Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-15
MR. CALHoUN's VISIT TO THE WEST.
Cincinnati, June 10, 1913.

Hon. john G. CALHouS,
Srr:-The undersigned have been appointed Com
mttee by public meeting IN this place, held on the
3s ult, TO invite you TO visit this city and Stale as
you make l. convenient
The resolutions adopted the OCCASION and herewith
transmitted will explain the sentiments and motives OF
the meeting.
Nothing, it seems to us, can be more natural rea-
sonabe than the desire Of the people of this country TO
and know personally, who has gained so much
distinction in The councils Of his country and conferred
SO much on them,-one whose clear perception AND
defence of the great truths of political science,
at time when they overlooked, opposed or I'm
popular has contributed ;auch render them at last
triumphant The people Of the West and Southwest,
already most important sections Of the Union, and "a
pdly advancing to entire political pTeponderance, cannot
but be grateful 10 one, who than any other man,
has protected them during their political minority from
the unequal and injurious action of the Government,
when subjected to the control of other sections OF
the Unon,-and made subservient to scheme for Sc
curing spccin privilege their labor and capital
the rest In defeating this design consider you the
first and foremost; and in the most trying emergency
supported only by the noble and enlightened State you
then represented To your then, in dvorc'ng
the Government from alliance with special interests,
and the subsequen separation OF Cove: nmen from
banks,-a policy TO which you gave completeness,
and an argument, which on that question, has never
been answered nor equailed-the new States OF the
South and West, indebted Tor much OF the progress
they have already made in wealth and power, and
tiny
We trust, therefore, that in calling you amongst US,
in order that may render our living testimonial OF
gratitude, attachment and esteem, shall present
to you the not unpeasng spectacle ot prosperity and
greatness the offspring, material degree, of the Pc
Icy, which is peculiarly your own, than any other
mans.
We invite you TO q contemplation of these fruits OF
your labors, md of the elements of greatness, which
our section Of the Union abounds, that you may be
stimulated 10 even further effort III accomplishing the
high destiny Of our common country.
We are aware, that at time like this when the peo
pie are engaged in Presidential canvass, and your
own name stands amongst the very first of those from
whom they are expected 10 choose Chef Magrs rate,
your visit might be by some attributed to sinister mo.
tve-to the desire of popularity Your recent retire.
ment from long and arduous public service affords the
first opportunity for many years IN your power oil ma
king such And it cannot be expected that
your countrymen will long consent to your renquish
men of public AFFAIRS the present interval affords per-
haps the only opportunity that may arse for surveying
region of country where progress and prospects al.
ford the finest subjects of ever prese nted
to the mind of grea, statesman 1t this be not enough
to suppress any objection to your visit, your pFcu
liar character and would he more than enough.
From the beginning to the very last act OF your public
life, you have often deliberately encountered the
popular errors Of the day 10 be now obnoxious TO the
reproach OF gaohle undue sol,ci,ude for popular
favor. Besides VI Is established custom of
the country for her distinguished visit the
invitation of their friends, the sections Of the
Union. And in pursuance of that practice almost
every man whose name has been mentioned as de-
serving The highest public trusts, has already been
amongst us,-so that ii is now a common subject OF
enquiry and surprise that you also have not been here
We might dwell much longer on the several reasons
we have suggested for your compliance with request
and urge many more, -more than our limits " i'll allow
but will content ourselves with submitting these cons
deraons to your mind belle wing them TO he sufficient
and await with confidence speedy and favorable an
swer.
With sentiments of profound regard and attachment
we are your friends,
w NJ CORY,
ELLw GOD FISHER,
WILLIAM F JOHNSON,
J. l., WAITER.
STEPHEN HULSE.