Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

TO Mess,, Francis w. Scott, j. b. Thornton, J. ID.
! Coleman, James Chapman, Samuel Z. Scott, +.
W. Coleman, W. L. Taylor, G. Fl,zhugh, and T
l. Scott.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTArivEs,
April 18th, 1874.
Gentlemen Your letter Of the I'd INST, inviting me
10 participate with YOU in public dinner, 10 be gwen
10 the Hon r. NJ. T. Hunter at Goansville precinct,
the county oil Caroline, has just been received ana
regret that my public duties here deprive me OF tae
great pleasure should otherwise take IN joining your
party the occasion indicsted
NV great regard for Mr. Hunter, Us well as the deep
sohctude manifested by the public on account OF The
state of our foreign relations, together with
the paramount desire to see the Democratic party tr-
umph in the approaching State elections conspife TO
all public meetings OF our al ths
particular uncture with uncommon interest Our De-
mocratic cause no less than foreign relations, de-
mand our most profound consideration. The success
not only Of free government but OF our party must
be based upon principles clearly dehned openly pro-
claimed and honestly carried out IN practce, II we
really xpect or desire TO derive any solid permanent
advantages from either Indeed we must go Tor prin
cipes and not for men; for, whenever admraton TOT
the latter shall supersede devotion to the ofmer, our
contests will then dwinde into lnsignhcani sctamoles
between the ns and the outs. But while these points
within are worthy Of greatest attention. there are at
present considerations Of corresponding magnitude IN
voyed in the existing attitude OF our foreign relations,
which as imperiously demand our serious attention.
i
unanimi,y with which foreign policy is sustain
ed Within it's legitimate orbit, our government must
unnhuenced, except by ITS own Tree VIII In rela.
ton to what 1t deems advantageous to our national
peace and prosperity We do not interfere win Euro
pean dynastes or indicate whether they shall either
unite or divide their soveregnties, will We submit
10 any efforts their part to prescribe limits TO our
national boundaries. We must not only 60 for our
county, but above ALL we must preserve our national
honor unsull,ed, and never for moment forget that
sG toro nlpn
free and the home OF the brave. In conclusion per.
NIT me to present the annexed sentiment.
Be pleased gent'smen 10 accept my grateful acknow-
Judgments Tor the kind manner in which you were
pleased to make known TO me the wishes of those for
whom you acted With great respect,
Your most obedient servant,
EW. HUBBARD.
The United States and Texas: We go for our coun
try and our lch0le country AS II ,oa so II must De
again For divided we may fall, but united We must
stand.
To Messrs Francis w. Scott, James B. Thornton, and
others, Committee.
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, April 10, 1874
Gentlemen II would have grati6ed me much
more to have responded by my presence, at the public
dinner to be given TO the Hon. K. NJ. T. Hunter, Ell
Golsnsyille on the 18th instant, by the Caroline De-
mocratic Association, in whose name you have honor
ed me with IN invitation, than TO be under the neces
sity of offering an apology for declining but arn adj
Inonshed BY the present state OF the business before
Congress- that cannot absent myself even for day
without neglect OF my cuty TO my generous anu
sonfdinp constituents.
If could be induced to follow the dictates of plea
sure at The sacrifice of my public duty, no stronger
occasion could be presented than that to which have
referred
Apart from all political considerations all solic,ude
10 advance, as far as my humble ability would enabla
me- the interest and prosperity OF the Democratic
cause, with which have been so long identifed-ii
would afford very peculiar pleasure TO VISIT the
county ani proud 10 call nay natire county, JOIN IN
social g,ee with the friends OF my youth, assembled to
testify their appreciation of the public course of one
who was lately their representative, and who so emf
nently merits their appreciation for his eminent ser
vices.
Appreciatng your invitltion as do highly
because it no doubt vas induced by feelings of personal
kindness, and not from any claims Of mine TO your
consideration account of great political service,
ability to aid you in the good cause in which you are
engaged, must abstain from writing political letter
Nevertheless must be permitted to say, that as CO.
temporary with your late during his
vice as SUCH cam and do add, my feeble testimony to
what the occasion itself so much more strongly be-
speaks the merits The ZEAL and talents OF our con-
mon friend, "Hunter }; aud white would from per-
sonal considerations say that desire to his merits
Justly rewarded ut the same time speak the language
of patriotism when add, that the just reward of his
merits is all friend could ask for him, and no less
than patriot ought; 10 hope Tor the good of his country
have to request, gentlemen, that you viii tender
10 the Association my sincere Acknowledgements for
the honor they have done me, present 10 them the
sentiment annex, aud accept Tor yourselves, ind
yidually, the assurance Of my sincere regard
r. CHAPMAN.
F. W. Scorr and Others COMMITTEE, &c.
The memory Of John Taylor Of Caroline AS his
beautiful system of Agriculture has, in practice,
cured to his followers ,rsalh will his political pre-
cepts ensure their safety aud nGtieaai prosperity,
AIoSTvILLE, Monday, April L., 1914.
Dear Gentlemen: By the re turn OF the mail which
brought to Ayles your favor of The 2nd, (pos;markec
the 10Th Instant have to thank you for your invita-
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