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


FREDERicKsBuRG, June 2I, 1884
SIR; public dinner will be given the 4Ih Of July
next al this place by the Democratic Republican ci-
zens OF Fredericksburg, Falmouth and ih, vicniiies
aud the undersigned have been appointed Committed of
Correspondence TO invite such Members of Congress-
other distinguished persons agreeing with the m in sepii-
ment, might deem expedieni.-In executing this
duty, we take pleasure In solicit ng the honor OF your
company on That occasion; and beg leave express
grateful sense OF public services, and especially OF
your hTm aud patriotic opposition TO the United States
Bank. Very respectfully, your obedent serv'is,
CHARLES MASON,
o. NJ. CRUTCHFiELD,
CARTER l.. STEVENSON,
JOHN IL. HOLLADAY,
WILLIAM BERNARD,
JOHN NJ. DANIEL
II. &. l.. MONCURE,
+. w. TALIAFERRO,
Corresponding Committee.
WARRINGTON, July Isl, 1884.
GENTLEMEN-I regret exceedueIy that pre- ious ar
Engagements, in regard TO my time, put il wholly OF
my power 10 accept your kind invitation for the 4h inst
Were IL Otherwise, there is certainly portion my fell
low-ci'izens with whom il would give pleasure
TO unite in the celebration of day always and
TO which the present condition OF the country npsrts il
possible, an increased interest than with the Republicans
of fredericksburg, Falmouth, and their vicniiies For
The h'erlng opinion whch you have in their behalf
pressed OF my public seIvices beg you make them
my mos grateful scknow edgmeus; aud TO 10 the adj
donal favor. Of Offering the company, in my name,
the accompanying sentiment. II is 10 which there
WILL in short time trust, be but little resistance the
part OF the great body Of the people any where and least
OF all in Virginia IL is this:
Unqualified and Incorporating opposition 10 the
Bank Of The United States: The interest and the honor
OF the people demand it.
Accept gentlemen for yourselves the assurance of my
sincere respect and esteem.
NJ. VAN BUREN,.
To Charles Mason aud others, Esqrs
WAsHINGToN, July 81, 1884.
GENTLEMEN-I have 10 make my very sincere thanks
10 you, for your kind Invitation TO dine with you The 4h
Of July; and should have been happy in accepting il,
but had previously received invitation for the
at Phadelphia under circumstances which induce me
being
take leave to forward sentiment, which hope will be
acceptable to the country aud appropriate 10 The times,
wit:
NATIONAL CURRENcY-Noro OF PAPER, BUT OF
GOLD The FIRST STEP opGrds restoring The Constitution
10 IFS original integrity and sGDing the People from
the cells and misehiefS of the uh0le paper system
Yours, respectfully,
To Messrs. Charles Mason SC.
WARRINGTON, July Isl 1884
GENTLEMEN-I have had The honor receive your
invitation TO public dinner, be given 4ri inst
by The Democratic Republican citizens of fredericksburg,
Falmouth, and their vciniiies regret that my engage
mens will prevent my participating with you that
casion, aud request thai you will accept my grateful
pleased 10 commend my public services.
Very respectfully, your ohd't eerv',,
JOHN FORSYTH.
Messrs. Chas Mason and Others Committee
Roger b. fancy, Andrew Stevenson, and The rejected
Government Directors of the Bank OF the United States
That policy which obsructs elevation office, for the
practical application of honest opinion in the discharge
high public trusts, the of people
without imparng the confidence oil truth, and lessening
the energy oil virtue.
WAsHINGToN, June 30 h, 1884
COMMUNICATIVE kind invitation 10 a nublic dinner
TO be given Fredericksburg, the oh July next by
the Democratic Republican citizens Of Fredericksburg
Falmouth and their vcinies, has been received For
this distinguished evidence of your approbaion be pleased
to accept my grateful acknowledgements The cessity
which exists for speedy return home, after long alb
sence, must deprive of the honor OF dining with you
But solicit the favor OF you those YOU represent TO
JOIN in the sentiment expressed below.
With sincere respect am, your most obd't serv.
HUI l.. NHITE.
Messrs. Chas. Mason, Sc, Cor. Committee
The strife OF party: May it be made 10 subserve the
cause OF Liberty.
CASTLE HILL, June 26,b 1884
GENTLEMEN-Ihe Invitation 10 public dinner, o be
given the 4,b Of July neat, by the Democratic Re-
publican citizens OF fredericksburg Falmouth and their
vicniies which you have done the honor 10 address
TO NE, has just been received 1t would afford recu
liar pleasure join you and those OF patriotic fellow
citizens who will be assembled with you in their proposed
cell braton OF our National Anniversary; but having al
ready united win my neighooFs and counymen ia ar
rangemeDs Tor social moraon OF the same glo-
rous day, il will not regret be In psw profit
OF the naUerng invitation with which you have honored
Though thus deprived OF the pleasure being person.
ally with you symPaihse most cordially In the sentinel
and spirit which will your patriotic festival.
agree with you sta crisis has arisen hch ieopsrds the
very fruits OF that glorious revolution shall
ceebse for what purpose have vs. thrown of the woke
OF foreign domination, il we submit TO the daring preien
sons and sordd abuses OF organ sed monied power
home which seeks gOveTn it has oppressed the
Il
well expressed in your just aud eloquent appeal the
Democratic Republicans OF Virgins, and offer il the
suboined toast, The favorable acceptance OF the
psny.
am, gentlemen, with sentiments Of great respect. your
fellow citizen aud obpt sefyL, w. T.. RIYES.
To Meesrs. Cbss Mason, &c.
"The Government Of the People, the Government Of
the BAuk"-There be balfing between these two
opinions Let ireenen choose.
wAsHINoroS June 2s h, 1884
GENTLEMEN - beg you ioeccepl my thanks Tor your
kind invitation the dinner the 4h aud this marx OF
your consideration regret that my state OF health, 10
enabie TO accept your invitation and in the
pfopos entertainment n honor Of your able end dis
ting uished Representative II feel sensiby fs
vorsbc opinion you express OF my conduct and services
and the compliment You have pleased 10 pay me Pro
ceediDg rom quarter respec able aud respec icd, II
could moi lal 10 be particularly gratifying have, how
ever, gentlemen, other claim your confidence and
good opinion except that which arises from honest zeal
IN maintaining those principles which have been dear
10 Vireina; which have governed through he course
oil my public lo, add which, Gmig believe are Identified
tcfM liberty HseDl IN defence OF these principles can
Virginia prove recfesntl Gcd Forbid
With sentiments OF high confederation and respect, am
your fenJ, aud fellow citizen, a. STEVENSON
To Chss Mason aud others, Esqr's Corresponding Com
pitiec, sc.
Virginia; May hat foftude which sustained her in Tie
conflict Of 9S aud 80, and the that crowned her
efforts, inspire her with zeal IN defence OF hCf prn
cplcs and ~ rsssng that powerful combination Of mOneV
and ambition, which threatens lay low the liberties Of
the People.
FREscAri, June 9Th, 1884
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