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FROM j. r. PoINsETT.
WHITE HOUSE, Pedee, (near Georgetown, S. CD

February II, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: | very much regret that heither the dis
lance the time allowed me-toI your letter, BY some
mschance, only reached me last evening permit me
accept your vatIon unite with my fellow citizens
of the Union party OF New York in celebrating the Birth
day OF General Washington. That exalted and veneIa,ed
name endeared to us by many recoecons OF brilliant
and important services the cabinet and the held will
always to with redoubled interest that day,
jealous operation OF General Washington in the la
bors of the nyenlion that owe great measure,
the constitution under which we have enjoyed such un
exampled prosperity, and achieved, with unparalleled
rapidty, the character aud stability oil a great nation.
No one who has read General Washlngtons letters,
written the period when this constitution submit
ted the several States for their approval fail to
the anxiety with which he watched lis progress and
his innate conviction that its adoption presented the only
means OF saving them from anarchy and civil war
All who have ever read the anxious and paerna ad-
monitons Of his Farewell Address must appreciate the
admirable sagacity with which he foresaw The condition
to which disappointed ambition and blind ianaticism
might reduce the country. His penetration enabled him
10 understand that political and social commissions would
al some time other arise, when presumptaeus men,
nstakne their wild schemes of reform for the inspira
tons OF patriotism and the dictates of wisdom might
seek 10 alter the foundations OF this government and 10
build up creation OF their own which would surely
lead 10 anarchy and utter desoaon Let forget
his advice 10 oppose all such attempts overthrow the
constitution Let cherish the Union the safeguard
OF The rights and institutions secured TO by that
siution and the sures, if not the only means OF
maintaining Liberties and domestic peace and of
handing the respect Of the world.
have The honor 10 subscribe myself, gentlemen re-
spectiuy, yours,
j. r POINSETT.
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FROM HENRY w. HILLIARD.



.aw#H# Washington. FEB. 20, 1881.
GENTLEMEN / have withheld any reply to the invita-
alion with which you have honored until thus mo
ment in the hope of being able to accept It. find now
that my public duties will not allow TO leave my seat
here and only express my regea at not being able
Join you the festival which you about to give IN
honor of the Birthday OF Washington.
Under the government which he attributed so largely
establish, country has grown 10 be what II Is 10
day. its population It's wealth. and its power are daily
augnenng and the future which opens before u.s. will
present spectacle OF national grandeur and happiness
ranscending any which the pictured page OF history
hibits - 4t5 t
Let perpetuate that government gentlemen let us
be true TO the constitution let US preserve the Union
comprehend and appreciate the patriotic course OF the
people of the city Of New York, and shall, from my
home the banks of The Alabama, survey with high
satisfaction The prosperity OF emporium which is mol
more disntnguishsd by the wealth which its commerce
so profuseIy pours upon It's whaes than by ardent
and noble national spirit, which is AT all times ready 10
support The constitution OF the United States.
have the honor 10 be your obedlent servant,
HENRY w. billiard.
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FROM s. U. DOWNS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. |

