The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-07-07

THE DEMOcRArrC JUBILEE IN VIRGINIA
Al The barbecue given the Slash Cottage the 2sth
June by the democracy of Rchmond and its vicinity DR.
Wm A. Patteson president Of the Richmond Democratic
Association presided, assisted by Vice Presidents A. r.
Holladay James Lyons, T. b. bigger John Rutherford
D. Truehsar j. A. Belvin r. II. Aylett s. II. Parker, l..
W. Glazebrook, and y. r. Wexford jr. Of Richmond
Lemnsl Vaughan and Chastan White, Of Hanover; and
Nathaniel Matthews and John Bechers, of Hsnrco. re
port Of the proceedings occupies four columns of the
Richmond Enquirer
Among the regular ioasts drunk each followed by gun
and appropriate music, the following; s.
"rhe Democracy Of Virgins We contemplate the past
and present with pride and satiaacon. 1t shall be
study to make the future worthy Of thom. tha
The Union ~ designed by fathers The democracy
win continue guard it "a their dearest legacy.
nThe Administration Of Franklin Pierce It has been
faithful 10 the constitution, and therefore the South
Let the South be true It,
"The Governor OF Virginia Firm amid the political haz
ards the time he has maintained tho the
and the integrity At party. w ls 7N.
'Tho Governor elect Of Virginia: Honorable spirit
eloquent In speech, ab zsAou and in the
right Ills efforts during the late political merit
the applause Of every true democrat
'know -nohingism deceptive, and dangerous
Having lived without knowledge OF good des without
pentance OF evil.' saN4 tst8
The following among other letters, were then read to
the company.
lssg e.,s8s asees vs. WAsuIsoTos, June rs, 1855.
GExrLpnEn desire tender my grateful acknowledge
your Invitation Of the 2st instant and for
its expressions Of kindness and good will.
1t would DO extremely pleasant participate with the cti
Of ichnond and it vicnyn the festivities proposed
in honor OF the noble victory recently achieved by the de-
m0cracy Of your ancient and honored Commonwealth.
In other parts the Union this great result has not been
merely tho Of but it has inspired fresh
confidence and infused vgor So far "a Virginia con-
cerned is much to say and yet moro than the
sen juste that thas given additional lustre to the State
which than any other the of
the conederacy and the stability Of its institutions.
hope be with you, consequence Of arrange
already made for temporary absence from this city
rendered necessary BY the state Of Mrs. Pierces health
Your obliged fellow Citizen, ta&
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Messrs John Rutherford, NJ b. Hi r. A. Pryor, J. A.
Beyin r. W. Hughes james Lyons, Committee, &C., &c.
osANcocx, {va.,) June 20 1855.
sGnsTLEMEs. Owing delays Of tho mail the
Chesapeake bay yours mailed at Richmond tho 2st did
respond it by the 28th inst, the
day invited participate with the democratic party
OF tho city Of Richmond and its vicinity sin dinner in honor
othe great triumph OF principles in the late State eIsc
ti0n Had II received in time for answer, could
accepted the invitation 1t impossible for
to home. know what is due the democracy Of
Richmond to Its people, TO Its press to it, leaders, powerful
position their and intellectual
bnations and proud they their patriotic devotion
and In their party attachments They have done their full
part in the struggle They like many ninore elsewhere
bore the brnnt Of holding tho enemy In check, whilst the
glorious south side, and valley, and southwest majortcs
marched into line and charged home victory That vic
tory KIorous belongs alike every section of the
grand army liberty and the laws throughout the State
The metropolis shall yet be The shade Of Marshall
might 1t to hold fast its ancient faith of federas
in that there is something venerable as belonging
Of tho fathers whose memories loved and cher
ished and whose services their monuments in
hearts Of gratitude but there is sacred shade to rise
from the tombs of the past to invoke the living there
anywhere In favo Of the modern mischevous isns
the and evil sprs which threatened
the vs Of this republic The lives and works of such
a. Washington, Marshall, Of John Adams and Alex
andsr Hamton we'll Of Jefferson and Madison, are
witnesses against the fanam which both the old parties
federal and democratic alike eschewed The good Of
all old parties ultimately combine against the attempts
Of northern abolitlonism, combined with blind poltcal
party zeal, in open daylight, and priestcraf power,
hiding itself In concave and working BY the dark
antsrn" to WELD the power Of both State and Church
This = the Popery which ought to be dreaded these the
az destruction which be laid before blessed
country aaa. Richmond conservative in the end
rally with the proud mother State Of which she cap
i 70 the Of American Institutions from false
polaons national faith and foreign influences,
which invading safety republican people
As my voice failed ne Richmond during the canvass
would like much get my words there yet But must
for time 10 oqme at homo and be SILENT and yon
must with this apology accept my best wishes for yourselves
individually, ana TOR your cry. 4 ours, truly,
| sa44ssasqss * l.ssEs M HENRY A.. WISE.
To Jons RurHEnTooHp, 60, Committee. sseg
1880, swAsHIsoroS, June U.s. 1855.
GsxrLsMsS: 1t II with much regret find myself unable
accept your kind invitation be present with you the
2sh instant and participate in celebrating tho triumphant
victory recently achieved BY the democracy Of the Old Do
ninon. recognize and cordially approve, the principles
Of the democratc party, proclaimed BY the result of the
cent election in Virginia. being those Of the constitution
and cherish them the true and lasting safeguard of
stitutons fal n
Thanking you for the invitation you have extended to me,
beg you, individually of my regard and
Of the Interest shall feel In the acendency OF those
publican principles you meet TO honor. s sss4
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
n. McCLELLAND.
JoHN RuTHERFooxp, Esq, and others, Committee &c.
'4'9 MISSISSIPPI. ES
correspondent VI the Natchez Free Trader All APP
proprate communication recommends the part Of the
planting interests the Hon. Henry Hughes Of Claiborne
county as the democratic candidate for Congress The
9th district vacated by the decnaton Of Hon. ". p
Harris ss s 3a 4aa tassl q