Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-04

SSoPy o. iettef addressed ny Judge Brooke 70
Mr. Madison, 10 Col. Monroe, and 10 each of th,
other gentlemen nominated as Electors by tho,
Convention lately held in Richmond:
Richmond, FEB. s. 1923
MY dear SRI avail myself of the earliest
moment since the Proceedings and Address to the
People oil Virginia printed, under the direc-.
ton OF the Central Committee to comply with the
resolution OF the Convention, requesting me TO
transmit copy thereof to each of the gentlemen.
nominated on its Electoral Ticket, and to inform
thern OF their several appointments and in pursu
ance thereof, now to have the honor TO transmit
you copy OF the proceedings and Address, and TO
INFORM You OF your appointment.
9" with very great respect, SC.
" Your OBJ servant,
''FRANCIS i. BROOKE.
President of the Convention
" Copy OF Mr.. Madson's Letter to Judge Brooke
" .NontpG!ier, FEB. 80, 1928
" Dear Sir: The mail OF last evening brought
me your circular communication, by which | am
informed of my being nominated by the Conyen-
tion at Richmond on the Sh Of January one Of
The Electors recomm ended for the next appoint
inene OF Chief Magistrate Of the U. States
mist ! express the great respect feel 10 be
que 10 my fellow citizens composing that assem-
oiy, must request that another name be subsritu-
ted Tor mine, on their Electoral Ticket
" Alter continuance ia public lie, with very
oflei intervaI, through period of than forty
years, y at the age then attained considered nv
sell as violating no duty, in allotting for what OF
hIe might remain, retirement from scenes.
OF political agit alton and excitement Adheriney
TO TINS view OF my situation, have forborne,
during the existing contest, as / had done
during the preceding, TO participate in any mea-
sures OF party character; and the restraint inn
posed on myself, Is ce,sarily strengthened by an
adinoniShinS sense OF increasing years. Nor
with these considerations could iai! TO combine a
recollection Of the public relations in which stood
to the distinguished individuals now dividing the
favour OF their country and the proofs given to
both, OF the high estimation in which they were
held by me.
g In offering this explanation, hope may be
pardoned Tor not suppressing wish which must
be deeply and extensvel felt, that the discussions
incident to the depending contest, may be con-
Quoted III spirit and manner, neither unfavorabl,.
to dispaisionate result nor unworthy of the
great and advancing cause ofRepresentative Coy
ernment
''Wi.h great esteem and respect.
JAMES MA OLSON
"FANcIs T. Brooke Esq.
president OF The Convention &C. Ssc''
Copy Of Col. Monroc's letter TO Judge Brookc
/ . OAK Hi, FEB. p, 1928.
Dear S'F; have, by this days mail, received
your letter, announcing my Nomination, by the
Convention lately assembled ia Richmond 20 am
Eiector, at the ensuing election in favor of the
distinguished citizen whom they designate as
president oil the United States. For reasons which
hope will he satisfactory to YOU to the members
/ oil that body, and tony felow- citizens pcne-
rally, and which will frankly communicates |
consider II duty 10 decline the trust in question
! After the long and laboriotIs service i'm which
nave been engaged, and in the most difficult con-
Junctures TO which our country has been exposed
1t my earnest desire to cherish tranquility in nv
refinement Important as this object is 10 me
am satisfied, II 4 become a party 10 eiecfiops n,
the high office of Chief Magistrate of the n c
that cannot accomplish il. In the pending cleo
! ton, have motives of personal nature which
would make ii particularly painful 10 meg 10 in
terpose. Having held in the Office from JybirY,
| lately retired, very friendly relation, with
the candidates, and given TO each strong proofs of
| confidence and regard, it would be very repug-
nant to my feelings to take the part of either
gainst the other.
"Other considerations drew ny attention. at an
early period, TO this subject and confirmed me il.
this decision. As a permanent rule, was led 10
conclude that IT would be better tor country.
ana contribute more to the success OF orr excel
lent system OF government, that those who have
held the office OF Chief magistrate, shcHld absfain
in their retirement, from becoming paItisans il,
subsequent elections 10 that Office. Instances may
occur In The course OF time and i'm the vicisitude
| OF human affairs, in which the opinion of those
! who have had long experience, may be useful
| Every government that has existed, has been ex-
! posed 10 trying emergencies. All those which
! were strictly republican have been subverted
Ours viii, trust experience a different fate
! Should an emergency OF any kind ever occur IL
~ he important that there should he among the
people, some men unconnected with either Of tHe
conienGing parties, and among them, those WHO
! nave retired from that high Office, whose voice
might be heard 10 render service they must en-
JOY, in ike degree, the confidence OF the whole
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I pariiaity. II they embark as partisans on either
side, they would have no weight with The Other.
| By remaining neutral, it might be otherwise
! " On full consideration, before my retirement.
concluded that the suggested would be-
best adapted to my own peace and tranquility, amt
contribute most, as permanent rule, TO the wei
lure Of my country Under ibis conviction, then
formed the decision stated, have frequently de-
carcd It since, and cannot depart f. ON il.
! with great respect. am yeur oh't scrv't
JAMES MONROE"
" FRANr.s T. BEoogE, I'm.
President ofthe Convention Iatolyhold az Ricl,-
mOnd."
u We take from pamphlet copy fhe speech e.
notes of M. Randolph, which occupies o LARGE a
splcc in u.is days p1pcr.-They are piqttant ant
pJiUted.--We COT J sincerely have wished t.sf
two or three Of thc Notes had been omitted bv
p Aud Or IS % the Speech itself il Is one III
the bet which SIR. n has ever delivered. None
during The present session Of Congress has bee,,
so much sought alter by printer or BY rcaler--
The conclusion oi q is fine specimen of The eio.
qucnce and public spirit Of the Orator.
-...s ne.
NI' " arc rcqiirated tO stlfc l;,nt Mr.. Iq,rrs
EI'W VIII not be candidate ut tho approaching
election Tot Chesterfield county.
W. w o aFe authorised 90 announce Tiomps =
hnJoot candidate 20 represent the CoInie e
'1esiefhe!i ~ 'he cnT3ag Lcgisletgts.