WAsHIkGToN, Feb IA, ISL
GENTLEMEN Most cordially do return you my CRATE
ful Acknowledgements Tor the courtesy extended TO me
by yllaon to the public dinner to be given by you
on the approaching anniversary OF the Birthday OF the
Father OF his Country regret very much that the par
.icular attention dem anded by important interests
Of my own State now before Congress, and my public
duties generally the close OF the session will neces
sarlly prevent my attending.
As events progress, the more reflect on the subject
the more highly do appreciate the important services
rendered by your Safety Committee, and other kindred
associations and patriotic individuals al the North 10
the OF the Union Who say that the most dire
calamiles might have beallen beloved country
the last session of Congress has been faithfully executed
To you much indebted for this. Without this,
there could have been peace, safety, and South
Carolina would not at tins moment have been the only
State where disunon feeling prevails to any extent
The free-soil abolition agitation has, tor the first time
for series OF years, been restrained and baied your
State, in Massachusetts, Ohio, and in other States
OF the North. The of the compromise has been
noby sustained in The elections in Indiana Pennsyva
and elsewhere Several northern legislatures have
evnced their disposition do justice to the South by
pressing their appreciation of this Compromise, pedgng
themselves TO carry out faithfully, and by resembling
resolutions, previously adopted which were deemed un
friendly to our peculiar institutions.
All this feel and know, and for il we give you just
and proper credit Go on, then, in the good work you
have nobly begun. Do not pause In your efforts too
soon Your victory--our victory, | should say-will
not be complete long there remains the least danger
of a recurrence of former scenes and agitaons.
With sentiments OF the highest consideration, | am.
gentlemen, your obedIent servant,
S IT, DOWNS
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duty thoroughly and iearlessly il is 70 embrace the free
our might as il were our last sue gle upon cath And
then, the blood OF civil shall flow will not stain
garments il disgraeeiul oursges, gaming strength
ty Indulgence and Temporary shall proceed from
stage 10 stage al lLey destroy the lives OF men, women
and Children, pun down and demolisb the temples OF
Justice and even wrap cities in flames, you and L. and
our characters and memory, both and with poslery
will al least, escape the consuming coDfaK saon Of re-
proach. 7 Il
am, gentlemen your muchobliged servant,
DAN'I WEBSTER
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Housr or RIraE.rsTArIyss,

Sfss have The honor 70 acknowledge the receipt Of
your LETTER Of The 2e!h u .pfornng me that the Union
Safety Committee OF New York intend 70 celebrate lie
appoacbins 2ai OF February by anng with their fell
cnsss at public dinner in honor of that suspicious
day avid inviting me to ~ present the proposed festive
For The compliment you have thus shown me, desire
q o6rr You my slrcsre thanks To commemorate the
rhdAy Qf WAshiRxoh IA Ito emulate his witness il
btttsr His nre patriotism, h,s ardent devotion to his
country and, above all his paternal affection Tor
Union, cannot be too often recalled IN The memory,
too closely initiated That can be no servils mita.
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FROM JAMES BUCHANAN.


(. WHEhTLAhD, (near Lancaster feb. ", 1881
& GEsrLrAEs: have been honored by the receipt Of
your invitation TO the dinner TO be given By the Union
Safety Committee of New York on the approaching an
nivesary OF the Birthday OF The Father OF his Country
regret that other engagements will deprive me OF the
pleasure and the privilege OF uniting with you upon hs
Our constitutional Union il the richest political bless'~g
which Providence has bestowed upon The hnmas
race outht not 10 forget, However, thstit ktAkes
OF the nature Of Contract among eovetekn States anu
ia preservation and perpauy Dnst, therslQe. depend
upon the faithful execution OF its provisions BY the par
ties 10 the bond II the constitution 10 To be nalhed
the pretext that higher aw" condemns IT, and i the
laws Of man may be resisted with IMMUNITY whenever
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/. #...s. WARRINGTON, reDfuAry ~, iSoo.
GENTLEMEN have had the honor TO receive youf Z.
teened favor of the Sd instant, informing me tna 10
Union Safety Committee of New York city intend 70 oe.
brase the approaching anniversary OF the bH'nop .
Washington, by uniting with their fellow citizens ~
public dinner in honor Of that suspicious day, ana "
viting me to be present on that occasion.
q can never fad TO revere the memory Of Washing"
and regret that my official duties, near the Close
session OF Congress- will necessarily prevent my un,u"s
with the citizens Of New Yoik, according to be h'''
ton with which have been honored
have the honor TO be, with great respect your wy
NIX HALL
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FROM HENRY CLAY.
WAsHINsron. February

