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ALBANY. MAY III ISL

Gentlemen: have the honor to scknowl ledge the
recep, OF your sbging invitation attend the puhhc
dinner proposed 10 be given TO the Hon. n. Y. Tsi
madge, Of the U. s. Senate, the 26th instant. Il
would have afforded me great pleasure to have united
with YOU in tins just tribute to who has such
high claims upon gratitude tor hrs distinguished
public services and the fearless and manly character
OF his official and conduct, and particularly
it would have given me opportunity of meeting
and minging IN social intercourse with many valued
personal and political friends Ii happens, hoseyer
tina, the 26h Is the day proposed Tor The adjourn
mcnt OF tho Legislature, and my offcisl duties w re-
quire my attendance here. | have TO regret, there
fore, that 1t will no, be in my power aeceps your
sind invitation.
With great respect, vour oht scrv'L
JOHN A. COLLIER
Mcssrs JoHN l.. L,wRENcE and others
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Letter from Hon. Ambrose Spencer late Chief JUS
tice Of the State OF New York.
LYONS, Mays 1871.
MY Dear Sir-Your letter of the 18th was duly re-
ceved, enclosing card of invitation guest TO
dinner to be gwen the 10Th to the Hon ~ p.
Tailmadge, tnhute to his private worth and pub
lie services. Ever since Mr. Tsllmajge regardless of
party ties party denunciatons took the patriotic
bold and fearless stand in favor of his county against
the mad and runous measures of the late General Ad
ministration have believed to be the duy OF every
Wing and Conservative to maintain defend, and sup
port him against the venomous attacks of pack of
slaves who forgot their country in their love of the
loavcs and fishes. The great distance from n. York
and my age (sthough my health perfectly preclude
my acceptance of the invitation which you kindly
urge me. feel very grateful for The honor done
me, and beg you TO assure friends who have 50
noby and generously united in paying honor a gen
tleman deserving of it, that their remembrance
old and retired republican exces the warmes, feel
ings OF gratitude in his bosom. Agreeaby to your re-
quest suhjoin a sentiment.
With high respect and sincere esteem, your friend
A. SPENCER.
The sublime spectacle, the voluntary homage Of
free and virtuous people TO eminent worth and noble
daring public councils in utter contempt Of par
~ trammcls and in defiance of the macdctions tools
and sycophants.
JoHs L, L.wsrScE Eeq., and others,
Committee, &c. &c.
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JoHN L. LAWRENCE, Esq.
BosToN, May 18th, 1871

Gentlemen--I have this moment received your ia
vor inviting dinner given in honor OF our dis
tingushcd fellow. citizen, the Hon. n +. Tallmadge
My public engagements are such as to forbid me the
pleasure of accepting invitation, though my respect
and esteem for MIR. Talimadge counsel different
may be permitted, however, TO say that such
testimonial you propose is merted by that tistn-
guished individual who has acquired fol- himselfgrca
honor by his energy and firmness. The country
him much for the fearless stand he took and the patr
otto vigor with which he has sustained him. Wishing
him and yourselves much pleasure on the occasion,
! am your obliged and obedient servant
j DAVIS.
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CRY Horst.. NEW YeRK,
Nav Goth. Is4t.

Letter from Hon IA. P. Hunt, M. c., from New
York.
Cry HoTgt. NEw YcRk,
May Goth 1s4l.
Genfiemen--I eft home with a determination 10
attend the dinner be given distinguished Sena
tor, n. p. Tamadge, and to which you were kind
enough 10 invite me; but am panied 10 say, find
the state of my health such, that constrained
deny myself tie qualification of personal intercourse
with friends around the festive board this evening
Common prudence would seem TO require me to hus-
band what little strength have for The lahors upon
which am TO enter next Monday. With this apo
logy for my absence, and my hes, WISHES for YOU all
individually and collectively, beg leave oier the
following sentiment:
Tae S IS ofhs Empire Sysfe-U naiJel and alone
they set the hall ofrsform in mo,ion-ihe Nation will
never he unmndiul Of her children OF their lahors
Respectfully, yours, &c,
III. P. HUNT.
JoHN L. L.wRENcs, Esq, and others,
Committee
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Ars,SY. MAY 10. lssl.

JoAa H.. Lswrcrcs, Esq
Sir--l have delayed until this time an answer 10
the note Of yourself and other gentlemen OF Inc CITY
Of New York and the neighhorine counties, request
inc my attendance At public dinner 10 he given on
the 26,h inst 10 the Hcn y 7. Tsllmadec ia order
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Letter from Hon. Alfred Kelly.

