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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-16
Robert Rdgway and others, Committee.
FROM THE NEW YORK "AsHLANDER:

FROM THE NEW YORK "ASHLANDERS"
HEADgCAErERs AsHLANDERS, WAvEELEY
Hort, Ngw York, March 81 1850.
Gentlemen II hsve the honor to acknowledge the re-
cept of your invitation behalf Of the Ladies OF Vr
ginia for the "Ashandcrs witt Richmond the 2th
April participate in the ceremonies of the Inaugural
iion Of the marble Statue OF Henry Clay.
beg tender, through you, gentlemen, to those Ia
dies OF Virginia who identified with this noble enter
prise, the of gratitude and our sincere
thanks for their consideration 1t would be indeed
pleasure to respond any invitation in so good cause
butts emanating from the ladies is additional induce
ment for its acceptance; for every object which
merits their SANCTION, and for depends upon their
exerOns should be halowed by the blessings of their
cOuntrymen, and command the admiration of the world
regret that owing to delay in ils Transmission, your
favor has only been received will Immediately pre-
sentit before meeting Of the Association when hope
have tue pleasure to advise you that Delegation from
the A>Llauders will be present the occasion.
Again expressing my thanks with the assurance of nv
consideration, have the honor to be- gentlemen,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
R0 G. GWYER Prest
To Nessrs. Ro. Rdgway. Jas. A. Scott Jno. A. Mere
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BlSGHAMToN March 81 1860.
Gentlemen Il was duly honored with your favor Of
tho 19h inviting me, in behalf of the Ladies of Virginia
TO attend the Inauguration of the Statue Of Henry Clay
at Richmond on the l2th Of April
have no language to express the qualification expo
rence over this generous remembrance Of the Ladies Of
your State There are few subjects indeed, which would
interest me more than paying becoming tribute to the
great memory of OF our counTys chietest patriots
orators and statemen, and regret deeply that circum-
stances will prevent my attendance.
Be pleased to accept for the fair principals you represent
as we'll as for yourselves my best consideration aud be-
lieve me to be Sincerely yours,
d.. DICKINSON.
NJ L. L.. Il ,+bors CctD,nittac e..
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WASHINGTON, April llth, 1860. !
Gentlemen In the hope OF being present the il
teresting occasion, have delayed my acknowledgment
of your invitation the part of the Ladies Of Virginia.
10 attend the Inauguration Of the Sa;ue OF Henry Clay
tomorrow, in your beautiful city of Richmond | find
that shall be compelled to iorcgo the pleasure of wit
Messing the imposing spectacle. But the day will not pass
unheeded-it never with me. This tribute to the
memory of the illustrious of the noble Common
wealth while il exhibits the entertained by
his fir cOuntrywomen for his great services his nation
aud to mankind will excite in youthful hearts desire to
win niche in "Fame's proud temple" Let his Statue
Ike his Fame endure forever Let wOmans chaStc guar
dansl preserve patriot shrine TO which the earnest
votarv of Constitutional liberty untainted with centou,
ness NAV repair to refresh his weared spirit for the
less struggle in which Clay spent bis glorious life. With
my best wishes for the complete success OF the patriot;
work, am, gentlemen,
With high regard,
Your Obedient servant
JOSHUA HILL.
II r.,1 oil, ~ Ia,
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WASHINGTON CIIy, March Sl>t 1850.
G,gdsuc1 lolr communication announcing that
,hc Ladies of Virginia proposed iulugurltiug the mar
be Statue ofIeury Gay, by Hart, the 18th OF April
next iu the cy of Richmond, and that You have been
appointed by them omm,tlo 10 invite me 10 attend
and witness tle ceremony las been received y with
very high appreciation Of JD5 honor conferred boy the u
y.t.uor, OF vLith You press acceptance.
BE assured that though may promise myself the
pleasure of being present tae installation of thc sta
tge from pressing engagements oflegitimate duty here
uy earnest sympathy will attend every movement that
Will be made raise In safety 60 its solid foundation aud
To- preserve the marble psrsoultol, perfect told
90 itself though far less durable ,han the undyiug fame
OF Henry Clay.
To the Ladies Of yrginia-tbe land Of his birth per-
mic me 10 tender my earnest thanks for their noble aud
successful efforts thus TO cherish the memory Of one
whose name, now that the aumosities OF party have
passed away, an must truly and greatly honor.
With renewed thanks for the invitation with which I
have been favored.
iCurs most respectfully,
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FROM HON. J. w. STEVENSON.

