Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-26

the following extract from letter Of most honorable
and upright as well as intelligent man, equally your
friend aud mine, written tho day Of the election has
than bearing matter of BY YOU: "Mr
Gilmer then called Maj Yancey 10 satisfy tho House
on the subject Of The Tariff rcmsrking the time,
that he had not yet the man who was could be
prepared TO say whS, course should be pursued
South Carolina and he took it Tor granted that you who
had scarcely reached your home after long absence from
Tue county, must be entirely unpreparcd to decide upon
the measures which should be adopted in novel and dit.
hcnlt crisis in affairs The old Major read your let.
Ter WITH great gravity from the beginning TO the end and
am well assured that Of more ser, 10 you than
any nomination speech which could have been made"
have never been in the habit of considering the friend
ship as matter Of debit credit between the parties
but u be so treated between US, think might appeal
with perfect confidence, to all who know any thing our
relations TO say IL am not at least large creditor
debor i'm the concern
But it wholly useless, aer the unfriendy spirit so OBJ
vously manifested in Your letter. to pursue this matter
any uriher have neither the disposition the time
Tor controversy however ready and abundant the
'ously brought forward, do complain that you are
not my friend You have perfect right not TO be
only desire that should truly understand our positions
towards each Other which presume both OF rs now do
l. w. GILMER, Esq.
the last session the House of alluded to in
Mr.. Rives letter OF June 29th
WHEREAs-This General Assembly is encouraged 10
believe that the proper authorities of South Carolina will
suspend their Ordinance OF NulIi6caon recently adopted
by that State, so tina, collision is likely between
the citizens thereof and the Government Of the u States
IN the collection oil imposis;whereas such suspension of
said ordinance has been urged by the OF conf
dent belief on tho part Of this Assembly, that Congress
would speedily and e1ecualy reduce the duties imposed
OF foreign merchandise, with view 10 protect dome sic
Undergraduates this Assembly has with much
satisfaction, that proposition has been submitted in the
Senate OF the United States designed and calculated W IL
hoped) 10 quiet the angry excemcnts which unhappily
exist at present. and to restore harmony distracted
country by settling the policy Of the Federal
with regard TO impost duties, principles Of just and
tual concesslon;-and, whereas, perseverance the
part of the Federal Government under these crcuia
stances in measures OF hostile mill sry character
against the citizens of the State OF South Carolina ap
pretended may tend still farther excite and
local and dangerous anmoes among the citizens OF these
United States and 10 Illustrate all hope Of pacific and
ameahie adjustment OF the present
Resoredby The General assembly of Trginia, That
Senators in Congress be- and they hereby instruct
cd. and the Representatives from this State respectfully
and earnestly requested 10 promote by all the means in
their power, the passage Of the Bill pending in the
Senate of the United States, providing for gradual re
duction OF the duties foreign merchandise the stand
ard OF necessary revenue or OF some bill of similar i'm
port-and ooppose all military enacments hostile pre-
paraons on the part Of the Federal Government against
the citizens OF South Carolina
Castle Hill Dec. l3, 1882.
DEAR GILMER: tits only to-day, that have had the
pleasure 10 receive your letter Of the 10Th instant thong
the result OF the election reached yesterday by the way
OF Everettsvle. need not say TO you, my friend with
what sensibity have the and generous zeal
with which you have espoused my pretensons. To me
you did more than justice, am sureif 10 yourself
less than justice, all Of have be proudly salts
fed. receive this mark OF the confidence of our mo
Their State with profound gratitude, and hope not
insensibe Of the weight of the high obligations mpo-
ses. You shall not be deceived in snpposing that will
look steadily to the great ends Of public justice and
couDtry's good
hope very soon to sec you and TO be able 10 talk
over all those matters Of high public concernmeni with
which the times rite. In crisis Of so much difficult
y feel the necessity Of penetrating myself thoroughly
with the enlightened and patriotic views OF those who have
honored with their confidence; and for this purpose
well as 10 enjoy the satisfaction OF taking my old friends
and acquainances by the hand, propose take Rich
mond in my way to Washington hope TO be with YOU
ay the middle Of eek and that opportunity must
adjourn these free and unreservcd commune atoms which
desire TO have with you all the Interesting topics
to which you REFER AT present, write surrounded by
those kind neighbors who day after day, have come 10
welcome back 10 their friendly communion, and from
whose hearty converse have snatched lew moments
10 acknowledge the receipt Of letter. and
you anew Of the warmth and sincerity with which am
truly your friend. w. c. RIVES.
L. w. GILMER, Esq.
Extract from first letter received from Nj Rives after his
arrival at Washington, and taking his seat in the U. S.
Senate without date. After speaking OF some private
business MIR. X. concludes thus
write in great haste and have only time assure you
~ ' ". G R''vVEs."
Extract from letter of w C. Rives TO Thomas W Gil.
mer, dated,
wAsHINGroN. February 18th, 1888
DEAR GILMER: have just received your letter o.
18th instant, and have bur moment 10 reply. You say
wonder DO not write about my views OF the pending
crisis. have written to who has written
though my time has been more unpleasantly occupied
with every variety OF business, than il in my
life. have had time to do more than that without
utterly neglectiDg the very important and painful duties
you have assigned me here am sorry that you should
have been TO any embarrassing responsibility
my account
This letter concludes BY giving account Of the
speech which MIR. X. had just delivered on tho Force
adds: al write in great haste, and remain,
Very truly, yours
W. c. RlVES."
Extract Of letter from Mr.. Rive. to Mr. Gilmer.
" DEAR GILMER: hope, if you cannot come and
your way the FluvanDa court you will do soon
and bring Mrs Gilmer with you, when out Of our do
nestle and personal sympatbies shall find
lion, the Force Bill though some of these
matters. have been encouraged TO believe by much
OF your exposition a, heard Monday, that the dferen
ces between us are not very radical.
Truly and cordially yours,
T. W. GILMER, Esq. W. g. RIyES."
Castle Hill, May LIST, 1888.
DEAR GILMER: had the pleasure Of receiving a
lew days ago, your letter OF the oath u which the
pany OF friends and less agreeable occupations, have
left me without the leisure 10 acknowledge till now.
sorry that you have ramifed your professional opera
lions widely as to leave TO your friends so little oppor
unity Of seeing you in the intervals OF your public
duties Knowing, however, and apprecaling the solid
benefit. which this extended range OF industry has
brought yO ought rather greet that you do shew
the enterprise in social matters by sDatcbing any
little moment Of leisure, which may and then
in the busiest life, TO visit your friends lear from the
you 10 TO it may yet be long time before
shall enjoy the pleasure-one which, need repeat,