NEW YORK, May 10, iofi.
Gentlemen have the honor TO acknowledge the
receipt Of your letter OF the third instant, inviting me-
as guest to public dinner, TO be given on To- NOR
row. .sto the Hon. N. p. Talmadge, Of the u D. Se-
nate as mertcd tribute to his private worth and pub
lie services"
Entertaining, az do, high regard for the talents
and moral worth of the distinguished gentleman TO
whom the entertainment is To be given, and fully APP
prccating the important services which he rendered
during the late arduous potclc struggle IN which inc
cause Of the people gloriously triumphed would
give me the caics pleasure TO he present and assist
IN rendering him that honor which is SO justly his due
Considerations however connected entirely with the
commission in which have been associated, and the
public duties which il requires, render H. in my Judg-
mcn, proper for me to deny myself that pleasure.
Be pleased, gentlemen TO accept my thanks Tor me
honor conferred by your polite invitation, and me
very accept able manner in which IL was conmuni-
Gated. Win great respect,
Your humble scrv't,
ALFRED KELLY.
To JoHN l.. L,waEScR, Esq and Others,
Committee, &c.
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PRorrnsscs, r. l., May ITth, 1871.

Ny Deer Ssr-Yoar very kind letter Of the i4,h
inst inviting me 70 visit yoor CITY and to re present
with the friends Of the Hon n p. Tamad,o' on the
sesh, has heen duly received, and regret verv much
that nv present situation will not allow me to avail
myself OF ycur pali'encss.
Ike this eisd demonstration Of gratitude 20 our
distinguished men. And although the events OF TIE
last two 81 three show as that we h-x. any a.
them, W, there few II any morc Justly cpIslod n
such attention than the gcnsleassn Whose prlyaie
w"Na and public services toe intcizcn, citizens Of
New York pr'fNasc 10 nesics On the sSsh inst
esc ~ te mast Cordially neollStssl - Ann with
the assurance HAT although nv cvn al-hsas,h and
@cs' heavy desnc<asc bereavement. wiu rseyrnr nv
sevlns h's vt ,nssassAAe 81 The great value
q hs setNNrs ~ var Whole eean,Ty and 10 no pa, of
4 mcrc than ~ Hhs~le island
he PLEASED ~ AeccT8 kf yourself and cor the GENTLE
men ssSeS,Alca with yoa, assurances OF ny Sincere
resrS,,
SAM. W. KING.
Tie leaS L. LAwnsScr, Esq, sc, &c
Letter from Hon John C. CLARK, M. c. Of New
York.
w.sHlSerOS, May 81, ls4i
Gert!sr-tn-i have the honor 10 acknouIcJgs The
reeep ot your invitation to pubic dinner 10 Re eiyen
to the Hon y p. Tsllmadge on the SSH ins,
nced hardly say how sipccrciy rerre, nv inAhili.
y 10 participate m Your offering 10 worth and psty,o
ISM This pubie demonstra,,on ~ r,.-s.r, Il -.
unfeirhed Senator, u As Just 10 him, a. honorable
10 the Wings and Conservatives who male II n
gives assurance that the democratic whiss az New
York Continue 10 entertain towards tb, e,ns,xy.,;,
irrngs 81 kindness and confidence Long NAV thew
ee banded together, free from all jealousy ana Dis
unst-snetaoos oniy 20 excel in deeds Of patriotism
My anxiety that perfcc, harmony should continue
70 exist between the allies whose conioin, ,e,,or
placed INC lamrnied General HARRISON in power Ran
aoen freely expressed on al proper occasions Fear
ing from certain Indications that an atsemts would
ne made 70 excite IN the mind Of the General Ereiu
acc against ne men With whom an proOd to have
been assocsic9 addressed him. san after the IA
. Msreh lctief drTrccsfinE any such auemEs s.
hecrai and nngsiriRe. An crtrars from thsi letter
N"heh ei'c) Will show, that II the AucmEs wa. IN
any oegrec successful Was not because the General
was no. ftrrvarnsd
he Importance 81 harmony and mutual good vii
ee'wccn wings and conservatives cannot be TOO b.
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NEWARK. n. J.. MAY 10. ISL.

