Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-11-01

those with whom he acted, or to the cause and candi.
dates which they supported, remain silent under the OBJ.
ioquy and odlum which had so wantonly been Iavished
upon them. He adverted very handsomely to the high
anu paramount motives of patriotism which prompted
the Republican party as we'll as the modern self styled
wings, TO act with caution and circumspection, in the
selection OF the two highest officers in the Government,
and pledged himself TO prove, by documentary evidence
ana The journals of. legislation, that The views just pre-
scented by his friend: MIR. Wharton, Of the candidates on
both sides were erroneous. He replied 10 tho many" 5-
1ecllons and broad assertions made against Mr.. Van Blu
rem as above tatrd-enumerated the several important
Legislative, Executive, and Ministerial offices, both State
and National, which he had filed, and The nan-
ner IN Which he had acquitted himself in each;
pronounced a handsome eulngium ON his private
virtues, liberal and tolerant views towards others; his
zeal, talents and patriotism; indeed, he presented him in
4 more attractive light than had ever before seen him,
and painted his course, conduct and opinions in glow
ing culnrs.-He then took Up Judge White and Gen.
tiarrison-thPlr course and opinions; dealt mildly with
The former, admitted his consistency and patriotism, un-
til since he had fallen into the embraces Of the Wings,
whose embraces Of a Democrat by his consent, was GER
tain death 10 him. lie then proved, by extracts from
the Journal of The Senate Of the United States, that
Gen. Harrison was always a Federalist and always acted
with them; cDntrasted his and Van Buren's votes in
that body with obvious effect; invoked The union of all
patriots in this election; exposed the object of the double
ticket here, a White ticket in P.llsy!vanin, 4 Harrison
tcketin several Western counties. And wound up with a
beautiful p%anegyric on the present Administration, its
course and effects, and Van Buren's aid and support of
Its leading measures, and his uvuwed determination 10
carry out its course and measures. Upon the whole, its
effect was obvious, and although the Opposition calcu.
lated on a most triumphant majority, Of frorl 8 TO 400 in
Bedford, from that day. discussiou, [ should no, be sur
prised if Maj. Cooks effort reduced it to 100 or less
But, nous uerr0ns.'
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
At n meeting Of sundry citizens Of the counties of
Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, King George
and Stafford, Convened for another purpose at King
George Court. house, on Friday, the 9Th day of October,
lo3G, after the proceedings which had called them to-
gelher were closed, on motion, Col. John w. Brll6eld
was called 10 the Chair, and ". p. Conway chosen Sc
cretary.
The object Of the meeting having been explained and
discussed, the following resolutions were offered, and
unanimously adopted:
Resoired, as the sense Of This mcetng, That it is the
earnest wish and expectation of the Democratic Repub-
lican party Of this district, that Col. VIM. Bayse be a
for reelection to the Senate of Virginia-a
post which he has long occupied, and the duties Of which
he has discharged with unwavering fidelity and 6rmncss.
Rcsol1ed, That this meeting have entire and undimi-
nished confidence in the political int gritty and orthodoxy,
enlightened patriotism, high moral character aud intel.
lectual fitness of their present Senator, Col. Bayse; that
they will with great pleasure, use all fair and honorable
means to ensure his re-election-and they recommend
him to The voters of the district, as in all respects merit
ing their continued support.
RcS0lrcd, That these proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary, and published in the Richmond
Enquirer.
JOHN w. B~ELLFIELD, Chairman.
", p. CONWAY, SccTctQrU.