Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-05-03

nr one other separate poll opened Tor such cleo
ton, al Bsrlins post office, the place most commonly
known by the same Of Lenows Store, situate also the
north side of holloway river, in said county.
3 BE il further enacted, That the said separate polls
shall be conducted according TO, and all persons
cerned therein governed by the rules and regulations
raj elections in this commonwealth, passed the second
day Of April, eighteen hundred and thirtyone, and all
subsequent acts and parts Of acls concerning general
elections in this common wealth
8 This act shall be in force from the passing thereof
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
CL.7Y, WISE, and The B3NK-in williamsburg.
Our old city has been for several days past in consd-
cradle cummoon. II has been honnrcd with the pre-.
sence of Mr. Henry A. Wise, who here from
Gloucester county on Friday evening last. He was es.
corted across iork river am told BY two Of most dis
tnguished citizens. Monday court day, and general
notice was given in the morning that Mr.. Wise would
address his constituents at the Court house at four ocock
in The evening-long before which hour every in
the building but one occupied A short time pre-
vous 10 the hour appointed Mr.. Wise introduced by
Of College PROBE ssors the Justice
the bench dead silence prevailed for seconds
which was first broken out by MIR Wise himself, who
commenced his address with IemarknG, that, although
he had for six been the representative Of The peo
pie Of Williamsburg in Congress, yet the present
the first time that he had publicly addressed them. He
aluded with pleasure TO the confidence which the people
OF the city we'll those Of the counties had reposed
in him. and he observed that this district. composing po
puation Of than AZ 500 inhabitants, the
unileu OF any IN lie ana perhaps IN Inc coun.
try. As evidence of which, he said, that during
the whole period of his public servce-three C"ngres-
sional crms-lhey had IN instance thought Il pro-
ss". 5 to % s
with The greatest reluctance he permitted himself 10
appear again before the people as candidate for ~
eecon and he assured them that he would prefer 10 he
in private life, y here he could cultivate the SOIL live
like gentleman and be independent; which he said he
could not do while in public office, without imputa.
tons upon his character. He sad that in these degene
rate times, the situations Of honest public men,
those Of great toll and difficulty, well as OF danger
and respOnsIbily-un that ii was impossible for such
individuals TO escape from the ISLANDERS which would he
poured upon them by corrupt party politicians, and still
more unprIncP!ed presses nor would he now, lie said,
consent 10 rr-e'ecuon did he not Deem 1t necessary 10
his character and standing in society well duty
10 his children and friends; for, il would be the most
tain means OF ming down the base and infamous SLAM
d-rs which had been literally heaped upon him
dercT. Mr.. Wise then went into q minute aud lengthy
detail Of the circumstances attending the death Of Mi
CIi!ey. His explanation Of that catastrophe, including
his predatory remarks, occupied an hours time.
Having disposed Of the duelling subject Mr. Wise
launched forth into the wide field Of political warfare
pouring out his analhemas upon the Executive head as
we as upon those Of The leading and their adhe.
rents, their msmanagement and corruptlons-lle cen.
mrnced with Gen. Jackson and his warfare in October
Is} against the w. s. Bank, and traced the fnurni,Ifs
Of The past and present Administrations down 10 the
present day If possible for 10 detail the cx-
tent and variety of his charges and ordinations OF pub
lie and measures, my communication would reach
such length 10 forbid the expectation Of lis finding
place in The "nirror Of Virginia sentiment" Mr.
Wise devoted more than hour 10 this branch OF his
DISCOURSE and he lost but little time in speaking. Wood
bury Swarlwovl (who he said General Jack son knew
TO be u traitor as proved by Wilkinsln's letter in
cypEer to BurrD Price, (who he said took with him 10
Europe abundant supply OF venson and Canvass bach
GucksD and larss and Boyd OF the Executive officers
and BENTON Duncan, Anterior aud Others Of the repre-
senlapes Of the people, were bis principal subjects -
lilo ola Ihp nj mini 10 HrpEl
and State and close intimacy between the Executive
Department and the present U, s.. Bank OF Pennsylva
MIA and stated that hreeourlhs or nnetenlhs otthe
Government funds were now under the control Of that
Institution. In order 10 avoid some OF the existing cor
ruplions Mr. Wise advised, that members Of Congress
should be ineligible for several years after service Elk
ecutive appointments and that even members Of the
State Legislatures should be alike incapable of accept
ing Offices from the President. Mr. Wise assured his
hearers that least six per cent OF the National repre-
s"na,ion in Congress composed OF Executive tools
or Benton, Mr. Wise said with q scOwI-"Tom Benton!
do know that ought 10 ccndescend so far 10 speak
of hm-Nor would said he bot 10 show the powerful
the undue influence which he had not only in deiac
ing the Senatorial records but in commanding lie Le /,
gisature Of Virginia 10 direct the cxpungng Of them
and yel such said Mr. Wise, is 10 be The success.
sor of Martin Van Buren, in the Presidency and by !
means similar 10 those which made him the successor u
Gen. Jackson =!
Deprecaling as he did the reelection of MIR Van Bu-
rem, and aludng to General Harrison, Mr. Webster end
brought forward in opposition 10 him, and seemingly
aware Of the unpopuarity Of these gentlemen IN TINS
section of country, Mr.. Wse-looking nnxous'y around
and fixing his eyes distinguished Wing JuIsconsnt
no sat near him-he emphallcally enqulred wha''hen
shall We do then turning from his steady eager ana
enQuiring gaze that gentleman, he rested Ills Pehe ;
tra,nr glance upon aged sochen OF the Loco oco
tribe and seemed to demand an answer from him. ohis
silent and searching enquiry, Chingachgook promptly |
responded, "Take honest old Federast--LnuIs
Nc Lane If Delaware" UPon receiving this a'mon'
lion unex pec,cd to him, doubt Mr. Wise paused tor
n moment whilst his and every other eye was
directed to the grey headed chie-"Yes (said Mr. Wise
any change would be beneficial one" Mr.. Wise then
n, on 10 COMPILING the old Federal party, The South
or portion Of il, lie said who were the associates ana
patriotic supporters Of Washington and his principles -
NV own father (said Mr.. Wise.) was FedetaiIsi-my
grandfather was Fedealist, and they were patrols OF
that cass-alI my relatives and connexions (sa'd mr..
WiseN were Federasts, while alone am no., having
beer. brought up in another school Yes CePea'ea Mr.
Wise) turning his eyes again upon the individual VINO
had admnnsfed him, and who sat directly opPosiP,
would prefer TO see my friend Robert Anderson, old re
deras as lie is and goryng as know he does IN oe'ns
on.-for whom have always entertained hghrespeeI
and who believe to be honest in his opinions minute
~ wopId | prefer him TO be President of The United
States than Martin Van Buren,
After The boislerous applause which the foregoing re-
mnrss elected had ceased Mr. Wise went on 10 say ra
Henrv CLAW wanted 10 be President, and that he oar