GeHaemen-I have received your polite invitation
guest to dinner the 26th instant to the Hon.
n. p. Talmadge the interchangeable and patriotic Sen
ator from New York The eminent services rendered
BY this gentleman IN the recent struggles entie him TO
the gratitude Of his country Had my public
duties emitted, il would have afforded great
tsfactIon have been with you but the day named
my presence will be necessary at the Court OF Errors
at Trenton, and must reluctantly decline your favor
Thanking you for your kindness,
| remain gentlemen,
Your obedicnt servant,
WIN PENNlNGTO ON.
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Letter from Hon A. B. Dickinson, Senator OF the
State OF New York


sAFANNAhr MAY II, ISt
Genaemen-l have had the honor 10 receive your
invitation 20 public dinner TO the Hon n p Tall
maace OF the United States Senate, on the 2tth inst
and have to express unfei-ned regret ihst nv
gAgements are SUCH as 10 prevent me from parcipai
rnS IN this well merited tribute the dsilng
public services of that patriotic citizen.
am, very respectfully, your fellow citizen,
J. w. MACPHERSON BERRIEN.
To JOHN l.. LiwRgScg and others EGGS
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SENATE CHAMBER,
ALBANY, MAY oath, lSil.

GenHemcn--I have been favored with your note in
forming that number of the friends of the general
and state administrations in the city and neghborng
counties have determined to offer public dinner on
the 26th inst TO the Hon. n p. Tallmadge of the U.
s Senate, "as a meriicd tribute to his private worth
and public services and inviting TO be present. as
a guest, on that occasion.
| have deferred TO this late moment a due acknow-
edgment Of your note, in the hope tina, my public du
ties here mi ght yet permit, the hc qualification of
fered me therein But find that this cannot be
should otherwise have been most happy in uniting
with you and those you represent this OCCASION
this well deserved honor 10 MIR. Talmadge.
II would have afforded me peculiar satisfaction 10
have testified by my presence on that occasion, as
well my sense OF his private worth and public services
my appreciation OF those great conservative prnci.
pies of which he has been the consistent fearless and
efficient advocate Principles which have been no
less conspicuous in the great political triumph recently
achieved by the People over Power, than their main
tenance essential TO the future well being of our
country.
With great consideration, have the honor TO be-
gentlemen your obeJ,ent servant
Letter from Hon. Geo Poindexter, late Governor of
Mississippi.
CRY HorEI New YoRx Nav IS, lS4I
Gentlemen have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your card of invitation public dinner to
he given in this city the 26h instant TO the Hon
Nathaniel P. Tamadge, by the friends OF the Geuer
al and State Administrations, merited tribute
his private worth and public services" Consulting
alone, my own ipclinaions ncth,ng could afford me
more pleasure than to mngc with my fellow citizens
Of New York this festive occasion. The high es-
timaton in which | hold this distinguished CITIZEN
whose talents and patriotism have been sicnaly dis
played in the councils Of the Nation and whose un-
bending frmness and integrity statesman have so
cninently contributed redeem the country from the
errors aud usupaticns of the late aithlcss and nb
Gle administration would render il especially arreea-
BILE TO me, be AMONG you, and thereby afford that
evidence my individual resp c, for him cilycn
and my confidence in him Senator in Congress
But considerable connected with the discharge OF
important and delicate duties which have been call
ed perform by the Executive ofthe United States
would seem to forbid my participation in any move
ment having political bearing, and which might be
used to detract from that impartial position which
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PHn.aprLrna, May 2Ist, 1871.

PHlLADELrRiA, May gIst, 1911.
Genaemen--I am honored by the receipt ofyour
invitation public dinner TO be given by number
OF friends of the General and State Administration in
the city of New York and neighboring counties to the
Hon. n. P Tallmadgc, of the United States Senate,
as a meiitcd tribute 10 his private worth and pubic
services.
Knowing well his private worth and estimating
highly his public services it is with sincere regret
am compelled by mperious engagements to decline
the honor and pleasure of uniting with you in this
welearned trbut of respecte To this distinguished cit
lien. | am, with great respect
Your oht servt
GEORGE w. TOBAND.
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TuoM..roS, Me, MAY is, 1871.

