Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-10

IL. Our Guests-Ihe Petersburg and Portsmouth Fo-
luneers. We greet them as friends and brothcrs-we
ask no better companions at the board-no truer
rudes in the field
y does she reconcile TO it, that true ma n but from
the bottom Of his heart, cries "God bless her.
The following letters received by the committee from
gentlemen who had been invited, but were prevented
from attending, were read
RrcmMoSD, June 3O,h, 1898
Gentlemen Your favor OF the 2lst, inviting me ito
par,ake with the Chesterfield Light Dragons, Rich.
nond Light Dragons, Richmond Fayelr Artillery, and
Washington Rife Corps, OF q dinner on the an July
next at Bacou's Spring. has been received regret
exceedingly that attention TO business in the country.
which cannot neglect, will deny NE the pie ASSURE 81
participating with ynu in the enjoyment OF day 50 sd
cred the of liberty, und occasion 80 cnnso
nant with the proud, but generous feelings OF patriotism"
Permit me, gentlemen, TO tender you a sentiment,
which you will find below, and be pleased to accep! as
surunces of my very high regard.
Your most u6eGent humble servt,
Il. L. HOPKINS.
more work. gentlemen, or depend upon it, the people
will never agree to pay you in specie.
WAsnlNcToS. June 30ih, 1888.
Gcnticmen-The time fixed on for the ud pu'nnsnt
of CONGRESS necessarily LrptIves of the pleasure
had anticipated of meeting The citizens OF my own
Stale tie fourth oi next month Had circumstances
permitted, your polite invitation would have bee CRATE
fully accepted. The day would have passed with me,
far rnure pleasantly and perhaps less usefullyin
communlng with you and your brother volunteers be.
side the cool margin Of the spring, around which you
will assemble, than in engaging IN hurried Legislation
within the heated walls ot the CapiLol-nade hotter by
! the siriirs OF parry.
As cannot be with you ! take the liberty which
hope you will excuse, Of sending toast and asking
that you will propose it in my your associates
and guests. Wishing them and you harmonious in.
terchauge Of sentiments and feelings appropriate the
/ mud tErouIh life health and | n
JOHN ROBERTSON.
The Volunteer Corps throughout the Union, and the
great body Of tine militia, 10 which they belong
desp u'Ism shall lead his standing Inrrcenaes, line
unbough, lie guard U! Liberty will meet them at he
threshold Of her temple, and save II from pouIion-or
perish amid It's ruins.
WAsUISGroS CITY, July let, 1888.
! Gcntlemen-l duly received your kind invitation to
be one Of your guests "Bacons Spring the
ing 4th Of July and have thus long deferred thy reply
to It, IN The hope that might be enabled to g"e one
more consonaut TO my wishes and feelings, than that
which the stern duty Of station here constants me
now 10 make The only return can offer you for the
conplment il conveys il this untegned expression OF
my thanks for your recollection VI me IN connexion with
the great day you about 10 commemorate and an
honest assurance that although cannot be- with you in
person. all the best feelings of my heart will b. in unison
with the joyous spirit OF patriotism, which viii animate
the occasion AS a further tribute of my respect, take
cave 10 submit 10 you the suboIncd sentiment which
hope me be deemed inappropriate or unacceptahie
With my cordial greetings 10 those you represent, and
wish that you may have foil and happy meeting with
your Brother Volunteers of Petersburg and Ports.
mouth" believe to be your and their
". r. RoANE.
The 4th Of July. '7G-The spirit with which its
nual return is hailed by the American people is true
Of The nat"r gratitude TO that be nd OF dIsn
cre.ted patriots who assrT'ed IN The cabinet and con
red in battle the great principles, on that day fret pro-
ulgaed 10 a benghird world.
Elk HIT Goth June 1898
Conference.-The invitation you had the kindness to
udLre,s me- b. present At celebration Of the appoc
ing anniversary Of country Independence, by your
several companies is received andt is with much rrlnc
tance that constrained 10 decline lis acceptance
but circumstances place that qualification beyond my
reach.
Be pleased, gentlemen 10 accpp, of esteem
for yourselves individually. we'll respect for the
corps in which you have command, from your lnoss
obrdent, K HARRISON
Vrsinias Vuluncers-Ilcr fororn hope of State de.
fence Her Legislature says No more Of that HAL
an you love me-
GuocHLASp july g 1893
Gentlcmen-I sincerely regret that close occupation
orbds me the ndrI s,nce Of meeting the volunteers of
! Richmond and Cheserf ed. and their guests. on the
Anniversary So il is however Gnd necessarily absent
in III. BODY can ONLY be with you in imagination -
Wishing you harmunious and joyous Celebration. and
that Individual und collective sentiments and feel
ings of the Company may be in keeping with The most
Ius'rlous day marked in the annals of the human race
| subscribe my self your friend and Obt servf.
JOHN H. PLEASANTS
! beg to Offer the following toast
The day-As in the language of Mr. Jefferson, there
are neither Mr"ds,s nor Blp;iss Presbyieriars
in Heaven but ali denominations dof their sScar:a1
garb the gates OF Paradise. may this day prove
il always has proved that however divided in rar'y po
hcs the Amrrc.n People are one IN love Of Country
and Republican liberty.
WAsuISGToS Cry. 81 July, 1883
Grn,lemen:l have had The honor to receive your
kind invitation I" Pnr:Se with the Chesterfield Light
Drnpocrs Richmond l.. D5ag"ons. Rich rond Fsycte
Artillery and Washington Rife Cnris, Of q dinner
the Alh July a, Bacons Spring; ana must beg OF
you express 10 them my sincere regret. that II w b.
nul Of my pnwPr To- nni.e with them that day IN ceis
hrating The Anniversary of American Independence -
Nothing could give greater pleasure than 10 JOIN my
old VirrInian trends and acqnaIn'ances with their B"V
thcr Tciuners from Peter. burg and Portsmouth, in do
ing honor to the day which hlndtui Of br1re
proclaimed Themselves nd'pCndsHf and frtedrird the
threats of the most powerful nation EARTH and
on the unhnoun sea of Revolution ip pursuit. of
lirir long lost liberty. TO recall with them The
no,v Of gallant lcidhers; 10 dwell upon their viz
tura and heroic cXpoilstn recount the bloody scenes
and sufcrings through which they passed, that their
children might enjoy the blessings u! ir"'d" would al
ford me pleasure Eavr no langnneP 10 express
Their avorle ni"t'n waa, "frsry Ting FIR The cause,
and nothing for men,, and for that sacred cause "they
pledged to each other their lives their fortunes and their
sacred honor.
AS am unable to attend in person, allow to minge
my FEELINGS with yours the interesting OCCASION, By
sending you the following sentiment:
Ouf Couniry-'rhe who wnuld sacrifice her hsp
piness to promote the parzan views of men, would
abandon his mother in tie !Iuur of danger.
JOHN CAMPBELL.
PErERsEUrc, July ., 1893
Genllemcn-l sincerely regret that il is not in my
power to accept your invitation with which am honorcd
to dinner on the 4th inst at" Bacons Spring" beg
leave to present your company the following toast
The Volunteers of Richmont-AlIke distinguished
for their discipline and hospa|ty-they know how TO
preserve and improve the by free interchange Of