Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

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secure the vc,oy-the splendid ana tho precious V!aor va
have Gained We can do only by loying oil the po-
col virtues of which boast both parizaEs and pa
triu,s We adhere 10 the principles OF our 'a.. anu
The solemn pledges have made before The nation ana Tue
world: we must prefer and promote The men OF ne we
must defend the Constitution and every rgh ana ID" anu
institution under it; and in own party organization ana
In our administration of policy, must MAINTAIN unuy
in order 10 obtain an efficiency OF acton and we must nc
dccisivcly without fear and without hypocrisy, IN me
STRAIGHT line Of stern duty. give you:
| Faith and Trust in the Penpe-Fir'nncss and iruh IN
"e' ynn,s ,ruly HENRY Il. WISE.
IN Richard O Haskins William c. Tompkins Christian
Krauss, &C., &c, Committee, &C., &c. Richmond Va
Mr. j. r. Tucker the par, of his brother Electors, res.
pended coquently TO the 81 regular toast.
/ regular Yoey OF volunteer sentiments, and speeches.
followed which kept large company happy and delighted
until about midnight We have room for them to-day
but shall give sketch In reply 10 oass cio-
quen speeches made by Gov. Johnson, Thomas KIT
chic, ST. w c. Fournoy John Goode, Jr James Barbour
j. S. Ca.kie, J. r. Tucker and Dr.. Abner CEnmp.
During the evening the President submitted the following
admirable letters from invited guests "hen etefs sho DC
received from other gentlemen shall also publish them
Tins c,os,d without single accident and without one
word Of IL feeling most brilliant joyous and whole hearted
Jubilee Of the democracy Virginia over splendid triumph
r nucprs would have done good the hearts oil Frank
Pierce and VIM. K King to witness such scene-and "c
hazard little in saying that the numerous representatives, OIL
The whole Democracy Of the Slate who were present. NJ"
say 10 their constituents tina; Spartan Band did their du-
" and bore themselves properly on the exciting and happy
From, Ex-Prcsident Tyler.
SHERWOOD FoREsT, Nov. ~, loo2.
Gcntlement would afford me true pleasure to avail ny
self of your kind invitation unite with the Democratic
party of the city of Richmond in their proposed
on the Isl of December but the state OF my heal,h which
admonshes abstinence from scenes OF excitement Tor
bids can only express my hearty participation in the mo
lives and objects which dictated your social gathering
The polilica triumph which has lately been achieved
GARD as equivalent second ratification OF the Constiu
on The majority of The States and OF the people nave an,
nounced thunder tones their resolution to abide by anG
sustain its compromises while that voice has declared
the principles which canonized in the election OF Elr
Jefferson however sneefed by the erpdiency
MS Virginia distractions be the only and safe princl-
plies which the government can be administered Nor Is
the least gratifying feature in this result, that The Norm
ern and Western States by popular vote potential
in itself for the decision OF the contest have noby taken
their stand the platform with ourselves, thereby
leaving field Of battle sewed all over with dead and dy
ing ,.s N may be permitted 10 adopt new eXprcsslon)
which have so long sought disturb the public peace
Well may rejoice therefore, in victory SO suspicious 10
the we'll being of the country Win the evidence tus u:-
nisbed of undyng attachment 10 the Union by the States
and by the people, the prospects oil the future rise up before
us in all The submity of glory This confedcrated Re
public may regarded the herald Of the era oil new CIV
hzaton be accomplished without force and without Vo-
ence by the SILENT but all powerful working oil lis example
an which makes industry more potent an inc SWORD;
and enterprise engaged in the free interchange oi
the productions Of labor unrammeed by restrictions anc
4Emonopoes great instrument of national wealth ana
awer Anquatsd notions thus go down 10 The same grave
II with the euday which them existence; and The al.
tars humanity, attended by purer worsppes, will re
nm in every direction Such may confidently hope
some of the rich fruits which will success and
such are inducements with the Democratic party, To
gather around the festive board pour lhaiions for
the victory they have Ii il but the elevation Of
one citizen the head of another IL wond he unbccUn
ing generous minds TO indulge in demonstrations OF til
umph when great principles have been tho stake at is
sue and for then and in their The victory has been
won the deepmouthed cannon well be employed 10
nounce the glad idnss and the banquet be spesd IN Joy
star of PROMISE which now shines upon US! Such is my
confident nope and most earnest prayer
am gentlemen with unfegncd respect most truly and
To Richard O. Haskins William c. Tompkins, Christian
Krauss c. Hill, and others of the committee.
