Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-28
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Letters to. and replies IF, .Messrs. adams, JEFF
ferson, and Carol, to the Committee of Ar
engagements ofthe Corporation. for celeb, at
ing the 50th .dnnicersary Of american hide
\ pcndence.
The return of the Anniversary OF American In
dependence, after lapse of ifty years, was view
ed by the Common Council of this city, as an event
| OF deep and solemn interest.
They appointed a Committee to make the neces-
sary arrangements.
Among other demonstrations of respect to the
day, the Committee believe, that no one would be
more appropriate than 20 pay honors the surviv-
ing signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Letters were accordingly written TO Messrs. John
Adams. Thomas Jefferson, and Charles Carol OF
Caroll,on, the only surviving sgners of that i'm
| mortal instrument, presenting to them the congrat-
ulations OF The citizens. on the returning snnivesa
ry, and inviting them TO participate with the CT i
zens of New York In the celebration.
| The public having been called upon 10 mourn
the death of two of these venerable patriots. imme-
dia,ely after the anniversary. the publishing of
their letters delayed. The Committee
ceive they now possess peculiar interest, being
il were, the last words Of those illustrous men
whose names Unidentified with the bhth Of
our republic. They have therefore thought it pro-
| per TO give them publicity.
The letters addressed TO them and their replies
are suboined IN y. Times.
Letter Of Committee Of .arraegen TO -MesSrs
| adams, JEFFERSON, and Caro-!
| New YoRK, May so, 1 S2e.
Sir (: The ensuing 18th of July being the semi
centennial annv ersary OF the Declaration of Ameri-
Independence, the Corporation of this city have
resolved TO celebrate it with increased demonsira
tons of respect; and we are appointed committee
to make the necessary arrangements.
While the coming day fills minds with emo
tons OF pride and gratitude, naturally led to
contemplate those bold, intelligent, and vriuous
men, who, behoding the high destiny which await
ed their country, and, undismayed by the pers by
which they were surrounded, noby pledged them
selves their fortunes, and their sacred honour, for
| its accomplishing nt.
! For you, sir, as one Of those who signed thai,
immortal instrument which burst asunder the shac-
kles OF despo,ism, and assumed for country its
station among the independent nations Of the earth
the hearts OF ten millions of freemen beating
with emotions of devotion and of gratitude.
They will participate y it'll you in those delight
iul feelings which must fill your BOSOM the
Election that you permitted by Providence to
: see this day, and TO witness the happiness and
prosperity which your Act has contributed TO bes-
low UPON beloved country.
|, In the name OF the citizens of New York, we
present you with their congratulations on this re
, turning anniversary, and we beg leave, on their
Dealf, 10 solicit your presence IN the ceebr ai!on
|. contemplated. But should il not suit your health
or convenience TO accept this nvitation be assured,
sir, that while in the festive moments of that day,
our lips shall pronounce eulogy 10 your virtue
and patriotism our hearts will respond with feel
inGs nj respect aud affection.
Il We are, with great respect, your obt. servts.
:. Jacob b. Taylor,
i Richard RSer,
John Yates Zebra, Com. Of Arrapgts
Stuart F. Randolph.
Henry AIcularius.
| Urn
10 Messrs. Jacob b. Taylor, John Yates Zebra,
Stuart F Randolph, r. Riker, and Henry Arcula-
iius,a Committee Of Arrangements of the City Cor
poraiion OF New York.
Il GENrLEMEH: Your very polite and cordial
letter OF invitaion written to me in behalf of the
City Corporation of New York, has been CRATE
FULLY received through the Kindness of General
Morton.
Il ihe Anniversary you propose TO celebrate with
increased demonstrations OF respect, in which you
invite TO participate in person. sanction
ell by fifty years of experience aud it will become
memorable by ITS increasing age, in proportion as
lis success shall demonstrate the blessings il npars
TO our beloved country, and the maturity it may
attain In the progress of time.
Not these United States alone, but mighty
continent, the last discovered but the largest quar-
Ter OF the globe, is destined date the period of
their birth and emancipation from the 18th of July
i776. Visions OF future bliss in prospect for the
this unparalleled event, might be indulged ;but su-
cent unto the day is the glory thereof. And while
you, gentlemen Of the Committee indulge with
your fellow citizens of the city OF N. Y in demon
STATIONS o! joy, and illusions of hilarty, worthy
the occasion, the wonderful growth Of the State,
whose capital you represent, within the lapse of
halt century, cannot fail 10 convince you, that
the indulgence OF enthusiastic views of the future
must be stamped with any ephet other than vi.
| sionary
| thank you, Gentlemen, with much sincerity,
Tor the kind invitation with which you have honor
ed me- to assist in your demonstrations of respect
Tor the day and all who honor it, and in default of
my personal attention, give me leave 10 propose
as sentiment for the occasional long and
lasting prosperity to the City and State of New
York.
/ am, gentlemen, with my best wishes for you
individually, your very ob't scrv't.
(Sisned) J. ADAMS.
! MONTICELLO, June 8, 1926.
| TO the Committee OF Arrangements of the Cor
| poration of the City OF New York
| have to acknowledge, gentlemen, the honor of
your letter OF the 3Ist of the las, month"; in ytjne
me, in the name ofthe Corporation of the City Of
New York, to a participation with them, in the
festivities with which they propose 10 ce!eL ute
the approaching anniversary OF our Independence
The few surviving signers of the memorable ns,ru
ment which announced 10 the world the entrance
OF their country into the great family Of Nations
owe, indeed, peculiar thanks TO Providence for the
preservation of their lives, until they shall have
seen the 50ih return of that suspicious day; a
favor so much the more gratifying, as il has ena-
bled them by its blessed effects, to witness the
wisdom OF the choice then made between submits