in
the hearts Of their coultrylneii.
But let US not suppose, Like fraii humanity,
that our national c!iblc!ilS can never die. To
destroy thcln Is TO dcstrny the Union. And
who with heart 50 vile, that can behold State
after State, aud Star alter Star stricken from
the folds Of shat banner, like considerations
scattered by the hand OF God:
| doubt not, sir, that these flags will be pre-
served and S~ullantly maintained by you.--
And that as you stand by your noble steamer,
with c!ashins Hhrel and Hitting keel,
And smoking torch on high,
When winds arc loud and mllows reel
AZ she thunders foaming BY"
So you will stand ~ your co!Ors.
And in conclusion sir, permit me 10 say my
fellow citizens congratulate you here to-day,
| in your new home upon the waters rs conf
mander OF 50 gallant a craft, and cherish with
heartfelt anxiety u lively hope for your future
success.
Captain McCairick then stepped forward and
responded as follows:
Ladies Words could but vainly express The
grateful emotions Of my heart, on receiving
from the hands Of my friends this valuable and
beautiful testimonial OF the esteem in which
you nave been pleased to hold my poor services,
during the years in which | have been almost
a daily visitor 10 your hospitablc shores, and
be assured that this kind, this ilattcring mark
OF attention from the fair ladies Of Northampton
county, %ill ncrer, never be forgotten by one
who fully appreciates the kindly feelings Of the
noble, generous hearts who have bestowed it.
This is Il proud, Il happy day for he, ladies
the most unexpected token of your friendship
is a source Of intense qualification to Inc, as it
is Il convincing proof that my constant cndca-
vors in the service Of the gentle sex have not
been altogether unsuccessful. \ thousand
thanks, then, fair ladies, one and all. This
priceless proof OF your esteem shall ever be 4
sacred treasure 10 INC and mine; and in after
wears, when the good Northampton" ploughs
the waters Of the noble Chesapeake, ! trust
Your bright smiles will continue to cheer and
encourage those whose chief plraSurcit is to de.
serve and receive thcu.
Mr.. Willis, Of Hampton, followed Capt. Nc
Carrlck. and responded to the remarks Of Mr..
jpady in regard to the flags.
The llags arc beautiful specimens, cores.
poulins well with the beauty and symmetry Of
the gallant little steamer they are intended to
decorate.
ANOTHER PRESENTATION.
After Nir. Willis concluded his address, Mr..
Spadv again came forward, and in Il graceful