Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-11

ence upon the field, where, by the valor of oul
arms, it was consummated, TO warn you that II
is but too apparent TO me, from the high point OIL
observation upon which you have placed me,
that there are misguided men in the different
portions of the country who are exertng them
selves to form sectional parties, separated BY
"a geographical line, coinciding with marked
principle, moral and POLITICAL to recall to your
recollection, in connection with the subject, the
admonitons Of the patriarchs Of the Reyolu'
ton, and to exhort you to join me in uniting
with them ",o frown, Indignantly to frown, y
upon all attempts "to ALLEVIATE one portion of our
country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred
ties which now link together its various parts.
Whenever confidence between The different sec.
lions Of The country is destroyed, and hatred and
iI.wiIl shall usurp the place Of friendship and
charity, the Union will already have been dis
solyed-its form possibly might for lime, and
short time only, remain, bul all that renders It
dear would be gone.
Madison speaking OF just such efforts as are
now rife in the land, said: "But this dstsstaole
effort 10 ALLEVIATE one portion OF our country from
the resi-, and enieebe the sacred lies which now
link together lis various paris, can never succeed.
The people Of America have 100 much good
sense 10 enter into the perilous and gloomy scenes
| into which those advocates OF diSunlon would
lead them They will mol hcarken 10 The unnatu.
raj voice which tells them that, knit together as
they are by 50 many cords Of affection, ,ney can
no longer live together as members Of The
same grea! family; can no longer be mli-
lual guardians Of their mutual happiness; can
| no longer be fellowciZens OF one great and
| fouYishing empire They will shut their ears
against this unhallowed language. They will
shut their hearts against The poison 1t contains.
The kindred blood which flows in theiryeins, the
mingled blood which they have shed in defence OF
their sacred rights, consecrale their Union and
excite horror a! The idea Of their becoming all
ems, rivals enemies"
Jefferson, on an occasion very similar in all lis
leading features 10 this, holds the following lam
| guaae: "This momentous question:" (the Mis-
souri, question: 'like fire bell in The night,
awakened and filled me with terror consider
ed it at once as the knel of the Union. 1t is
hushed, indeed, for the moment, but il is re-
prievc only, no! final sentence. A geosraphi.
| cal line coinciding with a marked principle, mo.
| raj aud political, once conceived and held up 10
the angry passions of men, will never be obite-
| ra!ed; and every new irritation will mark il deep
er and ceeper."
| Washington gives this dying advice 10 his
countrymen: "Union, which constitutes you one
| people, is also now dear 10 you-ii is Justly So
il is The main pillar in The edifioe OF real inde-
pendence; the support Of yourlranquili1y al home;
OF your peace abroad OF your safety; of your
prosperity, and of that very liberty which you SO
dearly prize. This is The point Of your political
fortress against which The batteries OF internal
and external enemies will be most constantly and
actively Chough often covcrlly and insiduously)
directed. Frown, therefore, Indignantly trown"
Che conlinues) upon the first dawning OF any
attempt to alienate one portion OF our country
from The resi-, or 10 enteebe The sacred ties which
now link together its various paris"
To these words Of wisdom and patriotism, OF
him whose eulogy is pronounced, il 10 words il
can be pronounced, in the univeis sal acknowledge
mcnt Of him as THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY
Of him whose name is inseparably connected with
The day you celebrate, the Author OF the Declare
lion of Independence; and OF him who did so
much as The architect OF the Constitution, which
embodied the principles Of liberty, Jefferson so
nobly proclaimed and Washington so gloronsly
acheved-it would be irreverent for me 10 add a
syllable of my own. |, therefore, borrow for The
toast | beg yon 10 present in my name the Ian
guage OF one Of Them.
Very respectfully your ohdt servr,
TIL. II. BAYLY.
Alexander C. Garrett, &c.
Toaa-May the youngest al your board not
live to see "the sacrifice OF themselves by Inc &c
neration OF l776, 10 acquire set.governmenl and
happiness 10 their country, thrown away by the
unwise and unworthy passions oil their sons"
To Messrs William Nelon, Alez. Haskins, and
Others Committee
WAsHSdToS, June 10 b. 1913.
Gentlemen: | regret that my engagements
here will be OF character TO deprive me oil the
pleasure OF joining you al The dinner which you
propose TO give my friend, MIR. Henry A. Wise
You do me but justice in expressing the belief
that il "woud afford me pleasure to unite with
you 10 rendering honor 10 one TO whom honor is
due"
With many thanks Tor your polite attention,
beg leave 10 transmit, through you, the following
Toast, and to subscribe myself,
Very. I res sJlGl4h, ,rrvau,,
R. M. I. HUNTER.
Henry A. Wise: Able, fearless and faithful
a lrue-heared son OF The Old Dominion
RcHMoED, July 3, 1S4S.
Gentlemen:I have thus long delayed acknow.
Lodging your kind invitation 10 attend dinner
to be given the 4th of July, 1913, at York
Town, TO the Hon. Henry A. Wise from the
hope that it would be in my power to accept,
and by my presence manifest my grateful appre
citation Of the consideration shown me. | find,
however, to my regret, that engagements here,
from which cannot escape, will constrain me
TO deny myself the pleasure had anticipated
from participating in your festivities. | must,
therefor, content myself with thus imperlectly |
expressing my sincere admiration and respect for
the distinguished gentleman, whom it is your |
purpose especially TO honor, and assuring you Of |
the qualification should have experienced in |
uniting with his old constituents AID friends in |
rendering merted tribute to him, whose emf.
nent :bity and fearless advocacy of the right, |
have Won him, both at home and abroad, repu
tationand distinction, and have peculiarly en-
dearel him 10 the feelings and affection Of his
nalivtState. II is fortunate, that at this period
OF threatened sectional controversy, and exaspe
rated party struggle, one so well known for elo
quenee of tongue, and zeal of heart, in behalf |
of the institutions and interests of the South,
should be restored 10 her hosom and to his coun
sells | would invoke, as | would rejoice 10
give, the most attentive heed and the most earn
est consideration.
Most cordially yours,
JAMES A. seldom.
Messrs. ALEXANDER C. GARRETT and others.
AccoMAcK C. H., Va, June %, lS4S.
Gentlemen: Yours OF The 3Oth Of May last,
inviting me TO dinner 10 be given 10 The Hon.
FL. A. Wise, at York Town, on The 4th day OF
July next, By "hls friends and old constituents OF
the counties of York, James City aud the City OF
has been received.
thank you for doing me The justice to say hal
on know il would afford me pleasure to unite
with you ''in rendering honor 10 whom honor is
due" and deeply regret that it isnol in my pow
er 10 accept your kind invitation
To say of MIR. Wise that he has always dis
charged his public duties with distinguished abb
a I..,L =, Il
ustce. He is alike distinguished in The relations
II private life. IL is there as The tried and sin
ere friend, that we esteem-lhat VIC admire
at we lyrc him. We honor him as a public
-vant, because he has, on all occasions, shown
.oself 10 be 'hones', capable, and faithful 10 the
Cls,ilplion," 10 his consilu ents and to his coun
II; but we honor, we lope him as a man, because