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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-17
To Messrs. R. Ridgway and others, Committee.
FROM THE WING GENERAL COMMITTEE OF
NEW NnRE

FROM THE WHlG GENERAL COMAIlIh VI
NEW YORK.
NV YORK April 7th, 1860.
To Messrs Robert Ridgway, James \. Scott, John a.
Meredith. W. Goddin, F. Griffin, Esqs.
Dear Sirs- Your esteemed favor of 10Th ult, was
duly received conveying an invitation 70 the wing ten
era Committee of this CITY, the part OF the Ladies OF
Virginia TO be present at the Inauguration oil the marble
Statue Of Henry Clay, on the 18TH INST
The DELAY In replying 20 the request with which we
we're thus hOnored by the Ladies OF Virginia was occa-
stoned solely by desire on the part at least OF Por-
ton of the committee 20 be present on the interesting
occasion, if the time for the purpose could possibly be
spared
With great regret and modification however, am
now obliged 10 announce 10 YOU that can hardly vet
RELY with certainty upon any number Of the Committee
being able 20 appear at Richmond 10 make becoming
acknowledgement for the courtesy extended 10 US.
have been directed however by the members OF our
Committee upon uncing their uniesned reluctance
ascending negative reply, instead ofappearng in person
TO saw that they properly estimate and respectfully acknoW
ledge the compliment paid and the honor conferred by the
Ladies OF Virginia and that under almost any circumsan-
c.s such an invitation from such source, would be
,truel il the Hght ola command. But, when the La
dies propose uauguratug the Statue Of Henry Clay
the admitted head Of the Wing party-tbe leader who
lived for its service aud died In its cause.-The man
whom Ssnlyes lauded and people Ioved-in word,
the Patriot hO would rather be right than President
the regre, of those who still rejoice in the name aud
AANelt 10 lUt Va tutAl ttl VIII t'eor "
believed and appreciated
For myself as chairman Of our Committee, IeXpected
until to-day that might be enabled to be present at the
suspicious ceremony and return thanks in the name Of
the Committee 20 the Ladies whom you represent. Blu
may perhaps be allowed 10 say that our country new
er stood more TO need of a man who would adopt the
views and support the principles Of Henry Clay as eN
planned and reported in bis speeches. and in the enact
meut of the Compromises of 1850.
Subsequent legislation Of eysry Kind in regard to the
measures concluded in 1850 bias only tended TO renew
agitation and rekinde the fires OF sectional strife anC
contention between the sections OF our Republic.
On the Compromises OF $500 should still wish the
country To- sttud aul should have been pleased, at
vour Inauguration 20 have added my humble tribute o.
acknowledgment 70 the memory Of a statesman 10
whose ,Ser ous they were 20 justly ascribed.
" e. advocating our cause, boy expressing our thanks
and our regrets 10 the Ladies OF Virginia whose commit
tv you are Dc pleased 10 accept Tor yourselves, The
assurance OF respect and esteem from
Your ooeiient servant,
JAS Dep. OGDEN, Chairman.
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EXCITEMENT IN KNoxvILLE.-We learn from a reliable
source, SAYS the Abingdon VirginiGn of FRIDAY bs,
at Knoxville, on Monday last, a Mr. " Hara. rornr
lawyer, graduate of New York College, being Ro,
man Catholic stated that he could seduce any Protestant
woman in Knoxville in two hours The citizens bearing
OF his remark, and he failing TO retract rode him on
rail through the principal streets gavehm hour 10 cave
the place, and he departed Mr.. Haais young man Of
education, and unmarried. He has been imprudeu, 10
conversation and had before made similar remark.
about Protestant females
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FROM TIE ARTIST.

