Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-11-16


grateful feelings i" expressing thanks Tor tn kniuess
shown to per-oualiy, but mere especially. lor th.
re'Pect shown 20 the state OF ~h'oh am proud to Gel
myself 81 fir a. 1t 'essrdt myae!t am Ia
debtcd you Kindness, than to p.cu'iar
oi my osu tor hs disI,ng uished evidence yovr
gard; but the compliment the p opie Kentu, Ky L.
due 10 Iheis y virtues. In peace they di.iin
guishtd for dusry, ente prz., AMI bo-ptdiy, IN war
tor noble daring aud self devotion, asd a, ali times to
patriotic a,taehn-n, to thu piacplss OF the Fea<ra
Const'unn ant 10 the sovereignty and union oil the
safes which II guarantee.
"rhe compliment is the valued. q wing from
the Which il does from society oi enlightened
c'tze eos assembled tos IN, pupo'e Of comm attn
the andeg ani ying homage 60 'hs grea, founder Of
Psnosvlvaaia. Tu. state, heher ed in its ORR
gin, IN it, progress, is actual condition ands
respect admiration, and sraiude tor the equi
~ aud justice of her ,swsunira ion tor her w.s AMI
benevolent institutions which shed lght over The
publican empire OF which che was the birth pace-and
gratitude for the important serviccs which che has ren
dered to The cont, dsrscy. Viruous in her origin,
ssent IN hsr principles, ssbe in her purposes. che
stands like rock unmov.d amidst the storms OF party
which asate her states. All look upon her as the
sheet anoh. of the union
ln conte plating this city, other interesting fec
tons are awakened. Advancing wi The spiit If the
age, equ:ling her sisters the arts and sciences gem
orally, she stem culary preemnen Ia the divine
art ~ healing the lick. Aimiring this great city in
common with every American have esPeeai cause to
cherish foe her a crate iu TemembJ suce
"in III ing utieraacs to sen ia,ent of mmsnda i.
uoD, swskened ia my bosom by the skill which has
restored. as from The grave, beloved child, do but
yield tribute due merit. Yse air, your be nevo ent
institutions and schools Of msdiein, with their dsn-
guihed professors, present 10 ih. world spec,a
worthy o! admiration: Suffering humanity may indeed
look ou and rxclain There is balm in Gle ad and
physician there
81 will no longer interrupt tn, erjoymsu. of tn,
eia ooajd, and la eoncuson beg leave TO offer
tnen
The principles of philanthropy and broiherly love
which distinguish the iliiust'ious Penn, di,
played in the generous hospitality o. the nha bitsnis
AMI IN the noble institutions which aiorn is city"
"Dr. Chapman then and said have letter with
an apology, from Count Survicrs who is unavoidably
lafla
following letter:
"Porxr BRErzr, 22nd Oct 1880
"Geniemea-I have received the letter by which
you are so kind as to invite me To the celebration of the
anniversary of William Penn, and very much regret
that impossible for me TO accept your la,teng in
yitation.
''i unite heart and soul with the assembly whose de-
sign is so legitimate homage to the memory of of
the most ilusrious beneactors of humanity, enjoying
the fruit OF his abours testified by the prosperity Of
acountry, which owes much to the heraiiy of his
principles and the wisdom of his institutions.
'Suhar me TO join my wishes to yours, gentlemen,
thatthe sentiments of this immortal man. may become
those of the whole world.
''with the most distinguished consideration, gentle
men, JOSEPH, Count of Survilliers.
''Messrs. Ricd Peters, C. IngcrsoIl, and c. c. Bid
die"
DR.. Chapman addrey. the meeting in compliment
toJoseph Bonapare, ani concluded GAS expression
our respectful attachment to cunt Survliers propose
that drink his health
Nj. Rswle p'ese",-d the letter aud ,oa.' of Mr.