lNuMAsfoSr Iue, Auas -, 'th'-
Gentlemtn--I have received your invitation TO the
public dinner on the 26th instant intended "as amer
ed tribute Of the private worth and public services OF
the Hon N 2. Tallmadge, Of the United States Sc
nate" beg 10 assure you that no one can I've more
sensible than am the eminent claim OF the gentle
for whom the honor is intended, TO the high esti-
nation and respect not only Of the friends of the
estate Administration" of New York, but of all the
friends Of the National Reform Administration
Throughout, the Union. In my association with him
in the public councils have witnessed with admira
ton, his steady and perscvcng devotion TO principle,
and the distinguished ability with which he has vind-
Gated his patriotic course regardless OF party persecu-
ton, and the frowns Of power that sought 10 bend
every neck to The yoke and to subject all to the most
degrading party bondage.
feel honored by your invitation well in consde-
ration Of the occasion which will unite many warm
hearts and sound heads, as for the highly esteemed
and respectable source to which indebted for this
opportunity Of assuring you, gentlemen, of the great
respect with which | am your obedient servant
JOHN RUGGLES.
p s. Lest II may not be in my power 10 be present,
send you TIE following sentiment to be offered the
occasion
Our Ciric Insfitufions-Vi ndicated from reproach
by the purifying and reforming process which only an
intelligent and Sirtucus people know how 10 apply.
Let those entrusted with power obey the nclina,ions
of the public WILL and complete the patriotic work the
people have begun.
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The Whigs and Conserratira-Agreeingi in their
views the administration of government, assoca-
ted in their struggles against the destruction Of
st,uiions joining hands in thanksgiving for the pre-
ervation of the country from reckless experiments
and pIofgaie mis,ele united the glory Of victory
isi ih@s h~s~Affsr As anrd as Gar party barring
Rane, creed, enc destiny.
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SAM. w KING


Lester from Hon John C. Clark, NJ. C, Of New
York.
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WASHINGTON, May 20, ls4i-
Gentlemen-I regret that the occasions which, since
received your letter have called here before the
session of Congress- will prevent me from taking
place at that table which you have had the kind
ness to invite me.
Gladly would ], in a nearer communion with you,
express my participation in the sentiment, 50 honor
able TO the object of and you, which has prompted
this mcri,ed tribute" to the distinguished gentleman
for whose private worth and public services AN
proud declare my sincere respect and admiration
All that was achieved by the valor and sefdevotion
Of the Revolution--al that established Ivy the
wisdom and iorecasting prudence of the trainers OF
the Constitution, was in peril To interpose between
the assaults OF the infatuated and the ruin Of the best
hopes of the patriot, the Empire STATE needed but
voice speaking from the sat s.aon wn sas riSe.
Al the right time che found in HIM Il was
prompt, clear, unfaltering voice In other
words it the righi sort Of thunder; and il has had
its ample share in clearing political atmosphere OF
all thar forcboded approaching pestence and death
Such services, in such cause, are better Tor the
statesman, than the Egyptian balm for immortality.
Mr.. Tallmadgc, and to propose the following sen,i-
nent:
The revolutionary principle as ii was tempered and
rooted by the virtues of fathers; The constructive
principle, it displayed in the national esiab
lishment Of their successors and that other princi
pie without which the works of both would perish the
CONSERVATIVES PRINCIPLE, as it has been faithfully,
fearlessy, and OPPORTUNITY asserted BY the dstin-
gushed guest Of this table.
With great respect and regard, l am, gentlemen,
your obliged and obi servt
JOSEPH L. TILLlNGHAST.
To JouS L. LAwRENcg, Esq. and others COMMITTEE
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JAMEbTUWNi 4sIdy -OttIt foff.
Gentlemen: | am in receipt OF your invitation TO
public dinner be given TO the Hon. Nathaniel r
L allmadge the United States Senate, on the 10th
instant.
should be happy to be present on that OCCASION
hut distance and other pressing engagements forbid
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obdt servt,
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missed subdivisions for men, they go for the grea, mes-
of reform distinctly marked by the whole
country.
By Ambrose Baker of Greene County Greene
County The came love of country, ratert han party
that has marked the of distinguished guest
has in four years, reduced the Van Buren, majority
eight hundred votes; may she continue onward her
course, until her produce shall be pure old republican
fruit.
BY w. Cunningham, Of Dutchess County-The
General Administrator as at present organised
The result of the united efforts Of all opposed TO loco
ocoism let internal dissenticns despo the glorious
fruits of such splendid victory.
BY Col. Fessendcn, of Boston The 9Th, an orsr-
irheiming Whig Congress-May it he marked
throughout for it's dignity and business-lik habits
BY DIR. Pnts--Hon. Hugh S. Legdre, of South Ca
rolina, who with honored Tallmadce dared TO he
honest, in resisting the misrue Of corrupt admins
tralioD.
BY Sas E. Burows-John Tyler adiscpe of JEFF
ferson the bosom friend of WIN. Henry Harrison
and favorite Of the log cabin boys who fought for
" IiPpeeanoe and Tyler too.
By ID. A. Cushman-- The President and his Cabi-
na-ln their labors for their country veal let them
ieel the cheering influence Of public confidence
by g. NJ Church. of OnonJags county The Log
Cd6in-Though the old father Of the cdlice is gone
may ms children ever keep cheerful blaze upon its
by w. L. Stone, Esq-The wailings of the dis
placed.
BY Edward Dayton-TAe Secretary Of the Narv.
George f. Bddger-His high reputation for talent and
industry are good omens for the Navy, and sure ind
cations for II Of return of the glorious dsv. az Soub
ard and his predecessors
Volunicer-A prompt disposition of the cavern.
men offices to worthy applicants will promote hsrmo
ny and the political peace Of our country.
By w. II. Bsyerd Esq of Seneca County-Sena
tor T'oiimadge. He has CALAMITY fought the h,tle.
of the country and the constituton-may that ooun.
try delight 10 DO him honor
BY j. A. Micheals- 7ht Constitution, A. VIC all
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-02-25