WASHINGTON, February II, 1881.
GEsTLEMEs: have received your letter informing me
OF the intention OF the Union Safety Committee OF New
York to celebrate the approaching anniversary of the
Birthday oil Washington by public dinner, and inviting
me, to attend IT, And you express the motives which
prompt the desire to distinguish the by unusual
demonstrations ! heartily concur in all OF them II is
highly refreshing TO sometimes to the great prin-
cples on which our Union has been founded and to the
great men who established IT, Among these The Father
OF ms Country stands out in bold, prominent. and un
rvaed relief To his wise counsels we may with per-
iect confidence repair TO invgorate our patriotism, and to
stimulate our highest exertions in the support of tina,
Union which 1t was his noble ambition to achieve and
perpetuate
In surveying the actual condition OF our country we
ought not TO shut eyes to the dangers which encom
pass H. On the one hand, in OF the free States. it
should not be disguised that there is existing spirit Of
opposition 10 the constitution and laws which, il it be
not checked and dIscountenanced may lead 10 the most
calamltons consequences On the other in single State
from opposite there is like spir, prevailing 10
great extent threatening more Immediately the peace and
safety OF the Unon so lar as they depend the proceed
ings of one State. sa .4 't.. Ell ~ m 4
In favor myself OF the supremacy OF the constitution
OF the union and OF the laws, am equally opposed to all
attempts 10 violate endanger Them from whatever quar-
ter they may proceed hope that the opponents OF the
general government will soenniy pause before they ven
lure to make forcible resistance to it's lawful operation
No one living would more ,depore than should the
the most sacred obligations and all consequences, the
standard OF resistance to the laws and OF rebellion agains,
the common government should be raised, have no
doubt that II will be promptly and eHecualy put down.
and that the moral effect would be to add greater strength
and stability TO glorious Union or ,hat Union
have not time II the OCCASION it, 10 say all that
feel and think IL lmbodes all thai great, and grand
and glorious, and all the hopes Of the eneene friend.
Of liberty throughout the whole civilized world Destroy
it, and break us up into petty Jealous and frsg
nens, and there IA melancholy shnbla,on Of all the
bright and cheering snticipa,ions Of rsankind sn1
Gentlemen, you have devoted yodtsefves ID The noble
cause OF the Union and the compromises On which II ia
ponds You have sfrshy rendered important ana paArI
,tra ce. In w W no IN n
universal gratitude swat your patriotic sxsr,ions ~
should he most happy to be with you the
memorable 22l Of February, but my public duties here
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FROM EX-GOVERNOR MARCY.
WASHINGTON Fehruar,

WASHINGTON, February ~, lS0l
GENTLEMEN Your letter of the goth nit, inviting ne
10 dinner the anniversary OF Wasbingtons Birthday
in consequence Of my absence from home, was mol v
ceved until a few days since. 90
You have very appropriately selected the return oil nv
anniversary 10 bring together those who sennT
alive TO the priceless value OF that constitution wbh
forms the safeguard OF rights. aud OF that Unon
which made and preserves us as a nation" WashlnGM
knew what the Union cost, and what il WA worth ~
oresaw the OF the dangers which would threAsA
il, and gave earnest warning 10 esehew them. IN
paernal advice TO cherish is, BY the circumstances
the tunes brought more wildly TO minds than hsn
other period in history, and gives more than asua
sgnicarce TO the approaching anniversary Of bis Bum
day regret that am so situated that cannot be WIN
you to participate in the expression Of the patriotic senu
ments which the occasion cannot fail 10 call forth
w. L. MARCY
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.acb character and slate ones thirst from pure

sacb character and sake ones thirst from so pure
fountain OF pxtriotsm II
But have ead more than intended. and musr close by
returning my thanks for your invitation, and expressing
the hope that so far from the recent gations
may Strengthen the bonds OF Uon; that every sectional
jealousy may be dispeled thai every eons right
NAV be held sacred and nyolate and that goriou
Union may be as enduring the fame OF The Immortal
Washington, EsI-4 ste =. a#
have the honor 10 be your friend and ello citizen
s.ET#ftae WILLARD FILLMORE
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FkoAI X TOOM BIS.