NEW ORLEANS, March 23d, 1850.
Msssrs Scott Ridgway, Meredith, Goddin and Griffin.
Allow me, gentlemen, 70 express 10 each OF you my
thanks and through YOU my profound regards 70 the
Ladies' Of the CLAY Statue Association Of Virginia in ac
owedgement of your invitation 10 attend the ceremo
ua of the Inauguration Of the Statue OF Henry Clay, on
the approaching anniversary OF his birth day
But as bgations connected with the erection OF ny
Statue Of him Tor New Orleans will prevent me from hsv
ing the great pleasure of being with YOU in person on
that dav permit TO offer at least TO you the following
sentiment which was inspired by the hbors that Won
for him the crown of bouors in which YOU and his poster
itv would eu-hgiue his memory
lis labor makes more than kings
Highest who stop to Et the low
As staouiae sun more hesr inward i.lgs
on darkest cloud the brightest B,w.
No royal road Oh pr0Ude5t throne,
But be- dive for every gem,
And cIilb 90 pluck each leaf alone,
Himself Mo wears tho ti4isu.
With the highest respect remain your
ObtdleUt servant
JOEL T. HART
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FROM THE GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

y
Unonville S O., March 10, 1860
Gentlemen Your kind invitation to ATTEND and wit
ness the Inauguration of the marble Statue of Henry
Clay at Richmond on the 18th Of April has just been
received, and nothing would afford me more pleasure
than TO be present and witness the interesting ceremonies
on that occasion-but the Constitution of our State pro-
hbts the Governor from leaving the State during his
term of office, upon pain Of vscatng the oce-and OF
course must forego the pleasure OF being with you
With great respect
am yours, WIN. d. GloI.
To Messrs R. Ridgway, Jas. A. Scott Jno A. Meredith,
w Goddin +. Griffin, Committee
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THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

| To ne Eiitor NJ ne Wig: AZ,
Allow u.s. through you call the attention Of The voters Of this
crcn, A., xanSsT L. MONTAGUE Eq OF Middesex, gentle
man AZ blgb moral worth and emneniy qualified 10 MI the re-
sponsble position this District vacated by the death Of
be amrned John D. Copton fs We do not know that Mt NJ
who Is now large and lucrative practice csnI give
up 10 accept the position rendered him VIII Mr. Montague or
I'M one ~ h friends MddleseN. Who for him. let
The District hear from We ready poll large number
| OF votes for n he vii speak OUT 'oiLh.
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Lzy.SGIuS, March 2-d 1850
t,s4,l7asn -Ihaye been much s-alhed and compI-
rarntcd bv your emphatic invitation, on behalf oil the
ladies' of Virginia 10 0g present 90 Richmond on t-e
l2.b OF April al the Inauguration OF the Haroe Na-De
OF Henry Csv. by Hart I bad previously been honor
cd 1v similar invitation ilO-i Nt" v'ea-7' WHICH u~,'
reluctantly declined go
m surrounded bv troubles Of various kinds, which
wholly occupy my time and mind bus should bee nap
nv 90 be abs go pc. them behind me long enough 70
witness YOUR mos. Interesting ceremony MAelue' 4
com. or not however shall never forget the Ladies OF
VIRGINIA. and while feel most thaukiu 20 them, for
tber Justice and gratitude 90 Nirguits Immortal. SON
also remember Jae manner, ln which vas my seu re-
c,.,ed bv them. $50 Richmond YORKTOWN LyLchours,
and other r1ces iD 1870 aud a.
On The frs, occasion, was yiatca1ng the caara,ler
and urging che c,ius OF the Hero of hppecsnoe-, WIN.
Beurv uarr.souI upon bis Old mougJ Virginia.
On the zrd 4 spoke Of gallant Harry Clay. had
b,l his tired and trusted cui, Tor moro than quar-
t- 1f a century vel kuew bis high sense OF person
=. bouor-lis heroic colrsee-h., many eminent u1re-
4rdeo public services-low yelv hc bad been SANDER
"a and base,v rersecu-ed 1y RELENTLESS, foes
la ever reminded me of some noble old stag, hoty
-suei bv the hunters aud the hounds. With elevated
I'd and rostris vide-i.,teujej kicking with scorD
abe base ours who barkad no h heels aud tossing from
IN, branching au..ers, The blood hounds, who aimed al
bis throat
His BODY now lies Wondering in the grave, near by
,--. small uat Of earth gucosgs bis mortal remains;
b., bis fame nils ,ae World. and can never die.
he loved Kentucky. for she took him oy the hand,
when am orphan and stranger and helped him onward
10 impslishsble glory. lie yeueUted Virginia, as an
houlred mother aud would any day, have freely iau
down ta lite 90 serve ter To these facts, iesile -
over where Boz lisa and I well knew how deeply be
fst tLs los Of Virginia that occasion lt wounded
lis heart mos, -Orey.
Asto Mr. Harris statue, nothing 10 my Judgment car
be more perfect aud ii,Se. vas often present whe,
be was making bis original model and have since sell
tb -be bust couird from it iu Italy. The Gtu.gdy
regres,u,s Mr. Clay exactly, when masiug 10 this city,
hs great auu-Mc1csu War Speech lie i-ared Chat The
f.1t of that war TOR he did no, doubt our success
would give rse TO bitter sectional parties, on he slave
question such ID threatened U.s. before tue Aiso1r
Compromsc, forty years ego.
Very truly, yc1r mos. OBJ, servant
LESLIE COMBS
Nsssrs r. Ridzwav. j. A. Scott, !. A. Meredith, W
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I.,,,.r. rrom Invited ouest..

