Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-08-04


to be ''the valuable services" they had rem
dered respectively in their Representative
capacities. Mr.. Bolts replied to the invi-
tation in the letter which we subjoin. We
have heard some curious statements Of the
effect produced upon the audience by its
reading. Among other things, motion
was made that its reading be discontinued,
and we understand that there wa. not a
little excitement and confusion. Mr.. Bo.
cock feltcalled toreply at length tothe
letter and did so with bis usual good tenn
per and ingenuity. One gentleman, howcv-
or, when the cloth was removed, thinking
Of the matter over his cups, came 10 see that
the Union wasin danger as Mr.. Bolts hadre
presented, but could not bring himself the
less, on that account, to do honor to Mcssrs.
Bocock and Flournoy. After much cogi-
taiion, as we may supposc,be compromised
matters in the following happy and pa
triotic conception:
| By VIM. Nallin.-I wish Bocock and rlournoy
may preserve the Union
We swish" they may, Mr.. Mullin.
Another gentleman thinking no doubt,
that if Mr. Bocock could not "preserve
the Union" there was yet much to be said
in his praise, in paroxysm of personal
admiration, gave utterance to the follow
ing.
BY Oscar Wilcy.-Hon T. s. Bocock-The sinr
| Of Appomatfox, substantial Democrat. gentleman
Of graceful mcin and handsome person.
Af.cr this toast Mr.. Bocock rose, and re-
marked "that he did not rise SO much 10 be
heard as to be seen, and only regretted that
the ladies were not present.
But 10 the letter of Mr.. Bolts:
RICHMOND, June Is, 1851
GENTLEMEN | received some short
time since your letter inviting me to din
ner, to be given at Prince Edward Court
house on the Goth instant, to your late Re
representatives., Thos s. Bocock and WIN.
c. Flournoy, Esqs. for the valuable servi-
ces they have rendered in their representa-
tive capacity"
feel grateful to you. gentlemen, for the
kindness you have extended, especially for
the motives assigned, and for The compi-
mentary terms III which you have convey
ed it. while | regret the embarrassment in
which itneccssarlly,to some extert,inyolycs
me. To be silent, on such an occasion
would appear unciyil; to say what think
Of the public services Of the gentlemen You
propose TO honor might not be calculated
to advance the cause that it is your pur-
pose TO promote; to speak freely might not
help friend, while to withhold the view s
which you seek would be 10 sacrife pub
lie duty to personal considerations. I'm
der these circumstances it is that feel en-
barrassed. But, as you take occasion to
remind ne that you are aware | do not
concur with these gcnilemen politically,
and yet express desire ITO see and heay
from all Sides" and sincerely ask my at
tendance" will las my duties in the Con
veniion will not allow me 10 attend) deal
frankly with you and the subject, and say
exactly what | think of the two gentle
men, personally, and Of the value of their
public services.
y 7" 49,. 4 'SNiI 10y nave Very sISHl
acquaintance but | have no doubt he is in
all respects PersoaaHyworthy Of the honor
you propose 10 bestow upon him.
With Mr.. Bococll am not only iuti-
mately acquainted, but | feel for him a
warm personal attachment, and | take
great pleasure in bearing testimony to lis
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