Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-02-26

much we should regret such an occurrence
and sh ulj sincerely regret IT, yet in my ul-
tmatc decision it has weighed because the most
binary discrimination should be able distinguish be-
tween political and personal alienation and because
too believe that he, whose high and lofty spirit would
stimulate hum 10 act with firm and manly independence
himself would possess too much magnanmity not TO
spect It's exercise IN others, and too much philanthropy to
desire its restitution.
Hoping. gentlemen that this representation will sa-
tisiy and all Of my friends aud fowcitizns of the
obvious propricty of my course, and that in 'oSng
around they will be able To find one whom better
tn buckle the political armour and who will be
able than myself, not only TO concentrate the whole
strength of party, but to redeem their high rxpcc-
tions-l beg leave tender each of YOU Individually
and through you, to my friends aud fellow citizens my
sincers good wishes for their prosperity and happiness
and the homage ofmy kindest and grateful
brancc.
With great respect, your friend aud fellow citizen,
ID. II. BRANCH.
To Messrs. ID. G. Burrs, J. w. CAMPBELL, joins
POLLARD" &c.
We do not understand Mr. Branch's answer to be de-
hnitive-and unless he the it
is said that the meeting of the Republicans will into
resolution TO open poll for him ut the clectionWe
will not believe il possible, that MIR. Branch will resist
'such appeal To his known public spirito his strong
of the Justice ofour cause and To his devoted
achnent his party We hope, he will vet saw with
George Booker of Buckingham, al waive all private
considerations in this eventul crisis and submit myself
checrfuy to tho disposition ofmy fellow citizens the
next election" But. if Mr. Branch should acqu-
in the wishes of his ellowctzens satisfied
that Sparta contains more than one Padaretus The
patriotic town which sent forth the glorious Volunteers
Of Petersburg, TO the of 1872 viii strike the
iag-and will find other to hcr cause.
meeting held in Harrisonburg, on the 10th,
court day) by number of the citizens of Rocking am
for the purpose of arranging the plan of the campaign
They adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved That tho political
crisi. which demands every
sis. requires cordial concert and uaaS%y Of actions the only
mode most likely to ensure SUGGEST and to effect object
R;o'red That this meeting do recommend thor
dess Paee on the last Saturday ofte month appon,
Court nominate aaneh
Our accounts continue to be cheering from all dircc-
tons. An intelligent Correspondent from Chesterfield
assures that she ,oW do her duty in the coming
cstShc the first TO assert the Right Instruction.
and she will be the last desert it, If Mr. Johnson
hopes to be elected let him draw upon those men in
gy who have acously sweilcd the voters of his cou
ty to 10 or Ii hundred.
We also assured on the best authority that Old Ham
ocer 'cW do her duty and thateven Long and HIM
gry may satisfy Mr. Clay of what stuff they are made
The People are up. They are indeed called upon
by every consideration that is dear to ffeemen to
rally and ovindcate their rights the Spring Elections
AS the last yncburg Democrat justly and forcbly
:" The annunciaton which made in last. of the
nomination of Messrs. Clay and Daniel, the Admins
General Assembly of Virginia will doubtless constitute
a source of qualification to the party, with which those
gentlemen identified. From their known devotion
TO the great principles of Democracy whose very exis
tence involved in the result of the ensuing
and from the acknowledged ability, which has always cha
racerzcd the advocacy which they gave those princ
ed from their election The deserved popularity which
of them possess, both in the and county connect
ed with their firm, unwaverng support of the
OF the present Administration, which they deemed DO
in strict accordance with the honor interest and the
established principles of the Country, WILL doubt not
impel party, which has placed them in nomination.
to untiring zeal in accomplishing their ultimate success
The crisis, which the expiring efforts of reckless par
ty, to incorporate into political system, doctrines
which in Virginia, at least, have long been reproba-
ted and exploded have produced, demands most i'm
Peratively that the Democratic party throughout the
State, should select their most prominent repre-
sent their principles and defend the interests ofte Coun
try, in the approaching contest Believing as we do
that the meeting which presented Messrs Clay and
Daniel for the suifrages of the party Influenced
chiefly by these considerations, cannot refrain
from expressing most cordial appreciation Of and
concurrence iii, the nomination which il has already
made Our personal knowledge of the characters and
talents of both nominees, fully authorizes bear
pie testimony of the fidelity and zeal with which, should
they be elected they will discharge the important duties
conided to their We therefore again cxhort the
friends of Democratic princplesthe supporters of po-
puar soveTeigntyand the advocates of the popular SUI
prcmacy, contradistnguished from the dictates of an
arstocratc minority, TO rally upon these candidates and
concentrate their strength to result proptous
alike TO liberty and free institutions
The party who have practically ramped upon the right
oflnstrucon have indeed to settle their current
with interest The people will tell them "Srs we will not
constitute Committee to the list of instruction
ls revise your extravagant estimates of the
your counties. But will appeal the Polls them
selves We meet again at Philippi