The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-10

Be assured, gentlemen, OF my full sympathy in your
with the highest consideration,
your obedient servant,
HENRY W. billiard.
Messrs. sloanaker, Sherlock and Hubbard, Committee
WAsHINaroE, Jan. l, 1873
G1srLEMEr,-You properly appreciate my devotion to
proposed celebration of the Of tho glorious
battle ofNew Orleans together with that Of
meets ny hearty and regret that public
which am honored by your favor Of The 2sth ultmo
Yes gentlemen, emotions Of sat!sfacton mostly
less selfish than calculations Of tho little wisdom allowed
to men; and, haiiug, as did with heartfelt joy the
tdipgs Of Jacksou's victory, WAS In like manner re-
isved from great anxiety and transported with exua
tton, when, after the apprehensions which, for some
time preceded Tayors last aud glorious triumph
we're assured that four times the number either
British Mexican soldery could cope with the brave
freemen who compose American armies Mexico forc.d
Us take up England did. The lessons inlet
cd on both ars tho long peace and abun
dsnt prosperity which followed the English and will
wise men in ana out Of Congress- aood US with plans
Of peace, all Of which, fear must p.olopg and embit
ter the war: am clear for peace. The Is become
to those whose vocation It ~ss. var Without the
medding Of Others bslievs 1t would have been over
have not saddled US with another year of war
At any rate, gentlemen let us blend, You propose,
sam. Kind England and Mexico have Joined Ia. 9Th 81 Of
January and the 2ld Of February together among our
hodays and since the day this declared there
gush half the days In the calender
Mesns WIN slosnaker, P. Sherlock, VIM X Hibbard,
Hugh w. Toner, Committee, 10.
HousE OF REpRssEKrArIvxs
WARRINGTON, Dec 81, l0A7
GesrLsMEr-Your favor Of the 2sth inst, inviting
Of Taylor without distinction Of party At the
Chinese Museum in Philadelphia, tho 9Th OF Jauua-
IL s
military services Of General Zachary Taylor, and am
=. %s: ready to render him honor
me from participating In the proposed celebration.
am, gentlemen With high consideration,
Your obedent servant
DAVID 6 KAUFMAN
Messrs. slcsnsker, Sherlock, Hubbard and Toner,
Committee.
WAsHrre1oy. Jan s. 1sas
GENrL.Mgr-Your commune alton Of the 2oth ult
10 FhiIsdphis to be held in honor Of the heroes Of
New Orleans. and Buens Vista, was received by du.
There is much appropriateness aud congenslity In
the association Of the and the occasion to which
your letter aud.: The anniversary Of the battle Of
e the F..n.s Of our eoaoss;, is o.n:ri z.oh.Iy
hearts OF his countrymen." May the mutual friends
Of the Industrious dead and the ilustrous living meet
and shake hands common aud ndivisioe family;
and may the prevailing the unanimous sentiment be-
country our constitution, and he who sur
/ exceedingly regret that my duti.s at Washington
such will render out OF power consistently to
Accept gentlemen my profound ackuo dgmsnts for
the distinguished consideration with which you have
houored and the tender Of my highest regard for
yourself and those you represent.
To Msssrs sloanaker, Sherlock, Hibberd, end Toner
House or RErREsErrATIvEs Jan J. Is4e
Messrs sounsk.r Sherlock, VIM Hibbrrd and Toner
GENTLEMEN Your letter Of the goth December ls47,
vsrsary Of the glorious BATH. Of Now or.:ns called by
honor to that eminent citizen has but just been re-
ceived am sorry that my engagements prevent me
M
Tsylsr. his services. and his P,tTiot .%n
Nav YoRK, Jan. lsAs
GE.rLEMEN-Your favor ofyesterday was received by
me this morning
am rejoced to nnd movement 10 Philadelphia, ia
His name and fame dear to the American psople;
snd their determination to abolish for the political
forms for the purpose Of securing his services in the
chair OF State is couclus W to us republicans Of their
good sense and his great merits
regret that my engagement: In this city will prevent
me from accepting your very kind Invitation
Accept, gentlemen thanks for your kind ess and
believe me truly your oosdept servant
Msssrs sloan.ker, Sherlock, HibSsrd and Tonsr Com
mittee.
GErTLEMsS-Yours Of Dec. 3oth kindly inviting me
to attend aud participate in the celebrated OF the ami
Warmly admiring o. do General Taylor and earnest.
y desiring bis election to the Presidency, nothing
would .aord me more pleasure than to be at the
say, viii not permit to enjoy that pleasure Wish
Ing you, aud all OF neral Tsylors friends complete
success, remain, With respect, your obliged friend,
To Messrs. slosnsker, Sherlock Hubbard, 10 20.
HARHIsBvRc, Jan. 4, l64s.
To WIN sLoAyAKrh and others COMMITTEES Of Invita-
ton -
G1srLxMsr Your letter Of the 10Th uit inviting me-
to attend with the friends Of General Taylor without
respect to party in celebrating the anniversary Of the
glorious battle OF Mes Orleans the sth instant Cat
the Chinese Museum, in Philadelphia and partcipat-
ing In festival came duly to hand aud 1t were not
for previous ensasement. made for that day, miaht
hav: made convenient to visit your city 10 inte-
resting an occasion.
As Chairman Of the Democratic State Contra, Tsvor
COMMITTEES, appointed BY State mas meeting held in
this place the oath Of September last have felt h
my duty to convene said committee together at this
place on that memorable day the sth instant consult
the cause in view and on that cannot be pre-
sent with you
This lfs and character and public services of Genera.
the American people and the peculiar condition of our
country at this time mskes II important who
DO the ruler OF free people. For dsnterestedness Of
is truly model Though warrior BY profession no s
Statesman In principle his judgment not only die.
tstss what's right but his patriotism enables him to
complish II Though General Washington was q great
soldier, he Was no lees great statesman and upon
the trial VI Generals Jackson and Harrison WELD the
STAT they proved themselves also worthy May the
Amsrioan people thcu, With safety call General Taylor
en the tented Asld 10 become only com msndsr
Of the army Of the Uaitsd States but to preside
over the executive department Of the Union
that he never will betray that trusti should such
On exgency happen 1t will prove that republics are
not ungratsful,n ana will be hailed era of Joy
shroushou. the length and breadth Of this our happy
| country Please accept the following sentiment
"Ths People the rulers Of the LAID the governors and
not the subjects; though rough" because they must
I've without once they are resdy to appreciate merit
and whsnsu thsy are right viii 20 ahead indspsn,
! dent Of oil party rsstrsiuts
| WWhleg 700 al pleasant celebration,
IT..ss, sith sentiments Of great regard,