The daily union., 1852-07-10
From Hon. T. III. Bayly, of Virginia

WAsHIEGToN, July 2, 1862
GENTLEMEN: I duly received your invitation to unite
with /" the Society OF Tammany, or Columbian Order
in the celebration OF the ensuing anniversary oil ihe
nations birthday"
have delayed my answer in the hope that might
be able to accept for there are lew things which could
give me SO much pleasure to be in Tammany Hall
and the Tammany Society convene within IT. This
pleasure ] hope day to enjoy; and l regret that
public duties forbid it now
What democratic associations are there not connected
with that hall -" Organized by the council fires Of
American liberty TO sustain the pillars OF the Union and
uphold its laW4 and constitutions" Where is the true
democrat to be found who would not be proud to aug
ment the confluence OF patriotic sentiment and feeling
which il is designed TO promote"
Let its mission, thus defined by ITSELF be fulfilled let
the presidential contest that is approaching be fought
under the banner which your order has displayed and
after the victory is wonas IN That contingency It % WI,
under which they triumphed and then our triumph will
be triumph indeed. Ii will be the triumph of the
stitution and its laws faction and its isnso
common sense over tianscendentaism-of good sense
over nonsense--of law and order over riot and blood
shed-of fraternal feeling between those whom the con-
stluton has bound together domestic discord be-
tween those who should be brothers
With high hope that such Triumph may be accom-
pshed. subscribe myself, most RESPECTFULLY your ooe-
dent servant, Thus II. BAlLf.
From Mrs. Mary E. Woodbury., of New Hampshire.
ANrRn, IN. H.,) June IL, 1852.
DEAR SIR: Your invitation extended 10 my husband
10 un,e with YOU in celebrating the ensuing anniversary
OF the nations birthday reached me this evening. Bot,
alas il too late for him 10 respond 10 IT, Hs death
occurred week prior that of his cousin, the Hon
Levi Woodbury., of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Could
he speak his sentiments this occasion they would
respond to yours We are united; and in
divsble" As bis reseniatye, do not hesitate 10 de-
clare iham His heaft and soul with the democratic
party in all is purity. Union and love ot country" was
his motto. The recent nominations of The Baltimore
Convention would have met HE highest approval Mr..
Pierce has been warm personal friend OF his aHu
could he be permitted 10 offer sentiment on this occasion
it would be, I" Our own Franklin Pierce"
With the highest respect, have the honor 10 be your
obedient servant, MARf Il. WOODbUR1.
From Hon Jane, Shields, of Illinois
SENATE CHAMBER,
Washington, June "a, 1859
SIR have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt Of
the polite invitation which you have been pleased TO
forward me, the part OF the Socety Of Tamnany,
Columbian Order" to unite with them in the celebration
OF the approaching anniversary OF national ndepend
II would afford sincere pleasure 10 be able to
participate with you on that interesting occasion, 6nd re-
ceve IRON the tire honored Sociey OF ammany" fresh
inspiration and strength for the coming conesta
test which doubt will end in the lasting triumph
OF party, and in the complete and final defeat OF our
opponents
My engagements here. however, will deprive me Of
the pleasure of complying with your kind request Be
pleased 10 accept for yourself and the COMMITTEE OF Ar
rangements my sincere thanks for your
brance OF me; and believe TO be. sir very respect
fully, your obedent servant,
JAMES SHIELDS.