The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-04-08

hidden In the lands Of the State, with par
ticular reference to the iron ore, gypsum,
and saltpetre, coal, lead, zinc. and other
minerals. He said he would not have gone
so thoroughly into this subject If he had not
considered this the best opportunity he had
ever met with to advertise Southwestern
Virginia. So far as mineral and material
interests were concerned, there was no
State line between the States OF Virginia
and Pennsylvania. He felt that they had
the warmest Of welcomes, and there was
no reason why they should not be friends
They had differed In the past; they had
been unsuccessful, but neither had been
dishonored. The cord that binds the two
sections will be tenfold stronger than ever.
The next toast was "The Great North.
west. An Empire which the generosity OF
Virginia gave to the Union" Responded
to by Charles B. Collier, formerly Of Ohio.
Mr.. Collier gave hurried sketch of the re-
| sources and population Of the Northwest,
and said that the development of that sec
ton was merely an indication Of the devel-
opment, that would be found in-Virginia
under the new order of things, and in con-
| cluson the speaker gave the promise that
| Ohio would unite with Virginia and all
other States in making the celebration
grand success.
The chairman stated that he had received
dispatch from Col. VIM. McMichael re-
GREETING his inability to be present.
OUR GUESTS.
The last regular toast was g The Cen
tennial Committee of the Legislature of
Virginia, our quests" Responded to by
Major B. l.. Woodson, of Craig county,
Va, who said that it only remained for him
to return thanks for the very cordial recep-
tion which they had met with in this city,
and this he did with q full heart. They felt
| that the interests Of the two States were
| identical, and they would cling together
with that peculiar regard which character
ICES homogeneous people. They desired
TO cooperate in this great love-feaSt of the
American nation. This was the feeling Of
the committee, of the Legislature, of the
State, and they would have the pleasure Of
carrying back the most ardent feelings and
sympathies of philadelphia. They, as q
committee, appreciated the kindness as an
offering of peace to be transmitted to the
people of their own State. They would be
the bearer of this message: and, in cOnclu-
sion, he said he was & Nirginan of the
stricteSt sort, and he knew that the hoSplta-
bic nature Of bis own people would fully
appreciate the kindness that had been ten
dered their representatives
A PRESENTATION.
Col. Roller then introduced Capt. John
A. Hall, OF the Virginia House OF Dele
gates, who said it devolvcd upon him to
discharge very pleasant duty. He was
about to cane gentleman who had just ar
rived, but hoped that he had no offensive
weapons about him. He was about to cane
4 gentleman who had been pioneer Of the
hospitality they had received. They had
scarcely arrived when they found their hats
checked for the Chestnut-strcct Theatre.
:, They had seen the legitimate drama in
Richmond, but they had seen the Legitimate
in this city. Sir Giles Ore1Tcoch was a
character that bnt few men could under
stand, still less delineate upon the stage in
bettllng terms. There was but one Sir
Giles Overreach upon the stage, and from
the delineator Of that character they had
received 4 compliment that deserved recoG-
milton at our hands. We do not give it to
him because we intend it as a recompense,
but as compliment to Mr.. L. L. DNen-
port as the representative Of the legitimate
drama III America.
RESPONSE OF MR.. DAVENPORT.
MIR. Davenport said that he regarded the
presentation as 4 matter OF personal friend
ship and brothcrly feeling. lie had done
but little 20 deserve il. Ii was true that he
had extended small courtesy TO the mem.
beers of the committee TO attend his theatre,
which he was proud to say, through the i'll
fluence OF the press and the kindness Of the
citizens, had become an institution Of the
city of Philadelphia.
He had not WINGED under the Gaming.
He was sorry that lie had moi been able to
attend sooner to receive it. lie had to do
SIR Giles, and he had done and got down
here Us soon as he could. He was like 4
piece Of silk, tired, and somewhat fraved
out, but could not help hut return his SIM
cere thanks for the courtesy which had
been rendered him. He hoped he should
be able to merit the Kindness with which
he had been received ana treated by the
gentlemen present.
Il massive gold head, and appropriately ill
scribed.
The pleasant episode over, Judge Coch-
ran, Of Virginia, then proposed The Bar
of Philadelphia" which WAS responded to
! by Colonel William B. Mann, who made
one Of those apropos speeches which have
won him 4 reputation as in orator. 1t was
in eminent good taste, short, and to the
point, in which he referred specially to the
comfy of interest existing between the two
States, and the closeneSs with which they
had passed, side by side, through The revo-
lutionary struggle, and made reference to
the same feeling that should gather together
the States in 1876. Virginia would he the
first, and she should be so 4; for she was the
mother of all. 1t was proper that We should
show in this matter that we were \ band Of
brothers, devoted to The country under all
circumstances. Let the world see this eX-
hibition as they should see 1.-THE pride and
the glory of q free people.
ADDRESS by MR.. CUYLER.
Colonel Roller said they should always
toast the bridge that carries them over, and
he would toast "The Pennsylvania Rail-
road" and requested Theodore Cuyler,
ESQ, to respond.
Mr.. Cuyler said he would merely acknow-
ledge the compliment, and not pretend to
make an extended speech, especially at this
late hour, and upon such wide and i'm
portant subject. He had merely come here
to meet in Il social way his brethren from
Virginia, and aid them, if possible, in gath
ering together the ashes of a decaying
friendship, and again place it in the same
position that it occupied prior to the unfor-
tunate matter that had separated them.
The hour was too late to enter into dis
cussion of the ideas suggested by the toast.
He felt, however, that the railroad was a
bond that united them all in common
brotherhood, and he returned his thanks
for the compliment rendered him and the
company.
The company then separated at 1890 p.
NJ, to their rooms, fully satisfied with the
reception that had been rendered them IN
this city.
To-day the greater portion of the delega-
cation will leave for Harrisburg, from
whence they will proceed to Pittsburg, ana
thence return to their homes.
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