Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-07-13

I3 Woman We gaze and turn away, and know not
when tazz!ed and drunk with beauty, till the heart
reels with lis iuilness.
John T.cr, President Of the United States. One
Of his lineage education, and birthplace, cannot prove
rccrcani 10 his country and himself.
WAsmSGToS, June 20, ISL.
(icntlenrn--I have received your polite invitation
10 visit Williamsburg the fourth Of July for the
purpose Of participating with the volunteer Infantry
and Cavalry Of That old and renowned city, in the is
ties with which ii is their custom to mark each r.
turning anniversary Of the Declaration of American in
dependence.
ber leave 10 assure YOU that If the multitude Of my
engagements would permit to JOIN you on tins
highly interesting occasion, should b. exceedingly IRA
:ed With Williamsburg are connected many Vi my
ondrs ard proudesl associations and for every one OF
lis inhabitants i! is needless 10 assure you that enter
tam the warmest feelings of regard. regret TO declare
tia, public engagements nj Washington must deny me
the qualification Of visit, from winch | would derive
the snccrcs pleasure
With sentiments Of high esteem, your fellow citizen
and friend, JOHN IlLE
70 Messrs Southall and Armstead.
Henry A. Wise: Virginia proudly acknowledges her
son.
WAsmINGTox CRY, June u, ISL.
Gentlemen-Plcasc present my compliments 10 Inc
Guards and Troop OF Williamsburg, and say TO them
TINT would gladly unite in their celebration Of the gio-
rous llh did not public duty and bodily lntrmy both
forbid.
NV time is occupied BY the most pressing dnes here
and my stock Of strength IS not adequate TO thef us
charpc The sentiment which RISES above all others IN
nv bosom ut this moment, s-Alay God giant that the
country may gather new strength and vigor, however
her public men may lag or anguish
With very great regard am yours as ever,
HENRY A. WISE.
To Messrs A. G.. Southall and H. II. Arnstcad "i lhe
Troop and the Guards.
Thomas W. Gmer: In the present times, wneh
treason sccs be the passport TO promotion, II IS con-
solinr TO the patriot, to know that such men as he yc'
lives. =, -,
Gentlemen: had me honor 10 receive your very po-
III, invitation Ia ion the Guard and the Troop Of VII
Iiaashurs III celebrating the approaching lh July, At
Southalls Hotel. !; would give me great pleasure TO
ia 50 III were not detained here by duties from winch
dare not ask 50 long furoueh beg you, there
fore 10 excuse me the Companies and 10 offer the
following sentiment for me on the occasion:
..Ihc right of suffrage ntelligibly defined in Slrgi
ma and the Governor elected By the people
Your friend and servant,
TIos. W GILMER
To Captain Souihall and Captain Armis,cad.
John rutherford, Governor: Vlrginan Of the
States Right School Southern rights in his hands will
never 5e betrayed
RICHMOND, Both June, lci.
Gentlemen: have had the honor of receiving your
:,cl,tc note Of .l-t inst, inviting behalf oi the
"Guards and .1roop Of Williamsburg, TO partakc Of
4 dinner 10 be giycm BY them The sd proxmo, IN
honor OF the approaching anniversary Of American In
dependence should b. highly gratied 10 unite with
tie volunteers Of The Ancient Metropolis in their in
tended celebration, but regret that ii wall not be my
power 10 avail myself Of your kind invitation. | cor
daily participate in the feelings of "?a'rotic gfail
tGdy YOU express III The return Of glorious amt
ysrsary,-a!d sincerely hope that it may find the
nc.,bcrs Of conlederacy firmly united and in the
iull enjoyment Of hcir rgi,s free and Independent
States | beg leave 70 oeT the suh oinrd sentiment,
and pm mos; respectfully, your obedeni servant,
JOHN RuTHERfOORD
To \. G. Scptlal!, Esq, o? the Troop and L. II.
Arml>ead Esq. Of lie "Guards w Williamsburg.
"ihc city Of Wliliamshurg-,h ancient metropolis
Of the Old Dominion long distinguished the sea, Of
science, hospitality, and refinement. Her rcyiving
prosperity viii be hailed with qualification by every
true hearted V;!ginan.
RIonHoSp, 20th June, l-il
aless!s. Sou.iiali and Armlsiead,
Gentlemen: | make my sincere Acknowledgements
Of the honor ecu have done by your invitation TO
dine with the Troop and Guards Of Williamsburg in
celebration Of the approaching anniversary Ct our m
tional independence.
rcgrr, tina, il Will not be in power 10 avail my
self Of your lat;crins civiity. The pressure Of p
vale and public business vii! prevent from leaving
Richmond Z! that time.
| am, very respectfully,
TOUR obedient servant,
JNO. NJ. PATTON
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