Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11

By John voolfolk William F. Gordon: A good
heart an eloquent tongue, clear head, and s'erih9
principles, moral and political We should look 70
him when Gilmer ret,res.
BY VIM Smith Love triumphant swell OF
hope, mixed with fearful apprehension OF oheaohg'
where most wish to please
By Jos. H. Conrad of Rockingham manson ana
Rockingham May they ID inseparaoly nn'teo IN 'he
bonds Of Democracy.
By Henry T. War,manh. John Z. calhoun and
Martin Van Buren, Two of the of'gh'es' stars W the
political heavens Both of them are ornaments to
their party either Of then would ably NIL the fres'
dental chair.
By a. c. Wilson, of Harrsonburg The Ladies
The only incendiaries who k nde flame winch can
not be extingu'shed by wstef May they k'noe many
such flames IN Madison.
the successor Of WIN. c. Rves; and the demonslra
lions in the last Legislature give earnest that he will
be the Democratic candidate tor The Senate oil the u
S. in lS44-45.
By Francis Collins. John c. Calhoun: The patriot,
the sage the statesman he be the choice OF The Bal
timore Convention for the next Presidency
Anonymous. St. Clair ID k'rtley: The champion
of Democracy in the 10Th Legion May he coon be the
representative Of Rockingham IN The Legislature OF Fr-
gina.
By n. B. Burnley, of Albemarle. The matrimonial
sentiments Of VIM Smith Though politically declared
adversary, cordially shake hands with him on ms
head
By A. r. Blakey John C. Calhoun: The pride Of
the Palmetto State, and the champion OF equal rights
If the Democracy is true TO ITSELF 1t cannot be ialse
TO him.
By VIM l. Early. Madison county: Her generous Ii
bera,y to talent and mer, forever.
By Joseph r. EARLY, Of Greene May the wings Of
Democracy never lose feather.
By Geo Pannell, Of Orange Col. Woolfork: for his
al
friends.
ByTJ. Humphreys. State sovereignty On its pre-
serva,ion depends the liberty and happiness OF the
people
By Benjamin F. Walker. Our Navy The pride OF
the Union and the defender of The Nations rights
By NJ. d. Blakey May the Presidential Char De
ever filled by those who will sedulonsy support the
Constitution, uninfuenced by party spirit.
By John Clark, of Greene. Our Congressional DIS
trict
Bedford received no showers Of rain;
Albematle and Nelson
What Amhcrs, and Nelson can't explain,
Madison and Green can do
The following letters were received by the Commit
tee of Invta,on from gentlemen who had been invited
to the dinner, but unable to attend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, July Sth, lS43.
Gentlemen-Yonr communication OF the 80 instant,
inviting me behalf of the citizens of Madison Co,
TO attend public dinner to be given 10 the Hon Wm
Smith, your late distinguished representative IN Con
rress on the 25th inst, at the Rapid Ann meeting
house. not received in consequence OF my absence
in the counties Of Nelson and Amherst under notices
for dispositions the mscaed contest for this district,
until yesterday | regret very sincerely that protes
sona engagement OF a character which admits OF no
postpon emen and which compels me to be at Nelson
court the Oath nst will place it out OF my power to
unite with you in person on this interesting occasion,
in passing we'll merited tribute to my Trend, your
late representatives | should find additional induce
ents to be with you, the pleasure | would derive
from mngling with portion OF my constituents TO
whom under obligations OF the deepest gratitude
"a people with whom have shared the obloquy of
undeserved reproach, and with whom shall rejoice in
the triumph which truth will soon establish over
calumny.
/ hope, gentlemen, you will express to the compa
ny assembled and to your guest the regret feel al
being absent, and offer the annexed sentiment in my
have the honor 10 be, with distinguished conside.
ration, our fellow citizen,
THOMAS W. GILMER
The people Of Madison Co: True to the Constitu-
tiontrue TO the Republican party-true to themselves,
their friends and their neutrality-suspicious. of injustice
and fraud pass by their good names as the storm
wastes its fury on the crests of their native
tains.
To Messrs Humphreys, Carver, Nichols, Early, vii.
hart and Blakey-C COMMITTEE
RICHMOND, July 90, 1913.
Gentlemen-It would give very great pleasure
in joining the Republicans of Madison, in The compl
ment they about 10 pay to Mr. Smith. II IS tr
butte justly due his talents, services and merits
and there is no portion of the widespread Democracy
of the land, with whom | should be more proud 10
nssociate whose bread and whose cup should be more
happy share, than the ofen-tried often proved, al
ways indomitabe, and triumphant Republicans OF The
county Of Madison. would bring my little mite to
do honor to William Smith. would gladly bear
witness, in person, 10 the man. who in the memorable
battle of 1910, bore himself with much ehivary
and glory beating down every foe whom he encoun
tered, and successfully all competitors But that plea
sure is denied me Engagements beyond my control
prevent my accepting your kind invitation. But
deeply regret that is not in my power TO take you by
the hand, and make the acquaintance of your warm
hearted counymen.
Will you do the favor to offer in my name, the
following northumberland believe me, yours truly,
THOMAS RICHIE.
The UNION of the Republican Party-for the sake
Of their and their country Those whom Prin
eipte hath joined together, let put asunder.
Messrs Thos. }. Humphreys, II. Carver, &c, &c,
Committee.
LoYDs, ESSEX Co July is, ls43.
To Messrs Thomas J. Humphreys, H. Carver, VIM
II. Nichols, J. A. Early B G. Wilhart, and a. Il.
Blakey:
Gentlemen have received your kind invitation
TO the dinner, which you propose to give MIR. Smith
IN Madison, the 25th of this month, and regset
that other and indispensable engagements will pre-
vent me from meeting you upon that occasion AN
occasion in which my interest would be the deeper
as | concur with you cordially in your just appreci
alton of the services Of your late able and faithful
Representative in the Congress of the U. S.
With grateful regards for the honors you have done
me, am, Your obedient servant,
R. Nj. T. HUNTER.
RICHMOND, July II, l543.
Gentlemen: Your polite invitation on behalf of the
citizens of Madison par,ake of dinner to be given
TO honorable William Smith your late able and worthy
Representative in Congress- has been duly received =
Having throughout long acquaintance maintained the
kindest intercourse with that gentleman; having too,
from my position been enabled TO observe his fdel,
~ and usefulness public man, would afford me
sincere qualification could unite person in the tes-
tmonal Of esteem and confidence You propose extend