Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-03
Mr. STEVENSON.

Pu..ADEIPHIA, May 27.-We publish below the cor
res,ondcnce between distinguished fellow citizen
ANDREW STEVENSON, Minister to Eng land. and num-
Der Of bis personal and political friends by which it
will Re seer, that owing to his anxiety to proceed with
the least possible delay the duties Of his mission and
having many preparatory arrangements 10 make, Mr..
Stevenson declines accepting the proposed entertain
mrnt.
Although we cannot but approve Of the reasons as
signed by Mr.. Stevenson for his hasty departure from
city, they comport entirely with the promplness
and zeal which have always characterized him in the
execution of his public duties, regret that the imper-
calls Of public duty have deprived large portion Of
the Democracy Of this District Of the pleasure Of paying
their personal respects to whose long and honorable
public has Justly endeared him to them. Their
warmcst wishes will nevertheless attend him wherever
his country may require his services and whether al
home or abroad in him the interest and honor Of his
country will ever find an able and efficient advocate.
Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, 23d May, 1886.
DEAR SIR,-The Undersigned acting in behalf Of ma
ny CT your Democratic friends of the city and county Of
Philadelphia embrace with great pleasure the opportu-
nifty which is presented by your arrival here
ty 10 you through the of public entertainment,
at such time may suit your convenience, the very
high estimation in which they have long held your pub
lie services and private character
We are aware that services like yours cannot be re-
Quilted by public festival by any manifestation now
in power to make; yet such is Of The modes long
established by custom, 10 testify the grateful rccollec-
Of patriotic individuals, tina, we deem it Duty as is
undoubtedly pleasure to resort to it, especially
nv of your political friends feel ardent desire to see
and know the whose public has repeated
| ly called forth their warmest Communications.
If indeed there anything yet wanting TO fill the
measure Of public confidence in your principles and in.
cgrty could be found at in the relentless
cuon you have suffered at the hands of factions and
reckless opposition in the Senatea arising
alone from the envous feelings ofthose whose demer its
were placed in holder rcefby the wellearned POPULAR.
ty you rapidly acquiring by your iufexbe support
of the of Administration which is destined
in aftertmes to occupy the ares and proudest page
our eountry's annals
Entertaining the utmost confidence in your ability as
the representative ofthe nation abroad advocate its
ercsts and maintain its honor and dignity even in the
highest diplomatic school in Europe feel assured that
the result of your mission will be alike honorable to your
country and yourself
With our best feelings and warmest wishes for long
continuance of yoar hea successful prosecution OF
the duties Of your high and honorable station and q
happy return 10 the bosOs Of your friends and country
men,
We are, truly, your friends and ftllow-citizens,
HENRY HORN
BARTHOLOMEW REESE,
CnRIST'N. KNEASS,
JOSEPH WORRELL,
PETER WAGER,
JOHN j. M'CAHEN,
JAMES PAGE,
HENRY TOLAND,
JAMES H. HUTCHINSON,
GEORGE GUlER,
JOHN nj. READ,
BENJAMIN MlFFLIN,
PETER HAY,
HENRY G. FREEMAN,
HENRY SIMPSON,
WNl. J. LEIPER,
BENZ. S. BONSALL,
HENRY D. GILPIN,
JAMES N. BARKER.
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