Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-20

urged on me the proprely uf undertaking IT, UNIFORM
" declined but expressed willingness 10 unite WIN
Mr. Richie on fair terms, understood he would nave
no objections to share the buens Ut the Enquirer VIII
junior Editor. II is due TO candor, however TO s'a,e
that conceded with my friends in the belief, thai MI
Rilcle not expressing our opinions, ana Una. w
needed another organ for that purpose ienreo lhal '
was too far gone bis opposition 10 the present sPecne
measure of The Administration again 10 be It's Cor
da supporter But recent events have satisfied me ina
he is at heart with US that all bis symPaihles are WIN
The Republican cause-and that ne most ardenly oeses
an adjustment of this "vexed question:, mat he may
re unite with his old friends the support OF those
great principles for which we have so long, and unce'
his banner, successfully commended think, mere
fore we should have patience with our friend, since
is merely an alteration Of judgment, and not an lnten
lion of The heart 10 break from We should not cas-
him off for this offence, however great it may be-
and however great The embarrassment he may have oc
casIoned ms
In answer 10 your second enquiry, have only TO say
that should The Legislature honor me win lhel conn
dence il is my intention to open an office IN this CITY
and TO make il the chief place OF my residence MY
family | shall not move. We arc pleasantly situated
within three hours ride Of the city, whe we WISH 10 re-
main and 10 educate our daughters in The quiet walks oil
country life Frequent and long absences from home
and family where all the affections OF my heart are
Concentrated will be my loss, md not that OF the public
If discharge nv duties faithfully it is all you can ie'
quire of me. r
In thus answering you frankly on all the points OF
enquiry, wish you to bear in mind, that me Poson
now occupy has not been o1e oil my SEEKING. Theh
numerous applications were made 10 me on former &C.
cnsiun, uniformly stated, "Geniemen, have nothing
10 saw; you have the matter in your own hands, ano
must do rs you please do not seek the ONCE VIII
not slun Ill On this principle, have always acted
never 10 seek shun my duty the people or their
representatives might impose upon me. IL behoo'es
every citizen in free country TO share in the admins
lation of its Offices however humble or laborous they
may be- 1t is the who exals and ennobes The sla'
lion-and not the station, the man.
As personal and political friend in whom nave al
ways confided, and with whom have cooperaed IN ior-
days of trial, leave to your Judgment and d'scre'
ton mako uhat you mny think BEST with the facts
anI sentiments here expressed.
Yours, most respectfully,
HUGH A. GARLAND.
RICHARD H. BAPTIST, Esq.,
Of the Senate Of Firsinin, Richmond
Words IN SEASOY!
We can scarcely mistake the author who makes the
following appeal 10 his fellow. citizens Of Fauquler coun.
ty. IT emanates from an old and sterling Democrat OF
Fauqnicr-wlose eu despril graced our columns IN De-
cenlber last We recommend lis spirlt-as well MS the
liberal and concatory tone of the Resolutions Of the Re
publicans of Buckingham to the Democrats of the whole
Commonwealth Move as they tell us, and the State IS
safe Dissension will ccase-re union will be produced
and common effort in cause. will defeat the
Whigsand every hope they may entertain through The
means of Virginia, of re.elcctng Wing President,
and establishing National Bank-Shall we then be
blind 10 dearest interestsso Indifferent to all onr
prncipes-so infatuated Statesmen, as to disregard
all their counciIs?-We will not believe it.
From the Warrcni0n JrHcrS0Rian.
Mr. EDIToR-Thc day for election ofdelegates 10 repre-.
sent our county the next Virginia Legislature is
hand. The Republican party, unanimous on other sub
ects cut up distracted and divided upon The single
question of the proper mode 10 be adopted in the safe
keeping Of the federal Cannot the single sub
lrct be reconced so that may proceed on harmonl
Ousy, both divisions uniting? IL this cannot be dome, II
is useless TO bring out candidates Ii we cannot settle
this question: how unworthy are we OF our ancestors
who conducted country through the wur OF The rcvo
luton, and at its close able 10 compromise the va.
rious and conflicting interests oil the country, ana 10
and down to poserty OF the wisest and best Con-
slilutions under the Have we, their posterty,
degeneracd so far, that we cannot settle this single
question: If Congress should pass law regulating The
safe keeping Of the federal revenue obnoxious TO public
opinion il is but law and be repealed amend
ed to conform 10 the wishes of the country Why then
much angry strife between frends Have not party
rnge and prejudice suppaned reason and made US for
get own interest," the good of our country and that
respect which ought 10 be cherished for the opinions OF
each other, we'll TO bear and forbear? hope, Sir
that all will pause in their wild and reflect upon
the consequences before they proceed farther. This
communication not intended 10 WIDEN but if possible
10 heal this breach in ranks My proposition 10 Ell
feet this is, that SubTreasury and Conserve
live candidate together and tina, each party agree mol 10
discuss, in any way disturb this vexed question, and
feel confident that in short time this subject can and
will be settled as public opinion may indicate. II this
other plan is not adapted TO unite u.s. our chance
is hopeless and for shall not attend the polls; but
leave time bring both parties to proper view of
their own interest. hope some abler pen will lend It's
aid in trying settle this question: far at any rate
10 enable us TO proceed tremendously in our county
election and 10 keep Federal matters aloof from
our State uiairs 1t is my opno", thar State LIE.
eislature consumes much Of its me and NEEDLES
loo much with Federal relations, thereby uscessIy
lenglheniug its sessions at the countrys expense.
further propose that friends from all parts Of the
county meet the first day Of our next Court, and
lect candidates. AN OH FARMER,
find Sub Treasury man.
Another Correspondent Of the paper exhors the
Democrats Of Fauquier IL rally and organize at their
March Court Let watchword (suys h.) he, down
with these 'Federalss will not that they shall rule
over u.s. Senator to Congress il to be elected next
winter and if we have Wing 'qnondam tory iegsla.
ture, Mr. Rvcs will be dropped, and Mr. Roane instruct
ed from his seat"