The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-30

,usi, majority but bad ,he hsppiness 10 find ,ha
the xt.at asos.ty af the American People came up
10 the support Of The Prvsidsnt BY giving an une-
auivocai slprossis u Of their opinion in favor OF the
course he had pussaed
| In what have done upon the same subject since
my accession 10 the Presidency, was influenced
solely BY regard TO the sacred obligations OF an
oath, and my mistaken convictions oil duty 10 inc
country | sought Ia conciliae no party sought
To offend no party; but in the discharge OF high
public duty, enioned upon me BY the mort sacred
obligations felt, and upon all similar occasions,
should they during my term OF service, uust
shall continue to feel comparative indifference
but nevertheless could not fail 10 experience prde
and pleasure in the demonstrations OF public appro-
val, through the popular elections which shortly al
forwards conspicuousy followed. IL from that
time the Executive has stood almost alone, so far as
the politicians have been concerned In the adminis-
tration Of the Government, nevertheless derive no
small gralifcaton from the fact that questions of the
greatest interest, both foreign aud domestic, have
been promptly and successfully met, and that, con-
trasting the situation Of the country when came into
power with what il is now, there is much cause To
70 oice In the change.
Be good enough to make my Acknowledgements
acceptable to those you represent and receive ASST
RANGES Of my constant regard
BY the company:
The President of the United Sales-Regarling his
duty the Constitution above all personal consdera
tons-by refusing his assent to United States Bank,
he has afforded TO the country opportunity of de-
monslraling that its energy and Industry can extri-
cate it from the greatest pecunary endorsements,
without the control Of unconstitutional moneyed
power
WAsHNeToN, January 4ih, 1874.
Sir have received your polite letter Of the LIST
instant, inviting 10 dine with the Democratic citi
zens Of Philadelphia on the 9th instant the annver
a. of the hattie of New Orleans i m highly fat
tered by this mark of attention. and should be much
pie ased to join my felow-ctzens Of Philadelph
the interesting occasion alluded to, If it were in my
power to do so. The battle Of New Orleans will be
remembered by after ages not alone for the lustre
which il shed on arms, and the glory which il
for lis distinguished leader and his brave associ
ates II accomplished still higher purpose, in dis
playing the nvincble strength of her institutions,
resting the confidence and affection of the people.
trust that II will long continue 10 be celebrated as
national anniversary and that the rising generations
of country will be taught to appreciate it, the
influences which it has exer'ed upon our character
and dsstnies.
My official duties are too pressing to admit of my
leaving Washington. As | cannot be with you in
person, beg you to receive my acknowledgements
for the civiIity you have shown me, and believe me
10 be, with great respect, Sc
CALVIN BLYTHE Esq.
BY the company
Hon A. 2. Upshur--his talents and integrity are
sure guarantee that or foreign relations are safe in
his hands
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9th 1874
DEAR Sir have the honor 10 acknowledge the
receipt of yours of the Sd instant inviting mo- in be-
half Of the Democratic citizens Of Philadelphia, TO
dine with them the 9th, in commemorat ton of the
anniversary of the battle Of New Orleans.
My engagements al this lime will not permit me to
leave w ashingtDn, oherwise would avail my self of
your invitation iha, ! might again, have often
done, manifest my grailude TO the gallant band who
on that occasion, the most gloomy hour of the late
war gave 10 the world evldence of what an army OF
citizen soldiers do in defence of their country
when COMMANDED by Captain whose soul is ANNA
ted by love Of freedom and indeT Evidence.
viii YOU allow me the privilege of tene ing to my
fellow citizens who may be present, sentiment which
an pursuaded will find response in the bosom of
every patriot
| Our Countfy-Iier beauty and booty will never
be defeated Win the deeds of hei gallant the
plains Of New Orleans shall live in The memory of
| fToemen.
sAccep, for yourselves and for those in whose name
! you have invited me, my respectful regards.
| c. A. WICKLlFFE.
| Nj Calvin Blythe &C. PhiIadeph,a
| By the company
! Hon c. A. WickliHe-His high character for Ia
Tents and sterling intsg iy has been fully sustained in
his able mana cement of st difficult and important
! Depanment-thai of the General Poet Office
WAsuSGTos, January 3, 1874
! Dean STA; am much oil ged you and the com
mi tee under whose instructions you act for their
very polite invitation TO dine with The Den ocralc
aitzsns OF Philadelphia on the Sth instant, in com
memoIaon of the Battle of New Orleans. No one
be de, rous than | 10 les lily on oil oc-
oasons my sense of the inestms bic consequences to
country of that spe ndij victory and the honor
due TO he distinguished chief who achieved il And
10 occasion for dong could be more agreeable 10
me than which would enable me to pa icipatc
with the citizens of Philadelphia in such an act of
pat lotto duty. But the oblg atoms of public GENT
forbid such indulgence, and trust you will com
nuncne TO the committee the rene, | feel a, being
thus obliged TO decline lhe in 'itation.
| Very respectfully
| Your obedien servant
! J. c. SPENCER
/ Hon. CALVIN BLYTHE
! By The Company-Hon ] C. Spsncer-In him are