The Washington union., 1857-04-29
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Z. ,nbie BANQUET, 10 he givcnih the city Of Jack
-, uississippi. has been rendered TO Hon. A. G.
Rrovp by his personal friends as testimonial OF the
.noresiaon in which he is held by his felow-citzens
,f tbs capital of the State To the letter OF invita-
don Mfr. B. sent the following reply
NEWTON HEDs COUNTY,
Mississippi, April 4, 1857.
c,,,,y,,rS Your note of the 3lst ult rendering
bs compliment Of public dinner at such time as may
t nv convenience has been received This testlmo-
G from any quarter would be grateful to my feelings,
rt II & donbiy priced coming, II does, from those
h were once my neighbors and friends Its value Is
t enhanced snceits offered token of private friend
bn and as am acknowledgment that have rendered the
State some service.
hone YOU do me no than Justice in the intima-
on that have known how 10 be faithful TO the pnnci-
% of my own party without giving just cause OF Of
ienee 10 those politically opposed to me. generous
c,mpetor never strikes unnecessary blow and man
10 rival never complains of defeat when he has been fair
" yanauished ! have always supposed these 70 be
sound theories; and, il good understanding has gen
eray existed between my political opponents and my
M II has been for the simple that have acted
upon them
Yoa are right in assuming that the period has arrived
when all the friends of the constitution and the Union
should take counsel together These sacred gifts OF
fathers have been imperiIled before But before
did their enemies appear in greater force or display
burst In on every side, and the citizen who expects to fill
n patriot grave must not suInber on his watch.
For the friendly terms in which you speak of my
humble efforts in defence of the constitutional rights of
the South he pleased gentlemen, to accept my grateful
thanks tried to do my duty, and your paudts en-
courage me 10 hope that have not been wholly
cessui While my affections cling with special tenacty
10 my section, my aspirations Tor the good OF the
country are not bounded by imaginary lines but embrace
the Union in all its parts. forget that am
.ft IA. fn thc ma horn Inv
her generous confidence But should bc recreant to the
unrest impulses of my heart ii did not strike in de-
fence of the whole country The interests of these
tons are so intimately interviewer that blow evelled
AGAINST one is blow leyecd against all As well might
the assassin declare that he did not kill the body because
he only cleft the head, the assert that he
does not nure the North when he only sabs the South
Good men at the North understand this Let it be
patriotic duty TO aid them in impressing IT as solemn
truth on the rising generation.
The northern mind has been deeply poisoned
healthy condition of that mind is not TO be expected at
once Diligence, patience united councils, close watch
ing and firing industry will eradicate the evil We
shall have noble band of patriots at the North to assist
us in our efforts The only question for to decide is
this lis the Union worth the sacrifice that it will cost
to save it p For myself have decided and though
the prospect he gloomy shall counsel my countrymen
to renewed efforts in this gloriousy patriotic work
hope at no distant day to be heard ut length on this
point
Is it expected of me- gentlemen if accept your invita-
ton that am to make speech, If so, must say in
advance to disappointment, that the state of my
health at the time must determine whether can meet
this expectation For several months have suffered at
intervals from liberated throat and for month past
have abstaned under medical advice from speaking at
all am glad to feel, however, that my general health
is good and hope the local disorder is Only temporary
/ accept your invitation. 1t will give me heartfelt
pleasure to meet my friends, irrespective of party at
the festive board and since you kindly leave it to my
choice designate Saturday, the 18th inst, the time
Very truly, your friend A. G. BROWN.
Mcssrs. w. p Anderson, T. J. Wharton, and Others.