Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-23

TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER.
Your pape. Of the 18th instant contains notice of the
proceedings OF meeting held by the Republicans of this
county, the ll,h of March, which learn that DR..
VIM. ?. hlcseley and myself nominated and re-
commended as candidates for seats in the next House Of
Delegates
10 my Republican countymen, return my thanks
Tor ms proof Of their confidence and respect OF my
disposition to serve hem whenever circumstances per-
mi'eo, lhey Will Judge by my past conduct. am not
'Sensioe 10 The attractions OF public life, regardless Of
the claims which fellow citizens have to any public
services, however humble, which they may suppose me
competent TO render. The state of my health is such
however, to forbid my ptance Of The nomination
with which have been honored, and feel assured that
my political friends will excuse me for declining as
M" respectfully do, compliance with their wishes
iney WILL hope, promptly select some other candidate
whose political principles are in accordance with theirs
and whose abilities will enable him to contribute more
essential aid 10 the Republican cause and The supper,
Of The present administration of the Federal Govern.
ment.
The approaching elections of Vrginia are calculated
10 excite very deep interest. They are important when
considered In reference TO the domestic concerns OF this
eTmoh"eath apart from any consideration Of Federal
pocs' out ~ addition TO the many subjects Of local
o municipal character likely to engage the attention
~ we ne1t General Assembly, there will be superadded
Tue outy OF elecng Senator to represent virginia in
"e congress OF the United States Al the polls the
PsoPe Will indicate their appreciation or disapprobaon
VI ."e course lately pursued by Mr.. Rves. 1t will
"He'ner majority OF his late constitu-
e"s ~ltn TO have an avowed Wing an EARNED neural"
uecaeo trend OF the present Administration, elect
represent them in the Senate of the United States.
t'es conduct has appeared 10 me, TO partake more
d. we character OF beigerent, than Of "neu,ra"
ase'oeoiy condemn, while regret the course he has
For his fine talents his diversified and extern
deinlnens, and his unblemished private character
."St'alh high respect In times past, he has rem.
Iea important public services to his country. While
."ee''uiy make this acknowledgment, | am by
-" "s disposed 10 join the sArmed Neutrality,
W.; win him in eleyatiDg Mr.. Clay or any other
Ing 10 Inc Presidency. Such is the present condition
flsh' or wrong, it is not my purpose now to in
,b OF Inc Two great conendng parties OF the Union,
way no statesman, prominent Mr.. Rves, can long
" neutral position am sure that large masses
s people will not be found thus acting. They are
7" poIitical ience.riding; nor are they inclined
3, ou"oh.uP their political opinions or preferences rs
l "en, within their own doub!ets. The majority will
uaeqo'Vocay friendly, or openly hostile, to the Ad
Lh"sdat:on vacuum is abhorrent 10 nature,
Country ~ '"0 - ~
90 not believe that the Republicans have desired Mr.
,;i 70 eecone 'vassal, to sacrifice his "Sena,o
pendence, as asserted by the Opposition, &C.
70 whose Interpretation, Senatorial indepen6
,a;. means habtual and systematic hostility TO the Ad
l " The Republicans however, have yet 10
,L that " Senatorial independence is incompatible
w. proper support of the present Administration.
me "e material question which the people of this Com
wealth will have to decide, is, whether they will sup
so Inc administration Of Martin Van Buren, or aban-
~. MIN TO the slender mercies" Of bitter and unre
lung Opposition. The Republicans will ask them
ives, What has occurred which demands withdrawal
- ''e'' confidence from Mr. Van Buren, now or which