Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-17
Instructions 10 nnr Senator's.

the 10 an extract OF letter from one oil the
staunehest Republicans aud most distinguished citizens
Of The Valley of Virginia1he he assigns for
not acting upon the resolutions certainly very strong
lie wishes 10 avoid excitement and division among the
Republicans. tie desires 10 economic the lime OF the
State tor the more legitimate Of the SESSION. and
particularly the great subject Of Internal Improvement
Another reason which operated upon other minds, as
well as our own, was, TINT it not desirable by too
frequent use TO out the spring of Instructions III
(ssd genlemen) instruct about question of finance,
shall We not somewhat lessen the respect which the right
ought always 10 carry with ~ There is force IN oil hese
suggestions-und hence the difficulty in noting upon The
resolutions. Hence the delay. Some gentlemen even,
who were for action at FIRST Of opinion that II - now
too late to act Others again Think that now 'at mere
danger Of passing The BILL this is the best Tune LOT
action. For our parts, ore disposed 10 MINK,
that II ever it was proper lime TO act upon ~ no"
the best time.-But there is the rub-Wll the iiouse
entertain simple resolution TO instruct W. can pass
the Sentative have thought it our DUTY within lew
days 10 converse with members, and ascertain te can
The general Impression seems 10 oe hat ho.ihs
is to be done, although there IS a'decioeo maJo,
in the H. of Delegates against the SUBJ reasury DILL
Some saw that YOU cannot get the House to toke up
that il is late in the session. &C &C olhers re.
conce themselves inacon by suPPosng That the oi
will be modified, as 10 proPltiae ihe Voe OF some Pc
major and tha, it will be carried without the vote of Mr.
Roane The gene opinion, al all events, to be,
that no will now pass; and that we must trust
to the good and rmness OF the H. OF H. to defeat
the bill: u
on the National Finance Question: TO sleep your table
To take them up and discuss them, will only be 10 throw
rebrands into The midst Of YOU and produce rreconci
liable differences among friends of Democracy alrea.
dy but much divided besides the waste of time and
money that ought TO be employed in maturing the leg
mate business of the Session The Financial Question
is an exceedingly difficult and delicate one, and ought
in my opinion 10 be left to the wisdom Of Congress IL
is true, arm against the Sub-Treasury Scheme; yet, ii
the Congress and the President think proper 10 adopt it.
| shall calmly wait TO see the resul-see how it will
work:-lf well, the Administration will deserve the no
nor, and reap the reward-lf badly, it may be ruined
Its fearful experiment, in my opinion, for The Repub
lican Party 1t is meant we'll, have no doubt. II
adopted, and il has sauary effect on the monetary at
fairs Of the country, shall only admire the more the
wisdom of Republican Statesmen: but il it act badly
may have Wing dynasty, with all lis train of mis-
chiefs" sc. &c.
The Charlottesville Republican announces Mcssrs
Alexander Rives and Thomas J. Randolph as candid
a,es represent the county of Abemarle-he frs! by
authority, the last by request
Ii also publishes Card signed "hany poteTs, re
spectfuy requesting Mr. Randolph TO answer The fol
lowing query: -,
evil YOU If elected vote for the reelection Of the Hon. VIM
c. Rivcs the Senate Of the United Stacs?' 800
The Republican also announces Mr.. Thomas W.
Gilmer as q candidate-and States that writer in The
Advocate announces poll will be taken for Gen w
F. Gordon.
May not add hope, that circumstances may per.
nit aii the Republicans 10 rally once more in favor OIL
sRres and Randolph, Qhe old wa,chwords in the coun
ty,l and once defeat common opponents, the
Whigs.-Should such rally be made the two RS will
beat The two G.s"