Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-13
To the Voters of King George County:

EdYar in The House of Delegates.
To the Voters of King GeOrgs County:
FELLOW. ClTlzEEs From time 10 time since the last
election Of Delegate represent you in the General
Assemby,uP almost to this moment, have been asked
first by one and then by another constituting in the ag.
pregae small portion Of the voters Uf the county, TO
be candidate ut the ensuing election for that station
At the time that these fattering testimonials of your
continued confidence were first given, my reply nvara.
bly, was that in my opinion, the move was premature
but that if you were DESTROYS Of changing your present
representative you might find some one other than my.
SELF better qualified to promote your interest and 10 carry
into beneficial operation all The Objects embraced by The
appointment 10 legislative trust his was my course
pre- viuus TO his leaving home to enter upon his leasa
live duties. Since his absence from The county, the re-
uues:, and over again, has been reiterated and
was left no other alternative but oil esPondng that as The
peocle had served for the last twenty Jour years.
whenever had asked favor at their hands, should The
same indications Of desire for my services be manifest
ed on the return Of Mr. Tayloe would be candidate
1t is true he has not yet returned but as AM also ab
sent from The court at which this annuncation will be
made-und as have not perceived any change in The
desire heretofore expressed for my being candidate
and as it is now but short time till The election, feel
il not only due 10 my friends but 10 myself ewSe, al
this time 10 respond amatveIy to that portion of my
feowcitizens, who have made this request and feel
solcitous of favorable result TO me in this undertak-
ing In doing this, mean in his absence 10 make no
speeches, TO prosecute in any manner canvass
On his return shall be governed in these respects by
circumstances for the present | merely place myself
before you candidate, lie already stands by usage:
In this view Of The mailer ! inform you, Eel
low. Citizens that although voluntarily withdrew ny
self as candidate at the last election
handed 10 do SO by my domestic relallons-my little
barque having been overhaued, 10 use the seamens
phrase, and somewhat re6lted is now launched once
more on the troubled Of politics. ready 10 take on
board the valuable charge of your common interest,
pedping myself amidst the breakers that threaten,
10 be the useeping pilot fearless and faithful captain.
For fear it may be inferred from the foregoing part Of
this letter. that personally Indifferent 10 The distInc
ton which your preference OF me Tor this Office would
confer will take leave 10 say that whilst certainly a.
this day. and under existing circumstances 10 have
further evidence Of your confidence TO be told That in the
general you had approved my public course IN the une.
ven and angry times Of the last wentyfuur years-in
peace and in war; (tweny Of which have been in your
actual servce is ample enough 10 make me your
willing, and hope faithful servant; yet at The same
time far be tfrom 10 disguise that political preernent
that that ntoxcaes the wses has ills charms for
me ulsoSYes fellow citizens have ambition for your
preerence-l should be destitute oil all The high attii.
bules of man, if had not II is what you were Kind
enough 10 colhe with, when was wild and thought.
less boy and in spirit of kindness and indulgence, I'M
examoled in any past time. Then say not 10 be am
bilious of such badge of your continued confidence
would speak nothing in my praise, but heavy con-
demna,ion my disregard of your uninterrupted friend
ship and support; and now affirm, Ito relieve my
self from any such allegaluu0 that SO long as on
shall manifest wish for to wear as The badge of
your confidence, every personal sacrrce snail oe maze
10 tina. end; and in the prosecution OF IT, nothing IN
word thought, or deed, shall be exalted above YOU
hut eyery thing, in whatever the general interest is
concerned, leveed TO the standard oil your sovereign
preference One or remarks more, and my present
nurpose will be fulfilled. AS do wish 10 be mlsun
derstood take occasion now TO say, that The party or
the individual Of any party that expects me 10 play head
long the game of political DESPERATION now The fashion
of the day who expects me 10 submit 10 their dctaon
as party without they constitute majority and com
municate through the medium of instruction their will,
misundersunds my character and will be most gorgeous
" deceived repeat, do not wish 10 be misunderstood
/ mean and nothing else that in these days Of
political dsquieiude, turmoil and dis,racon-when we
find the national safety staked upon the capIcous and
selfish views of every predominant party, will not com.
mil myself to any politically associated set of men in
10 suffer no restraint in my political course save that
10 keen me in the path of Republican duty scorn all
trammels but those imposed by religion morals The con-
s,itution and the laws; and while ! acknowledge their
force and authority, 10 my shame own, also, dIsre.
gard some them much however, man Is faoie ana
he must be excused With this slight digression pro-
coed TO say Fellow Citizens that will DO justice with
ont regard to Names and in utter contempt OF all denun-
c;aton In short 90 for the country, the whole coun
try and nothing but the country ~ Will STAND oy ln
hare pole even when the coors it once wore are atte'ed
into rags" have now said enough to let you know,
what will be my if you elect me IL VIII De lei,
10 me in that event to carry out; and IN cong 50
shall rey upon whatever of independence and integrity
have as The safeguard and security against any trans
formation of dependence of thought and acuoh, into
the influences that control partisan IL IS unoef
this flag that the little barque referred TO IN the
part of this letter. hopes TO buffet its way IN these ou
bled times of national conceInment; and II unoet H.
cannot triumphan,ly hoat let il sink If on such terms
cannot reach the goa of your preference defeat TO me
is preferable to success.
p;,huon Sef Fsb a6 Iss ssu' JNo HooE.
,C,,,FyTv WORK MuLEs.-we will SELL Saturday, the