Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-09-04
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SAVANNAH, Aug. 25.-At meeting of the citizens Of
Savannah held at the Exchange on Saturday ailcrnoon
the 18th day of August instant pursuant to public notice
for the purpose of rendering their prese James
NJ Wayne Esq, public dinner testimonial of their
appreciation of his principles and the course nurseJ h
Im, at the last session OF the Congress of the United
States and making the necessary arrangements for the
Joseph Cumming, Esq. was called TO the Chair, and
Charles s Henry, Esq. appointed Secretary.
The meqting being organized, notion seconded the
ioiiowng Resolutions were then unanimously adopted
heS0ired, That IN testimony of appreciation of the
distinguished services and the truly democratic principles
ct our fellow citizen, James NJ Wayne representa-
tive OF the people in the Congress of the United States
public dinner he rendered him, such time as may suit
Lis convenience.
Resolved, That the Chairman and six other citizens TO
be appointed by him, be committee communicate TO
Judge Wayne the sentiments contained in the foreg
solution and TO make the necessary arrangements car
ny the same into effect
ReSoiued, That all fellow citizens be invited to
unite in this tribute of respect
Nhercupon, The Chairman appointed the following gen
n,men, VZ;IJanes = Bnloch, John B. Gaudry Dr.
Moses Sheial, Dr. Richard ID. Arnold, Robert NJ Charl-
ton and Charles $ Henry Esqrs the Committee TO car
ry the foregoing resolution: into effect
ReS0ired That the thanks OF the meeting be rendered
the Chairman and Secretary, and that the meeting adj 1rn
JOSEPH CUMMING Charnam.
CHARLES 5. HENRY, Secretary.
The following is the letter addressed TO Judge Wayne
by the Committee, in accordance with resolution of
the meeting;
To the Hon. James m JIdy,ie:
SIR-Ihe duy devolvcs on us in behalf Of our fellow
citizens assembled in pursuance of on this day. TO
express to you their appreciation Of your public conduct as
Representative Of the People in Congress of the
United States further to ask YOUR acccuaucc Of the
expression OF this feeling in public dinner at which YOU
may meet yo"r friends The time 10 be arranged TO
your convcncnce
The prominent act in discharge of your official duties to
which we recrin The conveyance Of the sentiment our
fellow citizens your independent iudico and patri
otto vote on the Act of july 1882 alter and amend the
several acts imposing duties on imports.
This vote Is considered as exhibiting the highest cyi-
a he vitI
system OF which your constituents complain, viz: The
Protective or american System, and furnishing the proof
that IN the fair, OPEN and peaceful ground of argument
the question is only to be discussion before the Rn
Tescnatives of the American People for ilsl-1-I,ip
and equitable adjustment
we repeat the se1ilr11Irc Hoy citizens when
we say, 40 c6sfrcT your course consistent viii The r
cipcs you advocate which are involved in tbe nronrty
aud pcpetuy OF institutions and an eulehtene view
OF the Interests of Georgia
We hold it be our duty and feel qualification nus
10 place orr inlvid1, and .olIsc,;,. 5.,.,;,,, 80
YOU and demonstrate ot,r ncr.or,I r..,,,I W. I, IT,
pleasure to subscribe ourselves
Respectfully, your ohcdicnt servants
JOSEPH CUMMING Chairman
James s. Bullock, J0hl b. GGn3,V lIoscs SJcGoU
Rchdri n. Arli0id Robert M Charlton Cbn,Ies s
HeHry.-Committec
In answer to the letter from the Committee The follow
ing communication was received from Jude Wavnc.
SAVANNAH, August 2Otb 1872
Genhemen-l thank you sincerely for your kind and
commendatory communication 'of the approbation r INV
fellow citizens, ofIny conduct as Representative in The
Congress of the United States" NV efforts have hcc al
rectcd to deserve the confidence Of ali mo co,s,t
but portion them having nisappre nde,I fine r,,s
and motives which induced me TO vote for the .sact TO al
and amend the several acts inposny duties mon i'm,
Portsthe approval Of that vote bv INV fclI,ci or
Chatham becomes the acccpiabe and calls for nv
gratitude. Given as il has been bv a corr,,,,i
ty having enlightened apprehension of the Interest, Of
country and Of our state conversant with their n,
cal condition and connection, and with the best means of
preserving them in unimp1rcd efficiency for pos,erf
sensitive OF hern honor and Of southern rios and
which having had for than generation nm niner.
ruptcd association with the democracy of the nation te
appreciation of my fellow citizens of Chatham viii be r
ceved and at all lines as timely testimonial 70
shield my public course from misconccption feel nc
favor and iis effect upon myself shall be the indstrio
application Of my time and such ability as Have o s,u
acquire, to the public service
You are right Gentlemen in SAVING that tbc vote
which you commend exhibits attachment 10 fire TTnion
and, my opposition TO The protective system, TLncy n
among ourselves justifabe excitement AGAINST If
and that had complained and demonstrated as neo.
pie aud sovereign State; tat the system was uucons,i
tutonal, and unjust in its operations knew also If tbe
last session of Congress should be terminated without anv
modification of the Tariff, in some of those particulars
which bore most heavily upon the plantation state I