New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-12

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cipiss Of the gspubs.s party. God heip n t'
And continued appiauseJ
LETTERS OF REGRET RECEIVED
The following letters Of regret were SENT !"
James 8 Jehmaicr secretary Of the club:
p,Nert Ianeoln-I have your kind favor OF tine zs'"
instant srsnsr1ittins ~ me the Invitation |" "p
mittee tn be present at the annual oinne' " s"' -
nSan Club the evening OF February H. neAN -.
nuch rerret that my engagements here, al 10 sroA'
distance from Nev-York It impossible TOR me "
accept the Invitation. A have had occasion -.
before apprrciate highly the compliment ~nicn "
to the memory Of my father In Distinguishing ms 80
m this marked manner 10 dime by the ORR ~
nnhcan Climb and several prominent ASSOCIATIONS
the country ana very uucn hope that VIII nav m
opportunty at some time Of expressing snis spp''
personally to the members Of the cuo
John c. Fremont received yesterday your Ie''er u
the 18th instant. inviting me on the part OF inc oo
Committee OF Arrangements dine with the fsepuoean
Climb Of the CITY of New anniversary OF LIN
coins birthday. It would give me pleasure 70 JOIN ~
your tribute OF gratitude and respect 10 the nrs.
dent OF our great party IN It's successful struggle W M
the promise this country made to the word "he -
.,ok ,ta naee among nations But / have 70 regret
that cannot have the pleasure h he with you on ui
Interesting occasion. sincerely thank you 'or s" ~
expressions In your letter which do me 40 mucn honor
But not only the huge breadth Of country wheh iher
venes but considerations Of hath for which came
to this climate. forbid my coming to the Ease ~ LILLE
Hannibal Ha,nlin-I was due receipt Of your favor
OF the LIST inst IN which you honor with an invitation
to attend q dinner 70 be given by the RepnnneAh oo
Of NewYork at Dslnsonico's on February H. tne aNn'
versary celebration Of President Lincon's birthday
Being In fun sympashy with your club and deemins
the event emfnenty worthy of eommemorati"n' ana
should be made holiday IL is with deep regret
I have TO say that am 50 situated that cannot oe
with You upon the occasion cannot control the reasons
which compel me to decline the invitation. would
be truly glad TO be at your dinner but 1t VIII not be
possible.
Fx. President Rutherford B Hayes-I thank you Tor
yoar kind invitation attcrd the second annual dinner
of the Republican Club OF NewYork City on the ami
versary Of the birthday OF Abraham lincoln and regret
that 1 cannot be present
Chief Justice Morrison r. waite.-r am greatly
obliged TO the Republican Club for the invitation u mas
so kindly be present at It's second an
nua dinner Saturday February II, but ~ Is quite
impossible for accept Our court Is N session
and cannot be away Saturday. unfortunately is an
of day is the time taken by the JUSTICES
for consultation
Governor j. B. Foraker.-Other engagements make 1t
impossible for me to accept your kind invitation for
Saturday evening 1 assure you however, that the
Republicans Of part country ready for the
approaching with respect 10 which they VIII re-
feet all advice them from those who claim
be Republicans yet vote with the Democrats they
are without qualification apology for protective
tariff free ballot Constitution as il is and the
flags where they are
Senator John J. Ingals-I have the honor 20 ae-
knowledge the recept of the Invitation attend the
second annual dinner Of the Republican SluD al Dei-
monico's on the evening Of February IL.
In reply | would say would give me very great
pleasure be present It possible but regret that
my public and social duties such that shall
De- unable to attend.
General R. A. AIger.-wn you please convey to the
Committee az Arrangements OF the Republican Club my
sincere thanks for the be present at the
secand annual the 18th prox. and regrets that
accept the have arranged to leave Tor
California on the 18TH.
Governor z. j Ormsby.-Your letter and card OF in
vation by you extend to an invitation to De
present at the second annual dinner Of the Republican
Club OF New-York February II, 1883 has been fe-
ceiyoL and beg assure you that were II possible
for me SO 10 DO should avail myself Of the opportunity
offered 70 meet the gentlemen of the club and other
distinguished gentlemen That the cause OF the Re-
publican party may advanced and the memory OF the
lamented Lincoln honored by this proposed meeting is
made certain. and / would gladly be with you to give
to the approval wishes OF til. Republicans OF
the Green Mountain STATE, but present engagements pre-
Governor r. j. Oelesby-Accept my thanks for your
the 23d instant Inviting me to the second an
nua dinner Of Republican Club Of the City OF New
York on the 11th February next, the occasion OF
observing the anniversary of the birthday Of Abraham
Lincoln.
would be delighted TO be present on the occasion.
knowing personal participation on similar occa-
sion last year delightful and interesting II VIII in
evtaby be. The truth is, however, unaVoidaoie en-
cagements will compel remain at home and regret
fully forfeit the pleasures OF the day and the company OF
to be present. whom should delight to
and hear eat and speak
Judge w O. Gresham-I am Just in receipt Of your
letter the 9th instant incosng an invitation from
the Republican Club of the City OF NewYok to attend
Its annual dinner, be held on Saturday Feb
ruary 18th. Delmonco's.
shall be busy that time hearing cases which have
already assigned and which could not be postponed
inconvenience 70 counsel and am there
fore obliged decline your polite invitation Apprs-
cating the courtesy hoping that the meeting VIII
agreeable all present. and that 1t VIII result III
good to the party.
Governor James \. Beaver-Your Kind letter Of the
cath instant, inviting 10 be present at the second
annual dinner Of the Republican Club OF NewY on
Saturday evening, February Ii, has been received
already accepted the invitation Of the Ohio Republ
can present their gathering at Columbus
On February 10. celebrate the birthday OF Lin
coin and do how it will be possible for me to
attend 1t would give very great pleasure I
you Join with in the CONTEMPLATION OF the
birth OF iustroas a. Abraham Lincoln, and 81
the distng ushed gentlemen who will gather about
your table. Ny previous engagements however, VIII
prevent
hope the custom which you inaugurate. and which
you your determination to continue, will become
general throughout the country, and that ncons birth
day will be celebrated hereafter in manner BETTING his
character and services the country.
THE ANNIVERS AIRY IN BOSTON.
BOSTON, Feb 1.-THE massachusetts, Club celebrated
the anniversary Of Lincoln birthday by banquet this
evening. Hannibal Hamhn seat letter in which ne
SAID
Let Lincons birthday like that of Washington, be made
NatonG. and ike OF Washington let IL be forever
commemorated.
1ne sentiment received with great applause.