Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06

ALL THEIR POLITICAL, lrct moral and RELIGIOUS,
Poccr Tor the redemption Of sixth portion Of
fellow citizens, who grooming every breath and
bleeding every crushing weight OF Anne
rcan oppression created and upheld by American law
We have before the late proceedings OF the Anti
Slavery Convention al Danvcrs, Massachusetts, in the
course of which, they to the following resolution:
(alte being addressed by Mcsss John G. Whittier, w.
L. Garrison, S. A. Phelps, Henry u. Stanton, and
| others)
Therefore. Rcsolccd That we pledge ourselves TO
vote FOR man, OF any political party, for any Office in
the Executive or Legislative departments Of our Stale
und National Governments, who is not ready TO speak
and act in favor OF immediate patton in the Dis
trct Of Columbia and the immediate abolition OF The
Slave trade between the States And we recommend 10
every Aboonst in the country TO take the course
"A committee Of six was appointed TO question the Sc
ycral candidates for Congress- and the State Senate IN
the county, and publish their answers forthwith.
"Ihe Convention adjourned, 10 meet in Salem, on
Wednesday, The 9Th day Of November, TO consider the
answers Of the candidates. and such other business as
may be presented"
The Congressional Election of Massachusetts, comes
on The Monday Gtttr-that is, on Monday next We
have The Salem Register Of the other day adyocat'
ing MIR. Saiousta Qhe Wing candidate for the Con-
gressional Disrct) the ground that he was heartily
Tor the immediate abolition OF slavery in the District of
Columbia. All this is to catch the conscience and
The votes Of the Abolitinnists!
But what follows: If these tests continued ; II
political party will mingle itself with the Abotonsls,
and stPuate for their support if such an issue be made,
the friends OF the South whose very hcarhs are thus
invaded iaDallclsm OF
intruders, will be compelled, in self defence, 10 make
the issue in its behaE-and then what may become
the equence: This holy Union itself may be in jeo
pardy and the temple of Liberty itself may fall victim
10 the madness Of the inccndaries.
But, after the Election is over in N York, and we have
seen its developments, shall take up the subject
again. We shall strike al any who may be in fault
BE il in Ohio in n. York or in klassachusets-lf
any friend of the Administration join with the Ia.
nalcs, threaten the rights Of the South, and assist in
sapping the foundations of the Union, he must he known
Certain il that he sins against the principles and IN
tcress of Martin Van Buren,. The "AmeIIcan oil New
York denounces him rs the Northern President with
Southern principes-Say rather, American principles
And any who encourages the Abolllonss In their
mad career most the Interests their
President, as much as he does those OF the u States
RICHMOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
The following Gard appeared in last thursday wing;
"T0 the citizens Of the Congressional District composed
ofhe City Of Richmond and Of The counties Of Hanorer,
| Hcnrico, Nec Kent and Charles CHy.
"Feow Ciiizens-I deem it proper to apprisc you
that ii is not my Intention TO present myself as candi
date for your su.trages at the ensuing Congressional
Election This communication has been deferred until
now in the hope that it might have been in my power
to make it person. 1t will not however trust in its
present form, which circumstances beyond my control
compel to adopt be regarded by you cs either I'M
seasonable dsrespecu After the close OF the next
session Of Congress, when the political relation now sub
ssng between will also terminate promise myself
The pleasure of ningling personally with my kind con.
slucns, and manestIng the grateful sense entertain
of the confidence and favor with which they have been
pleased 10 honor me. JOHN ROBERI SON.
Several of the Wings have already been announced
as Candidates for this District. The Wing of Friday
morning, published the following Cards
"Io The Editors ofthc Uhg.
"GcnIcmcn-You will please present TO The Voters Of
this Congressional District the name Of ROBERT STAN
ARD, Esq, suitable person 10 be voted for at the
ensuing election. The high character and great ability
of Nh Slanard are every where known and acknow.
1oJ, mt
others best qualified TO sustain the interests Of the dis
MANY VOTERS"
GIT Mr. John Robertson, our present Representative
in Congress having announced his intention no! TO be
candidate for election at the ensuing Cong resslonal
election, we have communicated with General J.
HARvIE, and have asccetaned his willingness to serve.
and authorised 10 to the District that he is
a candidate fol- the ensuing Congress.
November ], 1885. MANY CITIZENS.
The following Cards appear in Saturdays Wing:
Without consultation with any one, respectfully
suggest the people Of this Congressional District the
Of James Lyons suitable successor 10 John
Robertson. do not know that MIR Lyons Wishes or 10
willing serve but take il for granted that if The peo
pls generally manifest such DESIRE he would not hest
tate 10 submit professional and individual sScIces-
We have lately been ably represented and ought if
possible, to MAINTAIN the same position IN Congress-
Mr. Lyons eloquent speaker, possesses considerable
aainmcnls, and is extensively known in the District.
VOTER"
"For the Uhie.
"MORE MISCHIEF BREWING"
"Congrcssionai Election IN this District
"Nlessrs Edtors-The first article which commanded
my attention upon opening your paper oil tins morning,
| was one headed More Mischief Brewing, and immed
utely afterwards, seeing nominations made for this
Congressional District, concluded there much
mischief brewing al home, as from it, When our pre-
sent Representative, in yesterdays Wing, declined
| being a candidate for reelection, really thought
sufficient time would have been taken by the voters Of
the District 10 fix upon person suitable IN every respect
10 represent us in the next Congress, and who would
~ al, ,,th
| was mistaken, the next paper contained two nomi
nations one made informally, and the other after
sualion with Gen. Haryic-the person regularly nom
mated The first nomination: is mere recommendation
but the second 1t appears was made ny The authority
| Of Gen. Harvie.
&" feel satisfied shall appear that any other person
is the choice Of the Wing party, that General H. will
cause his name 10 be Withdrawn With that view. ]
name to the District, John NJ Botls Esq, Of 1enrco
whom think peculiarly qualified TO perform the duties
Of tue station and whose political opinions are, think
identified with those OF ma Urily Of the District Those
who have watched his political in The Leglsla
ture will am sure, be loss determine where 10
| find him. He procaims his opinions boldly, and has
the independence TO maintain them, and is just such
man wish in Congress He is my first choice OF
those named; but if is ascertaned he is not the choice
Of majority Of the District, will yield my preference,
and support the candidate selected by the Wing party
as am not fond of Brewing Mischief
| VOTER ~ DISTRICT.
| Richmond, Nov. 2, 1898"
As far as we are advised the Republicans have yet
taken no action upon the subject There are many good
| and true men among US, who are thoroughly qualified
from talents and principles TO represent this District
faithfully. For parts, we are not inclined 10 lose
the election by default We ere not yet satisfied, that
the District belongs 10 the Wings. Let candidate be
called forth by the voice of the peop!e-and think,
with proper exerons he has fair chance of success
even single handed, ugainsta Wing Candidate Weare
clear at least for trying the experiment. Whilst the
Wings rousng themselves in all dIrections-concen'
a,ing their forces in almost every District and trying
TO push our Republican friends from their Stools we see
no reason why should not play off the same game
for The purpose of organizing Conventions, to nominate