Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-17
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10 me Freehofders Of Charlotte, Prince Ed
Dard, Buckingham and Cumberland
LOU are aware, no doubt, that Poll will be
heio IN 'he district Tor VIM. b. Giles; not by his
| request, nor with intention of CASTING anx re-
neciion on either OF the candidates who hive 70
UNFAIRLY rendered their services 10 renrese,t Oh.
oistric' In the Congress OF rhe United States R,t
! soie'y win an Intention OF commanding the best
talents OF which Cur cClnry can. boasi compatible
WIN 'ne wise PROVISIONS OF the constitution OF the
y. States; guaranteed TO the States re-pectivelv
Ms mover proceeding is well calculated 10 exc,,e
'e surprise anu arouse the ocsl pride Of the people
before they reflect on he motives which inne,ios
ly prompt. and evidently Justify such a course
nut am Wen satisfied alter moments reflection
every friend 10 the principles of nineiy-eght will
aeiieht 10 make noble and patriotic sacrifice of
Their local pIeJudices on the altar of thu. ,,fl;c
good.
= Inc pure political principles and undeviatinq
course, sustained by the commanding talents of Nj
''eS' 'fouen series oil thirty years. ought TO be
an ample apology to the most scrupu.ous for tins
innovation IN representative selection.
II becomes every friend to the true ;,,erss, =,
ms country, when he is called on 10 give his vote
io' 80 important an agent, To reflec, seriousIv ma
'he oOsaion he owes 10 hms eli and his country
anu select that person whose principles talents and
requirements are best calculated to ,uit this ,nro
taht CRISIS IN our political affairs. If this is don,
| =, ~ iNi'e Vi Hiies are united 10 those OF Z.
Randolph, a Tazewell and the other republican
"oI'nieS, virginia may yet sustain her principles
and show TO the world that she adbere To them mo-,
rom habi,, but from thorough con vicrion of their
eincacy In promoting tie durability and sa ete OF re-
Puoichh ihs'Hullons am sorry that any frceholder
III the district shou have taken up his pen ms,ely
arouse contracted spirit OF pride aud prejudice
IN The people against Mr.. Giles, without at,s,nr,
ing TO assign any reason why he should not be ter
United 10 serve the people if they in The eyec; =,
legitimate power, think proper TO elect him. ,,o
sorry That the gentleman freeholder in tn, disr;c,
should have been so unfortunate (,shoever he NAV
be- as TO be overlooked by the good people in 20
leetng representative. it is probable that his
superior virtue AID talents has been inadverien,Iv
overlooked IN the hustle of precipitaie electon.
but even admitting the fact, 1 think the peonIe
onght to be excused, as the gentleman freebooter
has given them no good reason why it is not their
Interest to do as they please. He says he objects
TO the priacipie OF electiDg man out OF the dis
'rIet. would ask what mischief can possibIy y
grow out OF 1t, (even admitting should again oc
cur) IL only Strengthening the arm OF the peo
pie, with whom all virtue, power and safety il
lodged
! think am warranted la assuring that gentle
man, that his hall 'sy opposition and nimsy suy--
gesiions, have totally failed in exciting q narfoyy
hearted pride IN the minds of the people in opuosi
ton 10 MIR. Giles, and that they will 20 on, actua
ted by an enlightened spirit OF hberality and nat,
riotisD, IN securing those talents which will main
tain that standing IN the councils of the nation go
justly attained by the splendid slen Of their late
representative.
.4nOther Freeholder in Charlotte.
January Ia, 1925.