Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-18

Of the settlement of Virginia Among the names we're
those of Winfield Scott D. Randolph, Monroe Jeiler
son, Harrison Leigh Madison, Henry, K H. Lee, Taylor,
Tyler, Pendeton, Wythe, Wirt, Clay, &c.
The tables crowded with all the delcaccs ihat
could tempt the epcure and the immortal Soyer would
have been forcbly driven upon the horns OF dilemma II
be had been required dish up savory turtle soup
or produce jeied turkey Of superior tenderness The
ornaments were of the most varied Kind but the names
of the few annex will give idea OF the whole. The
most prominent Washington's Monument at Rich
mondi William and Marys College, Williamsburg found
ed 1902; Pocahoutas mounted Bust OF General Wash
ington Mount Vernon, Natural Bridge University OF Yir
gina, founded 1917; Coat Of Arms oil Virginia, Patrick
Henry.
There were two longitudinal tables besides the trans
head table, all of which were crowded with the
guests of the society Among the gentlemen who sat at
the head table the Hon. Fernando Wood Mayor oil
New ork; Guian v Verplanck, Chairman OF the Board
OF Commissioners of Emigration; the Hon. Geo. Wash
inpton Summers the Presidents of the New England ST.
Patrick's and St. Nicholas Societies Rev NJ ". noge,
DID,; Jas. T. Brady, Judge DAILY, n. H. Campbell Esq,
and several Others Col Adm. Duryee, late OF National
Guard; Col. Leiferts Seventh Regiment. Dodworths
far-famed Band in attendance under the immediate
direction of Harvey B. Dodworth and contributed very
largely to the enjoyment of the Fictitious occasion.
The first regular toast Of the evening was
The Day we Celebrate-Forever memorable as the day
which we laid the first stone OF this magnificent tenn
Pile which has been erected and consecated to the rights
of mana temple which already numbers thirty millions
OF worshippers and which may be indefinitely expanded
The Hon. j. Boteler of Virginia, who was 10 respond
to this toast being absent beautiful poem written for
the occasion by Mr.. John r. Thompson OF Virginia, was
read amid loud demonstrations of applause.
The President of the United States
Virgnia-The renowned Magma Mater Virml-the
nursery of genus-the abode of hospitay-the land of
chivary The rolls of Immortality crowded with the
of her sons who have illustrated her virtues and
won the applause ofthe world.
DR.. Hoge replied to the sentiment Virginia. He said
that he only introduce distinguished son OF New
York. He regretted the absence of Mr. Boteler 81 Vir-
gina who have responded to the first toast but
said that he would relate anecdoe which Mr. Boteer
had told with great effect. He then told an anecdote il
Illustrative of the dark DAYS Of the Revolution and con
nued in very eloquent language to point out the tri-
umphs of Virginas sons He alluded TO the fact that
State Of the confederation could produce such list of
names those which bordered the room-all of which
spoke of the great of America and of the glory of
the republic The good old spirit had not died out yet,
for Hunter Wise Rives and Summers still live to keep up
the glory of the Old Dominion.
The Hon. G. J. Verpanck made some remarks on the
greatness and the advancement of Virginia. He euo-
gized her sons many of whom be personally knew and
met day after day table and on the whole very high
ly cOmpmented the State of Virginia on her noble de-
scendauts.
The fourth toast was
Westinghouse pillar Of cloud by day and of fire by
night in weary pilgrimage from bondage to freedom;
the Panurus of the ship of State when first launched on
her voyage the Nestor whose Farewell" precepts az
ford tasman of sufficient power to shield us from dan
ger, and secure us the noblest destiny.
This toast drank with all the honors and with
cry demonstration of reverence and respect.
The fifth toast was
The Clergy-Ambassadors of God, and yet citizens OF
the State. As citizens they have both rights and duties
in the politics Of EARTH but when they stand in the pull
pit it is their Office aud their glory to preach Christ and
HIN crucifed.
Responded to by DR.. Hoge late of Virginia, but
OF this city.
The other toast were then drank in the order in which
The Constitution and the Union-The Ark of our safe
ty and the Palladium OF our libertes-Palsied be the
tongue that would lisp disloyalty TO its obligations, and
withered the hand that would dispRce stone from
the citadel which treasures all the brightest hopes of hu
mluity.
Charles oConor Esq, of New York, responded very
eloquently.
The City of New York-The great heart of this mighty
nation which receives support aud noushment from It's
utmost extremities and in turn diuses light and life
and health throughout the system.
Time will only permit US to record the following add-
tonal toasts
Our Sister Sociees-We extend them the hand OF good
fellowship and hope that will never feel for them any
other rivalry than that o; good Offices
Hon. George w. Summcrs-Our first anniversary
ator.
Oar Army and Navy-Tbe gallant sentnes of the
nations honor by land aud by sea-at home and abroad
The Judiciary-The sheet anchor of our Institutions
NAV they be mindful OF their eminent trust and the
weighty responsibility which rests upon them.
The Press-The mighty engine OF a free government,
which brushes all opposition, because it speaks the on
nipotent voice Of the people.
Woman-Nan's soace; flowers strewed along the path
way OF lie to cheer and encourage the tosome struggles
of men.
These severally responded to in the most felici
tOus manner.
Mr.. Henry \. Hurlbu, Vice President of the New En-
gland Society," gave the following sentiment:
The Ancient Commonwealth of Nirgnia-The Moth
Of States and Mother of Presidens-The blood pour.
ed out at Concord and At Lexington mingled with that
shed at Yorktown IN cementng the foundations Of
American liberty, ard union, and the countrymen of
Hancock and the Adams, of Trumbu Stark and Greene
claim consanguinity with those of Washington and Hen
~ OF Jefferson and the Lees aud viii stand shoulder TO
shoulder with their brethren OF the Old Dominion in
preserving that liberty and perpetuating that union
This elected loud applause, and after a number Of elo
quen speeches the society adjourned at early hour Of
the morning