Contrary to our expectations, found it utterly i'm
possible to publish in yesterdays ISSUE all the letters
received from dis iagaihed gentlemen who were invited
20 participate in the ceremonies Of the Clay Statue iuau-
rura,ou We are, therefore under the necessity Of
surreuderiug our columns to-day TO the publication
Of the remaining letters But h Is done in justice to the
Ladies Of Virginia. and done with pleasure,
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SENATE CHAMBER,
March oath, 1860.
Messrs. R Rtcvay, Jas. 4. Scott and Others.
Gentlemen II am greatly obliged 20 you for the in
ytior 10 witness tue Inauguration Of the Statue Of
Henry CLAW, a Richmond the l2ih day Of April next
While in Iilv sJ year. had opportunity OF seeing
70 in the studio Of Mr. Hart and then satisfied that
&c was much superior TO any statue OF man that was
known 20 me personally, that bad ever seen. The
oeptenarce exhibited perfect likeness Of the great ORR
gna and feel confident that his admirers Will be SAT
asi and delighted with the work Rsgrelting that ny
public duties will most probably prevent my being pre-
sen, on the interesting occasion, am
Very, sincerely and respectfully yours,
T. J.. CLINGMAN.
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your % 'y HENRY W. billiard.
Ness. bert Rdgvay, James A. Scott John A Mere
di.h, W. Goddin, and +. Griffin.
FROM HON. WIN. c RIvEs.

UAsILE Hill, AprlI IIIul IoUV
ny Tear Sir When l wrote o the committee a
Nv DAYS ago. fully expected to have tn pie sure OF
cining in the patriotic ceremonies and festival of tomor-
cW. lhave since, unfortunately taken vioent cold,
itsnie With painful local Inflammation Of tie f'ee
his mo reluctantly eOmpes 70 forego the atiica
on b been looking forward with the brgb est
cpaol To no one could the opportunity LA, been
npre IA sfal Of ssllSing the profound admraaen and
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UHARLESrON, MARCH 20 IobU
Gentlemen-I deeply regret that am unable to &C
cept the invitation with which you have honored me,
behalf of the Ladies of Virginia witness the Inaugural
ton of the marble Statue OF Henry Clay, in the city OF
Richmond on the l2th prox Had circumstances suited
would have afforded the highest qualification to be
present the interesting OCCASION and join in doing all
honor to the memory of the illustrious deceased
/ have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
RICHARD YEAD0N.
To Messrs. Ro Ridgway, JAS A. Scott, Jno A. Mere
dith, W. Goddn and f. Griffin, Com
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FROM SPEAKER PENNINGTON.

