Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-01

and iave in,imated my opinions, whenever they
have been readily susceptible OF any distinct form.
know my opinions. The freeholders of the dis
trict have also right to know them under existing
circumstances, and they frankly given, as well
to correct any misrepresentation. as 10 prevent
any effort at misrepresentation. So Ear political!
principles are concerned, it cannot be necessary
should say any thing. 1 have now been for num-
Der OF years in the public service; and humble as
my course may have been, il has not entirely es.
capped observation.
Whenever political principles occur, shall adj
office. When questions Of policy. or expedien-
cy. are to be considered. il ought always to be
done will, iiberality, candor and frankness.
II could not be otherwise than agreeable TO me to
afford my countrymen any aid they may think me
able to give. in the highly interesting crisis; and
am very grateful for the kind and COMPLIMENTS
ry manner in which you have been pleased to
speak OF mo and oil my public services. Ii il
shall be the pleasure OF the districtto elect me a
Delegate TO the Convention, l will serve it with
fidelity.
Very Respectfully, yours.
RICHARD EPpES.
WM .. CHAaiBLIss, High Hills. Sussex.
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II is not often that the decease OF private citi
zen excites so general regret in any community
as the recent death Of Archibald Oracle, Esq. has
called forth in this city, Mr. Oracle was for many
years the most eminent shipping merchant in
New 4 ork. he was as disng uished for the ex-
tent OF his mercantile intelligence and information
as Tor the greatness Of his enterprises and the strict
& uniInpeachab!c integrity of his dealings marked
nm out as an example Tor all who followed his
profession. His immense wealth was employed
as honorabiy as il was acquired. No man could
exceed himn the days of bis prosperity, in readi-
ness TO contribute 10 all useful and bene vOient pur
poses, or in kindness TO those whom he esteemed
deserving. Mr.. Oracle was Scotch gentleman
OF the old and good school, and the urbanity Of his
manners gave an additional grace to the liberality
OF his conduct. He was benefactor to many Of
our best charitable institutions, and until short
time past held the place Of Vice President Of the
Chamber OF Commerce. nv. Y. Z. Post.
Collector Of -N'e,o BeQfori.-Wc have just been
informed by gentleman who happens to be in
town, from New Bedford, that we fell into slight
error IN point of fact, Saturday, in stating that
Mr.. Williams, who has lately been appointed
Collector, formerly held the same office, aud
was removed TO make way for MIR. Free
man. The corrected story is this The of.
iice had some time since become vacant by the
death OF Mr.. Howes, and Mr.. Freeman was
brought into the district through the influence OF
his political friends at Boston, contrary to the re-
monstrances Of the people Of New Bedford, who
petiiioned il favor o. one Of their own citizens
This Mr.. Freeman was, how ever, a partizan 9,
MIR. Adams, and figured such at public dinner
on the last 4th Of July, at which certain SHARP
ana offensive toasts were drank. His removal
being thought advisable and proper under all the
circumstances of the case, Mr. Williams distin-
guished gentleman Of the bar and member OF the
State Senate, has now received the appointment
worth about S25o0 per anuum. and principally
through the influence. us wo before stated, of hi:
friend Mr. Baylies. lIb.