Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-07

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Gsntsner,-I have just this moment received your
invitation the dinner TO be given tomorrow TO the
success lu Electors on he Constitutional Union" ticket
in this State. Il is compliment most richly deserved
by them It is with great regret feel compelled to
forego the pleasure OF being with you this
soo and ntercbanging With you congratulations upon
or success.
Permit me to say, gentlemen, that 10 my opinion the
true significance Of success expression OF the
popular voice in this State is apt 10 be lost in the din
which interested partiEtEs and Disappointed aspirans
have raised upon the general result Our vote, united
with the Douglas vote demonstrates the prepondeance
OF Union sentiments in this State Il should be accepted
here and elsewhere decisive proof OF the loyalty OF
our people the union OF the States long it shall
be consistent with honor and safety Tue cGnvaSsiu
every part Of the State also embraced the discussion Of
the question whether the election Of Lincoln would be
cause for DsunioD; and the triumph Of those, who
espoused the negative OF that question: ought now to be
received settling It against those who insist on La
colns election sufficient cause for separation Of the
States In both Of these aspects then we have to
be encouraged in efforts oppose, with rmuess and
moderation, all schemes 10 'prccpdts' the people OF
this State into revolution commit them without
due elaboration 70 the action Of any other State
States whatsoever. In whatever we do, let US consult
alone the dignity and interest OF Virginia and let us not
be deferred from maintaining the proud and courageous
position she should occupy in these alarming troubles, by
just asperons upon her past conduct or eaf threats
that she shall in certain event. lose market for her
surplus slaves Every sentiment Of my heart evots at
the idea that beloved and illuStrious Commonwealth
shall controlled by any other State, and especially by
one that 10 this period Of common danger INDUCES in
ordinations and sordd appeals TO interest that
| equally urjust and offensive.
ask the privilege Of offering the following sentiment:
I Trginia-The voice Of her people has been heard,
and shall be respected-nether reproaches threats
come from what quarter they may-shall prevent her
from pursuing her interests, she and she alone under
stands them; aud from maintaining, with her accustomed
LOYALTY the Constitution of which her Washington and
Madison the chief architects.
With most cordial sympathy in your celebration,
am, gentlemen,
most respectfully, yours, &c,
Messrs Thos j. Evans, John Freeland, Jas Mcdonald,
George Whitfield II. B. Dickinson.
RICHMOND December 9th, 1860.
GeRhemsH,-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your polite and cordial ofnvaton, to the
complimentary dinner, to be given, in this city, to-day,
by the Wings Ct Richmond to the Bell and Everett
Electors.
Circumstances of paramount weight will prevent my
attendance. pray you however, and those you repre-
sent accept my cordial Acknowledgements for the dis
tuguished courtesy with which have been thus hon
ored.
beg leave to offer the accompanying sentiment and
am with cordial situations
Your obedient servant
JoHS H. GILMER
| Messrs Thos. J. Evans John Freeland ct. al
Virginia Resolute in her purposes, she conser-
vatve in her policy. She will now in herlsovereign
pacity the literal enforcement Of every constitu
tona guarantee the speedy rupture of the delusye
ties which bind her to her enemies.
! RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 9th, $780,
GeRtlemen,-I appreciate most highly your courtesy,
| In inviting to dine with your Electors, at the EK-
change Hotel this evening. IL would afford me pleasure
10 accept your invitation II could do 40, without vio-
atng rule, which bad prescribed for myself before
accordance with that rule have uniformly destined all
invitations to political dinners.
! Present the annexed sentiment to the company.
! / am truly,
Your obedient servant
! JONI LETcHER.
Virgina-Her honor her rights her interests and her
institutions safe in the hands Of her sons native and
adopted-Whether Bell men, Breckenridge men, Doug
las men. All will be equally faithful in the hour of trial
! FARNvILLI, December 9Th, 1850.
Gentlemen received your letter. inviting me, in the
name Of the Wings Of Richmond, a dinner that is to
be given by them tomorrow at the Exchange Hotel,
as Testimony Of their appreciation Of the services
OF the gentlemen who acted Electors the Bell and
Everett Ticket in this State during the late Presidential
! canvass.
Il would crafty very much to be with you to
row. but | am forced, by other engagements decline
an acceptance Of the invitation.
Convey those you represent my sense Of the honor
they confer me- and receive for yourselves
OF my esteem. Yours respectfully
JOEs T. THOu1Ox
Msssn Thomas J. Evans, John Treeland, James MELON.
aid, Geo, Whitfield, II, B. Dickinson,