Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-20
LETTER FROM GOV. SKUNK
70 Hon. ]. Il. PElRCE,
u. S. Senate, ashineton.

When Gen. Cas- Ion his way home 10 Mich-
gam reached the dividing line between Delaware
and Pennsylvania, w. II. Rogers, Esq, on be-
hall Of The Democrats OF Delaware, took leave
OF him, in an appropriate and eloquent speech,
after which he was addressed BY Col. Lee, on be-
halt Of The Philadel phia committee, who at the
conclusion OF his remarks read the following let.
Ter from Gov. Skunk:
HARRISBURG, JUNE s. l54S.
K. N. Lee, Esq,
Chairman Of The Committee Of Reception.
Dear Sri sincerely regret that The state OF
my health does not enable me 10 accep, yonr
polite invitation 10 join the Democracy OF The CITY
and county OF Philadelphia, tomorrow afternoon,
in The reception 0, the Hon. Lewis Cass, 'lhe
Democratic standard bearer OF our country"
Sound in his political faith, firm in his morals,
and distinguished for attachment 10 the Interests
and honor OF his counry-irom the day he en-
tered her service as youthful volunteer 10 the
present moment-lhe Democratic Convention. in
presenting the name OF Lewis Cass 10 the Amer
lean people, as candidate for the highest Office
IN their gut, have inspired our friends with entire
confidence in the success and complete triumph
Of the great Democratic principles OF govern
ment, which have advanced our country 10 its
present elevated rank and which, by their great
influence, are guiding other nations 10 the estab-
lisnment OF Tree institutions, and securing man
in his inaienable right 10 self. government
Lewis Cass has filled many Of the most di.n-
guished places connected with The government,
with pre- eminent ability, and whether We view
him in the second war Of independence with our
ancient enemy, Great Britain, contending for free
trade and sailors righis-as our Minister al the
Court OF France resisting he insduous schemes
ah;l 7"- c'd. ~ -,nr-.he hsn seas, or his recent
conduct as Senator, we find him always sensi.
I'VE 10 me rights and honor OF his country, and
ever prompt 20 maintain and defend them
! With Cas- and the .s;ua lric and narrio,;c p,r
LER, al The head Of our ticker, :, D.moc1.Is =,
Pennsylvania feel the assurance Of success i
next election by triumphant majority, and con.
ling in The cooperation OF The Democracy OF
other States, they have entire confidence tha, their
cherished principles will be maintained.
have the honor 10 be, yours, very rcspeciully.
| FRS. R. SKUNK.
| Gen. CA.s seemed much impressed by the elo-
| ouence Of both gentlemen who addressed him.
and said in reply, that he was under deep oblisa-
| ton 10 Delaware, for the handsome manner IN
| which her citizens had turned ont 10 welcome him
on that day, a. well Tor memorable honors In
times past. Delaware was small stale IN point
or territory, bur her heart beat as truly 10 the I'm.
| pulses OF patriotism as her larger sisters. he
4 turned IIDUl HeI UtIuCIS W iiS
| keystone Stale Of The great Democratic RePub-
| lican Arch. So long As that stone remained
| firm in lis place he lei, satisfied The institutions
Of the county were safe and that il would 50
remain he hal no doubt. Allusion had been
made by the gentleman who las, addressed nm,
10 the struggles Tor freedom now going on abroad
He sympathZed most heartily with that move
ment, and had every confidence that il would
| be attended with every result which The lovers OF
Republican liberty desired. He had witnessed
The yranny OF foreign governments, aud ne was
not surprised that The indignant people should al
last rise up in their majesty 10 throw il OH Gen
Cass then alluded TO the evidence OF success
which smiles on all side, around Us al home, OF
| the valor ami prowess OF our armies IN Mexico,
and concluded with a hope that nothing would
occur 10 interrupt our progress Sui higher among
| the nations of the earth.
| The party continued onward, stopping teW
minutes al Chester, and as hey approached Phi
ladelphia were met by The steamboat Fashion"
bearing some Two thousand OF the patriotic De-
mocracy OF the city and county, who had mus
come forth to meet and greet the advent o! Their
distinguished guest and TREND.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HEINRICH.
A meeting Of The Democratic parry OF the coun-
" Of Heurico will be held al The County Court
! House on Tuesday evening, The 20lh inst, al
O'clock, preparatory TO organizing Democrauc
Association Tor the county. A full attendance !.
! Ios;,ed The Democrats Of the CITY and the pub