The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-12
SENT THEIR COMPLIMENTS
LETTERS FROM THOSE UNABLE
TOATTEND.

o. ..o,,,e. Congressman Ne1abie, Editor
c,enuan. General Anderson senator
n..,., Colonel Archer Anderson ana
ou,e4s EXPRESS Their Regrets.
Tho powhatan Club has established
ro,r,tatlon for sincere Democracy that re-
aects credit upon the capital city OF the
s,a,c and Of which the club can proudly
hoast. II is composed Of men who represent
everg interest in the city, and its organiza-
ton is well preserved, monthly meetings
being held regularly, and frequently when
deemed advisable called meetings. Mr.
Preston Belyin is the president Of the club,
and Mr.. L. B. Grymes, secretary. The CLUB
is widely and fayorably known beyond the
limits of the state, and numbers on its list
Of honorary members some Of the leading
Democratic statesmen Of the country. Inc
following are some Of the replies to INVITA-
lions TO the late reunion, sent out ny Ut.
Preston Belyin, 20 whom, as president Oh the
club. all the notes are addressed.
GOVERNOR FowLH.
Private Secretary ;. +. Telfair writes as
follows for governor Daniel u. rowe:
an, instructed by the Governor toacknowl-
edge the receipt OF your Kind invitation 10
l,e present at the annual reunion ana par
lecue Of the Powhatan Club. ana express
his regrets at not being able to be win YOU
Official engagements were such that ne mas mas
IN DENY himself that pleasure. Please as
snre he members Of the club of his high ap
preciation Of the honor, 50 courte0usiy De-
slowed"
CONGRESSMAN VENABLE.
Hon. Z. c. Venable, member OF Congress,
from the Fourth Virginia district, says -
thank YOU for your cordial invitation 10 NJ
tend the reunion and barbecue al nes'
| View farm. 1t would give me great pleas
ure 10 accept il if could do so. but am pre-
vented by very much less pleasant calls. In
my time | have seen many summer resorts
! hit the House Of Representatives, with th'
thermometer at ., Republican majority
and Reed in the chair, js the least attrac
| tive summer reyort l ever saw. nope 'h'
/ poybatau Club will live long and prosper
| and will beat all her previous records as
| Democratic band Of brothers this iail.'
NORFOLK EDITOR.
! Brave Mike Glennan, owner and edit0
of the Norfolk Landmark, sent the iOllOW
inc: sYOur invitation 10 attend your an
| mal reunion and barbecue received.
would Gladly enjoy the pleasure of beinl
with tire club, but regre, eXceedingl!
nv inability TO avail myself of your cour
tesy. You have my very best wishes Una
a glorious day Of enjoyment may ailen'
The reunion, and that under bright Dem
ocrafic skies, state and National, You
| splendid organization mag Tor man! year
| grow and prosper
| MIR. W. Is. McHwaine Of Petersburg, sen
| erecting As follows: "NOur cordial invita-
tion TO attend the annual reunion ana DaI
l becue at West View farm on the Jth III
slant has been received, and IL is Win muc
regret that ! am compelled, on account q
pressing engagements, to f0regO the pleas
ure Of being with you. With thanks for tn
/ courtesy extended, am &c.
Mr.. y. W. BOwe wrote: thanking IN
PoWhatan Club for their hearty invitation
to attend the annual reunion and barbecu
on Wednesday. the 9th instant, beg To sa
that my business engagements viii proven
INV attendance. With best wishes" dc.
Governor 4. Il. Vance, L. :. Senate
wrote: al beg to thank YOU for your fay0
inviting me % attend the annual reunion
and barbecue Of your club. and at the sam
time to express my sincere regrets NJ DC
being able to be with YOU"
GENERAL ANDERSON.
General Joseph r. Anderson sent the 70
lowing: IL am sorry that. | cannot ava
myself Of your kind invitation. In lieu
my presence please accept the ioll0wn
sentiment: The revolutionary Congress
1890 NAV the people cOnsign 20 eterna
eNecratiOn. every member OF either Drane
who votes for the Elections bill-a bill d'
signed TO transfer from the people 10 Oh
partisan supervisors the power Of electin
their representatives in Congress.
SENATOR DANIEL.
Senator John ". Daniel wrote a ringin
letter az fOllOws II have the honor
acknowledge the cordial invitation exIen'
ed me bv the POWhatau Club 20 attend the
= annual reunion. IL would give me grei
pleasure to do so. but my presence here
necessary for an important vote. | tru'
that ia your reunion you Will remember N
GOOD old maxim, Ia time of peace prepal
for war, and gird your loins for the comm
struggle in November. We hope here
ldefeat the force bill, but it is by no NEAR
! certain that we will do so. We viii nee
every man 10 do his utmost this fall 10 retuI
the democracy to power, and never VIZ
+, Democratic ascendancy more needful to Il
. peace and welfare Of the country. Than
ING YOU and your club for your kindnes
and with best wishes and cordial regard
-, beg to remain, &c..''
OTHER REPLIES.
, Colonel Archer Anderson sent the follo'
: ing: Il regret that important engagement
= prevent my accepting Your Kind, inYitatiC
1 for to-day" 0he 9ih).
I Mr. B. f. johnson. Of Richmond, repli'
{ as follows: "YOur Kind invitation to after
= the annual reunion at West View farm
I received, and can assure you the invit
8 tion is very highly appreciated. | regr
exceedingly that circumstances are such ;
: not TO admit Of my being present on th