Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-15
FOR IlfE ENC J'IRER.

Sir-By n resolution of the General Assembly of Va
perceive that the Election of U. States Senator is
take place on the 9th Of the present inst anuary) In
fixing the period at which this occur de-
gree of excitement existed which, under similar circu-
stances, is rarely manifested in Ergina Leg;satu,c
The vote which you upon the occasion, has been
observed by large portion of your constituents with
sentiments of pleasure. 1t cvnccd such exemption
from the bias OF party, and great freedom from the
corruptng influence of Dcmagogucs furnish strong
proofs of your political honesty and integrity BY your
course have clearly manifested desire TO afford tn
the people full and ample opportunity to be heard up
on this allimportant subject and displayed disposition
to carry into effect their wishes far you might be
able whenever you might learn them.
The people of your county know sir, that personally
you are favorable 10 the reelection Of Benz w. Leigh
TO the Senate of the United States and that politically
II possible, you are still more We will most cheer
fully do you the credit say that your opinions upon
this subject have never been disguised concealed but
you have freely, openly and unequivocally expressed
them upon all proper occasions. This permit say
sir have ever regarded honest, higi-minded and
honorable
Your constituents in view of these facts differing
from you in your personal and political predictions for
MT Leigh, and regarding you the depository of their
Wishes, as their agent attorney, trustee, sought the
earliest possible opportunity, in the best way they
their dlscreon could devise, ascertain the wishes of
the people, in relation to the reelection of Mr.. Leigh
In regard to the manner in which the wishes and scn
cnts OF your constituents should he collected and
bodied, we were rot only governed by views
oil our rights, but have the high sanction of Mr.
Leigh himself, that the mode adopted is liable to the
fewest obeconS, and ought not to be slightly weighed
10 the mode, therefore you will not object ia The face Of
mr. Leigh as authority To that man. who objects the
manner IN which the constituent nstructs the represent
tave, the right itself is cyphcr, mere phantom
The result oil experiment now, and has been for
some time before From the very best information
have been able TO procure, majority Of the legally
qualified voters of your county has signed the letters of
instruction to you, requestngycs sir, in the voice of
sovereignty commanding you to vote against Benjamin
Watkins Leigh, as u. S. Senator. Will you obey their
commands Thus far, you hnveremaincd Theoretically
silent What is to be your ultimate course, yet be
developed.
am unwilling, sir, even in the present state Of poll
teal excitement to entertain the belief, for moment
you will deny the right the constituent instruct
inc representatives or that you will take any step, eacu
lated, in the most degree impair or weaken
the force of this cardinal cieiaeatdry right Nothing,
am persuaded, will be wanting your part but to as
certain dchnitively and certainly the wishes of MAORI
~ OF your constituents, to conformity of your
course thereto, speedy resignation of the
ded to YOU thereby affordng them opportunity of be-
ing properly represented by another.
The issue then to be tried is, will you represent
jorty OF your constituents, by voting for Mr.. Leigh
ans1cer ephatcay No, Do you affirm that the spring
elections furnish the sures index of the public sentiment
at this time Taking that your guide it will mani
testify appear, that the majority against MIR. Leigh,
and that in supporting his election, you do reflect
their sentiments At the election in the spring. there
wore thre" ep"d'de'ns two of whom Democrats,
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