Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-11-01
COMMUNICATED.

COALEUNIC.ATED
TO the members cffhe approaching Legislature
of prginiG.
ut were asked by traveller in different parts
OF our state, Who is to he The next Senator from
Virginia. the answer which would be returned
would probably impress him with the belief, that in
each section there was al least one man who had
all the requisite qualifications for the Office in
Venturing to recommend John Randolph, | shall
make no comparisons. The comparison of living
men served rather to exercise the wit and fancy
than accurately 10 develop their characters Ii
must be supertiuous TO speak TO you of the talents
OF Mr.. Randolph; his knowledge of our federal
Constitution, which he interprets it is written,
and not as interested men would make il; his pro-
found views OF the policy OF our gov eminent;
his great and resistess power in debate For these
things he Is every where known, as he is for cam
dour, hrmness and honesty During the long period
oil his public service he has never been suspected
even OF being engaged In any intrigue, for any pur-
pose whatever; while he has had the modification
OF seeing many around him distinguished by some
peculiar mark OF confidence, and elevated to Offices
oil greater trust and responsibility, because then
would submit 10 acts Of condescenson and entreaty
which his proud and lofty spirit would not brook
Many Instances might be referred to- of men of less
talent, OF less information, who had neither his
address, nor facility in transac.ing business, that
have been iavoured with many hOnOys while he
has known no other than the continued confidence
OF the people of his district, and the pride which
his modesty would permit him to observe was felt
in his public character
have not the pleasure of Mr. RS personal
acquaintance, and am not aware that he feels the
slightest wish 10 receive the appointment know
no man TO whom, at this time, Virginia can look
with more confidence for the defence of those orin-
ciples in politics, and views of policy, which
with her vital and important, but which a nu-
merou~ and Influential sect of politicians affect TO
consider ideal and unfounded Whether for on
position to evil me sures the detection and
exposition OF corrupt Vaccinations; for correct
views of the duties and privileges of the executive
branch oil the government, and superiority TO It's
influence; tor minute and extensive information of
the foreign relations Of the government; or for
familiar acquaintance with the internal resources of
this nation, and clear insight into the best means of
its improvement-ls fer any or all Of these pur-
poses, where is the man more eminently endowed
than Mr. Randolph?
The past conduct Of Mr. r., at all times fearless
and independent, affords the best security we could
ask, that he will be faithful and yigant in any
higher trust to which his countrymen may call him
Such an instance of confidence from his native
state would be his election to the Senate, could
not but afford him the highest satisfaction; and ex-
cite 20 renewed and brighter exerrion all those reat
and noble endowments Of which he is so largely
POSSESSED. HENRY.