The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-03
lie Hon while cllIcinl Hu-iness.

While General scott i counting and receiving public
bis favor in the differ, mt through
which be pa BIZ errand for toe government
tnd General Nco-vho IL precisely the business
modesuy declining any tuch honors; giving as req
son thar soon s. the business which called him TO
Kentucky can he completed duty awaits his special at
tfntion at b. ad-quarteTs We fnd ia The CincinnAt
Ctfsl II The 2stn nit the following invitation, which
was Forwarded 10 Major General John Il. Wool fos
day previous signed by eighty two citizens Of Cincinnati
among whom were he Mayor OF The city the Sheriff the
judge of the Court Of Common Pleas large number OF
tie members OF The bar, and the editorial traterny:
CiscISsATi Sept. 81, 1852.
SAJok GsSsEIL joins Il. Wool U 5. Army
sIE-Ine undersigned. behalf Of the democracy OF
tb city beg leave 10 proer public dinner a. such
time ss may b. specined by yourself 1t Is earnestly
pa you nhy he Aoe 70 aceede to our request Highly
a. the important services have reudtred the country
appreciated in other portions of the Urion it
hsveo that no community ohsrsbes lively sni
grateful recollection OF yoar Distinguished public
than tho people o. Cincinnati We recognise In you
TAI hui u the republic who, through long
OF years has oiso hsged with xiii gal.
lsDtYy The led and important FRUITS committed IN his
In the recent war with Mexico especially permit
say, not in words Of hollow compliment bar in the
Language prompted by th. genuine warmth Of h Western
heart, that your patriotism aud genius equal 20 AL
emergencies and shed enduring halo Amerissn
sfne iImnna ar mot sloceiely thss " may not os
with your other arrangement IN pit our
invitation subscribe ourelves vi high regard sc
The follc wng ply from the gallsn, General was re-
Blur LICK Ky. 25th September 1852
GEsTrEMrs-I received your communication Of the
2st inst. last evening eDdring me 10 behalf of the
might meet my convenience.
Dor the honor thus xpsctedly rendered me- would
prete my grateful acknowledgements with the
that nothing could afford greater pleasure than to
parrsle Of the prored hospitality Of the democracy Of
The city Of Cincinnati whom have ever found ready to
def,bd the honor the interests and the rights Of
common country. But regret, deeply regret, that my
official duties will elbow that pleasure Having
already been absent longer thsn anticipated shall be
compelled, the business which called me TO
Kentucky completed TO return 70 my head quarters,
whore duty awaits my special attention
In reply 10 much Of your communication ss refrs
my services behalf Of the republic allow to say,
that IL grateful TO be feelings Of vete
ran SOLDIER than the approving voice Of his country
snd II in ferry years devotion 70 the Union have been
fortunate and the appreciation OF the peo-
pie than cOmpeDsatod for all the toll hard
ships dangers which may have be-D expo-ed for
ssure you that their good opinion T. more precious 20
Ne than ~ else that could be pr nsred
With he h. pc that nv return rom this place 10 my
head quarters, opportunity will b. Afforded TO ex
cuaige pcT-oDsy ssutations vi Jon ana other OF my
F,nds 10 Cincinnati have be honor to subscribe my
si WIN co'ideratons Il the highest respect your Otto
ohnt sa'anti JOHN u. WOOL.