Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-29

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BRlzoaA Co., (TexaS) July 22i, lS45.
Ex-PRgslpENT TYLER: Honored Sir-With
This YOU will receive silver pitcher, which the
ladies OF B azoria county desire 10 presenttu you,
1.-THE accepla,ion Of which will confer upon them
the greatest compIiment) The inscIi ption upon
il shows il is rendered as small token OF their
gratitude for The benefits which you have con-
ferrcd upon their country by procuring It's annex
alton to the U, States.
And The duty OF making this communication,
which is dev0lved on me- IS not without lis plea
sures-lor few things are more delightful Than 10
communicate sentiments which we approve. from
those we love 10 those we esteem. This plea
sue is heightened in no small degree by being
able 10 assure you that this humble token, like
the widows mite" is the spontaneous offering Of
grateful hearts.
Permit me also to add, we firmly believe, that
TO you Texas is indebted Tor The success OF This
great measure. Yes, Texas believes II was con-
ceived By your wisdom and consummaied by
your zeal.
By your political sasacity, you, without the
efusion ot blood or the less OF treasure, have ac-
CURED for that country over which you presided,
a rich and widely extended lerriofy-yon have
dispeled those dark clouds which lowered upon
the horizon OF Texas, threatened IL, destruction,
and weighed down the hearts of lis inhabitants
YOU have extended the area of human ileedom-
you have arrested the progress Of monarchy upon
this continent, and you have secured The blessings
OF liberty to countless mil ions.
For these nestimable benefits Texas Is, and
will be- grateful. She halls your name with re-
verence, and contemplates your character with
admiration
Feeling not only gratitude for the benefits
YOU have conferred upon our country, but an adj
I,r, III tra &c r.
ac,er which the highest and humbest might be
proud 10 initiate we, therefore, sincerely hope that
This small tribute of gratitude will be received in
The same kind spirit in which it is rendered.
Nav YOU live 10 see the Lone Star OF Texas
shine conspicuous luminary, even in your bril-
liant constellation; and may poslery learn, from
the many and great advantages you have secured
10 mankind how 10 honor you.
Yours most respectfully.
SARAH A. WHARTON.
SHERWOOD FOREST, Charles City Co, Va,
January Isl, 1876.
NV dear Madam-Your letter Of the 22d July,
accompanied by The beautiful silver pitcher with
which the ladies of Bra2oria county have pre-
sen,ed me, reached me today, thus constituting
4 highly valued New Years offering, TO be
handed down to my children, and trust my
chiIdren's children 10 late posierity.
The act in commemoratUn OF which you have
presented il, is now consummated, and Texas,
no longer lost pleiad, has returned 10 take her
place in bright and beautiful constellation.
doubt not in The slightest but that all your antici-
pations of her future splendor and glory will BE-
fully realized. Her bright STAR has but blended
its rays with others, to shed over the world new
and more concentrated light.
From The initiation OF the measure 10 The close,
have entertained an abiding confidence IN the
good sense of the American people, and reposing
in that confidence, did not hesitate 10 court re-
spunsibility down TO tho last moment of my OF
fetal power-and now, in my retirement, II has
given me unspeakable satisfaction 10 witness the
final accomplishment oil measure so replete
with blessings.
The kind expressions you have been pleased
10 inGulge towards me-, have afforded me no or
dinary qualification. Woman's heau is he shrine
OF virtue, and her tongue the oracle OF truth. 10
have my name registered in the fi:sr, and repeat.
ed with commentator BY the last, i an honor
which most highly appreciate. Be pleased,
my dear madam, 10 make known my grateful
homage TO the ladies of Brazoria county. and 10
accept for yourself my cordial salutalions.
With sentiments Of The highest respect,
am de;- madam,
Yonr most obd't serv't
JOHN TYLER.
Mrs SARAH A. WHARTON.
The Present alluded 10 in the Foresons cor
Iespondence, is large and massive silver pitch
er, manufactured BY MeSsrs. Ball, Tompkins &
Black, (ale Marquan! x Coz Of N. York, with
The Arms of the United Sales on one side,
and those Of Texas on the other, elegantly chased;
and in front The following inscription, (wiihin a
circular wreath OF oak aud olive suspended from
an eagles beak)
"Presented
by The Ladies Of BrazrrIa County, Texas 10
Ex-PREsIDENr TYLER,
As small token Of ergratilude for
The benefits conferred upon their Country
by procuring its Annexation TO The U. States"