Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-16

trust that M friends will esteem hi, sufficient rea-
son for respectfully declining their friendly invitation
whilst cannot but feel profoundly thankful for the op
Mon expressed in relation my public services cannot
al the same time, but feel conscious. that my only claim
to that opinion Is, that faithfully sndesvoured 10 do my
duty, aud that for any thing eyond this indebted TO
the libersity OF my friends
la relation 10 the Bank OF the United States always
have been and now opposed TO it, aud voted against the
charter OF the present Bank Reason enough Tor this OPP
position may be found in the enclosed sentiment, which
beg leave present as representative at the proposed
festival. With sentiments OF esteem,
Iremain yours. respectfully,
Messrs. Chss Ma.on and others, Committee Sc
The Bank OF the United Sates--The power given by
the Constitution 10 Congress the currency of the
country, is rot TO incorporate Banks provide c
custng medium o paper; but "fo coin money regulate
the rdiue thereof, and effoTeign coin"
House. OF REPRESENTATIVE, June 2s. 1884
receipt OF your esteemed letter oil the 2ls inst ng
behalf OF the Democratic Repurlcan citizens Of
fredericksburg, Falmouth, and iheir vicines to porske
OF public dinner, the Anniy Ct iona In
dependence.
! regret exceedingly that my private engagements
ooltgc 10 return 10 New York mediaely after the
adjournment OF Congress; but shall cherish in grateful
remembrance, your expectation of my pas political
duct
1t my firm and Underwriting adherence TO the prnc
pies Of the most eminent and Industrious patriots OF Virgil
MIA that fret rcomnended Inc to the favour of my const
tuen,s, and may add, has 80 long continued me in their
confidence and esteem Allow me 10 propose a sent
meni,
"The Ancient Dominion of VIrginia-Tne Resohu.
fons Of l79s Prineiptes equally necessary to The
fenanee of he Rights Of The StGies aud 10 the preserua
ton Of The Integrity Of the Union''
have the honor 10 be, with great respect
Your obliged servant,
CAMPBELL p. WHITE.
Chas. Mason and others, Cor Committee.
wAsHiNe1oN Cry, June 80. 1884
CENTLEMEN-I have the honor o acknow ledge the
reception yours Of the 2ls inst inviting me- on tile mart
OF my Democratic fellow ciiizens Fa
mouth, and their vcnliies, TO participate with them
celeb aon OF that glorious ever memorable day
the 4lh OF July, l776 While fully appreciate the no.
OF Auefing attention, have every reason TO
anticipate the highest pleasure from association with my
Democratic fellow citizens, ia commemora of the hal
lowed day OF our national independence regret exceed
ingly, the necessity that my long absence home i'm
poses on to return immediately bsequent
journment OF our proaced session OF Congress- and by
which am constrained 10 decline participation in
csson, from which the agreeable emotions might be
so justly anticipated.
In reference 10 the very kind manner in which YOU
have been pleased speak my very limited public SER
vices, and oil my opposition the arrogant OF
great InoDied ncorporaion-no only uncons,ituonaI
but absolutely incompatible With the very nature OF
free Republican Institutions have only TO add that they
have been than compensated by the Partially with
which they have been received by intelligent and
spectacle portion OF my republican fellow citizens Nor
will omit TO mention. that there is event at this time.
IRON which every devoted friend TO his Constitution
his country should derive uniegned satisfaction
than the evidence OF an unyieding evnc-
ed by Democratic brethren brou ghout country 10
resist The arrogant Pretensons OF corrupt souess corpo
poron that has insolently dared insult the
power OF the People in setting at defiance their imne
date agents aud their laws You will allow me- gentle
TO offer sentiment, my Democratic fellow cit-
Of Fredericksburg, Falmouth and their vicniiies
John NJ. Patton, .Andreio Stevenson, and DVm. c.
RiUes: lusrous alike Tor sterling integrity, dsIngu
ed talents and unconpromising psoism: while the first
has only been menaeed with the two latter have fallen
viciims TO, the ruthless blows OF unhoIy coalon be-
tween Bank Whigs, gripping ConsOIidG0nists and dis
appointed disHGctng NuHfers; The Injustice
done TO whom, may there not be wanting a redeemng
spirit in the land OF Democracy thai should be erventy
invoked by every friend man, Liberty, the sacred
principles OF our Constitution
b great consideration and respect, have the honor
to remain, Gentlemen, your friend and eIowclizen,
J. A. BYNUM.
Messrs Chas Mason, &c., Cor. Committee
WARRINGTON, June 25b, 1884
GENTLEMEN-I received your letter OF invitation of
the 2si instant and it high favour e.pecitly
as coming from those TO whom sm personally unknown
IL there is any part OF my political which mens
your appreciation, il is 10 be attributed lasting impress
sons OF those original principles which part,
equally OF Viz GINA education and psiefnsl admonon att
time when Jefferson and Madison, by wise pre-
eeP's and bright examples, had affixed the land marks of
the Constitution.
Aso the Bank the United States Of which you have
spoken ia letter permit say, that the con.
federated Stairs OF this Union have deprived themselves
oil cefian, II not all oil the rights Of the currency ri.
ven them TO the Federal Government, It is wise and
just ~ this Government convey those rights
pany OF individuals; inssmuch il is great Govern
mental right held for the good Of the WHOLE and
that Of part II this Government give part and not
the whole OF those rights the Bank it will
efficient agent contemplated by is friends Give all that
II asks or has had, aud with crculstion oil two hundred
and forty millions it will be enabled to set all parchment
rights, as il has DONE at defiance.
regret to say, that i'll health and the neglected state
Of my affairs home will debar me the plessur of being
with YOU the 4th July.
With indelble attachment TO the great cause in which
we are mutually engaged, send you the following SEN
tment:
The Old Jehsrsonisn Democratic Party in Virginia
and none else! No Dsmes--no amafg amations
Very respectfully.
JAMES Nj. H. BEALE.
To Charles Mason, o NJ Crulcb6ed, and others
WAsHINoToN, June 80, 1894.
GENTLEMEN-I have The honor TO acknowledge the
receipt Of your letter Of The 2ls inst, inviting me TO at
Iend dinner, 10 be given on tie 4h July next Frede
rekbufg, by tile Democratic Republican citizens OF that
OwD, Falmouth, and their vciDies. feel duly sensible
Of The honor conferred and regret that my anxiety
TO visit my iamily alcr very long absence, will forbid
my accepting your ndllepg invitation. annex send.
ment, which respectfully ask may be submitted 10 tho
meeting Aud am, 81 high confederation,
Your Obt scrvt,
J. Y. MASON.
Charles Mason and others, Cor. Gem.
Virginia For the result Of her recent elections she s
aUded by Politicians whohave deridcd her dsnter-
esled constitutional prncplesby friends Of the Tariff
and Of Tie u. s. Bank by Aui MasoDs snd National Re.
publ'csns-Wel may $40 excaim, "Whal have I done,
that mine enon'ios prsise me"
WARRINGTON, 80h June, 1884
GENTLErEN-As shall not be able 10 have The plea.
Of Your company at dinner the 4h Of July permit
offer sentiment TO be presented al tie proper time:
The Old Dominion, the mother Of and Of States.
She viii forget orego her pristine princi-
Pies " ith great respect, yours,
THOS a. HALL.
Cor. Committee.