Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-02

hearty welcome.
Gentlemen, We welcome you to day, to this.
our first social reunion, and trust that new
friendships may be formed and old ones
{ strengthened at this friendly gathering.
If you desire to see your State merge from
the thick cloud Of darkness which now sur
rounds hel; if you would see her stride forth
like a giant in her strength and take that place
in the family of States to which her geographic
cal position and her vast, and as yet undeve!-
oped natural resources entltle her, with her
honor unsuIliel, and her credit unimpared,
stand by your cities and towns, foster aud en-
courage IN every way you can your manufac'
turing and commercial interest, for these are as
the a~rtrics through which flows your own life
blood.
Invite capital, labor, and intelligence, to
make their home in Virginia. Relieve them as
lar as possible from taxation, and be sure that
you impose no burdens on them that you do
not impose on yourselves. Share with them
iolce and share with them their prosperity.
But, Gentlemen, | will not consume your
time, as | see present others willing aud more
able to entertain you upon this agreeable occa-
sion, and whom we will take pleasure to hear.
1t is my pleasure to renew the invitation al
ready extended. and give you, one and all,
again a hearty welconc-l now call you from
labor 10 rctrcshmcnt.
The invitation of the President from labor
to rcf%reshment was accepted with u will, and
the table, which extended the entire length OF
the room, was soon surrounded, and the zest
with which the Holsters, sardlnes, turkeys, sad
dies OF mutton, pigs. rounds OF beet, hams,
oysters. pickles, fruit, cakes. aud every other
thug that is good to eat, were attacked, was
the best evidence of their excellence that could
a., .n,IIr,,l i,,urliia 1iaupr. pf oIl SORTS
began TO circulate, and the roars of laughter
caused hy the Jokes and wltticisms were ac-
companied by the popping of many Il bottle OF
champagne.
The inner luan having been satisfied. the
President agair, took The stand and the follow
lng tnasi- were read
Oar Invited Gursts-We extend to them q
hearty welcome to our festive board.
Nirginiu-Muy the cloud which now nbscures
her far fame, soon pass away, and her glory shine
brighter than ever.
The Govrrnor-an adopted son of Virginia
HIS devotion to the interest OF the State endears
him t. all % her people.
Elliot NJ. Braxton, our Representative in
Consrcss-Ever ready to advocate measures
for the prosperity Of his native State, and our
{ city.
r Our Representatives in the Legislnture-May
they ever be "a deserving OF our confidence rs
their action u this time entities them To.
Tie Mayor of our City-Faithtul to the dis
charge OF his duties ANA awake to the interests OF
his constituents.
The vrtcraI Editor, Edgar Snowden, esd.
Nav he live t. see the consummatl"n OF his life
long hopes and cndruvors TO make Alexandria n
greet and prosperous city.
The Press-A iuIcruIn by which cities and
nations are raised to lofty pinnacles, and without
the aid ut' which all Of our efforts 10 build up our
city would be futile. May it always De as honor
| nbI q r.,,rpsaut,.l ~ il * here 1O-uuy.
:. our Agricultural Fricnds-Mny the fruits of
their hard labor be ~ %hountltul rs they desire,
and their happiness such as can only be found III
rural homes.
Tie georgetown Mll!ers-Liberal customers
of our grain t~rade-may their prosperity be
equal to the exec !ence or their flour.
The Merciants OF Washington and George
town-Active competitors Tor some OF our trade
--,nuv al we cannot handle pass to them.
Our Absent Fricads-The lack Of whose pres
encc nIars our enjoyment.
Our I,aiiroad Cnlnpanics-May they extend
Their lines 10 their utmost desire, and their pros
i,rrity b. equal 10 the benefits they bestow on
our city.
Our Banks and BroErrs-W Without whose aid
trade and commerce would sutfer-muy they
always have u long list of depositors, and II short
lit Of losses.
Our Manueacturers-May their public spirit
and enterprise b. duly rewarded.
Our Mechunics-On whom We rely to build
up our city-muy they ever be cable to find plenty
of wurk with prompt pay.
The Legal Profession of our city--To be in
whose clutches is not rs agreeable as 1t Is To Us
L. have them in ours to-day.
The Medical Profession-We prefer to have
those of our city under our treatment, than they
to have lis under theirs.
us the, coligenial and happy homes which we
sincerely and cordially offer to them.
The Coal Merchants Whose business so
largely adds to the shipping of our port-may
they BE- literally rewarded for their enterprlsel IN
bringing to ts such II valuable acquisition TO our
commerce.
The Fire Department of Alcxandria-The
watchful protectors of our property-nav they,
always have plenty OF hose with a full supply oi
wnter. when required.
Virginia's Fair Daughtcrs-By whose inspira-
ton her sons have made the waste places green
May they be blessed with allethe comforts and
hauninu<- they 81 jnStly deserve. May God bless
them.
The >cntiments,i in obedience to loud calls, were
hap,,i;yrespondcd to by the following named gen.
tIcmcu in the order mentioned: Linden kent,
EI.ar Snowlen. ST., Eayette McMullen, Of
N,rinp. Il. W. holland, of Albemarle, W. VI.
Gail. Of Washington. A.. X. Browne, of the
. Legislative Council Of rhc District Of Columbia,
: II. W. Vaudcgritt, w. &. Cazenove, Emanuel
Francis. \. C. Kell, George Dufey, j. NJ.
Steuart. NJ. D. Ball, J. c. Hill, John Lannon,
+. \. Reid, Joel Miller, Edward Daniels, of
the Richmond State journal, D.. L. Smoot, +.
S. Leuabcatcr, and Henry llcafon, Of Lees,
burg.
The following resolution, offered by Mr..
Daniels, was then read and unanimously
adopted:
R.solreI. That We cordially invite Immigra-
ton from the North and from Europe, to come
among us, and aid in building up our waste
places, developing our resources, and making
U,,r;p;,, what cha Is p1pahlp of bpcumlup. in
the family Of the States.
Rcsoireed, That we extend the hand of frater-
nal welcome to every man who comes 70 VIZ
place or his opinions.
The annexed letters and kilograms were then
read. . '-.'f
Fgoxr ROYAL, WARREN Co. Va, Jan. 30.
Ncssrs. Pierce j. Loring:
My DEAR SGRs:-Yours Of yesterday ,,en clos
ing complimentary Invitation t. the ,n Ia Hg1;5h-
ing. is lust received.