WARRINGTON, ~. y req. u, 1871
GESTLEMEN | have received your invitation toyour
celebration OF the 22d OF February heartily approve
your purpose the Birthday Of the Father
his Country 10 the preservation OF that country. Toe
day is well chosen for noble and patriotic work and
deeply regret that my public duties here forbid ray ls
ticipaing with you in it, The events of the last fouf
have done much ALLEVIATE the people OF the two
great divisions OF The coniederacy from each other Un
less the progress OF this alienation be arrested, and
arrested once i, must end in their political separation
The cause OF that alienation is mainly founded upon The
efforts OF very large portion OF the people Of the NoA
to the federal government for the purpose OF limiting
restraining, and otherwise ipjuriously interfering with
African slavery within the limits OF the republic The
people o, the savehoding States have granted any
such power To the national government They could nd
gran, with safety they ought not 10 submit to s rn.
to the true principles OF the constitution will rekind s
ct OF months the las, session OF Congress adopted
series OF resolutions the pscifcalon of ihe country,
strict adherence to which is, in my Judgment, the fa
and most important step in the right direction Thoe
who not prepared to give that adjustment firm end
unflnching support unsafe depo-Iiares OF poiha
power those who ready 10 give that support should
unite, in all parts OF the Union, TO make their opinions
felt in the public councils, both State and federal
Such policy may overthrow parties let them be ovd
thrown: il may save the republic.
] am, respectfully, your obedent servant, .al
p. S. Allow me to offer you the following toast:
The Federal Government Omnip olen, when in The IL
patton. May it ever retain both charscierisecs!
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WILLIAM DUER
FROM J. M'DowELL.
WASHINGTON, February Il