NJ lsHINIfIVNl MlTVU IUII, I0'I.
Gentlemen Il regret very much my inability ac-
cent YOUR kind invitation TO be present Richmond on
The l2.h Of APRIL on the occasion Of inaugurating, in
that city, the Statue Of Heury Clay, by tho Laoes OF
Virginia
NV heart Joins in every measure calculated 10 keep
alive IN the hearts Of the people of this country, the
memory of so noble man thank the ladies for their
remembrance of me-. aud YOU for communicating their
wishes; but my duties here am sorry say forbid that
1 should leave my post.
With high consideration and respect,
WV. PENNINGTON.
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FROM THE GOVERNOR Of ALABAMA.

FROM THE GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA.
ExECUTIvE DEPARTMENT, [
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, March S0th, 1850
Gentlemen Your letter OF the l2th inst, inviting me
attend the Inauguration of the marble Statue OF Henry
Clay in the city Of Richmond on the 18th OF April next
duly received
feel much honOred BY this invitation and assure you
that il would give great pleasure TO participate IN 'ne
Interesting ceremonies OF that OCCASION but pressing ON
cial duties forbid 10.
This patriotic act the part of the ladies OF virginia
will be durable aud striking evidence that the daughters
Of Virginia have just and proper appreciation Oh ttle
greatness and PATRIOTISM and that they are worthy oil he
mother of States and of Statesmen MAY overruhng
Providence give you propitous day for your ceremo-
MES. With great respect,
Your obedient servant,
NOORE
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MOBILE, Ala, April 2, I8bU.
Gentlemen Il have the honor to acknowledge the re,
ceipt of invitation from you, Committee appointed
by the Ladies of Virginia attend the Inauguration on
the 9TH inst in the city of Richmond OF the marble
Statue of Henry Clay, by Hart.
The source of the invitation the object of it. and the
place where the interesting ceremonies will be performed
all tend increase the regret which feel that other en-
gagements prevent from accepting the kind invita-
ton.
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THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

To The Editor Of he Wig:
through paper 10 say that many cf Gems OF The
county Of Charles City unite cordially with Henrco New Kent
Williamsburg Gloucester &C. In the call which they have made
upon l. J. nwDES Esq candidate for the Judgeshr
Ia dct by the death OF the lamened John
Copton They believe Bowden for the duties Of the office
hence desire his election
Very respectfully,
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FROM HON JoHN VOTING BROWN.

ELIzABErHTowN, KY, March IS lSoO'
Gentlemen Your favor Of the 18th instant has been
Forwarded from Washington city. You viii please
accept nv acknowledgements Of the honor conferred oy
the invitation 70 be present the 18th OF Aprh neA
in Richmond TO witness the Inauguration OF the marole
Statue of Hon. Henry Clay. regret that my engage
ments are such will make il impossible for me 10 al
tend on the interesting occasion indicated.
Your Obedient servant,
JOHN YOUNG BROWN.
Messrs Ro Ridgway, Jas A. Scott, John A MereGth'
W. GOddin, + Griffin, Committee, Richmond Va.
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FROM CHARLES O,CONOR.

