Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-10-21

state. great ana powerful as IL has become an pou
nla'ion and resources, has never yet been repre-
sented 10 the executive branch Of our government.
The candidate Tor governor having bee taken
from the east, it became, in the judgment of
majority OF the convention, an act Of mere Justice
10 crafty the declared wishes OF our western
| friends. VI the character and qualifications Of
judge Throop, it would not the election were con
fiucd to the western counties, he necessary to
speak. They are well known and Justly aoprc-
| ciatod by our western brethren. Before he as.
| sumes the Judicial character, he was for twenty
years actively sustaining their political interests
| He has never deviated from the republican track
In public and in private life he is firm and IRE
proachabie In our most arduous political conflicts
/ when others shrunk from responsibility, he was
ever cool and undismayed, and always ready to
make any sacrifice necessary to the public cause.
| Judge Throop possesses talents Of a high order
He has uniformly discharged his public duties with
hdeiity and ability, and in honouring him with
your confidence in another station we feel assur-
81 that it will not be unpro6tabiy bestowed or un-
gratefully appreciated.
Fellow Citizens-The revolution of 1900, which
saved our constitution, depended upon the cleo.
tons Of this state. Ii i our peculiar fortune 10
have this honor again assigned to Our politi
cal associates throughout the union, look towards
our contest not without some solicit,ide but with
the most sanguine authorizations. We shall not
.disaPpoint them. We congratulate you ON the IT,
nanimty which prevails throu ghout the state. But
let US not that account be less active or ardent
in our exertions. We must not only gain the
battle, but the victory must be triumphant In
this contest. It becomes US TO assume an attitude
corresponding TO relative importance in the un-
Ion Not by presuming on our superior power
and resources; but by sustaining at this momen-
toas crisis that character for devotion 10 the public
| cause which we acquired during our late war with
Great Britain, and by appearing foremost in this
great national struggle to redeem the character
OF our elections, TO restore the sovereignty of the
people, and to preserve the principles -four feder-
| al constitution.
EnW mn n
f p. Bns Mn.anr' 'r seeretaries.
GOOD EXAMPLE. - H-dlter Bo,c.,e and
| Campbell p. White, Esqrs. were nominated as
candidates for Congress- at a meeting hold at the
Masonic Hall in New York. In note in which
yAdecline the nomin alton, they say, that at
though always disposed TO yield % the wishes of
their fellow -citizsns ye,as nemboS of the reptlb-
t'co family, and supporters OF iis usdges and sys
tens. they can accept of no nomination, unless
made in the usRaf and regular n,anner"-that is
by the delegates of the party.
Nomination Of Candidates for Congress. -
Last evening the Republican Nomin ating Com
Initee met at Tammany Hall, and proceeded to
ballot for candidates 10 represent this city in Con-
gress. On the first ballot the following gentlemen
were nominated:-C. C CAMBRELENG, G. C.
VEKPLANCK, 81 CAMPBELL p. WHITE.
Iood men and true! ~. Y. E. Post.
Races-The New Market Races commence
to-day Upwards of forty horses have arrived
presenting finer display of these noble animals
than we have ever before witnessed The races
over the Broad Rock course commenced on Tues
day last. We find the following account of the
three days performances in the Old Dominion.
The first day, sweepstakes Tor $500 2 miles
heats, half forfeit. For this race four colts by Sir
Charles were entered, which was won with con
siderable ease by Mr.. Wynn's $. {. at two heats.
Time-lst heat, 3. m Sc I'd heat, g. m. SO s.
On wednesday, the Proprietor's Purse. $500,
two mile heats, was contended for by Mr. Harri-
sons Susan Robinson, Mr. Bolts Sparrow Haw K.
DIR. Bolling's Brunette, MIR. .Iohnson's Snow
Storm. Mr.. Moody's Paemon, and Mr. Graves
Marcella and won at three heats by Snow Storm
Brunette taking the first heat Time-ist heat,
SIN SOS. ID heat, 3m 5ls. Sd heat, 3m 5Ss
Petersburg Int.
Thursday .-The three miles day a, Broad
Rock (near RichmoDd) exhibited splendid Race:
Entrances-William r. Johnscn's Trumpator,
DIR. Bolngs Ariel,
MIR Bolts Lafayette,
Mr. Moody's Sorrel Horse
MIR. BurweIPs Mountain FilIey, by
Roanoke.
The FIRST heat was won by Lafayette, who led
throughout-the other candidates. however run
ming under hard rein.
In the second heat, Ariel run ahead and came
out some lengths before Lafayette. Some sus-
pcion of foul riding having arisen against the ri
der OF Alei towards Lafayette, til, point was re-
ferred to the Judges, and decided against Mr. Bolts
He, however, appealed 10 the Club, who, after
the race, confined the decision of the Judges The
race being directed TO proceed.
The third heat was taken by Trunpator in
handsome STYLE.
Lafayette being now Withdrawn, and the Sorrel
Horse and Mountain Mare excluded by the rule
OF the Club, the fourth heat contested single
handed by Ariel and f'ruRpator II was enc of
the finest contests ever witnessed. At no time
were the contestors separated more than two
lengths, aud blanket might frequently have
been thrown over both. Ariel took the heat bv a
few yards, and has added one more victory TO her
already overlooking honors.
RdceS.--The New Market Races commenced
on Tuesday last. The course has been well attend
ed, and the performances very interesting to the
lovers of good racing.
First day--Two were run-the first
dollars entrance, ten subscribers-eght colts star
ted for this purse. DR. Mnge's FLY took the lead
and kept il to the end Of the race, though closely
pressed by Mr.. W. Wynn's colt. Time I'm Sos
The second-a Produce Sweepstakes for three
year-oIds, two mile heats, $500 entrance, 9 sub
scrih 8, My three started-was won by Mr.
Sellen's 6lIy, the produce of Lady TsIman by Sir
Archie, in two heats, beating Mr. Johnson colt,
the produce Of Reality, by Sir Charles, and MIR
Graves colt, the produce Of his Gouty Mare by
Sis Charles. Time, ist heat, 3rn. 5is. 20 heat
BIS
Second day-Proprietor' Purse, $500 two mile
heats six entries This race was won in two
heats by Mr.. Johnson's Star, beating Dr. BoIiing's
fayettc, Mr.. Macin's G. M. by Sir Hal, and Dr..
Minge's $. g by yirgnian. Lafayette was with
draw after the first heat. Tme-Ist heat :;u
36"'-2d heat, Sm. DIS Petersburg Int.
Union Course Roces.-The Purse for $500