Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-11
HICHM0ND Enquirer.
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HeID.Y MORNING, JULY II. 1881.
Nh. Fourth o July In Tammnny i"ii.
,o Nex York Hcruld has long and interesting oeS'p
If the celebration of the 4h by the Tammany
.;oIv despned as movement heal the dlssens'on
h Oemocra,c party of New York, and by theif iu'ue
$50, o,5 noion TO secure the Empire STATE ana Tue
- tho Democra,ic party. The CounciI ol oae''es'
..aad h DAME, F. Deavan Grand Sachem were present
in the reeala of the order. The Decia'a''o" va
Brother Eooch E. Camp, and fne ofa.i'h p'oAoo
po,ber Wright Hawkes-in which ne auaeu ~ ~ 'p"' :"
The Democracy and the prospect OF union IN Tue
throughout the Grafton he strongly eno'eeu 'e
11oon nrinciples in contradistlncon TO sectional
u 600 We give few of the toass, drunk on the
.;on as evidence of the patriotic spirit oil the actors IN
the movement A., nJ.no
Nations Bitthday-Mny II ever inspire US WIN
hoy political charity-a divine orohehoou ln M vaa'e
human rights and teach US That our common county 20 vu
nsrent-lhat her our brethren, and mat tne
hnnoess of the whole, demands The exercise Of toefao
and hberalitv TO all. (Music-"l anKee pooole. ,,
Th n;nn-The Monument Of the Heroes OF the heVoiu
,on-ay i, stand IN all lis original strength and
SECURING peace, order, equality, a"o @ d @ nnnn
,he halfway of human liberty throughout Inc
"Union March, ~ - , .bri,a I;ohta of
n"nlcen;sm in all its puryThe wresths ON DINER oo"s
NAV fade away but will only add greenel ~
the everlasting verdure OF 'heir 'aui'i'' NAu''
W h., r;nnThe pivot on which hangs the political saliva
tion of this great Repuhiic-The masses hat lof US
sands the mountains or crops rom Tue ,e~Iu DE-
ton ony appreciate The civil and regous oely T
sinnrd TO be secured by Tree institutons-May our
psators ever remember, that Education Is the
liberty, and the true wealth OF the s'a's' l"us''
The Empre s,ae-Grea, resources its power ano
;nan,ore-Nsy i, be the first in the Union 10 euo io
in defence Of the Law of the land and the n as
nded by its trainers (Music-"our Flag IS mere
The COMPROMISE Measures OF the last Cnhgess-.he "a"
~ ,he lnda re.enactent OF o The fundamental pih
i mon which the Union Of the States was formed-a
pTinciple sanctioned by Washington ana upon az
hervnce the measure depends me exs,snce VI .S
The following circular OF invitation had been addressed ~
DISTINGUISHED Democrats throughout the Union:
TAmMASy SOCIETY, OR COLUMBIAN ORDER
T.NaasY HALL New York, JUNE lS 1851.
S:R the Society Of Fammany, Or Columbian Hiuo,,
originated at an early and critical period OF our epuoIan
history in fraternity of patiiots Soeniy cousecfa.eu
the Independence popular liberty and the federal mon
of our country It's councils were ever vgant lor he pre-
rvation of these great national treasures from the grasp
alike of the reacherous and the open spoler II mas en-
rolled in brotherhood many Of the most INDUSTRIOUS states
men psrrios and that have consolidated the historic
banners of the past and the present age And remains !"
the present hour instinct with its primitive spirit ana true
10 the same sacred trust.
Among the obligations which its constitution and laws
enion upon members is more imperative upon the
sense of duty assuredy none more congenla 10 tel
al and fraierna emotions than the due celebrations OF
every returning anniversary Of The glorious Declaration o.
our National ndependence-that fourth cay OF ouiy-"nch
may also deemed n,iaory 10 the freedom oil the world
Circumstances essentially of national character ana pro-
fndy appealing ieay and fidelity OF every czen oi
the American Unon have induced the Society OF lammany
celebrate the approaching anniversary OF tna' aay VIM
the highest observance and honors OF the order In ado
lion TO those an oraon by distinguished and gifted c-
zen will be delivered and appropriate hospitaltes provided
The undersigned, committee OF arrangements TO whom
the and invitations for the occasion have been
depued respectfully and cordially invite your attend
ance participate in the enjoyment OF The festival ana 10
augment the confluence OF patriotic sentiment ana ieehs
which il is designed to promote.
