Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-09-12

cip'es as TO III rsospssity; to enable u 10
be extensively useful 10 the community; TO en,i,e
II 10 the confidence of the nation; and TO make il
not only private, buta great public benefit
Resolved, That the thanks of this me ting be
presented 90 the President Of the Bank for his able
faithful and devoted services in the adninistra-
ton of the concerns Of this institution; and that he
be respectfully assured, that he has earned the
gratitude and the confidence of the Stockholders.
(Signcjl Cu. CHAUNCEY,
ALEXANDER HENRY,
CAWD. EVANS,
CD. INGERSOLI.,
JAMES DONALDSON.
JAMES &. FISHER.
PhiiddclPiin, Sept. .. 1928.
The meeting then adjourned sine die
ROBT. HAI.STON.
Chairman,
JosEPir HEairHILr, Secretary
MIR. GRANGER.
This gentleman has at last favored the public
with a communication ia relation TO his two nom-
nations This is most extraordinary document,
and we publish il entire, in order that our readers
may judge OF its contents for themselves, and we
be spared the embarrassment which would be
thrown around us" 1t we attempted to define its
meaning. IL Is II possible, more obscure than Mr.
Adams explanation OF his ebony and topaz toast.
MIR. Granger was nominated for lieut.. governor
on the 23d'o July, and for governor the 4h of
August: and on the Goth OF August, thirty screen
days after the first nomination. and tucnfy SIR DAYS
after the second nomination, his letter s,ys,-'nei-
her Nomination. has yet been accepted, nor hare
hitherto rejected either" He must be the most
profound doubter OF the present age: and this indie
cision wholly units him for the proper discharge
OF the duties appertang TO either of the Offices 10
W ich he aspires
Mr.. &. intimates that there were some obiiga-
tons oh his part. and which were unknown to the
anti mas sonic convention that would have rem
dercd 1t dishonourabie for him 10 have been an OPP
posing candidate 10 Judge Thompson. These OBJ
legations existed in full force at the time of his
nomination; and yet Mr. g. has taken tucsmty-sir
days TO consider whether he should adhere TO irhut
Uds due to political faith and personal honorr'
Shall candidate for the second office in this state
be allowed to doubt in such case? II his obi
CATION TO the first convention such as we UNI
derstand them 10 have been from his letter. how in
the name of honor, could embarrassnents" be
thrown around hm' He had only TO act prompt
ly. The adoption OF course which he says was
due to political faith and personal honor did not
admit Of discussion delay. In this case he might
properly have used the language which Mr.. Adams
improperly applied 10 different in the senate
OF the United States will not consider; will
not deliberate; will act" But insea d of taking
e! this Obvious course, he CONSIDERED firenty- MIR
dogs cnacuv0ying to Team his duty to both par
ties!!"
Ii seems, however, that Mr.. q. whohas been so
excessively embarrassed with the double honours,
whose shadows only have been ',hrown around
him.. has yet to learn that some little courtesy is
due to the public; and that although the public
prints may not have treated him, during the period
OF his profound cogiations, with that spect which
his semi otfcai article seemed to require yet the
use which he makes of the epithetS 60 base and
coirardty," is unbecoming person in his attitude
and offensive to the public When MIR G..
touches upon the two letters said 10 have been writ
ten 10 two different persons in the nt-masanc
vention, he loses his temper and speaks OF the
ports as SO base and cowarty nsinuao.,s." and as
the offspring OF party fraud and personal malice"
The public prints gave the description of the two
letters, their contents were understood at the
convention. Ii the version is erroneous, Mr.. G..
all question by publishing ths ttc0 let
fers. uI-Let the people tho letters, and let
them Judge fer themselves where the mputlton of
"party Jraiid' ought TO rest. We hope the pub
location Of these letters will not be delayed for consi
deraton thirty-scven days Give us tho letters
we desire another specimen, that we may Judge of
productions. which, in the language OF the Adj
ANS address, suppose, " appropriate and
peculiar TO polished intellect"
At the close of his most singular letter, Mr.. G
kindly volunteers his advice TO the anti-masons
He tells them that if they run him for governor,
persons abroad will say that the rewards Office
are the limits of their patriotism" But we should
infer from the boong in the last sentence, that ne
wishes TO encourage them with the belief that they
may vote for him as lieut. governor, without incur
ring any such imputaon. The an,masonic con
vention resolved tha it is eSpeGient Tor this con-
yention in pursuit of the good objects to be
plished, to nominate anti-masonic candidates for
governor and lieut.. governor" But Mr.. G. advises
to different course, at least faras he is concern
ed, and says in relation to the nomination, It's ac
ceptance would intiict wound alike fatal to my
character and to your prosperity" And he avow-
his 80 warIncst gratitude for a nomination which
cast heavy responsibility upon him, which great
iy embarrassed him, and which he hoped would
not have taken place, This evinccs Z" willingness
to be wooed" as well as to Such his
kindly feelings at this Time, that the bestowment
OF enbarrassInents, and the disappointment OF his
hopes call forth his ''warnest gratitude"
/ l.Hiba1ly Argus