WASHINGTON, FebI uaTy 81 1851
GENTLEMEN My engagements here Official and Other
cost, am me 10 say, answer 10 the invitation which
Won have honOred me with 10 . Union dinner" 10 h.
given by citizens OF New York the 22d inst, at Nbo,
Saloon celebration OF Washngton's birthday" thai
il wholly out of my power TO accept It. and to join you
on that occasion. E..t
could not but regret the necessity OF declining a. any
time invitation complimentary and gratifying to me-
in every respect this; but al present do more than
regreii lament il painful pflsaon. My poor pres.
ence indeed, could add nothing whatsoever rs well
know to the character the interest OF your celebration
but, them how immeasurabiy would II add to my own
honest pleasure participate IN person, huIby
in YOUR noble and patriotic efforts to strengthen the S
of brotherhood amongst entire people, and TO conss
crate if possible the reverence which the country en-
erains for the virtues acts, and counses OF It's immortal
founder into an active tor It's internal repoe
prosperity, and protection!
Your present effort for securing that great end-th.
closer of the S,ates-ihe stricter unity. in fact
the national hearts, only continuation OF that which
you began in October a.t and which, II succeeds but
half SO well, will long, long remain crown Of honoo
your city and crown OF rejoicing 10 US all
And as to that first effort conference.-the ACT Of your
Castle Garden meeting 10 last Octohert is certain thai
no public act OF any people was ever more seasonab
more soothing to the feelings OF doubling and disturbed
counry-moTe delightfully."- fitted TO the demands aud e.
pectatOns OF national justice and natIonal loyalty or
fruitful OF good results
II came trusted messenger OF glad tidings, In IA
hour oil trouble every homestead and every hearth
the Tepublic-cheering NJ all with words OF fal,hune1
and hopes of deiverance and peace and dspelle
moment the gloom which hung upon the Union, and
d. ew from the eghted bosous of the millions that loved
il the one common and Joyous shoutlrs sale It's sae!
Go on gentlemen, the spirit Of tina, day and Of this
Stand fast by the constitutional covenants and consiu.
tonal faith delivered unto by the fathers h.
others deny and desert them who may-do this, and you
wilLdo your part your great part IN pereuatng the PIE
cious fruits OF the revolution and in keeng the land Of
Washington what it ough, to be, and what It must be-
the unbroken, undivided and glorious heritage 81 bic
count rymeD, and of their chdrens children forever
God save The country
With sincere respec, and acknowledgment, am, geu.
tlemen, your obedient servant,
JAMES MCDOWELL.
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80 BRoApwks, cosrsR or AsrRosy srassr, NsW 'V'A'
tfrunodis, drsids, -8merfcan, EsPnsno'l ,..e
now visit to this city with patterns and sample. h.
fashions He IL al Wisr@s Hotel where he VIII f' '. ~
ew days. and win be pleased to receive orders IN 'e
business, lie permitted members y .os
both senators and representatives, from different paris o "
Feb E--N'
HOWELL IL BROTHERS. Manufacturer ~. 81
Ill portsrs. Baltimore Baltimore, invite he
county merchants and others 10 the extensive ssms az nos
hang borders Ore SC, which n
receiving dne satin Ps .h
aud chamber oak I'D and velvet
barge assortment Of low priced paper .,A
Yard wide window paper in great variety can sohe0
Feb 93-dIm
CARD. HENRY DOUGLAS Florist and seedsman ss thr
IA Fifteenth snd opposite stare Depefme
method 10 sppriss his and others of te
of hovors bloom which will be nfansa ,,..s
rp,op wreath spnsN
bsskrts, Ac with superior Taste, guaranteed to peSs'
prices rel
~ r. This IL unquc-sicnaby The only place vow "a"
handsome bouquet in the District m
Feb 8-Ad
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advance further without reinforce
mcnis. Seven hundred more were then
sent out.
This was about two days before the arri-
val of The Falcon at Havana. During Satur-
day, the 10th, the report was that Gen Lo-
pez had cut of all communication between
the Government force and Havana. And
the fact of the Captain General having re-
ceived no dispatches from the general in
command, seemed to give strong proof Of its
truth. Nor had the steamer cruising on the
coast any better success.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF TIE PRIS.
ONERS.
On the morning OF the 10th, at g o'clock;
the Captain-General despatched steam fer
ry boat 10 Bahia Honda, to gain intelligence
and return the same night. The boat, after
cruising about without obtaining any news,
returned 10 Havana about o'clock the mex,
morning.
Soon after this the steamer Habancro
came into post, bringing about forty or fifty
wounded soldiers. What these fifty men
were doing among the Cages, where they
were taken, is a mystery. Some suppose
they were proceeding 10 a village on the
coast, near 10 Havana, and that they ran in
among the Cages TO hide from the cruisers
Whether they were armed or not could not
be ascerained. A fisherman first saw them
aud gave the Government information, when
the Habanero was despatched in pursuit.
1t is said she ran the boats down and then
picked up the men bu, nothing positive
can be learned, as no intercourse was allow.
ed with the prisoners, and the Government
discloses nothing but what answers their
purpose.
| The prisoners, after being brought into
! Havana, were led out ten at a time and shot
| from behind. Not sign of fear or muir
mur escaped from one of them. The bodies
were thrown into hearses six or eight al a
| time, and taken away and buried.
| Many of the spectators of the execution
possessed themselves of the hats and differ
ent portions Of the clothing belonging 10 the
victims, and placing them on sticks, march.
ed through the principal streets of Havana
with kind of savage JOY, and u,lering the
most bitter curses on the "Fillibusteros," I"
accompanied with shouts and vvas for the
Captain General.
! We learn from another gentleman who
came passenger in the Cherokee, tha, nfor-
nation had been received at Havana, few
hours before the sailing of the steamer, that
Gen. Lopez and his party had been attacked
by body of Spanish troops, and, after
hard fought and bloody battle, hat been
completely routed.
Gen. Lopez and few OF his followers ca
capped to the mountains, and it is suppos ed
that the party executed al Havana 90, srpa.
rated from their companions and took to the
! launches.
| FROM CALIroRNIA.-Th The adviccs from
California, one day later, possess no in
terest.
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PiTTsToN, Al
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.

New ORLEANS. Aug 81.
The Pirayune has letters from Havana by
the Empire City, which state that General
MaiIzeria, in command Of the Spanish troops
sent against the patriots in the East, had IT,
turned to Santiago, abandoning the field to
the patriots who retained entire possession Of
the country surrounding Puerto Principe
Gem Lopez has advanced from his first
position 10 San Diego de Nunez, to cul off the
retreat Of the Spaniards, and would then pos.
sess himself of the forts al Cuhanas.
The people were rising in many places.
and about 500 had left Havana 10 join Gen
Lopez, so of who II had been taken prisoners
There now remains only about 100 troops
in Havana, and many Of these are suspected
of detection
The Spanish war steamer PzaIro was
ashore AT Bahia Honda, and General Lopez
expected 10 take her.
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One situated near Muncy, the property of
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