Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-06
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

NEW YORK. November 10, lS3Z
Alderman Murray prescn ed the following resolution
which was read and unanimously adopted
" ReSooed, (il the Board OF Assistants concur) That q
joint committee tie appointed to the honorable VIM
G. dves, late Minister the Court OF France to congta
ulae lin on his safe return to his native couatry from
mis- ion Which he has conducted wi h so much credt ,
himself, and substantial advantage his fellow citizens
and 10 invite 10 visit the public ins uons of this CITY,
hcreupon the President appointed the part the
o1''u OF A'deInen The lowing gentlemen: Aldermem
Murray, Sharpe, BaInes.
"NEw York, Nov 30, 1882
Sr;-The undersigned have been appointed commit
lee on The part OF the Common Copnc, carry into eff
feet the object OF the enclosed resolution which received
the unanimous approval Of both branches the corpora
Indeed there exists much cause for acknowledgment
on the part OF the city of New York. Us hose merchants
have been deeply aggricyed by depredaions ON their
foreign commerce) towards Ambassadors whose talents
as dp'omaist, and urbaniy gentleman have secur-
cd successful issue to his mission, while COUGHING it's
irm purpose IN the tone of perfect courtesy he has
strengthened the bonds Of friendship with ancient ally
In Illus expressing the universal sentiment OF their con
SUuenls the undersigned request you fix upon day
when may be convenient tor you TO visit institutions
ana avail themselves of this occasion present the
JAMES b. MURRAY,
PETER SHARPE,
ERASTUS BARNES, Committee
GEO. W. BRUEN,
JAMES MONROE,
GEORGE SUTTON.
To the Hon. VIM. {. RIvEs, SC Sc"
10 which communication, the following reply was re-
ceiycd;--
New YORK, Nov. 81 1882
mel-f our communication OF Yesterday.
hitting resolution OF the Common Council of tho City
OF New York, expressive OF their congratulations ON nv
'ae return to my native country, and OF the favorable
Innate OF the manner in which the duties OF the mission
entrusted TO had been discharged been received
with no ordinary sensbility. The appreciation of tho
corporate authorities of CITY no less dsiinouished his in
teisencc patriotism and public spirit, than by its unpara-
leed advances in wealth and prosperity could fail 10
afford the highest qualification.
pray YOU gentlemen, convey my warmest know.
Judgements to your constituents of the Common Council
and to them of the value place on the good opin
ion with which they have honored INV efforts i'm the SER
vice OF my country.
/ Permit me, gentlemen, to add my obligations to your
selves personally, for the very laerng in which
while fulfilling the intentions of the Common Council you
have thought tit to speak Of my conduct the delicate
and difficult service assigned me.
The very favorable auspices under which the Common
Council have put il in my power visit their noble inst-
tutons which monuments OF the enlightened huina-
nifty and wise beneicenco Of your city while they serve
as models Tor the imitation of other communities will not
allow me TO lose so advantageous opportunity of useful
instruction, and shall beg your permission in concert
with yourselves to X upon early day for the purpose
as you may find most consistent with other engagements.
nave 'ne honor TO be- gentlemen With great respect,
10 Messrs. James u. Murray, Peter Sharpe, Erastus
b'Fnes' g. W. Bruen, Jas Monroe, George sutton"
New YoRK, November o.
The Democratic Ftsfgdi given last evening ut Tam
many Hall was one Of the most splendid affairs Of the kind
ever given ia this city The two large halls thrown
into and decorated in the superb style by Messrs
Lawrence Alderman Son. under the direction of a com
uce appointed for the purpose. Fronting entrance
TO the great ball Tie right several bales OF cotton were
piled up n the form OF battery and field piece guarded
by two soldiers placed behind Above, live eagle was
chained 10 column, and occasionally spread his wings TO
her fullest entent The distribution OF the decorated CO.
umns pisstcrs, &c well aud chastey done On the
entabsturcs OF these columns painted many names
OF distinguished men and notices and sentiments suitable
TO tlV occasion.
The dinner aud wines were served up Lovcioys best
style The volunteer toasts and speeches will probably be
pub-hcd-and particularly the eloquent address Of the
Honorable Martin Van Buren, who enchained, for three
quarters Of an hour every individual there assembled
p mood Tho
down 60 dinner az five o'clock, and az ten o'clock all had
not dcparled.-N = Globe.