Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-12


Nov. only 4stsoes polled Of which the rejected
candidate obtained els That there are from 10 hun
bred good votes lathe eoun'y. will denied by any
VINO possesses The means OF knowingIn 1884, 1875 we're
actually Notwithstanding this Of facts, the
result hailed u signal t,iumph-lo Pnsps we,e
raised, aud the defeated party was supposed 10 have
falen "hke.Iuccr, rise sg aim. II was boldly
aud confidently asserted that least two thirds of III.
people oil The county firmly and uLsllesby opposed
u the Administrations aud whenever the truth OF this
ION wac drawn IN quesi ~. IL was ngy replied
iry IT, you doubt by attempting to ins Re- pre-
you again" impeed by these repeated taumts and sin
cefeiy believing that majority Of the people were still
seadast IN the confidence they hal repoed our vene-
'aoe Ch.t Magsrate-other considerations had conside
r"oe nuiencc upon the minds OF those no effected
upon tie snbject-T"e great principle which they con-
tempsied bringing into acon op-n, Il. MED or shame
iuiy evaded IN the Senate OF the u. The the course
oil refractory Senators the and sup
port OF several influential pr-s-ss-E thought that
Tue TINE had |rve when the people evcy Where should
take occasoni 10 ,nIcae AMI maintain right so essential
to'hc preservation 81 their ibrirs. These united con-
sidefa Ions tiinmped The Incidence and
IN nr" to inan, and an almost n-uperabe unwns ness
to take any step which might have the ell ct OF exciting
or disturbing the minds Cf their fellow citizens. Pol teal
controversies are So often conducted la
'oinrrrnpt the social snd kindly relations i-o
Tie Ties OF friendship. aud sometimes those OF near
relationship aud blood, that they woul have lain aean-
esced IN the temporary rule minority had they con
suited Their own -els and private atoms But
he'e crisis IN the affairs OF every people, which de-
man extraordinary cxerions and priv atoms
Snci IN The opaion OF many wise and govd men, is the
preseni condition Of county 'sThe projectors Of
ne w''er ~ the ig, were well aware, tina, every
thee would BE- used siile ale The son of The
pu"c wi AMI that the measure would, all probability
by exc'tlrg the provoke the of
me opposite pariy-a party, too much tlsed with their
unexpected success surrender the spoiIs victory
without severe aud obstinate struggle But they were
but prepared TO expect what has actually taken lsce
Ihey dad not expect that any would be make
''sia chamber matter of H. and TO atraipn them beo,e
the public os 'oators of the Constitution sors
against the law OF elections-and OF the prn-
cp-s OF honor and porriey and such the grave
al Il.
seen III, under his proper signature TO pre- fer
those who thought they acting ia strict conformity TO
the principles oil our representative republic and certainly
not III de'ogaon OF any principle OF honor, morality or
propfie'y.-Whh headong aud precipi,ae spirit OF gal.
'anry' which the omnipo,ent big party shouli, due
season. wor-he throws himel sinp Nv and UNI
ell into the breach, ord in hand, mined 10 rescue
The bleedng Ccnsutiou and the rights aud liberties OF
his connirymeD peii-h in the attempt So militant an
example c"unoi but be contagious. and might dspos.
ell 10 follow u, by subscribing my humble name 10
thiS hasy production II, in the words Of Junus had
not seen how very lille weight considerations printed
Doctor Robert l.. .Mu.grave.
Ills history OF the diuner party may be strictly correct
have TO pers nal know ledge on The subject IL NAV he
rnr that great pains take procure ge meet
ing as possihe-'hai runners ia lerei
,ec" WIN special aud pressing inv i,aiions TO high and
low, cli and poor, Tor several miles round The Doctor
vrs near The scene aud may have been industrious in
collecting The particulars. but think, however
that this Mas most supe ous aud uns cessary labour
According to tie Doctor, all that was Iequrrd was TO
stick up notice. that a barb. cue and brandy Guild
DC iurnshed gratis aud the people would have nocked
Ia 10y hundreds 10 pariake OF these drcaces at the ex
pense OF their principles and their con-cieucrs
whether rue or not these matters OF little or no
importance, but Tor the inference the Doctor disposed
to draw from hem, namely. that the dinner offer.
