Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-20

people Of the old York Town dis!tc, know him 10 be
hones and faithful, aud will ever trust him.
By D. Warren.
"Iippecanoe, and Tyler toc,''
" i,e and Upshur, they will do.
By E. Z. Waddy-Jobn Tyler :-Honcs, and fear
less, he deserves ms cnuntrys warmest gratitude.
By +. W. oltngbam-Mono poes:-The offspring
of royal iayor'tism and arsocracal expressions they
Incompatible with the spirit Of our free institutions
BY Doctor Ihom-A General Convention Of the
saveholdng States the only means of preserving
Southern rights against the encroachmenls Of Northern
fanaticism
By NJ. w Fisher-Our abse n, friend Jno. l.. Upshur
With us IN feeling, tho absent in person.
by DR.. Nn''ingham-The harmony Of Democratic
editors Ill fares the flock, if shepherds wrangle
when the wolf is nigh"
BY John T. No,,ingham-Utra Wings md ultra De-
mocruts:-both inconsistent; may they be awaken
ed 10 the true faith
BY Hiram Grithth-Ilenry A. Wise:-The race of
small men ano small things shall pass away, and be
forgotten, but his name aud memory shall live among
By the President lat the request of many members Of
the board -Hon. Caleb Cushng:--A Statesman en-
lightcned Tar above his years, representative of the
greatest ability and industry ripe scholar, Northern
man lar above sectional prejudces, and friend 10 The
South, because friend 10 the Union and Constitution
We thank our Virginia President for rewerding hi,
merits with the important mission 10 China.
The following letters from distinguished men invited
as guests, were read
CHARLES Cry County, May "a, 1S43
Gentlemen Your letter, dated the 18th May, con-
veyng me an invitation TO be present the dinner to
be wen at Eastvlle 10 the Hon. Henry A. Wise, has
jus, reached me, and hasten TO ncknom ledge its re-
cept.
il would afford me sincere pleasure, gentlemen TO
be with you on that occasion, and, constituent of
Mr.. Wise, TO unite in rendering him the proposed r-
hutp oil applause nd ho h,,
been our representative in the public councils, during
NIL which time he has boldly and fearessy maintained
those great principles which lie al the foundation Of
political institutions, and connected with the per-
petuity OF the Union itself By e.electing him. as
you have recently done, by commanding majority,
to The station which he has long adorned under the
extraordinary circumstances in which he placed,
you have It possible, given him additional claims to
the general confidence. So may il ever be, that an
honest constituency in despite the workings Of faction
may justly apprec the conduct and motives Of an
honest Representative, and award 10 him full measure
of justice.
In consequence of engagements which leave me no
leisure, regret that cannot be with you but beg
you TO believe, that fully with you in the pro-
preiy of the proposed testimonial Of respect aud conf
dence
BE pleased gentlemen to accept for yourselves, and
for those you represent, assurances Of my highest
gard JOHN TYLER.
Messrs II. P. C.. Wilson, George P F''chet, w.
A. Thorn, t. J. l.. Nottingham, and others Of the
Committee.
ESSEX, May 23d, 1913
Gentlemen have just received your invitation 10
a dinner, 10 be given TO The Hon. Henry A. Wise, on
the 9Th ns and exceedingly regret that crcumstan
COS beyond my control will prevent my accepting The
honor you have rendered me. | should be most happy
to meet you and him npon that occasion, and congratu
late you both The just relations which happily subsst
bet wcen you.
am not surprised that his fame should be dear 10
you, for regard him honor, not only 10 the DIS
,rict but 10 The State which gave him birth. To his
abilities the world testify; and after having had ma
ny opportunities for observing his in public and
private capacity, agree with you in believing that pu
y of motive and elevation of purpose have character
sed his all the relations Of life With many
thanks 10 you for your kindness and with high est
nation of the honor you have done me, am,
With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
Il. NJ. T. HUNTER.
To Messrs H. P. C. Wilson, T. J. Nottingham,
w. A. Thorn, and others of The Committee.
HloSrpELIER, May &c. 1913
Gen.lemen-l have had the honor 10 receive your
letter of the 18th inst, inviting me TO be present at
dinner proposed to be gwen at Eastve, on Saturday.
The 9th inst, by portion of the citizens Of North
amplon, 10 The Hon Henry a. Wise, Gas a ,estImo-
NAL of their undminished confidence in his purity and
integrity OF character III WOulu tHUu me great
pleasure In be present on the OCCASION and regret
that il will not be converter nj for me to attend.
In the course of Mr.. Wises political career, have
been constrained, several OCCASIONS TO differ from
him in opinion, yet from attentive observation of
his whole public life | cen find nothing to induce
to hesitate TO unite with The citizens Of Norhamp-
ton, The declaration of my "undiminshed conf |
dence IN hs purity and integrity of character"
Without going into review Of Mr. Wse's course
on the various important subjects, in which he has
in Congress, whatever any persons may think OF his
course, appears to me that any man uninhuenced by
party preiudlces, by personal hatred, must concur
in the opinion, that desire 10 promote his own per-
sonal interests has never influenced his conduct
beg leave 10 propose TO my friends at the festive
board the annexed toast
have the honor 10 be-
Very respectfully,
Your most obedent,
THO r. JoYNES.
Henry A. Wise An honest politician, who will not
be driven from his by the irowns OF lyrants,
or the cian,ors of Demagogues.
Messrs Henry p. c. Wilson, and Others Commit
tee.
BACK RIVER, May 2oth, lS43.
Gen,lemen have received your polite invitation TO
the dinner which you propose 10 give to your worthy
and distinguished Representative, Mr. Wise, on the
9th inst, in Northampton. To my great regret en-
ga menis here of character not TO be postponed
will deprive of the pleasure it would afford, to visit
the Eastern shore especially such occasion
as this Mr.. Wise and myself, have served together
in Congress seven sessions. During this time, have
known him WELL both public and private man;
and, knowing him thus | love him for his worth,
and admire him for his talents and dauntless bear
ing under circumstances, where most OF US Wouio
have sbrunk from the encounter. | have seen ham
lead on many bold charge, and then again, with
his back to the wall, defend himself almost single.
handed, against The vnd'ctive and fnctous host
of FederaIisls who constituted the majority OF the
last Congress. But 10 you, who know hm SO well,
and who have SO recently gwen him substantial evil
dence of The high regard you entertain for him. Il
for TO speak word Of the services
and character of Henry A. Wise. If his relations 10
men have changed, theirs is the fault, mol MS. Try
h every Test give to his conduct the closest scru
ny and i, will be found that he has faithfully redeem
ed his pledges, and adhered TO his principles. lnose
uha denouncc him q renegade, apostete and traitor,