The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-30

Hitchcock. the eminent geologist Of
Nassachusetts, and other distinguished
guests Mr.. Macfarland introduced Mr.
webster IN an appropriate speech which
ne concluded with the following senti-
ment-Honor to the statesman who is an
honor 10 his country.
AR Webster responded In an eloquent
speech, In which he gave 4 bis
ton, the circumstances OF it's origin. the
men who had framed Il. and the benefits
which this country would derive from IT.
ana In conclusion. uttered the dcclara-
wish no better epitaph than that IT should
be said OF him. Here lies the man who
wished well Of the Constitution OF has
Country
TohSTs.
Various toasts were then given, some
OF watch viii repeat. sidney >. Baxter,
Esq, gaVe-"Thc health OF Dr. Hitch-
cock. the learned professor OF Amherst
college TO which Prof. Hitchcock re-
sponucd and gave an account or MS recent
Nlslt 20 the Midlothian coal mines, IN
Chesterfield county near Richmond, whore
he had observed a very remarkable iorm-
atiOn which might be called a geological
phenomenon. II was n bed of coal from
SIX 10 thirty feet thiCk, l.rn feet in the
ground, lying upon "a stratum OF granite.
In conclusion OF his interesting remarks
PROT. Hitchcock gave. ~ he state Oh VIZ
ginia, rich in It's mineral and agricultural
resources, richer in the history of her
eminent statesmen and dlVinec. may God
give 10 her and the whole country. such
men TO rule her and aid In the develop
ment OF her resources, that she may
become as she is 10y position. the key,
stone Of the beautiful arch OF the Union"
Ar. Webster gave, My friend, the
New England gcoloEist-He digs deep INTO
things and belongs to that class of men
VINO are not content with superficial OBJ
servatton. lie is one. therefore, to whose
industry and merits, the whole world
bear witness"
John NJ. Patton gave-Daniel Webster
genius belongs TO no party; public virtue
IS indigenous to no particular cline
4. 7. Daniel made an interesting speech
which he concluded with the following
sentiment-THE STATES or TIE IN
ION-DISTINCT As TIE BELLOWS,
YET ONE AS THE SEA"
j. G. Spaiding made a few remarks in
response 20 the scenes Of the Revolution
In Massachusetts and Virginia, ana pro-
posed plymouth and Lexington. the hIst,
the sOwer Of the seed; the second. the
first reaper in the harvest OF Liberty.
Mr.. Webster asked leave TO RESPOND 70
the illusions of Mr.. Spalding, and gave
jamestown and Yorktown-~heret the set
Element OF lrginia VAS commenced ana
inc Revolution was COnsummatrd.
James Lyons-To the Nirginians IN the
army and navy OF the CounuN-Mdy they
have health, success, and the honorable
reward 10 which they are entitled.
r. +. Damei-Ihat poWeriHi arm, me
public prcss-which was responded 10 by
Mir. Toier Of the Richmond Wing.
W. H. Maciarland-"Ihe memory OF
John acknowledgements 10 by Mr.. Web
Ster ~
Joseph Story, the profound Jurist, one
having national reputation and OF whom
me whole nation may be proud
John NJ BOttS-"fhe true defenders Of
the Constitution, no matter from what
soil they may have sprung, no matter IN
..1{y nov tp lR
them be cherished and sustained, Tor in
times ike these, they are Jewels without
price ana above all value.
other toasts were drank and then r.
#. Daniel was called on Tor song, ana
John T. Thompson, who afterwards he
came a distinguished poet and writer was
requested To read poem which Int had
written especially for the occasion IL was
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