RICHMOND, Va 18th April, P. NJ
Gentlemen Il just in receipt of letter from the
Hon. John W. Stevenson of Kentucky, dated on yes
terday, in which he says:
''Will you do me the favor to make my apology to
Mr. Ridgway and other members OF the Committee, for
my inability attend and nv failure to acknowledge
their kind invitation to join in the proceedings of to-day
81 had intended to accept, but the decision Of the
Michigan election case in Committee is fixed for Friday
morning. and this deprves of the double pleasure of
honoring my native and my adopted State
Yours, respectfully,
ANDREW JOHNSTON.
Messrs. Ro. Rdgway, James A. Scott and Others
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FROM A son OF MR. CLAY.

FROM A son OF MR. CLAY.
ASHLAND, % April, 1860.
Messrs RIDGwAY SCOTT AND OTHERS
GentlcmeR-I have duly received your much esteemed
favor Of the 18th ultimo rendering, Committee ao
pointed by the Ladies Of Virginia invitation be
present at the Inauguration the 18th inst, Of the
Marble Statue of my father in the city Of Richmond.
desire to offer through YOU to the Ladies whom You
represent the sincere Of my grateful APP
probation of the exalted motives which have prompted
their distinguished and lasting memorial, and my pro-
found regrets that circumstances will unayodaby pre-
vent my acceptance of the invitation.
have the honor TO remain,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN NJ CLAY
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no South, but whose enlarged a..
disdained to be defined By s osr .sa eisloi.
-whose great and generou, Io.s oyfaphcal l,~.eE.
with equal warmth all Interest," " country ,..ssiV.
whose lofty integrity. seeming aon al sscss.',
and selfish ambition, looked onI, ~ c'srisr, -.
welfare oil the Republic, and proy.S zoe tue Do
their aims were rather to be rSb, 70 he 80 ~
dent "snh ihao d fRs
All honor to the ladies Of virRini,, ~ IA
the memory Of Clay Is cbaroete,is,;"4 Tbs tn.
Is tribute to virtue. " tLer -,
have the honor to be, gentlemen
Very truly,
our obsdieu, sr,,..
hessrs. Ro. Ridgway. Jas. A. sco,, VT. WILLIE
w. God1in, =. Griffin. ''ah A. Ks,,..
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" AsllISGrOS, Il March, 9. go.
Genfewr1-I- would adJrG very great pleasure 10
unite xtl ".he Ladies Of Virginia IN uauguralug lie
Statue O, Henry Claw at Richmond, on the l-Jb April
ai esteem DC t.tus lished honor Co have been ny.
.t bv them 70 witness ths interesting ceremony. re-
GET however say that It viii Dc uQOssoie Tor 20
ENJOY tbs privilege, with proper regard TO NY public
5lles Please Co present my aud respectful thanks
~ The ladies for this valued token OF Jh,ir regard
Aud believe me 10 be-
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WASHINGTON 10th March, 1860
Gentlemen II regret exceedingly that my engage
meats both public and professional in Washington will
totally deb5r me from the pleasure Of accepting your kind
invitation be present al the Inauguration Of the Statue
q heury CLAY Oh the l2,h proIimo.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
!. 2. BENJAMIN
M5ssrs. Robert Ridgway, Jas a. Scott and others.
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FROM SECRETARY CASS

WASHINGrON, AprII lII IoUU.
Cs1tsmea-I have received the invitation TO attend
the Inauguration ofthe marble Statue OF Henry Clay, at
Richmond on the lgh inst and wish could be present
uoon that interesting occasion But shall be deprived
OF that pleasure by the pressure Of official duties and
mus, content myself with participating, shall DO, in
ali those generous sentiments which the memory OF the
great statesman aud patriot Is well calculated TO III
pre in The hearts OF his country men, and to which the
pr7posed assebee in his native State will not fail to
give an enthusiastic expression.
l am gentlemen,
With great regard
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Messrs. R. Ridgway and others, Committee.
FROM non. THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN.

EROM HON. THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN
New BECNswicE April g. 1860.
Geutlemeu-Please present my thanks to the Ladies'
for their kind invitation through YOU TO be present
the Inauguration of the Marble Statue of Henry Cay in
Richmond on the 9TH inst. While it Will be out OF my
power TO attend this interesting CEREMONY duly ap-
preciate the honor so deseryedy rendered to great
statesman and true patriot 1t laurel Of peculiar
ue that Ike the Father of his country the commemor
ton has been in so great the heartfelt tribute Of
the noble women OF Virginia.
With my best regards to them and 20 you,
Very respectfully,
THO. FRELINGHUISEN.
M,.,rs p p'l,rvov opI otl.rs 1,nun,it.ae
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FROM HON. J. s. MILLSON.

