Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-16
wAsHINeroN, 25,h June, 1873

C. C. CAMBRELENG
s'' ~ mason sad others, Corresponding Committee.
wAsIINeroR. June oath, 1884
OENTLEMENI this morning receive ed the letter of in
Vauon 10 attend public dinner. be ri, on The A,b
ol July next, by The Democratic Republican ci,izsns IF
rfedenckseurg. Falneul aud Identities, which YOU
Iid me tho tionov scsi Allow se TO assure YOU
Renenen that this ioyitaon, from source 80 patriotic
ana Intelligent, was received With the most sincere al
pi"ound respect should hc most happy could signify
rs eeeP'dheei as nothing could be eeabie me
hsn an excusion to Virginia, an invitation 10 ,nito
WIN portion Of her patriotic comme mora ing the
A""'etsaty oil American independence. Indispensable
engagements however, require that should reair TO
oK immediately alter The adjournment OF Congress
am therefore, reluctantly compelled 10 decline the ee-
cen'ance OF your 1auering invitation.
Allow me, geniemep to present to you, and through
you 10 The citizens whom You represent the expreso
oil my certix' respect reg ard aud to ,rofrr ~
Tor e high honor conferred by viiaiou and Tor "a.
very complimentary in which youbav- been ,,.as
ed 10 refer TO my public member of the House
OF Representatives.
have the honor 10 be,
Eeniienien, your most ob7t. serv't.,
". S. BEATDsIEy
40 Mes'rs' Charles Mason, Sc, Cor Com.
WAsHINGroN CITY, June 2sI, 1884.
GENTLEMEN = have had the honor 10 receive your
ie'er OF invitation OF the 2@st ias, 10 attend pnhic
dinner TO be given Fredesicksburg on The Al, ii liz
next, by the democratic Republican ci,izrns of Fredr
scsspug' famouth' snd thcr vcini.ies. IL would, /
assure you a!ofd ordinary pleasure ia oo va,
those oil your fellow citizens with - HON ..3o,se in
umen', IN celebrating the Anniversary of that most inter
esns anu memorable day regret that my previous ar.
raneeReais Will deprive OF that pleasure II bce "a
tender 10 you my Acknowledgements Ter the distinguished
honor you have conferred.
Aud have the honor TO be most resnsc,Lat,, ,
obd sery't, JAMES y "" pS, Sou'
AesS's Chss. Aason and Others Cor Comn,ittce
WAsHINeroN, June 9Th. 1894
uENrLEMEN-i have the honor to acknowledge your
polite invitation TO partake OF dinner 10 be Given M
Democratic Republican citizens OF Frederick n a..
mou'h aud their Vicnites the Ash of July next and
nave 10 express Wy regret that will deprve
me oil that pleasure. duly appreciate the
mas you nave formed OF my public conduct during Til
y an earnest desire 10 preserve The form aud principles oi
our HeP1beaR Government, which have been seriousv
enaanserea oy the pecem@Fy Influence and perverted
powers oil that institution
nave the honor to be, very respectfully your obi't
S nv = J. T. SToDDERT.
WASHINGTON. June 2sih 1891
DETERMINATIONS note Of the 2Ist date invitjng ,ua
70 suenl p1ohe dinner or tbs Ah Of July next by the
democratic Republican citizens of Fredericksb1rg Ell
mouth, and their vicini,ies, was tlsy receveJ In I
give me great pleasure any lime 10 meet tho pe,o.
nc republican citizens of any portion of the State Of Viz
anu 10 nave an opportunity TO make their
acquaintance and 1t would be peculiarly prailving IN do
so upon the fth of July, day ed 10 sve,y " 10
csnieeng, aud particularly dear the Democrauc Re
Puoncahsoi TIE whole country; but my long abcnce from
my home, comPels orego even so great plea.nrs
matt may give the earliest attention which discharge
lon" PuumT '"es wi foFn 10 my private affairs
.ons neg'eeteu. Permit me, gentlemen, oRer to You
my thanks Tor your kind invitation and for the psnoeS in
which II has been communicated.
