Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-10-11
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from Tic DAYTON, ohio. Democratic Herald, Sept ~
GOV. LUCAS LETTER.

The f,lowiup letter was written by the veteran ana
hohly distinguished Executive OF the olale OF on"'
RvLe LucGs in reply 10 some lnerrogatorics put 10
by friend and relative residing IN oc'po .,o ,
Litter was mol written for publication, but we nave 'no
much confidence in the open rankncSs OF the Governor
character for one moment to cherish lear that nc WIZ
he dsnrascd with for t!us giving publicity 70 H',
ter containing his views upon the important IueS'o u
the next Presidential election. ,
II will be 1ccollcclcL that during the winter, the fte'
raj editors had the impud"nce to assert thht
Lucas had abandoned his old Democratic ''ie""s ana
that he had openly, in meeting at Coumous "ec',''
hn.clf C,ynr,c 10 the election Of Gen HARRISON nc
intimate acquaintance of Gov Lucas, well Knew 'i'e
i,e To be false; and if we are not uch lslhhth," 01
nil VI is truth was mace IN TIC ii'"iSp 'e
time since authorized by Gov Lucas himself Ncitcr
tl. ,,uort nor dcuiui noticed by U.S. we relied
upon ihe Democracy OF Gov. Lucas; we knew thaf Tor
lopr course of wears, he had stood III The front rank,
battling The AIis;ocracy, and we never i'r Sgle mo
nent doubted his political integrity; we were not decriv
ed rs his letter conclus!vcy proves; lie Is with The P"-
NE the advocate of their cause, and the warm and de-
cidcL friend of Martin Van Buren, and Col Il NJ Jcln
:,
Fellow Citizens: Robert Lucas has twice received
vour sutfrapes and been lum pany elected your (hir
Magstrale With his acs, as your Executive, you arc
all pleased, aud the confidence which You repoSeu III
him has not been abused. Then the question ARISES can
you place confidence in the statements of Gov. Lucas
a man who has never deceived you: We need not re-
mind you of his very great e%erti"s In Inc boundary
question: and his great devotion TO the cause OF Internal
Inoroyecn and Education. The Integrity Of The man
is sufficient to give weight TO any opincn which ne
mipht advance indeed he had never served his coun.
trv an hour; but Gov Lucas as Soldier as Senator,
and as Governor it is acknowledged on all hands, has
Rendered the State great and important services
and his opinions relation ~ any SUBJECT are entitled
TO the grave consideration Of his fellow citizens
Readh letter. it is open frank and candid II con.
tans plain but clear sketch of what he believes to be
the GREAT and leading principles Of the Democratic par
ty Gov Lucas has long and intimately known Gen
Harrison. He served with him during the 'car, in The
Northwestern army, and he unhesituDgly pronounces
him q "ceak, iHJtciie oid man,
We have not room at present 10 say more We hope
every friend Of free institutions will gave the letter
careful examinations
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, ON1o,
CoLruBus, September 9, lS36. :
Dear Sir-I received your letter OF the 4lh instant,
making some inquiries in relation to my political cpl
nions and will promptly answer your lnierrogat"TIrs
with candor As TO change Of opinion, that is out of
the question: my political opinions have been too long
established undergo any change They have been de-
cared to the world. III all my public communications; my
motto has away been Democratic Republican prtncPcS,
Democratic Republican measures and men ~ Gerry oSc
measures into u operation. The foundation OF these
principles are-hat all power resides with the people
that they the only Legitimate source {" power that
uublc Offices were created for the people, that officers
only the agents of the people, and arc bound to discharge
the reposed in them to the promotion OF tile iapp
ness and prosperity Of their principals and according 10
their Wishes Short all our officers being servants OF
the people, (no masters the Arlslocracy SUPPOSE are
bound to obey their will Ours truly Government of
public opinion and the oaly supreme tribunal in our
Government is the tribunal Of the people. This hcing
briefly sketch Of democratic principles. corresponding
ne necessary to extend their benefits to the
community, and men protesting similar principles must
be selected public ocersor agents to carry them into
effect for confidence ought TO be placed in public
agent who did make the good Of his principal Cor in
other words his emp!oycI) his greatest concern We
now come 10 the point Of selecting our principal agents
say President and Vice President OF The United Salcs
that will carry these into cilect and that will
discharge the important trust rcposeG IN them, with
single eve 10 tho public good the prosperity OF the ma
ton and the happiness OF the people. The question ma
turaly arises, where shall We find men best quahcd 10
perform these important trusts: | VIII answer with
out hcsitatoll-in MARTIN VAS buren, for President,
and RICHARD NJ JOHNSON for Vice President. This
is my settled opinion alter much rciit ctlcn, and
have doubt that this, opinion Will hc responded
to by the voice Of the American people. II the signs
Of the times bc depended upon, Martin Van Blu
rem will be next President, and K. NJ. Johnson
our Vice President AS to the report OF my being i'll ia
vor of Harrison and Granger it barely wol notice,
for that the thought ut Sarp"'t!ng either Of
them never entered my mind; Harrison consider To he
,reak !bcclc old man. and Grangers Federal .2nitma
sonic and .7botion principles, well as his vote against
Ohio IN tie last Congress- inEc settlement d our whc'h
boundary, would forever prevent my voting tor '''
Our prospects throughout the State are Hittcrng.
Present my respects old Democratic friends.
With sentiments of respect,
am your obedent servant,
ROBERT LUCAS.