Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-27
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DINNER no Mr.. RIvEs-We copv from las, pioL,,
american correspondence between committee OF our
cIzens and Mr. Rves, in reference to public dinner
rendered to this accomplished gentleman aud distinguished
Minister w embrace in quotation the Editorial re-
marks OF the American, Tor the purpose adding our re
greet that our merchants and who have been beuc
htted 10y the successful issue our negotiations with
France, and specially the direct claimants Tor indemnify
quainted with Mr.. Rives-N. y Standard
- m From the Americana
IL will be by the annexed Correspondence that NJ
Rivos feels compelled by his private arr,ugcucnts IN 10
cine the compliment of public dinner, offered To him in
this city This decision, however unavoidable will we
are sure, be a subject OF general regret.
New YoRK, Monday, Nov 10 1892
SIR;-ln behalf of number of your fclloy citizens
who are DESTROYS OF estiyng, your return TO your ma
I'VE country, hcirespect for your personal character and
their ofhe efficient service dec. I, ~ ~ NJ
lslcT oil The United States i'm Francc-servicex whereby
The rghu claims of American merchants have cr Ion@
years OF unavailing negotiation, finally adjusted and
me onor aud interests OF our country susainc- the u-
dersigned ask the honor of your company at public din
ner at the City Hotel any day that may sui, your
convenience TO
d. ID. Ogden, Henry wy.LoT
reserved fish, Geo. Griswod,
Jas Roosevelt, r. Chas II Russell
John s. Crary EIish, Tibbcts
Peter \. JAY, Benz l. swan
Philip Kearney, Joustlon Co,ihuo
Philip Hone, David CI,rkeon
TO WM. RIvEs, Minister and Envoy TO the Court of
France ~ 0"'' VI
GENrLESfEN: have had the honor To receive vour
note Of yesterdays date, inviting me, in behalf of mum
Der OF my ieiIow-ctizens TO public dinner this city
DIS manifestation OF their personal sentiments tow ards me
as wen rs OF the sense they pleased entertain of NV
services abroad. - ~
beg leave TO assure you gentle,nen that appreciate
WIN Just sensbility this laering testimony of iIe ooo
opinion OF my enlightened and PATRIOTIC fellow citizens Of
New YORK; and II the considerations which, after an alb
Snce OF near Tour years, urge my with the least
possibe delay to my native State and home permitted mo
roog my residence in your hospitabIc and attractive
cHy' hoing could afford pleasure than To meet
yo, on ne occasion you have so kindly offered
r'n"g " impossible, however, TO postpone my depar-
'c 10 such day as would properly consult the conve
nicnce ot your arrangements IL is onv left In mo m ,n,
ny profound sense OF the honor proposed, TO be done inc
y NY ichow-cizens of New York.-no the less appfe-
n mI' my inability to accept it, while it has been
enhanced IN the most obging by the warm per.
TO our happy shores e''''' IVY 'e'"'"
pray you, gentleman, to accept indiyidusv tl,e assn
rance Of my distinguished consideration.
To Messrs. D. y. Ogden, p. Fish - ~ rs
G. King J. Roosevelt r and others
Among The passengers by TIC packet shin S,v ,yc ol
serve ie name OF distinguished c0tntrvtnan ,lc
lion William G. Rives, late Minister 10 France Mr. r.
Ic'mhs after having accomplished with singular alv
and despatch the hitherto unsuccessful and si,o, c,g
queer o MS mission. Even the voice of rockies C,no
'o nas pech hushed n view Of the issue OF the Ftenc
neaociauos aud he comes home participate with his
numerous Polcai ana personal friends in The no les snc
cessiul issue Of struggle, equally identified viii I
prosperity ana honor Of The cOuniry.tbe re-. election ~
C'ei M'g+rae, TO whose vigorous and efficient polcv
dlcious selection OF ministers, and In whose
ion 'o ask nothing that not clearly fobf s,l ~
20 hOhhg Wat ~ wrong, we are indebted foe H.. al
ustheh ana settlement OF our numerous OUTSTANDING
''a Nm upon ihe iarly justice Of European powers
MI oanue r. u. More, the esteemed prcs,lent or H.
rational Academy Of Design alec returned ~ ~.
ounWy W. INC Suly after two years soourn in loreion
argUs. e'
Ihe nm I'm. e. Bres il, we understand 70 receive
PuO"' ''cf ID his city asa compliment to his talents