The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-05-26

which we learned at nome. anu siiep' ~
though our Society will be British ID name,
it viii be Virgnlan in usefulness, ana every J,
citizen and settler may unite III Wishing IL
God-speed and prosperity" -
On motion OF Mr.. Potts, the tlapks OF lne
meeting were returned TO Dir. st. andrew
for bis able address, and be was requested
to place it in the hands OF the EXECUTIVE ooni'
mittee.
The following was adopted: ;, - ;,
i We Enplisbmen, assembled in the Hail
of Virginia House Of Representatives, having
heard the full. frank, luminous, and eIhaus-
Tive address of Mr. st. Andrew in regard to
the claims which Virginia presents to Eng
Iishmen contemplating emigration, cordially
concur in the views and unanimously en-
dorse the facts therein set FORTH"
CONSTITUTION AND OFFICERS
The report of the Committee on Perma-
nent Organization was taken up. Inc con-
stjtution and list of officers were amended.
rSetters in West Virginia were made ellsiole
to membership The following olncers
were elected to serve one year:
President: John Stewart, Henrlco.
Vice Presidents T. r. Scott, Richmond;
william Mines, Jr., Page county; >. A. Ii.
St. Andrew. Chase City; G. bugg, Farm
Vile A. Whitehead, Petersburg Jonn hos
kins, Augusta; c. j. Barton, Norloik zen
nv Bowler, Richmond; John Irottcr, Chase
City; a. C. Cliff, Wythevllle; Joseph Sml.D,
Cbarlestowu, w. Va: Jefferson lacy, Alex
andrla William Adanson, Prince Hlillam )
William Easton, Augusta.
Secretary: Il. J. Farrer.
Assistant Secretary: 4. }. DoWd.
Treasurer John Dunlop.
Assistant Treasurer: Pcyto2 Johnson.
Chap!ain: RcY. Henry Wall.
ErS1riire Committee Thomas P. jack
son. Richmond Philip Hathaway, Chester
;el3 r, A, Palmer, Richmond; Thomas
Wnodr0ofe, Richmond WI. Clinch, Chase
City. John Wright, Richmond; Mr.. Lewis.
Richmond: John Paterson. Henrco county !;
.Jospnh walker, Chesterfield Nj. NJ. Blacker.
Amelia county; D. Buchanan, LunenburS;
Henry Jacob, Prince Edward and Andrew
Dowd J. r. Freeman, Thomas Potts, anu
John Perry, Richmond.
Richmond was appointed as the place and
the anniversary of tue Queens birthday as
the time Tor the next annual meeting.
Adjourned.
The Banquet
Our British friends considering that no
celebration Of Her Mnjesty's birthday would
ouet, prepared one in grand style. 1t was
spread in the dining-room Of the Ballard
| House. and WIS as elegant aud sunptuou>
| as could have possibly been provided in this
city. Messrs. Fred. L. Scott, Henry EXall,
John Perry, and Thomas Woodruff COM
posed the Invitation Committee. and hessrs.
| / Dunlop. Thomas Potts, W. II. Baxter,
Henry EXsll, Thomas DunDil, Peyton ohm
SON. John Lindsey, Henry Bowler, }. 4. d.
st. Andrew, F. Gaylord, John Perry, and
Drs. Whitehead ind Freeman acted as din-
| ner stewards.
There were five or six tables spread, one
running the entire length Of the room, and
several others, at intervals, running more
| than half way across the room. They were
arranged with much care aud taste, ana pre-.
sentsd to the eye a gorgeous array OK all
| things good to eat and drink.
There were fully two hundred and fifty
guests present, including many hdles. ana 4
large mum Ger Of the protalnent citizens OF
| the State
Before the guests wero seated Rev. DIR.
Wall asked the blessings OF the Almighty.
l. The Queen: IS sovereign, wife. and mother: all
| that queen should be. lDrnnk staEding.I ALI
| God save the Queen
Respondcd to BY General Barton, Of Nor
folk. who said in the three-quarters OF a
| century during which the United states had
heen iudepenGent no such scene rs this mao
! ever heen before witnessed; he doubted II ever
| in that time Sc many of her Maiesty's SUD-
! iects had been assembled together upon a
similar occasion. Of England he spoke
with pride and affection, and towards his
adopted country he felt drawn closer since
| be had seen the cordial sympathy given by
| the Virginians to their efforts IN tnis
behalf. 10 his E1eellency the Governor OF
| the State, to bis honor the Mayor, and the
other distinguished guests he extended
cordial welcome. [Cheers.l
| 2, Tie President Of tho Uaaed Stotes: slay the
| helm of State lie ever held bT mr. ana "or'n!
| hands. Ar-Presidents March.
Responded to by United States Senator
J. ". Johnston, who regarded this as the
auspcious commencement OF the recoionlZa-
ton of Virginia by the English. be re-
ferred with pride and qualification TO
the near relationship that had always
existed between US and Great Britain !;
we were of the same blood, and the glory
of England was our glory. He described
Virginia as she had been in the past spoke
of the territory that had been hers when
her bounds extended from the Atlantic 10
the Mississippi, and expressed the belief that
with steady flow OF immigration from
Great Britain her future will be even more
glorious and prosperous than her past.
Hear, hear.
g. The Prince and Princess of Wales and q. R l
Family: England will never blush lor one u l'e1A'
Air-God Bless the Prince.
Responded to by J. w. Hebditch, of Buck
ipehaln. Mr.. Hcbditch spoke with love and
admiration of the members Of the royal
family and especially of the Prince and
Princess Of Wales. He knew the Prince bad
often been accused of doing things he ought
not to do, but who of us have not our repu-
tation slandered in the same way! [Caeers.l
No doubt the Prince had sown some wild
oats, but still he was the hope Of England,
and he believed would prove worthy Of his
Industrious mother when called to the throne.
4. V1rginia: The mother of States and states
men; we viii trust her for stepmother. Air-
Carry Inc back 10 Old Virginia .....-
Responded to by Governor Kemper, who
said "The sentiment just announced is
always very pleasing one here, but espe-
cially so when it is uttered in behalf Of an
| assemblage such as this. 1t comes from those
| who represent the living Ola World of to-
! day in the midst Of the new. gladly re-
| spond, for it is with true pride and sensi-
| bility that stand among so many OF the
sons and daughters of the motherland. Ia
the name of the Old Dominion you are all
assured of d heartfelt welcome to her soil and
/ to her metropolis.
at is true we have in Virginia the repre-
sentatiyes of many European nationalities.
| To all of them, upon arriving here, al equal
welcome is extended. To all Of them equal
| rrofaot;op and anual hanntits are freely