The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-26

rendering already deserved homage and respect Indeed
slant but cruel necessity forbid. this pleasure Al
low ms 70 ask Of you tender those who will be there
''Hsssr CLAY, The venerable Chairman Of the Commit.
zee Of Ihir.ssn7he magnanimous s,stemnsn who when
Es .. s w who tho ;sns. rom dieoss .sa0.
Of censure and OF spplausein defiance or faction and
isctons,s May his noble example DO both admired and
have the honor 'obe. gentlemen. your friend and TEL
bw-citizen,
las. a. aa H, s. FooTE.
Il ia.aa.aua Il BowIne Gxs.s, oc, Ia 1850
GENTLRnEs The shortness Of the period allotted me 10
turn 10 Washingou and, The distance Lexington will
prevent my attending rhs public festival take place
Ss & me no oans sss 70
parlicpat in the uumphal festivities Of your Kentucky
say that no heart among your be
ieenty devoted the Union than mne. or feel deeper
sectional which have disturbed harmony OF
Ahoasl I he Te.a. boundary bin did no, NEE, my APP
probaon and wlthsrandinK my convictions that Con-
sress might have settled tbs questions relating Texas and
almost any sst,lemsat batter Than none and f
the in all parts Of the United States. and
peace and fraternity one will experience pro-
~ i u. Il. UNDERWOOD.
~ BILL vrKw, (Ky..) October IA, 1850
GENTLEMEN, On Of having directed to Ca
dr. your favor of the 9th Instant inviting attend
barbecue be given Lexington. The nth Instant
testimony OF the lofty patriotism and eminent services of
Henry Clay and his patriotic compeers o the NATIONAL
council behalf of the peace, Justice. and stability of the
Union" failed reach until to-day. 4.ptss sl.4
To be present and participate in the proposed feuviiy
would indeed be gratifying but the Of engage
and shortness of time win deny thar pleasure
The American States, Equal Justice to EACH the surest
guarantee the Union of the whole st sisi435 GO,
With sentiments Of profound respect am your obedsnt
servant, - sa tE LINN BOYD.
3uaa ,saagess84 "a -----a s15 s- .99 $1,000
seahlha a " LOUISVILLE. Qctober 10, 1860.
GKNTLRMRN have the honor acknowledge your polite
invitation attend public festival Lexington, the
18th instant be offered by the citizens as testimony Of
Of Henry Clay and his patfioc composers of the national
connc in behalf Of the peace ustice and stability Of the
Union" ~ Ts @ tA Il
This manifestation popular appreciation of the diff
tions lately considered and decided by Congresshi
tribute Of Commentator for their public service, implying,
as it does not merely approval Of motives but Of
prove gratifying 70 all who assisted IN the series
Of those bills Which the peace Of The Uwio~ ysposss
regret that avail myself OF the occasion meet
my elowcitizens and ingle mine with those general
congratulations that of escape from . common
gageents heretofore contracted. will demand my pres
in another section of the country the day selected
for the festival in Lexington am compelled consequent
y, rely upon beray to excuse my attendance,
and in lieu OF personal presence 10 receive the
sentiment as my representative
Yours, very respectfully,
t84aaf .2 sa.sa afsasi HUMPHREY MARSHALL
BY "A Marshal-The Union of the States The richest
nobest Inheritance Of the future The patriotism which
ushered IL into being survives among the American people,
watch and insure Its long the
pie shall be competent to the task of self government