Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-20

thews and hiddlcsex--in which, is not usual in such
cases, two Of the high contracting parties get all the
spoils-you coming in for no share
1t is sulutary, well in political matters as all others,
occasionally to past events from such reros
pections wisdom s sometimes gained Permit me to
bring to your recollection the first Senatorial election
under the Constitution On that occasion you pre-
scented candidate Of your to the district, and sup
ported him with unexampled unanimily. King William
and King & Queen each presented one. Did MATHEW s
and Middlesex, neither of whom had candidate, re-.
spond TO the wishes Of Gloucester and secure the cleo
ton of one Of her citizens, or did they defeat them
The result you know Now, however, when Mathews
presents of her sons every chord is sruck-eyery
stone turned TO excite Gloucester from sectional feel
ing, to unite with her in securing his election.
Fellow citzens-Suhcr not your votes TO be blassed
BY any such devices. Give them to the most worthy,
whether he reside in the upper lower end OF the
trct Try your late Senator by the Jeersonian tests
of honesty, ability and hdey-lf he possess he give
him your votes-if not, reject him.
Dr. Braxton is accused of the high crime OF having,
by his high minded honest and upright last win
ter gained the esteem and respect OF his political oppo-
nents. Feowcitizens, when party spirit snail nave
reached that fearful crisis that makes virtue vice, ana
political honesty nsuperable barrier 10 poH'cai pro-
inoon-it will matter little for whom your votes are
cas-the days of the Republic will have been numbered
and your efforts to lengthen them will be IN vain VIII
not insult you by the suspicion that with you political
honesty is objection. go
IOQ-nlS S'N''' 'O'
him any superiority over his opponent for talent acquire.
ments public service-but TO urge on you the inJus
ce Of casting the severe censue OF usnssai on your
late Senator who has served you faithfully and ably 10
make room for one respect his superior. Mr. Bra1
ton i, is true lawyer, and does not often mng!e in
debateThs so far from being an objection, is strong
Recommendation; the Senate being already cursed with
host of speakers deeply imbued with admiration
of their own powers Of eloquence, than with the high
character, dgnitied proprety and practical wisdom ne
cessary to efficient and beneficial legislation.
To no man in the District is the Democratic party
more indebted for its repeated successes than to Dr.
Braxton-and the attempt to cast suspicion on his po
ltcal principles is as unworthy as will be Intellectual
lie is every way worthy Of the office io- which crcum
stances have forced him reluctantly to become candi.
date Had he consulted his wishes or interests he
would never have left the envabe station Of private
gentleman. In every situation in which he has been
placed whether in the tented field in Legislative Halls
or in the shades Of private life, he has acted well hi:
part Elect him The present occasion, and when yor
know him better you will be satisfied that TO mar
more worthy of The trust could your interests or your
honor have been confided
VOTER OF GLOUCESTER