FROM HON. ]. s. MILIIoUN.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
March 18th, 1860.
Gentlemen Il have had the honor to receive your
letter of 10Th instant informing that the Ladies OF
Virginia propose naugurating at Richmond ON the 18th
day of April next Harris marble Statue of Henry Clay;
and that you have been appointed by them committee
to invite me witness the interesting ceremonies on the
occasion.
lam fattered by this complimentary invitation, and
beg YOU to convey to the ladies' under whose auspices
this memorial of the eminent American Statesman Is cree
ted, my warmest Acknowledgements.
would accept it, at once if it were at all likely that
could be present at the celebration. But, have no ex-
pecation that my duties Washington will suier me to
leave the city at that time.
have the honor TO be, gentlemen,
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN s. MILLS0N.
Ro. Ridgway, James A. Scott, John A. Meredith W.
Goddin, +. Griffin Esquires, Richmond, Va.
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FROM HON. ]. r INGERS0LL-
PHILADELPHIA, March Is, 1890.
Gentlsmsn-I am much honOred BY your kind invita-
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IRON THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA


BAroN R1gsE Ia, April 2i, 1850.
fstl,,en I'll have received The Sind Invitation Ni'l
h;t Won have louored me- towi,uess thc Inauguration
nj tbe statue of Henry Clay Gle l-a last, N 'He ely
of Rirbmord DC would give great pleasure 20 lo.a
;tb Won I'm this celebration, not oly on account OF my
~ ,-d for tie deceased statesman lut SEQ 20 man
49, INV respect for the noble and patriotic ladies Oh your
Sate Who have procured and are about 10 ereet an o
oor;ste and beautiful mementO Of distinguished son
OF Virginia. ,,5.. 81, ats,
Of Ne~ Orleans IN this STATE, another '~St CoU.1 "
800 man Though separated by vide extent OF terri
torv lie assembly 10 Richmond aud that gathered OF 'e
i,oks of tbe Mississippi vii, De one 10 sentiment one '
euthusilstic admiration for Henry Clay and oAe-l ''.-
cerely trust-in tte love of taat common country I'D
hoe honor and for whose welfare BIS great tAen-S were
employed.
Returning TO the ladies Of Virginia, through then com
moe my thanks for this invitation. and resreiins iAA-
Official duties compel decline it, have the hones
70 remain, gentlemen, D our oocdi servant,
THONASO MOORE.
To Aessrs r Rdgsay, JAS. A. Scott Ju0 A. Meredith,
W GOddin, and +. G-ilEn, Committee
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IRON H0N. d. APPLETON.

BoSIoN, 2)th March, 1860.
D,ay Sri am favored with your invitation, in he-
half Of the ladies' Of Virginia attend their Inauguration
of the Statue Of Henry Clay the 18th OF April Moth
ing would give greater pleasure than TO be able 10 be
present this interesting occasion but the state OF my
health vl not permit It, For Mr.. Clay, as man aud
patriot have ever had the highest esteem and regard
and think the Ladies of Virginia entitled a share
Of the honor which they doing 10 his memory.
With much respect,
Your obcdieHt servant
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Messrs Robert Ridgway, James A. Scott, and others
rpn,l rv-npr,1nrNr M RTREN.

lINDENWALh, nav" - 49,
Gentlemen II have had the satisfaction 10 receive
your very acceptable letter. informing me shat the LADIES'
If Virginia propose to inaugurae the marble statue OF
Henry Clay by Hart on the 18th of April next III tne
city Of Richmond aud have appointed you eoini'1ee
to invite to attend and witness the interesting 'ee
mOny
beg you gentlemen, whilst accepting Tor yourselves
my warmest acknowledgements for the oolgng terms IN
which you have been pleased to execute Their couou'
say my behalf those you have the hohor TO rep
resent that and ever shall be profoundly ana gra'e
fully sensible of the honor they have conferred upon me
by this mark of their respect and that nothing would al
ford more satisfaction than TO avail myself Oh their
polite attention, if in my power TO DO So Out IT,
greet 10 say that such is not the case.
can therefore only express my earnest WISHES LOT t'e
entire success of an undertaking which does such high
credit the intelligence hOeray and patriotism oil the
ladies Of Virginia.
am, gentlemen, with much respect,
Your obedent servant
n
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With great regard,
IRON SECRETARY Floyd.

