Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-05

IN or !, in every respect more eminentv qualified for
that dignfed station, than Doctor JoHs BRocKES-
BRorGrI. am well aware, that in the selection OF men
to fill high political appointments, it has been very
much the practice to direct attention to those who
have acted conspicuous part in the public councils,
or have held high Offices of public trust While con-
sidcrations like these always entitled TO due weight,
il is unwise well unjust, think, so 10 limit the
range of scecton to exclude entirely thcrctrom
the claims of modest, unobtrusvc merit, which often
requires only be called into actlon 10 b. consplcu
ously displayed The gentlemen whose name have
taken the liberty of introducing INTO your columns,
though long and widely known through bout Com
monweah, for the integrity and dignity OF his charac.
ter the strength of his intellect, and the ability and
unring industry with which he has discharged the
duties of President of the Bank of Virginia. has
sought public honor distinction of any kind. Con
tent in the sphere of public usefulness III which he Is
placed, hp has pursued 'hc even tenor of his way,
respected by all who know him, of our most en-
ligtcned and public-sprited citizens But, experience
has taught u.s. that parliamentary discipline, regr-
lar apprenticeship in diplomacy, s of less value III an
Executive officer, than strong practical sense, united
with discretion, hrmness, extensive information, and
habits of business qualifications which possessed
in an eminent degree by Dr. BrOckcnbrOugh To the
advantages of excellent education, he unes pro-
found knowledge of mankind acquired by close obser-
walton in the varied intercourse with which his OPP
porunites have afforded him. But in addition TO these
considerations, Dr. B. has peculiar claims the Re-
pUbtrdHSO Of a. or no man mas aunercu more nrE 10
the Democratic Sate Rights principles of 90 and 80 or
has cvncrd more unfinching rmness in their defence,
against the numerous assaults of Federalism, in the
:arious guses it has assumed. As citizen, though
firm and decided in his political principles, and always
acting in conformity to them at the polls, Dr. b. has
sought to make himself conspicuous in public af
fairs He has nevertheless shrunk from any
possibility which his political friends have thought
proper TO impose upon him. The clamor and billings
gate o licentious press have deferred him from
the exercise of his tights a citizen-and those who
know him WELL will vouch for him, that he will ever
be found ready, whether In the station of high public
lnctionarv, the more humble one of private ct
zcn discharge his duty to his country, according
the best dictates of his Judgment. Should it be the
pleasure of The Legislature to call this worthy and emf
citizen from the station lie has long filled with
much credit himself and usefulness to the nSti-
tuition which he prcsides is to BE- hoped that he
will obey the call. have to believe that he
w-or that he would desire the appointment If,
however, it would not be too great sacrifice of his
private interests yield the call of the Legislature,
should they think proper to elect him, in Virgil
MIA could he selected who would fill the office
tisfactorily his rends-inorc literally his oppo-
ncnts-more courteously TO all-and in style be-
coming the Chief Magistrate of this ancient Common
wealth ROANOKE