The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-13
Hon. d. LEVY
WAsHlNcroN, Sept. l6, ls45.

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settlement of the claims of the Florida militia prov-
ded for by the act of March last, is nearly compile
ted.sEiF se88ahGg Sl9 at ae e M &
st expect to be able to leave here in week from
this date for Florida, and shall proceed Immediately
in the disbursement of the money. s
s The aforementioned settlement does not include
Captain Daniels company of West Florida, nor
Captains Mills and Cash's companies of Major Gar
rison's battalion. ~ e7xs
lam, sir respectfully. your 1 dSd ps si5ss1s
Hon. d. LEVY, Washington.
74 4 ,JAcKsoNyILLE, Sept. %, l645.
DEAR SIR: At a meeting of the democratic party
this evening, the undersigned were appointed
committee TO wait upon you, and inform you OF the
desire Of your fellowritizens Of this county to ten
der YOU public dinner, and request your notifca-
ton Of some period at which II would be conveni-
ent for you TO receive this little tribute Of
gard.
Your obedient servants,
WIN. F. CRABTREE,
THEODORE C. HRARN,
JoHN BRowARD,
GEO. G. AcosTA,
Oliver Woop,
~ Committee.
Hon. d. LEVY.
JAoKsoNynLE, Sept. "a, 1945
GENrLEmEN: have the honor to acknowledge
the tender, communicated through you by the demo-
cratic party Of Duval, Of public dinner, and their
request that would notify to them some period
when it would be convenient to me to receive this
tribute of their regard. It is with sincere gratitude
hail this token Of the continued confidence of the
democracy Of Duval county. From an early period
of life, my humbes but earnest efforts have been de-
voted the establishment OF those liberal and bene-
fcent principles of government which compose the
political creed of the democratic party. thank the
Almighty disposer Of human events, that have
lived to witness the complete triumph of these prn-
cples in the land Of my adoption. Uniting in the
cause, my weak efforts, with those of the many
brilliant and generous minds whose superior ability
and greater judgment have given direction TO the
conflict, have joyfully marked the progressive,
though gradual, ascendency in our midst, of the
great political truths which constitute, conceive,
the proper basis Of free government. The people,
in the majesty and plenitudc of their power, recog-
missing iHthe axioms and policy of the democratic
system the true rule of government designed for
kthe equal protection and benefit of all, noby, upon
Our admission into the Union, took into their own
charge the sacred cause; and by most signal mani
festation Of decided will, placed the government Of
State in the hands of agents pledged TO adj
minister it in conformity to those principles. This
glorious triumph Of truth and right has been hailed
with acclamatons Of applause by the friends of free
and equal government everywhere. Who that has
at heart the happiness of his fellowan, and appre-
ciates the value off just and equal government
influence upon human happiness, will fail to unite in
the fervent prayer that the fruits ofth victory may
be perpetual M
Gentlemen, the source from which this invitation
proceeds exctes my mind to memories Of the mos
pleasing character Itproceeds from the Democrat,
party Of Duval county. Long suppressed--ons
tramplsd upon and derided-th democracy Of you
county, still struggling for the right, still bravely
unfolding the standard Of truth, for years sub
iected TO the pain Of repeated defeat But, with
forti,ude worthy Of the high cause for which they
batted, unterrifed and unconquered, they ever re
turned year after year, to the contest until, by on
great effort, Providence smiling upon their purpose
hey at length accomplished the noble victory whicl
placed your county in line with the republican col
iimn Of the Stnte. II was my fortune TO have betl
az once witness, and in some small degree cola
borer, in the contest which resulted in this achieve
mcnt ! rcur with pride to the admirable, the gen
erous, the selfsacricng. the devoted spirit which
from the first, marked your course in the memora
BILE crisis to which refer. Il my delight TO OBJ
serve, throughout, nobleness Of impulse, a mani
ness Of spirit, steadincss Of purpose, a harmon,
of action, and bravery in execution, which Gillette,
nv constant admiration. Animated a. you all wer
by the high and sincere desire 10 promote the prin
ciples you advocated, and looking singly to TN
CAUSE, Witnessed a ready sacrifice OF all persona
anpathies, and discords and enmities, and unite
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