Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-06-25
EOR TIE E.NQNIREK

FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
To the .htnJtrS of the merit General .7SSenbiy If "a
The time is inst approaching when you will be again
called 10 assemble for the purpose of dschargng the
duous and responsible duties for which you have been
chosen by the sovereigns OF the Stale. The elections
for members of Congress and Stale Legislature have
passed away, and much OF that party excitement
which reigned throughout The land has ceased 10 exist
The issue fully and fairly made up before the pco.
pie and they have as unequvocay decided in favor Of
the party Of $50. Indeed other result could have
been expected from the patriotic and intelligent people
Of Virginia. who have defended the Constitution as often
it has been assaI!ed, ind rescued il from the ruthless
hands OF Federal MhIggery In the decision OF The
case of FedtTai Uhiggcry IS RepuJiicQnSm, former
verdict given between the same parties, and for the
sarne cause OF action not pleaded in bar 10
further prosecution; but line defendant, Of the
justice Of his cause preferred for The be decided
solely upon lis merits he did not need the lengthy
md sophistica state of counsel and consequently
did little than barely state his case. The plain.
t on the contrary esoried 10 every expedIent which
the cunning Of man could devise-in a word, 'moved
heaven and earth To make bad cause appear good
one In many instances The expedients resorted 10 by
the plaintiff low, destitute Of every spark of
honor, that il called forth from many Of The judges.
mereG as his was bad. The people of
Virginia haze this OCCASION molly sustained that
high and lofty character which they had justly
CURED with The other States OF the Union Indeed, con-
siderng Ill the circumstances attending the recent cleo
TONS the victory gained by The Republican party, may
Justly be considered OF The most glorious victories
ever yet obtained in Virginia But enough Of this; for
am wandering from the object OF this communication
Among the many duties imposed on the next Legsla-
ture, one. and By The least will be the election
Of suitable person 10 fill The GubernatOrIa Chair. In
taking survey o: the State, we find many gentlemen
well qualified for distinguished post, every
ton OF The Slate. That there are many conflicting in
leess which enter into the election Of Governor,
not be Denied but that they will oil be amcabiy
cled by the combine d wisdom of the Legislature,
have every to believe That our Western be
lhren will cordially unite with US, in giving US Co.
vernon east OF the ridge, there can be no doubt.
Among the many persons qualified for responsible
office there is enc whose claims the gratitude Of
his counrymen cannoi be overlooked; enc, "ho,
since the year sc, with The exception OF years.
has served than 80 sessions in the two branches of
The Legislature down to session Of 1c31-e; no s
kaO,en 10 be possessed Of thorough habs-n
duslrous aboous and guarcedy attentive 10 the hts
of his country and the obligations of society But,
have TO doubt you will anticipate me, in the person Of
Major CHARLES YANCEY of Buckingham
During The administration OF the elder Adams. which
was dark ard gloomy period in the history Of
try, when attack was committed On the freedom
OF spe ech and Of the press by the power and patronage
Of the Federal Government when, by the fury and mad
ness Of purt the Constitution itself was falling in
around U.s. all The dearest rights Of American citizens
fast sinking beneath The usurpaons OF the Fede raj
Government, Major fancey was found galantly fght-
ing for The rights of his country by the side OF our Ma
disons and Jeffesons Major Yanceys whole political
course will stand The most rigid examination, and his
votes will be found recorded on the side C Repub-
Iicanisrn lie has served long, and SO faithfully, and
has done so much 10 advance The of Democracy,
that he has received the honorable appeilaon Of The Old
Wheel Horse" and every who ls conversant with
his political must admit, that he (h'nnr Yancey)
is TO his language, "a recorded Republican =
He il not, like many Of party men, Who when the
ship Of State threatened by storms and tempess, are
found as still and silent tcmb at midnight! No
he is always the old patriarch OF Democracy, and
ready a, all times DO service in the Of his
try By The election Of NJ ojor iancey as GoTernor we
shall rescue The Office from Of the dust aud ashes
He would fiji il wiih dignity OF character and useful.
ness 10 Tie Ccmnonw eoh lie is ore OF your bold and
intrepid men, who knowing his duty 10 his State would
do it, regardless OF all Consequences TO himself And II
ever there time. when such man needed al
the helm Of Stale Virginia. is that time. More.
over by bringing the name Of Major Yancey before me
Legislature for that office, the Administration party VIII
be enabled The sincerity of the Professions OF Inc
Conservatives and The Conservatives will likewise DIS
cover whether the Administration party viii 'pT0Serps
for dfere Of opinion on The financial question =
And should Major Yancey be elected i, will 90 very lar
in bringing back 10 the Administration party many OF
The Conservatives who hanging of, expecting 'hal
proscrption will be their portion and uniting US again
into one solid phaIanx by which We should be cnaoieG
to w,hs and all the attacks Of our enemy. And "ouo
further serve as full aud just commentary on Inc la'e
ndetensbe position Of Mr. Rives, and all those W act
with him. Now, if The two parties sincere IN lheif
projessions land believe they are they will be aoie 70
elect Major Yancey Governor, who would. ~ my mum
Lle opinion be greeted almost unanimously by Tie ne
| publican party throughout the State.
or the SctOUl Of IS and W.