Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-14


]. c. SPENCER.
ByJC Spencer The Democracy OF Pennsylvania:
conssie n, and dsn,erested it is tie hope of the
countr;.
b. the Company. Hon. John c. Spencer: His able
management, of the Treasury Department has already
re,uscusted public credit aud has ditTused blessing
hror ghout the land by the restoration of confidence
in The ability Of Government to preserve nvioaLe The
public faith.
WASHINGTON CRY, july l. lS43.
Gen,lemen-I regret that official engagements will
preysnt me from Joining the Democracy Of the CITY
snd county of Philadelphia in their celebration of the
approaching Anniversary of our National Indepen'
dence.
The practice Of celebrating erents in our history,
her than the birthdays of indoiduats, who may even
nave mertorousy contributed TO the accomplishment
of those events IS in accordance with the Republican
rrncine living at the root of all Democratic Govern
ments, that we 10 60 Tor "prlnc'ples, not men
Hence as The greatest and most important OF the events
in our history, the birthday Of National
Iodenendencs should be celebrated with the most inn
posing ceremonies and the greatest devotion The de.
monstratjons of national gratitude should be loud and
universal throughout the whole length and breadth OF
our widely extended territory The heroic deeds OF
our sres should be rected IN song and story and their
taught emulate their virtues and their
devotion 20 the cause Liberty to involae
the right of man to govern himself and to watch care
fully all attempts, open or covert 10 oePrve him OF TINS
right
and am, most truly,
Your fellow-ctizen,
j. M. PORTER.
The RIGHTS OF Man: Proclaimed in the Declaration of
American independence as the only true basis Of govern
ment The sons will we'll maintain what their fathers
herolcally fought and bled to establish
Nv the Committee Hon. James NJ. Porter: He nf-
fords worthy example, his owr person, Of the able
and successful vndcntion of those principles his father
personally aided establish in the war of pendence
his efficiency at the head of The War Department will
add new lustre TO his name
WASHINGTON, July l. lS43
Genllemen-I have received your letter inviting the,
"n behalf of the Democratic citizens of the City and
County Of Philadelphia, 20 unite with them in celebra
ting the approaching Anniversary Of Nulianal In
dependence"
Accept ior yourselves, and tender 10 the citizens for
whom you act, my Acknowledgements for this evidence
Of their respect and friendly feelings towards me.
1t has always given me pleasure to unite with my
fellow citizens in the celebration of The 4h Of July,
day consecrated 10 Freedom That pleasure would be
increased if could be permitted to do in that city
where the act which distinguishes the day was
mated by the unanimous vote of the old thirteen States
where fathers, appealing to God to witness the puri
Of their motives, and invoking the blessing of Heaven
upon their county, declared the States OF America free
and independent.
My duties conine me at this time in ny office, and
must therefore, decline your invitation, and ask to Offer
appropriate on the occasion, u sentiment
The results Of the Declaration of Independence
Self government Of the people according 10 the will Of
majority equal rights and equal privileges, civil, .e
glous and political, declared in our Constitution
Wo be;ide The MAJ who shall war asains, them
Governor Wiekli1e One Of the best Kentucky
breed Of Democrats His public course is Justly APP
proved by the party AS chief of the Post Office De-
ho has had mhi la
virtues man, command the respect Of The whole
country.
LSDEswALD, July 3, l843.
Gentlemen-I have had the honor TO receive jour
polite invitation for the 4h inst. regret that IS mt
IN my power 10 acceptlt
return you my best thanks, gentlemen for the very
obligng terms in which you have been pleased to CON-
nunicaie The wishes of tho whom you represent
am, very respectfully,
Your ooedent servant,
NJ VAN buren,.
Martin Van Buren, Talents OF the first order, united
10 stern adherence TO principle, haze secured him the
firm affections of the great Democratic family.
LANCASTER, June Goth, ls43
Gentlemen: Please to accept my grateful ncknow-
Judgements, only for your invitation to unit with
my Democratic fellow citizens Of the city and county
Of Philadelphia in celebrating the approaching ami
versay of our independence, but for the very KIND
and complimentary terms in which It Is expressed
Be assured that it would afford great pleasure TO
accept it, did not previous engagements render II i'm
possible for me TO visit Philadelphia on The Fourth OF
July
Will you be kind enough TO present, in ~ name, TO
the assembled company, the following sentiment:
The Memory Of Hugh S. Lsgare: The profound law
yer the ripe scholar, and the accomplished salesman
ain han the elements combined, thai no party
conflicts could deprive him Of the affeconate re-
gard of his political opponents
Yours very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
the combined elements of craftsmanship and patriotism
have been richly developed to the lasting benefit OF his
country, and TO the honor of his native State.
By VIM. Badger Jas. Buchanan: The irst choice
of The Democracy Of Pennsylvania for P'esdent.-
james Buchanan, the second choice of the Democracy
of Pennsylvania for President. James Buchanan the
only choice of the Democracy Of Pennsylvania, for
President.
BY VIM. Lee. Our next President: May he pos.
sess the virtue OF a Washington, the philosophy of
Jefferson, the meekness Of Madlson the enterprise OF
Monroe the courage of Jackson, and the vaor of
him who laid TecnLseh low
BY Jno Haley, Jr. Martin Van Buren,: He has been
tried in principle and not found wanting Democracy
says, try him again.
BY F. Howe.-Tyler, Van Buren,, Cass, Bucha.
nan. johnson and Calhoun Eminenily distinguished
by their talents and services common party; they
will maintain its harmony at any sacrifice Of their own
feelings.
By T. W. Hughes.-Hon. J. c. Calhoun His cha
racer is expressed in word-he is a MAN!
BY Ebenezer Knowlon.--Gcorge NJ KEN: The
able Representative from Old Berks; true and
sound scion Of Democracy let his name be kept be
fore The people.
By Samuel j. Pearson.-Calvin Blythe: One Of
Pennsylvania favored and distinguished sons: ste7.
ling and naexble Democra,-the day is no, far distant
when he will be called 10 the GCbernaor;a Chair OF
Pennsylvania.
BY Joseph Yeager.-James Buchanan: Pennsylva-
MAS favorte SON. he has faithfully served lie people
the people will faithfully serve him by honoring him
with the highest honor they can confer
by Colonel William BOzarth.-The mex, Vice Pre-.
sident, from Pennsylvania the Hon. Geo. NJ. Dallas
Democrat dyed in the wool the scholar and the gen.
tleman.
By J. F. Ho"e.-The Dinner of the Day The best
supporter OF constitution.
By John w. Ryan.-James Buchanan. The De.
mocfacy of Pennsylvania demand as their right, the
elevation of their avor!e the Presidential Chair
By J. J. Shipman.-The Democratic Party They
acknowledge no leader, will they be governed by