general assent given TO his remarks to-day.
he warned the successful candidates, whoev-
err they might be. that the arbitrary act Of
choosing a printer now would be overcome
by the legitimate exercise Of authority on
the part Of the members of the next Con-
gress when they came together.
NY. Expresy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-02-25
WING sTATE CONVENTION.

From the NeiD- HGUgH Palladium
The Wing State Convention assembled in this
city, at the Exchange Saloon this day, "wednesday,
Feb. Ia, IS4l,JAt 10 o'clock, A. M.
Mr.. Hamilton, Of the State Committee. called the
Convention to order, when, notion the Hon. SAM
uEL q. SELDEH, OF Lyme, was elected President pro
tenn, and EDWARD c. HERRlcK, Of New.Haven, So
cretary pro tenn.
A Committee Of one from county was appointed
TO nominate the permanent Officers Of the COnven-
ton.
Voted That there he a committee Of one from o
county receive the credentials and prep0re rob Of
the members Of the Convention
The Committee was then appointed BY nomination.
On motion Of Mr.. Babcock, the following resolutions
were introduced and passed:
Resolved, That the members of the State, County
and Senatorial District Committees present, BE- inyi-
ted to take seats in this Convention.
Resolved, That the Editors Of Wing papers in this
state, be invited to take seats in the Convention.
Mr.. Eldridge from the committee to nominate the
Officers of the Convention made the following report,
which was unanimously accepted and adopted:
For President,
SAMUEL G. SELDEN, ESQ, Of Lyme.
For Vice-Prcsidcnts, ...
ISRAEL HARMON, Hartford County. z
JONATHAN SCRANTON, N. Haven IS II
Moves BARBER 'New.I London 20 -
LEMvEL HURLBuT Ltchfeld -
- BENJAMIN lsAAcs, Fairfield
/ WILLIAM LYON, Windham >"
+ GEORGE. GILLErr, T0llandv -. ..:&rs
DANIEL. RussELr, Middlesex:.s - ]. =,
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-02-25

BcssewsSs.-elr walter Scot: once said In reference
90 psaels wbe borrow haOks and never return them.
shss sic was very dculI to dad On accountant. tho
haUk.kapsgs we're very plenty"
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-02-25

Ills E.is cOun'y Bank. ". Y, rcd back, has stop
ped Pay1Aent
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-02-25

most. in regard to the duty Of n Sepator to
carry out the wishes Of the People. The
hour for obedience has now come, and Mr..
Williams on Mr.. Clay's proposition to re-
peal the Sub Treasury Bill. TO be submitted
to-mofrow-wiIl have an opportunity TO put
this faith to the test. The Resolutions from
the Legislature instruct Mr.. Williams per-
sonally, and upon the ground Of the pledge
made to the People OF Maine. in present
ing the Resolutions to the Senate to. day,
nothing was said--but letter, am told.
win be returned 10 the legislature. promis-
ing obedience 10 the instructions given.
The Election Of PrInleF 10 the Senate is
Just now one Of the most exciting subjects be-
fore that body. Mr. Hubbard, OF N. H..
who is 10 leave the Senate in less than two
weeks, not content with legisiating for the
present Congress. 10 very anxious TO interfere
with the next Congress. His successor. for
example, elected Tor six years, and Senator
ON the Ath Of March next, 10 to be silent in
the choice Of the officers of that body in
consequence Of the interference Of the pres
ent Congress in the business Of a body 10 be
organized few days hence-as If the sue
ceeding Congress were not competent 20 do
their own business. and rs it, upon the alb
stract question Of right, the next Congress
could not perform ita own business. and rs
il. also. the present Congress was more CON-
! petent than the next, 60 perform duty i'm.
portant only to tho next Congress. Ar.
Huntington, Of Conn.,, who IN one OF The most
useful and industrious members OF the sen.
ate. spoke against the Resolution to-day. eild
with 80 much effect. that Il would Do dst1'
cult matter for any power short Of king mum
beFs 10 overthrow his positions. SrrAkine
for Others, than himself, J presume from Tue