Il is hoped, moreover will prove TO be occasion
on which every trace of aceaied feeling thai may have re-
NAMED among BRETHREN arising from questions foreign
TO objects and political relations OF The Society sna De
oberaed forever in accordance win SOUND principle ana
policy on which the lofty energies OF Democratic repuoi'
canism shall effectively revived and expanded throughout
the Union. We are, sir, most respectfully,
ELIJAH F. PrRpY Henry STORMS
WILLIAM J. Baows, RICHARD b. CoSSoLLr,
THOMAS DCSLaP Committee OF Arrangements.
DANIEL E. DELAEAN, Grand Sachem.
STEPHEN c. DrRYEA, Secretary.
In reply the foregoing letters were then read rom Inc
following gentlemen, whose engagements either puoiic or
private prevented their attendance Inc festival: Lewis
Cass George NJ Dallas Levi Woodbury. James Buchanan
Gnx p FIovd Major General John E Wool, Daniel S.
Dickinson John c. Ma,her, A Doneson Greene G. bron'
SON. Gov Hubbard Of Maine Francis Bayhes OF Massaehu
sets James Page of Philadelphia, Richard Eaux Of do Tho
mas O'Conor c c. Cambeleng, Stephen c. Johnson, bud
lev Burwel George Bancroft, VIM l.. Marcy, Juds. A. J.
Parker Philip Allen Governor OF Rnods is'ano Aousin
Smith c. j. lngersol Of Philsdsghg Gen K
r. Temple Col w. B. Burnett, Judge d. P. Ingrahum Elk
Mayor Sprague of BrookyD Beekman Alderman Tho
Worhingon Wright, Thomas Richie John A Dix, Thomas
G. Tamadge Nicholas Dean. General Aaron Ward. II. K
Oakley George s. Mann Judge Garrison Tb" A Stephens
w. Bradbury, John A. Lott a. C. Fagg, Alderman A. X.
Sands John W. Lawrence. Samuel jones' John Van Buren,
We extract as many of those responses make
room for to-day promising that they all look the Union
Of the Democratic party by the oblivion Of discussions
GOV. FLOYD OF vlRoISIA.
klcHMUSp July !, 1851.
Gentlemen-An absence of some time from The city hos
della ycd which make 10 your polite invita-
ton TO be present the celebration of the approaching ami
ysrsary of American Independence BY the Society oil Tam
many Columbian order regret extremely that my en-
Of character winch prevent me from being
associated with yon upon that occasion, fraught with so
much Interest," for The objects you have in view ought 10 DC
dear 10 every pntrlot. .
Join most cordially in the hope that this festival may
obierate e,ery Of liberated feeling from our party
In your glorious State and again that efficient organ
which renders the Democracy ct the Union absolute
ly invincole in every naliona! conflict for power.
The eyes of the democratic party every where are hxed
with Intense socitude upon the Society Of IamnanV.1
There is deep conviction in the public mind that you hold
in your hands power which, If wisely and patriocatly
dispensed victory 10 our party IN the coming
Presidential election healing 10 the wounds
which of late inflicted upon the peace o the ma
1ion The democracy OF New York hold the fate of de.noc
racy 10 their hands. the responsibility is great; but
the wisdom and which universally accorded to
them guided by the feeling known once ~ animate hen
found amply sufficient 10 redeem the nation ana
will win for your State high and glorious distinction
which would alike your DUE and the pleasure OF the ma
lion confer An everlasting distinction would belong TO
The who rising above the mere dictates OF feeling
would heal the discussions which parayse the mighty
strength of your arm willis, the admiration and gratitude o
party would be freely bestowed you for that course
which would insure victory the great national battle
field 1882 If you sustain the character of your society
for wisdom and forecas., you will have done enough. per
haps 40 much wisdom and forecast etiec II you do
less your brethren beyond your borders will iee they have
irreparabe injury TO lament.
With sentiments OF the highest respect and consideration
4 am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant,
JOHN B. FLOYD.
LEWIS cAsS.
The sentiments in your letter meet warm appreciation,
rejoice that that truly patriotic and American assoca
ton has determined in impressive napne 10 testify lis
attachment 10 the constitution OF our country IN this day OF
counry's trial. have long known the Tamnany Sd
csty principles and its Efforts and have known many
Of Its MEMBERS and among them some OF the brightest
names recorded history No where have the princi
pies of freedom and Of the equal rights OF man, been more
cherished and advocated than by that orders nor have the
constitution and Union of these States any whers found
ardent consistent and Jealous advocates than amongst
members From its very institution to this day, II has
taken the part of its country, without looking to the right
hand and in safety and in danger always ranged
i,c.f will be