Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-27
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From me Winchester Republicans.
THE RlVES FESTIVAL.


want Of space conpels us TO omit n number of
letters received by the Comniltee Of Invus,ion.-
The following arc some Of them.
RIcHMoNp. April 10, 1870
Gendemen-f have had the honor to recey, Won,
communication OF tho LIST, inviting me, on behalf of
that portion OF The citizens of Frederick county Who
are opposed 10 The present Administration" 10 "A
public dinner at Winchester on The 18Th instant.
Ihough u would afford me great pleasure to me 3,
you under other circumstances could not aeeen,
your invitation without departing from a rule winch
have prescribed for my Sc Il during Ihe continuance.
OF my present relations 10 The Commonwealth, and
l hope you will yourselves appreciate, and make
Known TO my fellow citizens whom YOU ,cprcseb,
,"e motives winch induce me very respectfully TO
decline H. While shall always be found true 10
hose principles OF government which t,us,. have
oeen clearly defined by public co.rse beg iba,
may not be deemed Gastriious in believing Ibnt |
shall most efectualIy prooo.e them aud fulfil the
wishes OF my friends, by devoing self exclusively
10 The oihcial duties Imposed me BY the laws and
the constitution. The spirit of our institutions
which wisely separates the several departments of
Government, and subjects each morc or less direct
lyto the salutary ordeal Of popular Judgment seems
to forbid those public agents who are Apo 10
exponnd OF to execute the laws, should so far lose
sight OF the legitimate objecs Of their appointment
as to become officially Identified with any party or
sect. The melancholy examples which We have
seen 10 the contrary, cannot fail exci'e the regret
and apprehension Of those who desire to main
tam tho primitive simplicity aud purify of our
Republic. Though compa atvely few powers
Rave been conferred on our State T. secuiyte |
am admonshed by this circumstance, thai The intel
lgcnt patriotism OF our people would rather excuse
too much cauton in adhering to the narrow limits
at prescribed duty, than TOO much zeal 10 extra Off
cai attempts TO enlarge the influence Of public sta
ton.
have the honor, gentlemen, to be- with sen,i-
meots Of the highest esteem and considerations your
ooed'en' servant THOMAS w. GlLMER.
RICHMOND, April 7. 1870.
Cendemen-l received. day or two ago, your let
ter oil the st inst. inviting me 10 a public dinner TO
ne gwen on the l5lh OF III" month, by portion Of
the citizens ot Frederick county 10 the Hon. VIM
=. Rivrs. and in which they have, through YOU
been pleased TO express their cordial appreciation oi
the manner 10 which have discharged the duties
OF the office Of Chief Magistrate of Virginia
during the term Of service which has lust expired.
were II IN my power nothing, | assure you,
would give me more real qualification, than to be
with you on The occasion you mention aud TO mite
with you in doing honor To our disring ushed fellow
citizen William G. Rives, who has on account
o' ms talents, honesty, and manly independence,
become the object OF the most vulgar abuse from
the m'nons Of power, and great annoy vance to the
enemies to freedom ofop,nion But am forced TO
iorego the pleasure and return directly 10 my on
IN the county Of Washington.
through you, beg 10 return the citizens Of
Frederick county, who deputed you, my sincere
acknowledgements for :he good opinion which they
have expressed, Of my executive administration OF
the government Of Vmgina-and ask leave TO propose
the follow sentiment:
Genuine democracy respects the honest opinions
as well as rights of othersis for The country before
party, and tor principles above meE-oves order and
never truckles to power
With the highest regard, am your obi. servant,
DAVID CAMPBELL.