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

without any compulsory law the subject of religion,
and that all religious denominations might live In per-
| feet harmony with each other.
Thi. principle, hall by all the GienJs of liberty
and appo aled by all decisive proof of the efficacy
o! religious liberty, haa givsn the highest character
nnsylvania, though remote colony. aud was one of
he principal, IL not the main Of the great popu--
lsriiy Of America during the revolutionary struggle
Her great example adopted fs, by al, the other
states hen by every part OF Cbrtendcm that does not
remain under the yoke OF gross superstition.
"The state OF Pennsylvania. he observed, has sus.
sned the high character LEFT by her founders che
the first 10 abnh slavery, by her act Of 1850
pie which has been followed since, by II the other
state similarly crcumstanced. She the first TO re-
form sang"in'ry penal code and TO estshii.h sy.-
ten oil peniten,iary punishments 10 which alo, her
example has been followed by most OF the other Sta'es.
Mr. Ga'iA'in added that whatever success he had had
In his prb'ic LIE bad been owing to Pennsylvania,
whete u career wa. commenced: that he was much
grah ed TO around him OF her ist dstin guish-
ed ci'zens and several OF hs earliest ssscstes OF
Them, the venerable genieeo on his right (Mr. Rawe)
who forty Yeas ago had taken active par, in the re-
form Of the pena CODE and another the ds,ing uished
Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Living ton) whose sue
cessfu lahours n the field Justly
abroad at home Mr.. Gsllatin concluded by saving
that he would bring the recollection of the Society
the name Of citizen Of Pennsylvania, who IL WASH
INGToN had not lived would have been the man in
America, and then gave toast
"The Memory OF F,snkip."
"hIr Dallas then rose and after som, PREDATORY
remark, which, we regret not able 70 fur
ni'h read the following letter from TIE secretry OF
Siae;-
"GENrLEMEN 1 have to acknowledge your invita-
lion 70 TIL An"ivsr's'y Dinner Of the Penn Society
a. which should have been most happy in being It's
gue'i. ConstraneS, however, TO public business TO
deny myself This qualification, can only avail nv
eel Of The ivl.ge of expressing my share in he
feelings which he orcas,on IL ca.c~iaeb 70 awaken
with this view, | beg leave TO of-r the following
t0ae'
"The Founder Of p .nnsylvacla ard vi. Indian Poll
cyan honest executing the decree. Of nature In
q spirit Of unaffected henevoencs"
accept, gentlemen, he os,ursrce 81 hish re-
"Messrs C. j. IreersoIl.
&C. c. Bidds, and
Richard Peters.
"Mr Dallas then gave The FOIL, wing to,s,.--
an. Van Buren-1'hs fAvouriie .on of our preates,
Staesuccessfuliv ilusrane the union OF amenity Of
mannHrs, vigour Of intellect and purify OF patroti.in'
"Mr Walmslsy then said. tha' II had dsvo, we'd upon
him to read letter received by the Committee, from
Samuel d. Ingham, Secretary OF the Treasury in re-
ply TO an Invitation that had heen given him join the
snciey in celebrating the day. That the dutv wi rem
deted the more agreeable BY the fiendly feclngs en-
pressed towards the society Mr.. l. naive Oft the
Stat OF Pennsylvania and cherished in common with
is fellow citizens vcneTaiCn for the virtues OF s
founder he said he should adopt The course taken by the
gentleman who had preceded hin, and read the let
ter aud accompanying toa', without further re-
mark
"TFashi"gton I9h OCT. 1880
"GrNTLEMEN- i have duly received, and beg Lave
to return my thanks for the polite invitation Of he Penn
Society 10 attend their Anniversary Dinner Ut would
afford me much pleasure 10 he with them, but need
scarcely say that public dues forbid.
'fou VIII pleased 10 communicate 10 the society
the tender OF my great respect and offer their festive
board the following ssniimen':
"Neneraton for the memory NJ public benefacto
he need of patriotism and phi an,hropy to wisdom and
virtne"
- have The honour to be, with great respect YOUR
obedent servant, D. INGHAM
-" G IuerrsolI, }
" c. c. Bidd,c Z E.q-s
" Richard Peters, \
"Mr. Walm'ey then gave
"SAmnel d Inghan, S,cre ,ary Of the Treasury
Mr.. Page then read the following letter from the
Secretary OF he Navy:
"ITdshington CITY oct. 1871. 1880
"Mr Branch has had the honor receive note
from the Committee If the "P-nn Society" REQUESTING
his company at their Anniversary Dinner on the 25.h
Instant.
"Mr B. regrets tha' urgent gsgemants prevent hs
acceptance Of this pcli,- Invitation.
ole cheerul'y plies with the request TO fur nsb
toast or sentiment for the occasion aud respectfully
off.rs the foowing
"May toe fraternaI feeling Of the " Penn Society"
extend ts Influence 10 all other societies. soc or no.
liral, urd contedsrated Republic.
'Mr begs the Committee TO accept and through
them to offer to the "P7nn Society" the assurance of
Of great confederation an re.pec'.
49,. Z; + #'5 S:::... }r.p-'
Nj. Psge with ahaudsome compliment, to the Navy,
"OUR NAvY-The growth of free soil and the
pride OF fire people Every branch thereof an hon
or to the nation.
"Mr. !. II. INGERsoLL then rose anil read the 6,
lowing letter from the Attorney General Of the United
Slates:-
Washington, oct. I9th 1890
"CENTLEMEN II have The honor 20 acknowledge
tho receipt OF the invita- ion of "The Penn Society''
TO participate in their Anniversary Dinner 10 take pIace
on tho 18th instant, accompanied by a request that
could communicate toast in the event OF my in bill
~ 10 attend
"Rcgretting as do very much, that unavoidable. en-
agreements will eveni from un'ng with YOU on
This estivs creation, have only, in the alternative
TO ask the acceptance Of the encIoed az cogpIancs
WIN 'he cooe'niing request, wi which the Society
has honour d me.
! an with great respect
| Gentlemen. Your very OBJ. st.
J. MACPHERSON BERRIEN
GtsmrSr {. brDD4s spaf Commute. of the
RICHARD PETERS, q.. Penn So iety.
william Penn, aud Legitimate LprIs Proprietary OF his
woodland domain. Before The advance Of civilization
he red man Of the Forest has retired from graves of
is ancestors l. It tie dictate Of huiBanity deplore
| he resui"
Mr.. Ingersol rose present hi. view, on ms Indian
! Qresteu ADD concluded with the iolo@ins:-
| "Tha learned Fl q 'ent ami accomp, he'd Attorney
General of The United Stacs
"Mr. JoHN X. KANE then said,
II p@aed, Mr.. President, that Il has not been al.
10 ted 10 NE to read ano,her apology from an invited
gueft, an sti more so tbat expected 10 dis.
cnss ~ thi' place and among voting glasses, COM
fca ed md doubtful que.ion National policy or Ma
our b uons the jsn tuished whose absence NO
regret; snd have elt win you is evening, how de-
gmiu IL s 10 her ard applaud eusions Of e'oqueuce
sveu while 10 The reasopit