Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-23
.nIRn,nE. IN VIRGINIA.

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The Democrats of Fredericksburg, Virginia, had a
brilliant celebration the 18th, of the late great
victory in that State. Letters were received from
{ the President, from Mr. Dobbin, Mr. Wise, Mr.. Ty-
Ter, and others. We give below the lcttcr of prcs
dent Pierce and Mr. Secretary Dobbin:
WAsHINGToN, June II, 1856
GENTLEMEN II shall be constrained by official
engagements, to deny myself the pleasure of partic
patng in the proposed celebration at fredericksburg
on the 18th inst, but beg to present my hearty
congratulations upon the late signal triumph Of
sound principles and manly sentiments in the "Od
Dominion" - 60.
Prominently prominent as the sons of Virginia
have been, fr I'm the commencement of the Revolu-
tion for their bold advocacy of the cause of freedom
for their consistent and patriotic devotion to the
only principles upon which government, constitu.
ted like ours be sustained, it may we'll be
doubted whether they have ever achieved for them
selves more distinguished honor than in the late cleo
ton, or have rendered higher service to this
Union.
fpolitical heresies and religious intolerance could
have shaken and carried the strong hold of that par
ty, upon the faithfulness patriotism, intelligence
and courage of which the country has been obliged
mainly to rely in every period of serious danger,
whether arising from foreign arms or domestic dis
sensions, it would have been the OCCASION if not of
dscouragement, yet of profound regret and sorrow,
to those who revere the constitution under which,
a nation, we have attained such amazing advance
ment, and have realized socially results SO unex-
ampleQ In the history OF the human race
The proud elevation on which the Commonwealth
of Virginia stands freely recognized and de-
servedly honored from one extremity of the Union
to the other.
With my best wishes for joyous gathering, wor-
thy of such State and such triumph, you will
please to accept my cordial thanks for your kind in
Vtation
am, gentlemen, with high respect, your obliged
fellow-citizen, FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Messrs. Eustace Conway, j. G. Galleher A. K.
Phillips and S. G. Daniel Committee.
WASHINGTON, June IL, 1866.
GENTLEMEN Il have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your communication of the 9TH inst,
in which you invite to be present on the 18th
inst. when "thc Democratic party of this town
FredericksburgO propose to celebrate the recent
glorious victory of our party in this State"
The event you propose to celebrate is no ordinary
triumph of one great political party another
1t is the triumph OF great party and of sound prin
ciples over secret ORDER whose chief apostles and
master spirits, fear, abotionists, and whose
principles, as far as KNOWN are, in my opinion, in
conflict with the spirit of the Constitution and I'M
friendly to the Union. Many cstimable and honor
able men, l understand, have Joined the order
Reason and calm reflection it is hoped will gradu-
ally persuade their withdrawal.
I heartily congratulate you on the brilliant VIC
tory achieved ip your State. But who could have
anticipated any other result in Virginia. where the
flag of true political principles has never yet traied
in the dust?
1t will not be in my power, gentlemen, to join
you on this interesting occasion.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
j. C. DOBBTN.