Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
THIRTY ,ruorS,,n Ann SEVENTY. SEVEN

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! THIRTY THOUSAND AND SEVENTY SEVEN
ms the vote given Thomas H. Seymour the
election in this State. II is the largest vote ever given
any candidate for Governor by the Democrats of Connects
cut IL is l,2l larger than Fosters the Wing candidate
ahd II seaks in be misunderstood the will
THE PEOPLE II shows that Connecticut is Democratic, or
uh vote OF nearly $4,000 Never have The Wings
m l4ri stronger exertons to carry the Stnte than nj The
ale election They worked with will and unanmy o.
ac3n worthy of better cause Their leading exho
u mem by every consideration rally for their ticket
he necessity Of securing the four congressman helcgs
hire land thereby the U. S. Senator the eight sheri the
Judges OF prooatc and the State ticket They we'll knew
Importance OF the election; and they knew oo that if they
coua not triumph then they could reasonably hope
success IN the future The result has shown them the fala
cy OF their calculations. The democrats have large pura
IN Inc popular rote and have elected three Of the four
emsess OF Congress- four of tho eight shers and but
Vsons IN The own ranks would have had overwtrlm
ing majority In the legislature As ills they probably have
o", "joy In the house o representatives. and have only
os Tue senate and the first congressional district by local
DIVISIONS and personal feelings. Against united front OF
e democracy OF Connecticut the wings can STAN no chance
VI l's election has shown that fill rots is Dem.
0e'ae'c rco'y-(Hartford Times
PUBLIC DINNER To SENATOR DOUGLAS.
10 Me Hon. Stephen A. Douglass
% ne Undersigned democratic republican electors of the
CITY and county of New York have watched with deem in.
ee your distinguished career in the Congress Of the
a "atcs from the time when you first took part in its coun.
CHS Your fidelity TO the great pnry with which YOU are
idetd and the eoquence and ability with which Won ha ye
Hiihthileu ItS Sh principles and supported ts
cus'ran havo awakened alike their regard and their admi
ration They long ago learned rely with confidence upon
The purity OF your motives the soundness of your Judgment
and your ability discharge all the highest din ties of
niGn; and their confidence has been amply justified by your
n!cut services to party and the
pas: years Through that trying tim. YOU have stood
side by Side with those venerable patriots whom Heaven in
lis Providence had preserved impart the genera
lion that devotion TO the Union whch they learned from its
founders You have shared in their arduous and, trust
successful abors History will record your with theirs
IN the list OF those who have deserved well Of the republic
and rejoice believe that when they shall be called
hence, Will remain and be among the foremost defend
our beloved country from every danger which may
her. and to lead her forward in her great mission Of liberty
and equality We have long desired dear sir opporun
tu you, in person. the high esteem in which hold your
character and public services The close of the thirty
hrst Congress seems fitting OCCASION and respectfully
invite you, on some day which you will be pleased name
To artake, with the Democratic Republican Electors of the
city and county of New York. of public dinner. Your r-
citizens (Sgned) Schuyler Livingston Fancis Griffin,
Isaac Townsend, Emanuel Is. Hart, and hers.
SENATOR DOUGLAS REPLY
New YoRK MAY g. 1851.
Gentlcmen-l have the honor acknowledge the receipt
of yonr kind invitation in the narne and bohu the
dnocrac republican electors Of the city of New York.
partake Of public dinner at such time may suit my
veniencc.
need you tina, this testimonial of your respect
and confidence is exceedingly grateful my feelings and
derives Increased value and importance from the cunsdera-
on that il is intended as manifestation of your approba
on OF member of the democratic party. and
senator in the Congress of the United States lou do
more than justice, gentlemen, when say that
pubi: has been marked by fidelity and devotion
the principles and of that great party, whose m
dmphs Identified with the most glorious achievements in
national history and whose ascendancy believe be
essential 10 the purity und prepeuity Of republican in
stltutons. Fidelity the is the paramount duty Of
every democrat who believes that principles denti-
Yd with the peace glory and prosperity OF the whole
y In view OF the long list Of older and ADLER members of
party whose patriotic services have entitled them the
gratitude of their county, be elected worthy Of this
distinguished compliment by my political friends in this CITY,
has excited in my bosom those grateful emotions which
find no language adequate express The only mode in
which hope repay your Kindness will be found in
drnce and realize in the future that which your Partially
has 80 generously awarded me in advance
AT period in the history OF the country has the demo-
cratic party had brighter prospects, and higher and nober
objects to stimulate patriotism and call forth oil
egcs than is presented TO view The necessity for
connng the federal government clearly within the limits OF
its legitimate lunctions-or preserving the rights Of the
in their original purity and vigorfor maintaining the
supremacy OF the awsand for strict observance OF every
provision Of our consttuons-State and National-has
been rendered manifest than by recent eXpc
rcncc. We have, gentlemen, important duties and high
sponsbiltes devolvng upon u.s. which demand the mmed
organization unon and the consequent of the
democratic party.
1t would afford sincere pleasure the democratic
republican electors of New York around the festive board
and there cultivate those kind social relations which ought
10 exist between brethren OF the faith. But having
remained in your city much longer than anticipated and
paaken freely of your generous hospitality bounlfuy
tended, do feel liberty protract my visit longer
my public duties having already kept me from my home
nearly all the time for last years leave the city,
for the West this afternoon und therefore will not be able
accept your kind invitation.
have the honor TO be- very truly your friend and ooed-
snt servant S. A. DOUGLAS.
E. b. Hart Charles A. Sccor Edward C. West Henry Nj
coll and others.