Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-08

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dust.
In the periods of our glorious struggle for
Independence, you were no stranger to III.
skill and prowess Of our; gallant R,armen, I'M
der the no less gallant Morgan. We trust tina
The sons have not degenera,rd from their sirrs
and indeed it is known to ALL that 90 "a late me-
inorabie occaslsn, The fame Of oar brethren OF
the West was written ii characters or biood, on
the distant plains al Louisiana We delight nut il,
scenes vi war and carnage but the history oi
the world informs us, that the people OF every
country should be prepared al ou fines agains,
the invasiOns Of an enemy. As the adopted
son of America, and one, without doubt, deep
~ Interested in every thing calculated to repeI
foreign foe, and To preserve inviolate the
Independence of our Country, we invite You
most Respectfully 10 an exhibition Of our skill
with the Rife, at ii hunt aud barbecue in the
ne'Shbourhood OF this place, some time in Nov.
next, that you may witness with your own
eyes the precision with which small mark
can be struck at great distance, by thousands
Ot The hardy huntsmen Ofthe West. Our fare
VIII be simple, hut we assure you, General, you
VIII be received in our little village on the
banks of the ma este Ohio, one of the most
beautiful rivers in the world, with the cordial
ty and welcome, not inferior to any thing of
the kind, in The splendid cities of the East.
We are, dear sir, very respectfully your
obedient servants
Signed EBENEZER KINKHElD.
OBEDlAH RHEIDHEVRE.
CONRAD WEISAR.
Dungannon, Sept. 10, 1894.
We know not whether the General will &C.
cept the above invitation. We admire the
simplicity of these patriots of the West, so
finely contrasted. in their proposed exhibit
ton, with the brilliant display and mdgnif-
cent parades of our Eastern Cities. We have
long entertained a belief, that when a general
corruption of morals shall prevail in these ci-
ties; when their inhabitants and those of the
maritime country shall be dissolved in luxury,
the hardy MOuntaineers of the West will form
the best defence and strongest bulwark of our
country. Should the General accept the in
vtatios, Tho no cro,ods Of Misses ,viit be there,
TO stre'c qotoers in has path tho no friumphni
arches tOiu be erected orer the road along aghich
hetrdrefs tho no persons piH be found so far
tosl TO heir oton dignity of character as to dra,D
the carriage IN tohich he rides he will find
hearts warm with gratitude to welcome his
arrival, and cordially of reception highly
creditable to these Sons of the Forest while
in their hardy independence of character, and
weIl-tried skill in the use of the Rifle, he will
! discern the germs Of future victory, and the
surest pledges of the independence of our
country,
We admire the character Of Gen La Fay.
cite who made sacrifice of rank and fortune
and all the endearments of private lfe in de
fence Of liberal principles. We rejoice at the
demonstrations Of gratitude shcvn to him BY
| our country men |; let these be- solemn and res.
pectful but, in the name of common sense
let them be made with some respect to our.
selves. Let us avoid all Iudicrous frvolities
| as degrading 10 us, as they must be unwelcom.
to the venerable chief.
ONE OF The MoUNrAIwEERs.
Efforts are yet making to alarm the people about the
state OF MIR. Crawford health The following testimon,
is conclusive No person who knows the character OF Tho
writer could suspect for moment would set M
name a which he did no, know TO be true
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Being in Washington during the last week
and having been appointed one of the Mem
bers of the Corresponding Committee fnr iI
County, for the promotion of the election o.
VIM. III. Crawford, Esq. 10 The Presidency %
the United States, thought il my duty t,
obtain all The information in my power, on In,
subject of, the health of that gentleman Will
this view expressed a wish to see Mr.. Craw
ford, that might satisfy myself as to The con
dition Of his htallh When gentleman pre-
sent assured me that there was no difficulty II
my obtaining an interview, and for this pur
pose he most kindly offered me letter O
| introduction to the Chief Clerk in the Treasu
ry Office, and through the means of that gen.
| tleman had the pleasure Of an interview will
Mr.. Crawford himself. The result of this wa
| 10 safety myself, that Mr.. Crawford's healti
| was in fair way TO be entirely re-esiablished
| that his mind is 10 no respect impaired, and
| although he still labours under that bodily de-
bility which always follows long protsactet
illness, yet there is every reason To hope that
in short time, his entire strength will be res
tored. In the course of ur conversatio,
which lasted about 10 or ID minutes. wbe,
| speaking of his health, Mr.. Crawford remark
ed that he had had considerable difficulty IL
articulating, and that his sight had been affect
ed, hut that he was becoming better daiIy n,
speaks slowly, but distinctly and venture {,
say with the same ability, but probably not th
same facility, with which he has always done
| / left his office under the conviction that hi
restoration 10 perfect health in the course of ;
short time, may be confidently expected b,
his friends.
Believing that efforts are yet making, &c
misrepresent the state of Mr.. Crawford
health, and thus to injure the election of "a val
liable man, have thought it right to tende
this voluntary communication, accompanie
| by my own name.
| aD, yours, &c.
! BENZ. HARRISON.
Berkeley, Charles Guy, Oct. 5th, 1874.
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