The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-02
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MAJ. GEN. GIDEON J. PILLow-Several poti-
clans of the democratic school, of Tennessee, re-
Gently invited Major General Gideon J. Pillow to
public dlnner-probably of roast goose. The gal
liant Major General declined partakng of the hos
ptalty, in the following characteristic letter.
NASHVILLE, May 10. 1S4s
GENTLEMEY-I have pleasure in acknowledging the
resept Of your letter of this dat rendering me,
behalf Of my friends and of Nashville
the Inequalities of your citycongrat uatng me upon
my return home, and inviting myself and staG--the
gallant Gen. Shieds-and other officers of the army,
now in your city, to partake Of public dinner to be
given Mt such time ~ may suit convenience. I'm
der any circumstances. such mark of public appro-
baton would be no less gratifying to my feelings than
to just pride and onorable ambition But its value
is greatly enhanced by the very nattering terms in
VIII ch you have been pleased to mention my own SER
vices in a campaign Of unsurpassed brittany. That
Tennessee has had full share of the honors of the
war-that she has sustained the high character
for her by the hero Of New Orleans should be
Of great State pride and of proud exutation every
patriotic Tennesscan. That she has furnished over
seven thousand of her brave and gallant for the
[who have shed their blood upon every fold
OF Mexico justly entities hcr to the proud and enva-
bic distinction conferred upon her in the designation
Of "the fighting State"
While thus, with proud satisfaction, refer to the
high spirit aud patriotic devotion of Tennessces sons
will am sure, be pnrdoned for bearing testimony to
the equally distinguished gallantry of the whole Anne
rican army IL was the indomitabe valor of the Anne
rican soldier which has crowned our arms with sue
ccsscs as astonishing ms they are glorious.
MY recent OF regulars was composed OF OH
and men from almost every State in the Union.
That 1t did its duty-that It's success unsurpassed
by that Of any division Of the brave army which nva
dcd and conquered Mexico, is to source OF unnin
gled pride and satisfaction.
trust you will pardon gentlemen, for thus allu
ding to the patriotic valor Of the American soldicra
subject which constitutes the honor and pride Of the
natonand from which the world has seen that we
maintain rights the field Of battle. rs pro-
our liberties and administer our government at
the ballot boz That country has n high destiny
to fu and that have been selected by the all wire
Ruler OF tho Universe to march ms of pillar cloudn
before the oppressed nations Of the earth, can now
scarcely admit of n doubt
In reply to your tender Of q public dinner, hope
&c decline any public manifestation Of the APPRECIATION
The rules of military etiquette will be better preserved
me nts Independently OF this consideration are OF
character, at present to put IL entirely out OF my
power now to accept. or to designate with certainty
any time for the future, when could crafty my own
heart by thus paraking Of tho hospitality of your city
Allow me gentlemen. to express my high gratfca-
ton at the handsome mention made by you Of the dis
tinguishcd and gallant General Shields. who Ia now
visiting your city and to hope that although his stay
may DO snort, IL will be agreeable to himself
am sure his reception and treatment will be kind and
hospitsblc.
Accent, gentlemen, assurances Of the high regard
with which am, Your obcdicnt servant.
GID. J. PILLOW.
Mcssrs. CArnos, RonrnrsoS, CnrAruAM, NrcnoLsoS,
and others.
II G.