Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-17

WM. II. KER,
JOHN N. DUNCAN.
lion LEVI WOODBURY., Secretary of tho Navy
MIR. wooDBURY's REPLY.
New ORLEANS, April %, 1883.
GENTLEMEN:- kind invitation TO partake of a
PuoIic dinner with the Democratic friends OF the present
,rurts.
Few circumstances could afford me greater satisfaction
man TO remain longer al the emporium OF the mighty Val
ley oil the Mississippi, and at the mos, interesting scene of
the military glory o! our venerable President.
yenes. -, and Urgency oil my my public duties forbid the iodEl-
The continued prosperity of your city-so h~ospitablc in
sharacter-so iourishing in trade, and so attractive not only
by many novel and glorious recollecions, hut by its vast
Importance 10 the welfare and security Of tho union Of tho
States.
BE pleased TO accept my assurance TO you individually.
'ha'i am with much regard and respect,
Your obedient servant,
- LEVI WOODBURY..
WIN: Chri1ty, John Nicholson, VIM. II. Chase, Samuel
Spots, VIM, II. Ker, J. b. Plauche, +. W. Lea N.
duncan, 3. II. Harper, Maunsel White.
PENSACOLA, May 2.
ARRIVAL OF MIR. SECRETARY WoopBuRY-Ou
city was honorcd on Saturday last, with a visit from the
DISTINGUISHED Secretary Of our Navy. In common with
our fellow citizens. we sincerely regret that his time did
moi permit OF his receiving the inequalities contemplated
by The members of our community. All seemed anxious
70 give evidence OF their high opinion OF his public worth,
and he left us on the morning after his arrival 10 visi, the
Navy Yard and the Vessels of War laying in our Bay,
and at all OF which he was received with the usual honors.
we are happy 10 have II in our power 10 say, that lie ex-
i"N"" "WSSI h'Shiy pichseu WIFI the SITUATION OF our
barbour and the many advantages it afforded as a Naval
Station. On Tuesday he left us, taking our new mail
steam Boat eastward. We congratulate our citizens that
be TOOK TINS route, for VIC think he cannot fail TO come 10
The conclusion, that il Is best adapted for bringing the
great Northern Mail South, and that he will SO represent
ID MEETING.
AT a meeting of;he Citizens of Pensacola held at Col
ans Cgbse House, on the 18th day of April, 1889, on mo-
called to the Chair and Thomas NJ. Blount. Esq. appointed
Secretary.
The object of tho meeting having been stated by the
Chairman, the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Resolred, That a Committee of ten gentlemen be ap.
pointed to invite the Hon. Levi Woodbury. to a Public
Dinner at Collins Hotel, at such time as will suit his con-
venience.
ResoiDed, That the following gentlemen compose The
rison, John Campbell, Henry Wilson, Robert Mitchell.
James Forsyth Henry Hyer, Francisco Moreno, Henry
MicheIet and John innerarity, Esquires.
Hesofped, That the following gentlemen be a Commit
tee OF Arrangements :-George w. Barley, Henry
Ahrens, John II. Parker, John Jerri,on, Jr. and Samuel
Paueson, Esquires.
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, sRd published in the
RoBT MITCHELL, Chairman.
L. M. BLoUNT, Secretary.
PENSACOLA, April %, 1888.
TO the Hon. Levi Wood6try, Secretary Of The Mary.
SIR-The undersigned have been appointed a Commit.
tee OH behalf of the Citizens of Pensacola, to express their
qualification on your visit TO Florida, and 10 tender Won A
'S"1 WV AftNHNO VI IVY
other day that may conport with your convenience.
This evidence Of appreciation on the part Of the Cit.
zens, proceeds from a conviction of your claims to their
respect and confidence, resulting from your long and faith.
iul public services, which is a guarantee that your future
experience and usefulness, will rebound to the benefit Of
our country.
Accept Sir, our individual concurrence In the foregoing
sentiments. and believe US with much consideration, your
most obedient servants,
John A. Cameron, Hanson Kelly, John Jerrison, John
Campbell, Henry Wilson, Robert Mitchell, James For
syth, Henry Hyer, Francisco Moreno, Henry Micbelet,
John IDnefarity- Committee.
PENSACOLA, April 20, 1888.
GenHemen-I feel highly hattered by the kind man
ner in which You have communicated 10 me the invitation
Of The citizens Of Pensacola to a Public Dinner.
But l regret that it is not possible for mo, consistently
with other engagements, TO remain long in your vicinity.
In the mean time, shall be so entirely engrossed in the
examination Of the public works at the Navy Yard, of the
Live Oak plantation at Deer Point, of the Defences OF the
mouth Of your beautiful Bay, and the various improve.
Dents, contemplated in connection with Pensacola. as
a healthy and important Nava, Station for our Yves,
India Squadron, and for the whole Gulf Of Mexi.
co, as well as for the special protection OF the growing
commerce OF Mobile Bay and the vast trade of The Mis-
sissippi River, that am compelled, with reluctance, TO
decline the public ciyihies offered.
But be pleased, on account Of them, TO present TO YOUR
cilIzens my best acknowledgements and 10 accept for your
selves and them the assurance OF my anxious desire for
the promotion oil your welfare, With great respect, your
obedient servant, LEVI WOODBURX
Messfs. j. a. Cameron, Hanson Kelly, sc, Committee.