Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-06-21

MIR. VAN

NEw-YoRK. Jice II The sutj iped ccrrsspsn-
dsnss IL cr-ditshie TO the hospiiainy aai ies iinss OF
the gcntleiu,n ,igninx The iRvitstiap. sincs the cour,e
81 there displayed ish.e,s equal honor upon both par
ties. Our only regret 10, that any cireumssnces should
have proved adverse TO a desire very generally ex-
pressed, that we might all be psrm { ell 20 join in tf-r-
ing scms tribute to he ,sients and worth OF this dial
sui,hsd sou oi New.Yo ;; and o. bearing testimony 10
he patriotic services ns has rendered his country In
hs lac short but b iiisnt career, as well az tts mag
unanimous sarri6ees made by him TO a nice sense OF no
nor, too rare In political mer. 10 b. properly spprecis'-
cd. But the eonsol. tons afforded by an usrignt mind,
aud the cordial appreciation Of those Of his iellow.c'i-
Gems who can property value both these dusies and "a
eiihess, cannot but be grateful 10 him al al times.
[Siandard.
New. YoRK. June IL, 1881.
Hon MARTlN VAN buren,, NV York.
Sin Although Is Q regre, thar circumstances shouid
have occurred 10 induce you TO withdraw from III,
ee waited station which you lately Fl led with 20 much
honor 70 yoorssr, and 90 mush u.eiuins So to your
country, We NEST sincerely congratulate you ,pi N
your safe return. In good health, 10 yo' r ma i've 8 to.
We avail ourselves OF the earliest opportunity, to
convey to you our war%est appreciation OF your public
conduct-to assure you that we duly appreciate the pa
triotism and ability with which you have labored to
promote the great in erests OF the Republic-and that
We have seen with equal pride and pleasure. our 70.
reign relations conducted by you, under the auspices OF
our iilus,rious Chief Magistrate, in a spirit OF enlight-
ened reciprocity, which has commanded tho respect,
and ensured the good will OF all nations.
Influenced by these considerations, and as a testimo-
ny Of our esteem for you, we invite you TO partake with
US. and other Republican friends, Of a dinner, 10 be Civ
en- at euCn Time as may SUIT YOUR cOnventencc.
We have the honor TO be,
Very respectfully,
Your friends and fellow ciiiztns,
Walter Bovine, Gilbert Cou,ant. Saul Alley, G.
Verplanck, Abraham Cargill. Jacob 8. Bogert :. Gam
breleng, John Lozier, +. Morrell, Jas. Norgan, Daniel
Jackson, Gi.eon Ostrander, James ID. Murray, ID. II.
Doyle. David Bryson, George L. Smith. George Sea-
man, William w. Holley, John Snifen, William Van
Wyck, Alexander M. MUIR, George 8. Doughty, Reu-
ben wlthers, Charles Henry Hall, Silss Nj. Siillwell,
Franc,: peekwelI, Charles Mills, Henry p: Robertson,
John Harris, Rueben Munson, Henry Meigs, Richard
Kicker, Campo Ill p. White, William Pauiding, Pre-.
served Fish, Abraham Bloolgood, Benjamin B.iley
John Targee, Cornelius w. Lawrence, John Yates
Zebra, Dudly Selden, Smith Ovutt, Elisha Tabbit,
Prosper NJ. Wetmore, NJ. Myers, w. p. Halle,t, Tho
II. Woodruff. Judah Hammond, u. Mccarthy, Johu
Webb, Samuel punshee, Charles w. ~sandiord, George
z. Morgan John Hiilyer, Charles Mapes, Jesse Hopt
John Lane, James Campbell, john Bani, Peter Van pelt
Benjamin Crane, Peter w Splcer.
New York, June 18th 1851.
GENTLRMEN.-Iam compelled TO leave this city to-
morrow, and as il lie quite uncertain when that attention
10 my private affairs which has become absolut. ly ne
cessary, will per II me TO return, allow me TO threw
myself upon your indulgence to excuse me for dechn-
ing the very hattering compl ment you have beer
pleased to offer by your letter OF the 18th inst. which
was handed to me last evening.
To receive on my ret ra 10 my native slate, after tie
very difficult. duii:s which . wac called upon by the
partially o! our lief Magistrate 10 PERFORM, This as
sursnce OF your upiiniui.h d confidence expressed in
SO hattering q manner, lie one OF the most ga e ul
events ~ ay lie; aed % secure The con .inuaace OF your
good opinion, viii be the Of c. Of my bighe- { au b, lon
Allow me 10 'hsnk yen rIvst kindly, fellow sitizs,s
Tor the very 'avo able estimate You have Hade Of The
manner in which | have discharged my Official duties
and to assure you, hat, proceeding from asource 80 in
teliig. nt and patriotic, IL afford an ample, aud most ac
eepiable rs~ard. ttr any public set vices i, may hav
been my good for'une TO rsnde aud 10 add ,na', in
recurring to .hs advantage secured to car country, In
tns particular branch OF ihs public services, 10 VII eh
you have referred, too much con.iIerati,n cannot be
given to ths 'sdu'sry ia fuenc- OF tbs 6rm, sincere
'ni di'rst conrss pnrsu, d BY tbs Peesiden, OF he Uai,
ed states. In his intercourse with other Governments
IN pFOp0ftfO1 as the BTIpcIDtee and an i.rfs nj h. noti>p
nave been deve'opst, has been IN, favorabls .G,s, up
on our foreign affair; and COT fijent ss We may be
mat a eourse 20 wisely conmsnco,, will be continued
WITH tba, II O ixibility whici bsior Is TO his charsce
"e h'ppies: results may be anticipated hom his IA urs
efforts, aided by the di.nn suished gentlemen who will,
comet, ute tis cabinet.
rscipresats gentlemen, the expressions ofres ara az
kindly made by you,
And have the b onor 20 be,
With great respsst,
Your obedi- M servant.
~. VAN URE