Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-09-05

the wandering OF old, points 70 the latter as the
exponent of political faith, and the true saviour
country
By R. Fl. w. Buckner. Democracy: "Suam Caiqu
triJuito It's motto, and lis whole theory
By Robert Hutchinson The Honorable John C.
Calhoun: The greatest Of great statesmen HIS talents
Lhe admiration of The world: may he be our mex
President.
Let them forget SELF and unite for the triumph OF those
PRINCIPLES winch they both have zealousy aud faith
fully sustained
By A. NJ Tribe. The union Of the Republican
party Let this be their motto IN The Na,'onal Con-
veni,on and The Republican principles Of '95 will be
re established.
ByT z. Watkins J. c. Calhoun An ornament to
any nation, and nations glory.
By John Lewis, NJ. ID 1.-The Tree Of Liberty !"
"That glorious old Tree SO beautifully described this
day by Mr. Hunter-May It It's branches hea-
venward, and its noble trunk be encumbered by
the parasitic vines Of Federalism, wounded by the
axe of discord, whetted by British intrigue.
(Sent) The 9Th Congressional District, and the
next election 1t caa aud 1t totH
A large number Of the company were deprived the
pleasure OF offering sentiments, in consequence of the
laeness Of the hour at which the party broke up. Sc
veral spirited speeches and appeals were made,
offering toasts-and, without exception, all urged
union, harmony, and concert.
uETTERs IN ANSWER TO INvITATIoNs.l
WARREsroN, Va, Aug. Sd, 1543.
Gentlemen-l nave the noDOr 10 acknowledge the
receipt Of your esteemed favor of the 2oth ult Inviting
me to meet your late Representative the 22nd
at dinner to be given him by portion Of the Re.
publicans ofthe 9Th Congressional District.
Ii would be a Of the most sincere plea
sure to meet my friend Hunter the proposed occa
sion and 10 unite heartily and cordially with you and
friends in doing him honor. But II may not be =
The engagements of my profession, upon which have
alone rely for the support of large growing and
expensive family, will prevent me from participating
that "east of reason and that "how OF soul, which
will, doubt not, distinguish your dinner, among those
which originate in the kindly and generous affections
of constituents aud friends. knowing hun as | do,
having served With him in our State and Federal coun
cils and learned how TO appreciate him, fully part-
cipa,e with you the modification Of his defeat, and
feel that your district and the country have sustained
loss his from the public service But,
let complan the wrong, if wrong there be, the
"sober second thought" of generous people, wall IN
the next election, With new administration, he Will
with bright resolves and rpened judgment, rapidly in
crease his already considerable fame and firmly plan,
himself the confidence and affections OF the 9Th Con
gressiona District.
tender you, gentlemen, and your constituents, my
thanks for the honor of your invitation; and conclude
with asking you to present at your festive board the
following sentiment:
The People of the S,h Congressional District
wish them health and happiness; and thereto, speedy
adoption of the political principles entertained by Ro
bert M. T. Hunter.
have the honor to be, gentlemen with great regard,
your friend and fellow-cIllzen,
WM. SMITH.
To Messrs. A Brockenbrough, VIM A. Wright, P.
A. Bramham and John A. Parker.