Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09
FROM HON. WILLIAM l.. MARCY.

ALBANY, JUNE ~ 1852.
Gentlemen II sincerely regret be with your pa
trioc assocation-thc rammany ocety-on the approach
ing anniversary Of national independence. Tho return
ing Of our nations freedom i. properly selected by
your society fit occasion the patriotism of the
country, and to remind OF our duty as Democrats and
guardians of free Institutions rejoice that voice of e1
huralion this effect has issued from the venerable hall OF
old Tanlnanv aud tu. il will be needed throughout the
State and rally The Democratic party in unboken phalan1
at the approaching election.
hardly express the satisfaction feel at The iul &C.
complishnent OF the object which have had much al
hea-he firm reunion oil the democratic party Of New
have abored much for the !rec last years. and now
well compensated by the successful result
l admire and rcitcrate your moo-"Unlon, strength
yctov-pasl grievances be buried in eSertions for The
fuure IL we observe this admonion, as trust shall
tina, future will be glorious Let bury in profound forget
funess all acts which led late unhappy dvisionsa
which INSTRUCTED happy reunionlet US show 10
democratic brethren in other Stucs and to our political
opponents everywhere that now "we are uned-we are
and indvisbe This can best be done and must be
DONE by our the next election Very resectu
ly, your obedenl servant w. l.. MARCY.
DANIEL 8. DICKINSON.
BiSGHAMroS, July 2. 1852.
Gentemen-Your ., tue IAN ul, invit ne
me 10 unite with the Society of Tdmmany in celebrating the
ensuing anniversary of Nations Birth Day. duly
received, and regret that other engagements prevent my
attendance concur most cordially III the sentiments you
express Never has occasion presented greater induce
menis for patriotic eXertions. The democratic standard
bearers acceptable every of the party and the
platform OF principles upon which they supported is the
Joy and pride Of every patriot Its adoption by The Baltimore
Convention has distinguished the last vestge of sectional
feeling within the democratic party and placed hereafter
upon principles broad and deep the foundations of civil
liberty Well have you chosen the anniversary OF this great
national festival tignaze your devotion
glorious and may the influence of your proceedings be
ooundess the generous patriotism which prompted them
have the honor be- with sincere regard your friend in the
democratic faith u. ). DtChlNSON.
FROM ExpREsDEST MARTIN VAS DuRES.
LiSDESwALD July 1852.
GeneTen-I beg you accept my THINKS for the Invita-
on 10 meet the Tammany Society the 9Th inst. with
"hcn you have honored 1t re7ives ccoec,iou reach
ing 10 lar distant day. of similar meetings, at which had
he OF acting in the promotion OF our cause with
long array OF osneested and patriotic men, many oil whom
nave oeeh forever removed from such scenes whilst
are YET amongst you-honoed members your socieyln
gerng IKE myseu, on the verge of life A from
the survivors OF such band and their younger associates
osetneI lot he suppo'l o principles which mbbed in
regard with other feelings than those OF dcep Interest
mingled regret that The qualification Of thus meetino
them is denied 10 me-
In public letter. years since addressed by me 10 the
democracy of the city of New Yorkof which your society
constitutes highly respectable and influential par- stated
that had since the expiration of tho Presidential term,
deemed II due that high Office and 10 those whose friend
ship and confidence raised IT, 10 abstain far pos