LEWIS CASS.
70. Ridyway. Jas A. Scott, Jno. A. Meredith W. God
din aid F. Grliu Esqrs., Com.
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ThUM ] z DUE ciIAINNtI /.
JACKSON, Miss, March q, 1860.
Gentlemen Il am honored BY the reception Of your
Statue Of Henry Clay at Richmond, the 18th of April
II permitted to follow the dictates OF my inclina-
don your invitation would be cordially accepted
would afford the greatest pleasure to witness the
ceremony, in which Virginia will honor herself in thus
honorng her noblest sons. But other engage
ments will deprive me Of this pleasure.
am, gentlemen,
Your obedicnt servant,
W. l. SIIARKEY.
Acssrs Il Rlgway Jas. A. Scott john \. Meredith, W.
10 liiu f. Griffin Committee
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WASHINGTON, March sith 1850.
Gentlemen In returning you my thanks for your po-
lite invitation % attend the Inauguration Of the
ole Statue OF Henry Clay in your city the 18th prox
uo 10 is source Of regret that cannot add my
acceptance It would afford me much pleasure assure
vou 70 he able attend and witness the interesting
emousz Of he occasion but the pressing nature OF my
engagements will forbid my absence from the city
a. tia. time. / ala, gentlemen,
Very respectfully aud truly yours,
JOHN B. FLOYD.
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WATKINS & PICKIRN,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRALERs IN
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In elegant Satin striped and CammeAur
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Rscigh. March Is 1860
C..fiasu II have the honor TO acknowledge the re-
-, 81 yours Of the 2th inst, inviting me- in behalf
- ~ ladies' Of Richmond to De prescott a. the
" Of ieaugurating the marble Statue Of Henry Clay in
tbe ct, Of Richmond, on the II b day OF Aprl ue1r
s9ro, s,y AZ this time, whether my ohcal engage
20 Ill .aslt Of nv being present on he interesting
ocoasOu % which you refer Certainly nothing but sAs
- inper.,iVo engagements shall dsbT me the plea
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FROM GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT.
A. - ~ Mach pO 1870

nun WENEhAL VIZ ITI. = ,.,o
NEW YORK, March %, 1860.
Gentlemen :-Honored with your invitation mad
hoped TO be present at the Inauguration, IN Richmond oil
the Statue Of our Illus rious tryman-HsTy Gay
bus regret TO fund that cannot be with yoa on an ocea-
sion OF SO much interest
With great respect,
Yours truly
WINFIELD SCOTT.
To Nsssrs. Ridgway, Scott, Meredith, Goddn, and
Griffin Committee.
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ton to attend and witness the interesting ceremonies of
naugurating the marble Statue Of Henry Clay, on the
10Th of April by the Ladies Of Virginia Nothing would
be more agreeable to me than visit to your noble city
under such auspices and upon such an occasion. My
engagements for the time named will not permit me to
pay this merted tribute Of respect to the patriotic La
dies and to the memory of the distinguished patriot oil
whom they are justly proud.
With sincere regret, that constrained to decline
the honor proposed,
am your faithful servant
J. K. INGERSOLL.
Messrs. Robert Rdgway James A Scott, John A. Mere
dith W. Goddip T. Griffin
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A Sacrifice of Silks

A Sacrifice of silks
STILL MORE SURPRISING
AND OTHER
Ele giant Dres 5 Goods,
Embracing the
LATEST NOVELTIES
IN MATERIAL AND Dress
Al unprecedented prices bringing them within he rad
figures 30 per cent below the cost Of Importation
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w. TRUNKS MADE EXPRESSLY FOR ALgY M
CO., III MAIN 81, RICHMOND yA-We have an I,,i.-I'
superior lot ofth very best Sole Trunks be had 4,
try made TO our own order. Persons Ia want Of ys-r -
Trunk vii please call and examine hem. A. IIILLCi
lnh2S l2i Main 81 klehuori v,
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FROM HON. THos. 5. BoCOcK.

To Messrs. L. Ridgway and others, Committee &c
Richmond, Va.
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FROM HON. D. D. BARNARD, ESQ.
ANDREW JOHNSTON.

Messrs. Ro. Rdgway, James A, Scott, and others,
Committee
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ROW SENATOR BENJAMIN.


To Messrs r Ridgvay, Jas. A. Scott, JOHN A. Mere
aih, W Go5din, F. Griffin, Committee
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JERE CLEMENS.
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w. Goddn, +. Griffin.
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FROM E2ASTUS BROOKS.

To Nessrs. Ro. Ridgway Jas. A. Scott, Jno A. Mere
dith, W. Goddiu, +. Griffin, Committee.
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lours, very respectfully,
nHHa as

Ro Rjgwuv. jas. A Scott, John A Meredith, W Cod
din aud T. Griffin, EsQs.
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WATKINS 4 FICELeN'S
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FROM LrDGE SuARKEY.

Messrs Ro RiGgway, Jas A. Scott, John A. Meredith,
W. Goddin, F. Grliil Committee, &c.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-16

Robert Ridgway, James 4. Scott, John A. Meredith
". Goddn and F. Griffin, Esquires, Committee.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-16

To Robert Rdgvay, Jas A. Scott Jno A. Meredith
W. Godiiu, F. Grilhu Esquires.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-16

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
LEENs
PRINTS,
PLANTATION PLAIDS AND STRIPES At fGc,oUTsa
Either by Wholesale or retail, they prepared 10 sfs i'
ments HITHERTO usEQUALLED.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-16
From HON r IL. HILL.

To Messrs. R Rdgway, Jas. A. Scott j. A Meredith,
W. Goddin F. Grlil E.qs.