Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-01-10
The Dinner to Ex-Lieut. Governor w. l..
jackson.

The Dinner to Ex-Lfeut. Governor W. l..
jackson.
The members and officers Of the Senate OF
Virginia, on last Thursday evening, compli-
lucn,ed the retiring 1t. Governor with asupper
at the Ballard House, which was very largely
attended. The occasion vas one OF very great
interest and pleasure as men OF every party
were united in doing justice to the Official
course and private worth of gentleman es-
teemed by all. We append such OF the SEN
timents and speeches of the occasion: as We
have been able to gather, so far
Colored confectionery glittered in the bril-.
liant gas light. The tables, which consisted
of four, ranged the full length Of the ROOM ami
one handsomely placed at the head OF these,
were literally crowded with all the delicacles
that the greatest connoisseur could desire. 10
give true idea of the taste and elegance dis
played in getting up the entertainment, we a.
pend bill of fare.
! COMPLIMENTARY DINNER, u
ginia, a. the Exchange lioel and isaiard House. Rich.
| mond, January 5, lSGU.
9our.-Oyster, Queen.
FIsH-DoiedSrs Dass, Shrimp Sauce.
ROAST DIsnrs-Sirion OF Beef, Yorkshire Pndoing
Saddle of Mutton Cranberry Sauce, Turkey stuffed With
Oysters, Pig. Apple Sauce, Ham, Champagns Sauce;
Hor SIDE DsHEs.Oysers scolloped. roled cal Catets
on Toast Broed Spairrb Hot Sauce Kun oneette Dro'
ed Robins, Ia Maltre de Hotel.
CoLp 0RSAAESTkp DlSHss.-West estphala Ham, Rouna Oh
Beef Chicken Salad pci-d Oysters Buffalo Tongue Tur-
key Salad, Saddle OF Mutton South Down ,
GAxg-Csnvassback Duck, Claret Sauce, Coose, Will
J.ily Saddle OF Fresh renison Curraut Jelly.
RSiNuEs-Assor;.d Pickle, Celery, Narseiles olives.
Cold Slaw.
OasAMxS7En CoSrEcTioSARY-Grettoo Of Cocoanut, gar
ushed With grapes Temple OF French Confectionery Span
sh MacaronI Pyramid Iarnshed with Love Apples, Cssis
WeSb sseis AN'e. o'n"D'e
Cream Port Wine Jelly. MADEIRA Jelly.
CoSFKcroyAEr AND CAHE-Pound Cake, frui, Cake, La
fsyette Cake Spanish Maccsroons Virginia Kisses Cocoa
Fsrirs AND SuTs-orange,, Rssns, Apples Almonds,
English wanuta Pecan Nuts, Paradise Nuts Palm Nn's
French Coffee
Dr. WIN. +. TuoMpsoS. Senator IRON lllh-
widdie, presided On his right sat the guest OF Inc
occasion, ex-Lieut Governor WIN. l.. jackson,
and on his left, sat the present Lieut. Governor,
+. L. Montague Tile Armory band was engaged
for the occasion. and, during the dinner,
played n series of national airs. which gave
peculiar charm to the scene
After all had par taken Of the good things
spread before them, and volley or two ot
champaigne squibs were let off, the President,
IDr: IlIoMrsoS, arose and said:
H. Senators and Gentemen-For more than ten
4 years have been . member Of the Senate OF
Virginia. During that period l have never
yentured to preside over that body feel my
self complimented in being chosen President
on. this occasion, for We meet here to do honor
to a gentleman who has presided over the body
of which have the honor to be member,
. with distinguished ability and marked courtesy;
w., bo xs,or, onr EconfS6ence md. psfeen, ond
who is universally regarded as a true Virginia