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


regret that the ntac Of my health such as TO deny me
the honour OF accepting this invitation It would be to
me source OF the highest satisfaction to participate in
the most l!iusnous citizens Of the republic
have the honour 70 he, with the highcs, regard
Your most obcdicnt servant
To the Honorable C. w Lawrence Chairman sc
&c. Committee OF Arrangements.
m , ny Me C1mm1tee IF i1angementS
The Hon VIM f. Darry: Respected Tor his talents
and private worthue will hear with him to foreign
lands The confidence and regard vi his counirymen.
wAsmScrox, 18th July 1885
GESrlEMnS; Your letter OF Invitation to dinner to
be given to the Hon Edward Livingston at the CITY H
tel "n the 10th inst has been received
IL would give me great pleasure Join in your esti-
vices on SO interesting an occasion An eminent citizen
nour he has molly sustained and hose character he has
elevated IN foreign anJ. Every American owes him
Stuuoe ana ihanks Nor viii the subject of his late
mission be iossntien ut your board and burst aud flow
oil unal!oycd patriotism may be expected soaring above
al personal local, aud party considerations in which it
Wilde delightful To participate. So seldom do occasions
arise IN our peaceful country which excite these holy
feelings unminglcG with baSer considerations that the
entertainment you propose " he sought after with the
uF"on wi'ich leads The descendants Of the Pilgrim Fa
theirs to attend the centennial celebration of their land
ipy But as much u.s. admire the man whom you pro-
pose 10 honor, AMI The you maintain AIN com
peiled ny tue stern call of official duty, fJrcgo par
ucIpatlun IN your cnvicd pleasures
WIN nigh respect, your obcdent servant,
MessIs c. w LiwnEycK, &c &c. Committee.
|
AlnAvr July H. 1895
GENrLrMEH--It would give me great pleasure Ia NJ,
tend the dinner 10 be given TO the Honorable Edward
Livingston on the 10Th inst, and have delayed to re.
ply 10 your invitation until now in the hope that might
be able To accept IT. but find that II will not be in INV
power TO be with you ON that occasion. The manner in
winch tint distinguished enGcrsa,s has DISCHARGED his
puoiic uruSs and especially those of his late TO
FriEce Is alike credtabe himself and TO our country
ana the patriotic citizens of New York have in my
opinion, embraced lit occasion-his return
us under somewhat peculiar circumstances manifest
the sentiments of their personal respects towards him
Ina ,ntr cordial appreciation of his public conduct,
Though absent shall in feelings unite with then, in,
rendering due honor long tried and faithful pubc
servant With sentiments of respect,
| remain yours, &c.
! w. l.. MARCY
To NIessrs. c. w Lawrence, Sc, sc, Committee of
Arrangements.
Blythe Committee Of .7rrang ements
Governor Marcy The patriotic Governor of the State
OF New York. The distinction which he has twice re-.
ceived at the hands OF the people, cvnces their opinion
OF his merits
TnE HALL, CooPERsrowx, July 10Th 1895
GESrLEMkN--l have Just received your ohliring let
ter, and hasten to answer that it will not be in nv
power 10 make one at the dinner. When joined you
IN the invitation to Mr. Livingston it with the hope
!. mlght SUIT has convenience TO early day
Since then pressing business has called ne from town
nor VIII II permit me to return early l6th-
May presume SO lar ON your kindness, to beg YOU
Will make for me the proper apologies.
residence of several years in France enables me
fully TO appreciate the arduous the at du,
OF your distinguished guest and there is not a man il,
the nation more disposed than myself TO do honor To his
hrmness and patriotism. Although it may scarcely be
proper IN one OF my comparative inexpercncc to speak
TOO much even IN commentator Of of the wears and
high services OF MIR. Livingston vet cannot torb.or
a"dng tat know from personal observation that his
one oil the lew American names that have European
regulations that France, in particular was well disclosed
TO receive him wth tavGr and That he must have made
sacrifice OF much private feeling. i'm boldly and firm
| ~ maintaining the rights OF tine country.
But apart from all considerations oftle claims of the
alSanal IN whose honor you will assemble, there
with France, that should hope would arouse a common
eeng The dignity OF nation is inscparable from lis
pocy and the extraordinary character of part of the
recent negotiation ought to persuade every rejecting
| man that we have credit for tie public virtue
that ! am persuaded belongs 10 One OF the motives
oi my regret therefore being able TO attend riss
from conviction that the present fit moment To- show
that our national wisdom superior to sordd personal
calculations and that the hearts OF the Americans are in
| the right place.
! / remain, gentlemen, most truly yours.
! To the Honorable c. w Lawrence. Cbairman So
| &c, Committee % Arrangements.
BY the Committee Of arrangements.
James Fennore Cooper Alike diating ushcd for pa.
rotlsm and genius; the able and fearless ctarnpon n,
home and abroad OF his cOuntrys institutions lad demo
cratic principles.
By the Hon. Charles Gayarre Our RIGHTS nj homo
ana our Rights abroad They tc supported with
an equal spirit OF watchulncss aud determinations Fo-
reign nations who respect them will never find us want
ing IN courtesy; pn,lsc servants who maintain them
with proper spirit and dignity viii receive the full tri-
butte OF our gratitude.
BY tie C0mmiitcc IF Arrangements
| The Hon Mr. Gayarre A distinguished son of
Lonsiana-hs State, brought into the confrderacy bv
Jefferson, has abundantly proved the wisdom Of the
measure BY her rich additions to the national STOCK f
wealth and patriotism.
The want VI space prevents from inserting various
letters from invited Guests who had declined The fol-
loving toasts accun,pau yug the letters OF the CONN
troller and Mr. Crosweli, read We regret that il
~ impossible 70 maze the record of the proceedings as
full as could wish.
From The Hon. A. G Fagg, Comptroller of the State
OF New York. France Her glory and good faith put
III the balance against twenty-five millions of francs
and the inlIcors Of hrI fame waiting for an 0poogy To-
turn the scale.
From f. Croswell State Printer American Diploma.
cy Equally prompt to observe and 10 exact, nyolabe
national faith.
By he Coa'aiote Of .9cangements
His Exechcncy Geo Wolf Governor of PrnnsvIva
MA: a worthy sOn Of patriotic State.
Trusts bB the Iice Presidents.
- by the Vice Chancellor McCoun Public Opinion
The best arber Of the disputes Of rh
when The facts are given in evidence.
By John Crazy Esq A national insult ought never
10 be gwen A national apology cannot be-.
by the Hon. john l. Morgan. The last War. Forced
upon the country IT brought with it the spirit and the
energy proper for defence, aud left behind Ire
ledge, the character. and The confidence which will unit
Us ALL IN any Other conflict for honor or our rights
~ the Hon Walter Bovine. Our Country. 7,on
scious Of what she 10 herself aud TO The world
Iiy the Hon. Stephen Alien The object of our pre-
sent me ting; reutatiOn of the maxim that Republics
ungrattul."
BY Jaases Campbell Esq National Glory: Observ
ing the faith Of Treaties fulfilling the claims of Justice
aid cultvatng those which promote the bose
ngs Of social order and tic sum Of human hap
piHess.
b. Col Charles Graham France and America; Al
lies IN the war Oi the American Revolution may they
continue friends until tho enc Of time.
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