Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-10-25
(F'ror lie Cincinnati Republican

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Too TRuE.-The Richmond Enquirer. in referring
to the defeat % Gen. Harrison in Hamilton county, in
1881. could not have been ~appTised Of the cisgraceful
circumstance attending that defeat. Onc OF The midi.
viduals b. whom he was beaten al that election was: an
iliueIani vcnd"vr Of cakes. 4 half wittcd. gooi-natu!rd SOFT
Of a fellow, who went about the streets dressed IN the
most fantastic manner, with feathers sticking from his
hat. OF cap. the sport Of the boys, and the butt and de-
r:siDn of every body. This is the sort of man whom
the very men, who are now stralning every nerve, and
mourning every expense. TO elevate Gen. Harrison 10 The
Presidency. imported for the Legislature at that cleo
ton. Yes! Gen. Harrison owes the modification OF be-
Ing defeated, b. 4 halt. witted vcnder Of cakes aud aP-
pies, iamiiiarly known BIZ the name o. the cake lawyer,
10 The very men who are at present supporting hiih LOT
the first Office in the gift Of the Government. We 90
not refer 10 The disgrace which the Opposition were m
s;rumenlaI in inilIcting upon him on that occasion, Tor
the purpose Of narrowing up Gisagrccah!c remInIscen-
ccs. We have too much regard for the feelings OF Gen.
Harrison aad his friends, tn wanton!y refer to occurren-
ccs, the recollection Of which is calculated 10 excite any
thimr but pleasant emotions. 1t is for no wanton pGI-
pose that we refer 10 General Harrison defeat by the
''cakc-lawyer.' But it is for the purpose OF exhibiting
70 the world, the character OF that party who are 10"
using his name. eyaggerating his military exploits and
civil qualifications, TOR til" purpose of defeating the cleo
ton Of the people candidate for the Presidency; in the
hope aud assurance OF securing a Federal AdsniHis:ra-
ton; an Administration that will scout the principles Of
the Democratic party. and will consult the interests on
|; uf the privileged or wealthy classes OF society. We
refer to 1t 10 show that the Wings will support any thing
in Tie shape OF Il man, II in doing so they can acc";ApI!sl
their own ambitious ends, or illustrate the honest DESIGNS
the palr!o!ic intentions Of q majority Of the American
people.
Did not the Wings Of Hamilton county know, when
they supported the cake lawyer, in 1871. for the Lcg!s-
latnrc, that they were supporting a man who was not
only unqualified for the station, but whose election
would reflect dIscredit upon the county which elected
him, and yet many Of them did support him, they did
c.ec; him, amd that. too, in opposition 10 tie man whom
they nov support for lEc high and important Office Of
tie President Of the United States;
Five short years only have transpircd since Genera!
fiarIisons delra, in this COUNTY. Then We heard no.
thing Of his great military achievements. The civil
qualifications of the General. if he had any, were ua-
known. and then, if they did really exist: there were no
c5crsions made to devclopc them. They were as a light
hid under 4 bushcl. What mighty phenOrnena-what
Supernatural agency has since opened the eyes of the
Opposition to 4 knowledge Of The brilliant qualities
which are now attributed 10 the great available:
Five years ago he was not fit 10 represent the county
Of Hamilton in the Legislature; now, he is amply quail
fed to fill one Of the most exalted and responsible Offices
in the world.