Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-08
MIR. VAUGHAN.

G. r. DAVIS, Secretaries.
MIR. VAUGHAN.
splendid Ball was given last evening at Carusr,
Assembly Rooms to the Right Honorable CHARLES r.
VAUGHAN, His Britannia Maiesty's Minister TO the
| United States, by citizens OF Washington, Member.
OF Congress- and other distinguished gentlemen the
sea. oi Government Nothing of the kind in Wash.
ngton ever exceeded whole, the assembly of cha.
rdcIer beauty, aud station, on this occasion.
The following proceedings and CORES pondcnce show
the ground upon which this we'll deserved compmcn
was paid to Mr.. VAUGHAN:
AT a meeting of a number of the citizens OF Wash.
ingon and Members OF Congress, held by public no
tlce on Thursday evening, the s4h February, 1884, il
:
Lesolvcd, unanimously, That the meeting has learn.
Cd, with unieigncd regret, that the Right Honorable
CHARLES IL. VAUGHAN, His Britannia Maiesty's pre-
sent Munster to this country, whose frank and eonca-
,ory department. genuine hospitality, and exemplary
oenevolence, have won for him tho high esteem and
aeconate regard of large circle Of friends among us
ABOUT to retire from this mission and his
Resolved unanimously, That the sentiment express
sea IN the above resolution be made known to Mr..
VAUGHAN, by committee consisting of three gentle
men, ana That the said committee be requested 10 COM
ohcate 10 INN our earnest wishes for his health and
happiness wherever duty inclination may hereafter
Resolved, unanimously, That, as further ts,,;uo
ny OF the regard entertained for his personal and Off
character as expressed in the first of these reso-
uuons the said committee be instructed to invite Mr.
vaughan TO Public Ball. to be held al Carusis Rooms
on Tuesday evening next, at which the members of
congress and Strangers generally well as our fellow
c'',zens oil the District are invited to unite with u.s.
Ness, Mayor OF the City, the Hon. j. S. Johnston. Of the
Senate and the Hon. S. p Carson, Of the House of Re-
personalities were appointed the committee.
49, GEO. GIBSON. Chair,nan
WA. BRADLEY. seery. ' ''''"""''
me Rt. Hon. CHARLES r. VAUGHAN, His Britain
mic JuGjestys Minister to the United Sin,o. of
.9Dericd: 10000 "
DEAR SIR: The undersigned, a committee appoint
lot mat purpose, beg leave, in behalf of numerous
friends, citizens of Washington and Members of Con-
10 express TO you the sincere regret with which
ney have heard OF intention shortly TO leave the
United States. We cannot permit you to depart with.
oud you the assurance Of our high respcc,
ana sincere attachment IL is highly gratifying to us
TO be able to say, that WHILE we doubt not Won have
faithfully represented the interests of your own Cow
ernmen., you have lost no opportunity to conciIiae
'oSe KIM eeIlngs, on the part OF this country which
become the common origin Of the two nations But il
u more appropriate for this occasion IN express
10 you the strong sentiments of friendship and good will
"hch your personal qualities and private intercorso
WIN thls community have inspired We beg Won IN
feel assured when you shall have returned 10 vor
i've country mat you have left beyond the Atlantic
,.ee circle oil friends by whom your elegant hospita
ly, your everready benevolence YOUR frank and CO..
na' manners, and your truly esniable character as
, scholar and member Of society will al
we deeply regret that the state of YOUR health sbou,J
mrnish any reason for desiring change of climate
we beg to accept hearty wishes for lis improve
mont and 1t would be high source OF gratifcation ~,
us 10 be permitted TO hope that il may be
with your convenience and inclination and the public
service OF your Government that you should return to
'he united States. Should we be disappointed in this
hope'we pray you to believe that you will carry with Won
10 any other official station in which you may be pIac
ed or to your retirement from active life the best wish
% anu 'e anecuonate recollection of your fren ds in
America. ~ 4"
we ask permission TO enclose you a coy of a resoTu
oh unanimously adopted by those on whose behalf we
re and who are DESTROYS of meeting you before your
DEPARTURE aud rendering collectively TO Won the
nce OF their sincere and respectful attachment and
n their name, we beg leave to request the honor Of
your company at Public Ball. to be given at Carusis
''sem m rooms on tuesday evening, March Tst.
In thus dischargiDg duty, as a committee an
pointed Tor that purpose, beg leave to assure YOU Of
Inc high consideration and sincere regard with whicb
we are, Individually, dear sir, most faithfully YOURS
JOHN p. VAN NESS
J. s. JOHNSTON,
SAhfL. p. CARSON,
'"''s'o"' reo' 90, 1881. COMMITTEES