New-York tribune., 1868-06-30
COMPLIMENTARY TO GOV FEyTOM.
LIE DECLINES A PUBLIC DINNER.

HE DECLINES A PUBLIC DINNER.
The following correspondence explains itselfi
Nsw-Yer;HS: ~: Jane I,n,e ., 81 l'Ss Ss,,
Hon. REUBEN E. FESToS' Gorsr"'r OF "' S'aN % N'"'
DEAR SIR The undersigned citizens OF Wno
nav nave & watched @ a " important duties devov
ing for Two sneseSve or Of the State OF NewYok and
ing upon you with great satisfaction the firm stand
You have always in support Of private rights and
interests, the aeTation Of the burdens OF taxa
ton and ameioraOn OF the condition OF the
working classes, IN the interests OF law ana
Of order and the encouragement Of economy IN te gov
ernment OF municipalities In protecting the public health,
pie Of the SateWhO also have witnessed with pleasure
your seSdast opposition TO schemes OF nigSt
at the expense Of the public good your strict vessa
combinations might be broken up and your watclIiul
care for tho purity Of the Legislature and the enforce
OF proper laws; and who feel at this time when e
exercise Of your powers for the general good 49, by late
instances fresh IN tho recollection OF the people Oi me
State that expression OF the appreciation IN Nhch
you dcserycdy hed proper respectfully invite you
to meet number Of the citizens OF Newio AT dinner
at early day as may be convenient TO your hAcei
re Cooper I,st 7 sssi TS John TlS,,S "a, w.,T W
liam Asior WILLIAMS wIH,m Wood Nose. II Grnns,l b
sGe.S aG" rho, Pope Es.fd Msishs Jolu j,seS T.
S sc6uI Tbons, Deeay William ortou Thoua bale FTesd
ContSg BsnjITla SI,n.H & & JSeS Ars s % Pr,t R@b.
McCardy Alfred wsgs'f Tae-lors Ros'sIs Elliott s1,pPSSd
BGat a. B. c.sa T : wia.,os Aaron Arnold spofor JoAa
N.i6sns sand, wi,% sloane Bssj honey suael wns's
SS1PSt s ks'E mnG S1,1 @ SSG S".s, Ts Ji Green D.
D. BsOu william A. Booth Jime' NJ Constable Jms' DsPs''er
Samuel Constant Robs Dos ogden Dor,u. Joho f.ieoHer
Charles LsBe Jacob u. NermtiLc
STATE Oh EEw-YoRK, EXECUTIVE DErARThESr.}
ALBANY, June %, ls6s.
GENTLEMEN: Your letter inviting me to public din,
Der IA expression OF your appreciation aud approval
Of my administration will be cherished one of the most
valued mementoes Of my Official NE. kePrcsentng as
you do the great commercial interests which secure to
New;York her imperial position among the states; ana
public credit aud The maintenance OF the Ih3n armies
during the Rebellion feel deeply sensible Of the
honor OF 80 makrd an expression oil Our ,oIonos ana
regard. l wish was more deserving OF IT, but IN the
discharge OF tho grave and responsible duties O the trust
committed to my charge could hhtaiy ncPe lor s,oh
measure OF success as your pa,liaiy hndy avoids 70
confidence ropostd eoiissv me ny iea2W- ea,II
interests aud grateful TO kn0w that this pur
pose has been so geneTong & appecea @ n IL has been
Of the laws TO protect the citizen In his rights Of person
Guard he interests Of labor and OF commerce 10 foster
meritOrOus undertakings for the relief OF the unfortu
nate TO restrain as far practicable the prevailing ten
dency to public extravaganza 10 subordinate speSal anu
local interests 10 those Invoicing the common welfare OF
all to resist mproyident legislation and combined as
saults on the pubic treasury ana lo secure oIo e9u
able appOrtiOnment Of the burdens on property and
eauai' are "' felt to be undue and oppressive
These ends which can only be attained by steady
gradatOns and the cooperation Of the various depart
OF the Government Nothing can 80 much expedite
their attainment the constant pressure Of enlightened
/ public opinion. We have not yet recovered from the
unsettled condition Of affairs which always follows In
won and lost m troubled times is apt to be demorazing
in its influence The magnitude Of our expenditures tho
strength credit and the abundance OF currency
have all tended TO create prodigal spirit OF
speculation and eNtTayagance, which uds its too
readily into legislation At the session which has
lust closed various measures, which 10 seemed 10
could not be Justified in the existing condition OF our
finances received the sanction OF each OF the two Houses
and from such Of these not inseparabiy inter
with important public interests, felt bOnnd 10
withhold my approval. The plentiful supply OF money
incnes US unmndfu of the fact that have not
only Incurred a vast public debt but that have TO
pair the profits bf future industry the waste OF pro-
ductve wealth which incident to war. All recognize
the necessity Of general retrencment but each parcu
lar Interest aggricvcd, that ts demands the
treasury not regarded exceptional II Is
deemed ungraciOus the part OF the Executive
20 interpose his veto In cases Of this nature;
but IL Is better do than 10 bo fatless his public
trust. He sometimes ncOnsideTatey denounced for IL
by those who would not hesitate 10 pursue the
course under a like OF responsibility; but he Is
richly compensated when good men him Of their
confidence and appreciation. do not feel at liberty
accept your kind invitation. am content with your
words OF approval and prefer no public demonstration
though made especially attractive by the sincere
and hearty manner OF your letter. with great respect
sincerely yours X. r.. FBSTOs.
hessrs James Brown, Peter Cooper Alexander Stewart John Jay
William Dodge, William ~ vnuye, Charles Tracy, Murray od
William b. AliO John Williams, William Wood and Ohsrs