Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-05-16
SrAuNroN. Nav e,d 1890

GENTLEMEN The undersigned. on.
pointed committee for that purpose, would.
on behalf Of many Of the citizens of this
town and county, respectfully, but earnestly
request you 10 accept The compliment of
Public Dinner, 10 be given al Mr.. Lewis
Harman's Tavern, at such time as NAV suit
your convenience.
The distinguished services rendered by
you as representatives in the Legislature 10
the State ut large, and IL our own town and
county especially, together with the circum>
stance that the political connexion between
you aud your constituents is dissolved. rem.
der IL very desirable that you should no, de.
cline This little token OF our regard, conf
dence. and gratitude.
We beg you, gentlemen TO accept assuran-
ces Of our high consideration.
Yours sc.
THOS. }. NICHE.
JAMES POINTS,
ERASMUS STRIBLING,
JAS. A COCHRAN,
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD
J. q. BRECKENRIDGE,
J. w. SMITH,
l.. l.. STEVENSON.
ITO MesSrs. ID. ". Pofteson. lillian,
Kinney, and Il. II. H. Stuart, Esqr's.
bIessrs Thomas j. Michic,
James Points,
Erasmus SribHng, O
Jas. II. Cochran,
8enjaniin Lrapford, 2
j. u. breckenridge,
j. ~. Smith,
L. l.. Stevenson.
GENTLEMEN:-We have the pleasure 10
acknowledge the Ieceip, of your note Of yes,
'erday, inviting us, in the name OF many OF
The citizens OF Siaunton, and the county of
Augusta, TO partake of q Public Dinner, TO
be given OF MIR. Lewis Harman's Tavern at
such lime as may suit our convenience.
This manifestation, by a portion of our
late constituents, OF their approbaIon OF the
course which we have felt II our duty 10 pur-
sue, as members OF the Genera! Assembly
OF Virginia, has been received by us with
feelings Of the liveliest satisfaction: for
whilst we were conscious OF a constant de.
sire TO exert our limited abilities 10 the u,-
most IN their service, we had no hope of re-
ceivng, or OF meriling, so signal an express.
sion OF their regard for our efforts.
We take peculiar pleasure in this testl-
moniai OF your favorable consideration, from
the TACT, That we regard it as judgment Of
approval OF the views which we have taken
OF Internal Improvement TO the best interests
OF Virginia. In this respect, we hone that
the expression of the public sentiment of
county so important as Augusta, from ITS ex.
tent, its population, its wealth, it's iniell,-
gence, and its geographical position, will not
tail 10 exert favorable influence upon other
counties equally interested, but not equally
sensible Of their interest, in the same mpor-
tant subject.
But whilst, gentlemen, we receive your
invitation in The spirit Of kindness in which
IL was rendered, and feel grateful fer the ve-
~ fattering terms in which il has been con,
veyed, we must beg leave to decline the pro.
posed compliment. We are sensible thai
we have done nothing more than our duty,
and nothing 10 cniite US to an evidence of
public regard heretofore bestowed only on
the most distinguished servants of The peo-
pie.
Be pleased, gentlemen, 10 convey 10 those
Citizens OF Staun;on and Augusta county, on
whose behalf you have acted, our grateful
Acknowledgements Of their kindness, and &C.
cePt Tor yourselves The assurance Of our
friendship and esteem
Your ob't. serv'ts..
d. w. PATERSON,
WIN. KINNEY.
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