Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-24


10th instant, by the citizens of New York 20 our disn-
gushed countrymaa, Mr. Livingston has just been re.
ceivcd.
Participating most heartily in the sentiments Which
have prompted iiis just and noble testimony on lie
part OF the enlightened citizens of New York nothing
could afford me more pleasure than unite with them
IN rendering deserved honours TO St,tes,un, ,ybvo
long and splendid career Of public service admitted Of
donal illustration only from the signal ability ana eI
Vaied patriotism with which he has recently maintained
the rights and honor of his country abroad I.s TO
therefore, matter OF very regret that cn0n ge
mcnts OF special and urgent character put il wholly
oul u ny power 10 be present with you e
proposed; and that il viii be left 10 me only 10 parici
P a.e mentally, Us pray you to be assured shall do
WIZ" he utmost cordaiity in every expression Of honor
which shall be offered to your DISTINGUISHED pucst 40
worthy OF them all and in every eAusion of patriotic
sahsibity and Of loyalty the country which hs able
ana Jealous defence Of her rights il so well fitted 10
forth. " ~'
For the hattering manner in which you have been
pleased TO speak OF my humble exerlons the same
held 81 duty, pray you, gentlemen accept nay warm
est Acknowledgements In the position i'm which | was
placed, could not but feel that tie adjustment Of our
9ngpending claims on the Government Of France was
dns; not only to the Injuries Of fellow citizens bu
70 thc naIona honor itself, which, in the noble maxim
o. onf elevated stale policy announced hy patriotic
Ihef NiagsTate IN the opening Of ls Administration
70 ask nothing hat is clearly right and to submit
70 nothing that is wr0apsoOd nfd0Yd fl,eir res
Under these circumstances not 10 Layr oxertrd pver,
effort to bring to satisfactory termination the neOocja
uoh winch was committed to my hands would have been
TO eyinec criminal Indifference not only 10 me own
GUY nut To the highest interest involved in the inter
course Of nations.
We arrangement which was concluded, embracing
and terminating by mutual and honorable ompronises
every subject Of difference which had arisen between The
two countries had hottcfed myself laid lastino fonn
datOn OF harmony and friendship between them and in
ITS faithful execution both sides SUCH il cannot br
doubted would be the happy result The upex pccrd
delays which have occurred the part Of France res
pect iof the honor and magnanimity Of great nation
as well as thorough confidence in the nvigcblc us
tce OF our causc, compes 70 believe will vet 1--WE
place 70 frank and unqualified iulfment Of her en-.
gogemens. Tic duty Of the " States in any cvrnf 10
insist on that iihment due alike TO our national ho
nor the faith Of treaties The Unanimous sentiment Of
mankind, and our Own future security il point on
Whch the patriotism Of American citizens renders il ia
hoped, an uihcfence Of opinion among rs impossible
pray you, gentlemen, to convey to my llow-c citizens
OF New York, my grateful sense Of tie hatsng mark Of
their remembrance, which you have had the Kindness 10
communicate Ia such o5hgng terms and to accept for
yourselves the cordial sentiments Of and respect
with which am
Your friend and fellow.cGzen.
To the Honorable G. w Lawrence, Chairman, &c
&c, Committee Of Arrangements.
by me Committee IF .7rrongrmests
HE Hon. WIN. 6. Rivea--Jhc Ncp0catfr Of The ron
yenton Of 1881 distinguished for ba ability shoad e.,
MS dsneresiedncss az home. The People win NOT f,
get those who make efforts and sacfifces for me yoie
Ton OF Their rights, and the promotion Of lo principles
CRY OF PuLkbgLpma, I4th inst, 1895.
Sentiemen - have the pleasure 70 acknowledge Che
receipt Of your letter the 9Th inviting me II na
axe 81 puDhc dinner, 70 be given by the citizens Of
New York. eyincng their regard for the personsI cb