From Senator Mason.
| SELMA, lSEAR NIScHEsTER) Nov rs, 1852.
Messrs. Richard q. liaskins, anu others, COMMITTEES:
entlemen have had the honor 10 receive your letter o!
the l9h nst inviting me- on behalf OF the Democracy Of
Richmond public dinner 10 be given by them in that
city 2lsi Of this month"; in celebration Of the vc,
tory lately achieved in the election of Franklin Pierce and
W lillian Il. King"
should with great pleasure gentlemen, avail myself OF
your kim invitation unite with YOU and my iclow-citi
zens Richmond the occasion proposed in manifeSng
thus advance; entire confidence in those TO be brought
into power by the late triumphant election, il possible
for leave home many days before shall be called
10 tho meeting of The Senate But regret that my affairs
will allow of this and that am reluctantly constrained
to deny myself the pleasure of being with you.
who'll life, political and personal must BE- aisiied al its
stands sponsor The South for Franklin Pierce For my
SELF confidently rely that in ali that most near.
our h seG a OF s IqSn IL o eRe! Mas IS the
eo; ri the masses every where from the abyss that
country in 1850 In the peris OF that day.
the South stood upon the defensive, and although con
scous that much was lost in the ad nsmcnt that followed
yet those who stood firm the last now allowed 10
ce that much was gained TOO IN the new prospects before
US.
For one upon whom will devove some share Of public
trust in The government for the next four years. am free 10
declare that within the pale OF constitutional authority
in every thing that affects The honor the interest Of The
country shall know section, yet Icldy look 10
the South and 10 the South alone when awI8sS power Is
arraycd against it.
AS cannot be with YOU may ask that you will offer
board the annexed sentiment and believe
to be- gentlemen with great respect, yours,
The Union of the StatesIs strength is in The orbear-
ance of federal power.
From John IS. MiIIson, Esq.
| NORFOLK, Nov. 29, 1857
Gentlemen Il have had The honor 10 receive your letter
of Invitation public dinner TO be given at Richmond, by
the democracy of that city, Wednesday next in celebn
tiun OF Ike triumph OF the republican nominees for the Pre-
| sldency aud Vice Presidency Of the United States.
II would afford me great pleasure 10 be with you on this
occasion; but cannot without much Inconvenience, leave
home in time enable attend the proposcd festival
Sending my sincere acknowledgements for the compliment
implied in your invitation -ciTan, very respectfully,
- ~, ~ JOHN s MlLLsoN
/ Messs L. 0. Haskns. WIN. C. TompkinS and others,
! Committee
From John Letchcr, Esq, OF Lexington.
LEXINGTON VA Nov. II, 1852.
| Gcntleme!:-Your letter Of the l9.h, invi'ing TO
public dinner be given by the Democracy Of the city OF
Richmond, Wednesday, nexi, has been received. 1T
would afford very sincere pleasure accept your invita-
ton and participate with III the proposed cecbi
ton, OF "thu triumphant victory lately achieved in he cleo
ton of franklin pircs and William r. King, the Pesi
dency and Vice Presidency OF the United States. The
public and private characters of these gentlemen their dis
tingushcd talents their eminent public services their
fateng devotion 10 the principles of The Virginia school OF
politicians illustrated in their uniform adherence 10 The
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justly entitled them the confidence md support uf
Democracy not only of our State, but of the Union
Virginia mas The honor "f having first presented
Franklin Pierce, her choice Tor
that Choice has been satisfactorily endorsed by tho
united DcmoC acy OF twenty of her sister States
Such worthy Of such celebration you PROPOSE
and my only regret is, that cannot b. with you in
| ternsiiBg occasion.
| Accept my acknowledgements for the honor Of yon
invitation. Very Hly your obi serv'
}. LErCHER.
To Messrs. X. 0. Haskns and Others Richmond Virginia.