Nroom Governor ot n. j. rSey)-Wbsn Mr.. chstds
the Mayer OF Phiiaie phia. rose aud sai
=" sIr PREsIDENr,-I shall very briefly accomplish
the agreeable part assign me- which The espect
ful notice OF sister state and diNinE jsh-
ed sister city, whose chief officer honours ths festival
with his presence Teter, sir, TO the state of " ~
York, ~ho to her bold and s-tn etf.r,s IN In
terna' NAVigetion her rapid and extraordinary achieve
ments 10 commercial enterprise has unparalleled. that
which is worthy of all praise, as il is of all imaior
liberal and extensive system OF Common Schools.
" present the following sentiment:
-" New Yof&-rhe Empire State, and Emporium
Cry"
MIR Bovine, the Mayor Of New York, replied az
follows:
Mr.. PNrsrDExr AND GrsrlrxeS OF THE PErr soorrrr-
" Allow me Ia return to sou my wdfmest thAnk- Tor
the liberal and complimentary which YOU
have been pleased to name The ate and CITY Of New
York. aSd 10 tender TO yOu my best personal scknow
Judgments for your Kid invitation to unite with yon
In THE your Anniversary ID nner.
dissertations formed sy liberal and frightened ciii-
zsus, the memory of great and dis,in-
guished henedctorS OF the human family entitled
TO the thanks and will receive The appauses NJ the
tuous aud the wise. Such ssoriaons recal to
collections the actions which adorned, AMI the pnci-
pleSwhch COVE illusirions men no have gone be-
fore We reminded OF the debt gra itude which
owe 10 departed worth, and invited, by every
confederation which oush' to influence ia, TO initiate
their example
Permit me, Mr.. Pcesid mt an Gentlemen, to con-
gra,uate You as Members Of a Spricty whrh stand.
conspicuous amongst the honourabs and useful as
Citations 10 which I have alluded
p" The indivi. u'i, whase fame You cherish emnsn
ly deserves the grateful respec ourselves anl Of
po'ter'v He ,oas emphdtieally the friend of ciuH
md religious Liberty and in all his conduct, whether
in Tho walks OF private life, in public station,
fad him Just, moderate and always forming those
mid and equitable principle, which hs protested with
sincerity. and sustained with consiancy
The wisdom OF William Penn. rqua'led the benevo-
lence o! hi5 virtues. The magnificent City in which
we are now assembled is proud monument, OF his e.
Mus md fitesighi.
The founder OF The Metropolis Of Pennsyivania has
the gloy pr cediug in poin, OF the founder OF
the Capital OF al The Russia' Aud the plan OF regu-
larity and grandeur under which Phsdelph, has at
tsned b r high rink amongs The cities Of the void
may b. initiated but cannot be surpassed by the inpe
rial city Of the CZlrH.
4" Permit me to give the following sentiment -
" Tne City of Phjladelpha-Tho wisdom Of its foun-
der,is seen in its prosperity and grandeur"
Letters and toasts presentsd from tn Governor
Of Maryland, and The Mayor OF BAlimore-ihe NJ avor
of Lanras'sr-Mr Richard Russia toast to the Uni
vtrsity OF Penn sVivania L. tiers and toass from Al
mifal Sir l.,ac Cnfin-rom judge Johnson of Charles
Ton, and Judge DJvsll OF the Supreme Couri-frop
hr. George {. Lsiper of the PeDnsyvan Delegation
in Congress.
NJ. Livingston then and said
al observe that all yopr toasis have been drunk.
sm very sorry 10 Tenak omission which peril ,p. il
does not become your guest point out or cup
ply, yet OF oportsnta az TO 10 luce me 10
hazard the irdicretion. We have paid proper itibnte
OF respect 10 the at the Founder of the STATE
We have drank 10 The prosperity of the country filed
our bumpers 20 ths aefn7ry of he deDat ted worth ADD
the statesmen who direc i's dsstinss Most of
s institutions have been c-lriied ia prose and
and those among who the greatest advocates for
this festive mode OF doing honour our country can
not be dissatisfied vi tbs hberaliiy Of our n6a,ion,
Yet, sir there il inst ution most ungraefy for,
gotten, ons which presides that medium by aud
through ~hch the Others exist Your governn mt cen
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