NEW YoRE, April 9th l36.
Gentlemen Your esteemed favor, inviting me to at
tend he ceremony of nauguratng the marble Statue OF
Henry Clay, Richmond the 18th inst, was received
in due proper acknowledgment OF your cour-
tesy has been deferred until this time, from motive
which will excuse the delay.
SyInpathzing most sincerely with the daughters OF
Virginia in their fond reverence for the name and char
of her iustrous son. would have afforded me
extreme pleasure to witness their tribute to his memory
and could not relnqush the hope of that high enjoy
ment until had realized with certainty that 1t could not
be mine.
pray that you communicate TO your fair constituents
my thinks for their invitation and the expression OF my
deep regret that be present at the intended GER
emonv.
But may not be wholly excluded At the appointed
hour when the virtue and beauty OF Virginia shall crown
with symbols of homage the Statue of Henry Clay, and
thereby cOnsecrate it future times, as memorial OF
his talents his patriotism and his sacrifices every honest
American heart in the land will throb with exuation.
In this National communion shall be partaker.
With great respect,
l am gentlemen,
Your obednt rervant,
CHARLES 0CON0R.
To Messrs. r. Rdgway, Jas A. Scott, Jno. A. Mere
q
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EcHRiNGToN April l1,h lssl
,,,,....s M GsIes duiy received, through YOU
a t'.,; =, he Ladies Of Virginia to be present
- - ianSsra:on Of Harris Statue CT Henry Cay IN the
civ u Richmond % the l2ih iri': .s.,..,,
Hsdesrss me 70 express TO yea his sense O. Ihs VJn
uIuent and =. DE same ss ~ ysy great regret VA
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the state Of his health win not permit him to be present
on that interesting Occason-an occasion so honoiaoe
TO the Ladies OF your STATE and with which ne entirely
sympathizes he viii with every movement tending 70
rerle uat, the memory of that iustrious Patriot and
Statesman.
With very great respect
have the honor to remain,
Yours, truly,
JOS GALES.
To Messrs. RObt Ridgway, Jas. A. Scott, Jno A Mer-
elith W. GOddin and T. Griffin Committee.
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To Me'srs Ridgway, Scott Meredith Goddn and Griffin
Committee.
FROM HON. JOHN T. HARRIS.

HOrsE on KtPREsENfATIYEl, 7
WAsuuCroy April g. 1860. !
Gentlemen Il have delayed answer to your kind
invita- ion on behalf of the Ladies Of Virginia, TO be
present tho interesting occasion of the Inauguration
of the marble Statue of Henry Clay with the hope that
might be able to accept but now find that my du-
ties here will prevent me-
1t would give me great pleasure to unite in doing hon.
TO the memory of the great orator and patriot Henry
Clay, whose wisdom and counsel nation now feels the
of in this perous moment of her existence. MAY
the occasion to bring men back to think as Clay
thought and Clay acted for his country, his whole
country.
Please tender to the ladies' my Acknowledgements, for
their kindness and congratulate them in my behalf, up
taer eminent in paise-worthy undertaking.
Please accept for yourselves assurances OF my high per
sOnal regard
Your friend and
0bedent servant
InuN N uApDIS
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ETHERIDGE
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 9th, 1860.
Gentlemen We regret that our public duties mere
will prevent from accepting your kind invitation to
wress the Inauguration of the marble Statue OF HENRY
CLAT the 10Th inst, at Richmond. To join you IN
proceeding honorable to your State and so grateful
every patriotic heart would under any circumstances
be gratifying to u.s. but pleasure would be enhanced
could attend because the ceremonies are TO be under
the auspices Of the women of Virginia
Honors to the memory of HENRY CLAY are partcn-
arly appropriate at this time. May the impress winch
the example of his ustrous life left upon his country
endure forever; and may the spirit Of liberation
which characterised his public conduct not be iorgoen
unheeded by those who avowed his principles "hie
he lived, and who it is hoped, will not prove false TO
them, that time and the events OF history attest
their correctness and may be invoked for their vndica
ton.
We have the honor to remain,
Your obedient servants,
JOHN A. GILMER.
ENMERS0N ETHERIDGE.
To Messrs. Ridgway, Scott, Meredith, GOddin, and
Griffin, Committee.
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Correction.

In the letter of the venerable distinguished Judge
Robertson, of kentucky, responding to the invitation to
be present at the Inauguration of the Clay Statue in this
city, last week. as printed in the Whg error occurs
so affecting the sense call for correction In the
sentence "He Mr. Clay never said that he would vote
for of Congress 10 preren the exclusion OF slavery
among free community who desired it. The word Eek
clusion as printed was written, and should have been
printed extension.
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FROM FX-PRFSIDENT TYLER.