ell IN good dath aud with sincerity, Mr. Ma
son; hut with the covert and insious design collect
Ing The people together for the purpo.e cf pIyng them
indus'nousy with wines aud liquors., in order induce
thin under the mellow ing effects these simulsns TO
sign INSTRUCTIONS pre, iousy prepsred against their bet
ter judgment and such their sober could not
approve. This is grave charge and comes from very
belief, that not title shadow OF eyil, nee can he
brought forward 10 sustain it, On the contrary have
good reasons Tor believing, that those tcho originated The
dinner HHe,D nothing al the fIucfionS um The dan
Mey Uere BeTed and those acho prepared the insfruc
0ns, tceFe mere casual attendants at the dinner and
hda no ogeaey IN getting IL ar, and rha, there no
Pecohcerled action 'pan OF operation such seems
eAcl'ed me most awful sprrehensons and dread
ul ioebodngs in his disturbed ina inA,ion With COIN
mehi"ble charity. lie acqniIs Mr.. Mason Of all parirpa
lion III The lorrid design Now, necessary for the
Doctor 10 extend his protecting mantle Mr. Mason
all "o are acquainted with The delicate pfopriety which
governs the actions OF this gent, man. that he would
shrink iDsiincvely fon any .hins thai had the ar
ance oil debating 10 the smaies portion OF his constituent
lie had much rather receive than give Instructions But
in entering he ioImsl disclaimer OF Mr. Mason surely
The Doctor does not TO imply DsinuAte, that he
thought! there thing wrong, unfair or insious i'm
the designs or motives OF those who active OH Tho
occasion.
The Doctor like others of his school, processes to revere
The night OF instruction. and vital and unda.
mental principle in republican institutions. How
happen that 18th all this nsibe regard the pfinci-
pie, these ckers for constitutional have wiin ssed
its opc" violation in branch the Cover nment with
apparent compdceucy, and eitainy without an audible
whisper oil conp1in-w they continually ringing
anu dIngng IN our ears the slightest supposed
OF another branch Aud why is their edyment nj
Tie abstract right OF instruction accompanied by The inter-
position OF every possible obstacle practical exercised
why clog with so many necessary restraints as would
render II almost entirely nugaoTy' Their fertile ina.
ghauons are ever on the rack, discover
yections III proposed at dinner party, where VINE and
barbecue abounds, IL is violation OF the Constitutions and
against the provisions Of Of Assembly in such
case made and provided! You repair TO the
homestead OF the constituents where, surrounded by his
household gods il any where, he might presumed 10
act az Tree and independent agent Oh, no Nothing
VIII answer these iustidous critics, but public meeting
specially Call Tor the purpose which The "N higs my
auehd 10 instruct The ignorant, guard the uDwaTy, and
protect the nprudent from the Glowing effects the
juice oil Tie grape IL has not been the fashion, Messrs
Editors TO call public meetings in county, any pur.
pose aud called, they rarely attended The reason
oil this may be, that there few, IL any, aspiring dema.
gosues among ambitious Of playing off their parts OF
speech aud u any such be found they prefer the
use Of The pen aud figure away ia Tie public newspapers:
ms, perhaps, Is the only county m the State con.
venions oil TIE people have been held in the last
lweIve months; aud yet told, that great TCrolu.
non has occurred here Those, Therefore, no propose
this as the only legitimate course are aware OF its ip
tcabi'y aud perhaps sfge il dis very account This
attempt to prescribe and unne snng ceremonies
Is in Total defogaiou Of the rights privileges Of tie
people As well might worthy representative spurn
ti'em ON his door, unless they appeared full court
dress
All attempts at deception. for political or any other pur.
poses ought TO be secuted by the vuous aud intelligent
every community; asd any such prdctlsed
on The occasion alluded TO- they deserve I'll the reprobao
they have received at the hands of Doctor Que con.
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