am, most respectfully, your o"d't.ser5't
Chas Mason and others, Cor. Coaimutce
BowLING GREEN, 5uiy I'd, as9l
oENrLEMEN-T our note has been received inviting
me 10 psrtake OF pubic dtnner with The Republcsu
2ens o fredeTicksb urg, Falnosth and their yicjes nm
he approaching anniversary Of American Indsrendence
aud sincerely regret that the situation Of NV l
anxiety 10 see ihen and gemens of an lane rio.
iue viii render il imPrsccabe Tor me 10 yisi, vo AZ h
one referred to- ny the reference YOU been pleased
10 make TO my public services am co,yinced YOU ave
done NE more than Justice My career as KepresspIa
i've has been humble aud unpretending; YET / nav be
permitted 10 remark, lha have acted steadily win,
10 cherish aud maintain tie principles OF ,e R.nuhIica
party aad 10 resist the assaults the Asoeracy npon our
free insHtUjonswheher made s,nb NJ vv,bo,s ri ~
OF the United States Bank. WV ''
am, gentlemep, your obedent servant
Ma.... 4. q. HAYES
WAss4INeroN Cry, 2stb June. 1sa.
OENTLEMEN-i have thc honor 10 acknowledge the
receipt OF your letter Of the 2is, instant Inviting me IN
participate in public dinner, be given bv the Demo-
cratic Republican citizens Fredefcksburs Fsmo",I
snd uIeir v'ciaues, oo theaih Of July next
The termination OF the session OF Congress ia fs,y
days, and my anxious desire return home as soon liz
NsIus as pracucsoie' will' trust constitute sufficient
apology Tor my declining invitation conveyed in such
fatering terms add which cannot otherwise ts bib
appreciate Under other circumstsacesJ would give
me great pleasure 10 join with those wiso,u,ay be pesen
on the oecasion in paying just homage Of rsso.0t tn
virtues and memories OF the distinguished men who
bllshed our independence.
3be favorable terms in which YOU have been T.,
aude 10 10Y csHTse tO opposition 70 the Bank of the u
teu STATES Is the more valued by emaaaiing ss
pl IA.
has long been distinguished Tor its adherence 10 the i
cpes oil the ilusous founders of the Republican schco,
OF etaesmea. Permitme to express my most s,nes he
het, that in the great dor power now sseinv b
This dangerous Institution tie People Of fine Ilni,ed
States VIII vindicsfe the great truth on which otr %
pohucal system IS based, namely The they are co,nn.
ent 70 Geugovernneni, and 40 intend TO sub, o he
governed by on irresponsible nonied monopoly
AZ cTisls so pregnant with important conseouenees 10
the future desuBes OF country the recurrence Of fc
ever memorable day wic gave birth TO our liberties
palon cannot les! 10 awsken iu the boson, nj every
lover OF freedom, hi CHER incentive TO ie ,rrscry, >,
which assail IL. e VIC """be's
Accept gentleman. my gra,.fu acknowledgements r.,
he Kind manner 90 which your invitation is eNpfe,ed AL
Fcceive assurances OF my great sespect.
BEDFORD BROWN.
Messrs C. Mason and Others, or. CosH
o RicHMoND, July 2, 1894
GENrLEnEN-li IL with deep regret dat 1 6nA my.
sell debarfed lie graic alton Of meeting vog on , c
Instant have been affected hy very suiIs, Is,s,.
nent tmy usual heaIl, TOO serious In s,i, a.
20 me neat OF the season, or 10 The sueue o io,,,pe
whilst, however am denied tie pleasure Of
with you 10 person. am impeed TO express frv Le,r
concurrence with you Nv pUfpose aud in feeling " r
performances Of Democratic Republican principles in 49,,
Stale, and an inhsxble hostility to an nsii,,,g, ~
Bank Of the United Staies1 created In n,snifs viz, W.,
oi TIE terms and pufport Of the Federal sd
w its operation and tendencies ss 10 every blessing to-
Constitution was designed 10 secure
ne evils nseparably incident 70 Inst snor,,ous oDd
"PsDoous power, The Bank, although loreeeen bv soe III
tne I<ibes Of TIE Rspublicahongh gtey were
~ men, Who under recent fuGneaceS have becoc H..
chanPionS5 were hardly anticipated In that prens,c