SHERwoOp tOREsr, March is, 1861
Gentlemen Your letter OF the 18th inst, informing
ne that t Is the intention Of the Ladies OF Virginia to in
sururste on the 18th OF April in the city OF Richmond
Che statue Of Henry Clay, aud inviting me TO be present
40 witness the interesting ceremonies OF the occasion has
been duly received Accept my sincere acknowledge
snts for the honor OF the invitation, and be assured
th,t no event under NY control viii prevent nay presence
OF the occasion.
With the tendes Of my high respect
j am gentlemen,
Respectfully and truly, yours
JOHN TYLER
To Messrs. RjgVay, Scott, Meredith, Goddu, and
nnr.lrnLrLan
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aplT-e2w

GLORIOUS NEWS FoR THE DEAP.-It affords us much
pleasure in recording another extraordinary operation
performed BY Dr. Ealing and OF the most useful
and delicate organs of the human frame. The patient,
gentleman of the highest standing in this city, had been
afflicted with deafness for many years and hearing OF
the great reputation and wonderful operations performed
by Dr. Ealing placed himself under his care, and in the
presence OF one of distinguished physicians, an
operation was performed yesterday in the most success
fu manner and without causing the slightest pain TO the
patient who his great joy, now hears distinctly the
slightest sound considerable distance. For the ben
eft of our readers afflicted with deafness, copy the
following certificate from Dr. Pitchard who witnessed
the operation
II have witnessed most successful operation per-
formed By DR. Ealing on the Of patient who bad suffer
ed from deafness for the last twenty years 1.-THE removal
OF an arteria vascular tumor which very scentif
cay aud skiluly done and il is so Illustrative OF Dr.
Eiings admirable dexterity and sound knowledge OF
pathology that take pleasure in recommending him TO
any one suffering from deafness.
G. CIPRIrcHARD, N. D.
charleston, January 80, 1860"
We copy the above paragraph from the Mercury Of
this morning in order TO give extensive publicity of "lo
rious News for the Deaf" knowing that there
few of citizens who would gladly avail themselves Of
the of an able aurs in whom they could place
entire confidence. Such one, proud TO say Ia
to be found in DR.. Ealing, doubt his skill
in this important and intricate branch Of surgery when
such distinguished physician as Dr. Prtchard bears tes
tmony to his efficiency and scientific for deaf
ness We understand that DR.. Ealing's treatment for
deafness quite novel, being the atmospheric system
-CLarieston Erening Mems.
Dr. Ealing, learn will open his consulting rooms
here in few days. and that due notice of his arrival will
be gven.-N D. Piedyi0e March LIST.
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THE NV ORLEANS FAILURE-The failure of W. E.
Starke, the Cotton King" at New Orleans caused
great sensation there His Dash liabilities are estimated
at 100000 The sheriff seized 600 bales Of cotton, on
behalf Of some Of the creditors.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-17

WASHINGTON March 10th, 1860.
Gentlemen Il have the honor to acknowledge the
cep O. your favor of the 18th instant informing that
the la lies Of Virginia propose inauguratDg the marble
Statue of Henry Clay, by Hart on the 18th Of April
next il the city of Richmond and that you have been
appon ted committee 10 invite attend and witness
the ceremony. greatly regret that shall be prevented
by my public duties from being present so interesting
an occasion.
| am, gentlemen, with great respect,
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RICHMOND, 10 April 1860
Dear Sir. Il have the honor to acknowledge your
kind note of yesterday inviting to participate in the
interesting ceremony OF Inauguration the Statue OF
Henry Clay. regret exceedingly that cannot have
the pleasure of being present. urgent business calling
me TO New York.
Accept dear sir,
Assurance of my highest consideration,
d. Won GROOMING,
v Consul of the two Settles