Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-21
BRIGHT PROSPECTS!
Ertract If a Letter from

"AMmERsT c. H., March II, 1910.
"Thc friends of the Administration had meeting yes
tcrday at this place. and adopted preamble and sundry
resolutions, which will be sent to you for publication,
as soon as they be copied. The proceedings were
conducted with great energy and feeling; and also with
much union and harmony-and think the ball has
been put in notion and will continue I" roll until the
Presidential election is oycr. have been for some
time attached to the Rves party but, since his open
abandonment Of the "Rcpabtcan party, and his un-
natural embrace and defence of VIM. H. Harrison,
nave been constrained to drop him. and TO look upon
him as another "Arnold,' in the political camp. drew
up the preamble and resolutions, and you will see,
when they are received, (Which will be by the next
mail,) they somewhat severe.
From CaroIinc.
abe of good hope! Old Caroline, the home OF the
gallant Woodord, and the Republican, John Taylor, is
true to the primal principles of Democracy; and feel
confident, Though heretofore have been in doubt,)
thai we shall carry Col Samuel by large majority
From Charioitc
eve offer YOU most hearty congratulations on
the ilaltcrng prospects of 10 the Democratic
cause in tic Old Dominion.
..Our candidate, Richard j. Gaines, Esq, has enter
ed on the with great zeal, and hav" never
known The Democratic party 10 second the efforts of
their candidate with equal spirit and enthusiasm a
majority Of voters will not 80 Tor the Harrisburg
Nominee.
From BrunSuick.
"Thc Democracy in this county, wide awake; they
are firm united, and untcrricd-thc braggadocias Of
the Wings TO the contrary, notwithstanding can
beat them and they know It and no man IN their ranks
will suffer himself to be run, unless 1t is merely to
show that they will kcepup opposition, however ad-
verse the circumstances. do not know of single
change from our ranks
FrOm Din,riddc.
"Our prospects in carrying the Spring election are
more hatternG every day There is now no doubt as
regards Dinwddc in the Presidential election this Fall
She will 70 decidedly for Mr. Van Buren.'
From Prince Edtrard
ssThc Wing candidate is a popular man, and the eff
fort will be prevent his friends who differ with him
in politics from attending the election. But the friends
of the Administration up-we have the majority of
votes in the county, and we intend To bring ihem TO the
polls.
E,ac # er Oa distinguished Jrgua Member Of Congress.
II think, from all that | can learn from different
parts OF our State, we Of Democratic tri-
umph this Spring and next Fall. When the Demo-
cracy reused into activty-when they are impress
ed with the Importance of the contest they to
manifest the existence of majority over their oppo
ncnts Every indication that the proper spirit is ava
kencd grcets Not only the preservation of our
principles, but the preservation of the proud dignity of
our ancient and beloved Commonwealth, calls aloud
for the defeat Of the political missionaries who ira
versng the country in the character of Presidential
Electors They will be signaly rebuked, | think, for
the introduction of this practice, contrary to all our
previous opinions of proprety of conduct the part
of those selected to carry out the popular will in the
election of President They must, however, be met in
public discussion. Already have gratifying inior
nation that they will be met, and efecuaily
demolished.
Kanamha County,
meeting of the Wings has nominated Col. An
drew Donally as their cunddate.-The Republicans
will in all probability run Mathew Dunbar Esq, one
of the ablcst and most popular citizens in the county
"NIany Voters" in the last Charleston Gazette say
awe believe that Mr.. Dunbar will consent to serve
the people of the county of Kanawha in the next Le
gslaure, should he be elected Let then rally TO
the polls in April next
EXTRACT Of letter from gentleman Of high reptetGbiiy
in Portsmouth.
ssThe Democratic party, | assure you, are in fine
spirits in Norfolk county. You know that this county
has been for number of years decidedly Wing. But
at the ensuing election, you need not be surprised II
both the Democratic candidates from this county are
elected From Princess Anne, the accounts are most
cheering, and doubt is entertained but that Nanse
mond will return a Democratic member. There will
be decided gain to the Administration party at the
ensuing election in this Congressional district"
Extract Of Letter from
"PITTsYLvANIA, March II, 1910.
g attended court yesterday, and, as the boys in
your street would say, we had some fun. The Wings
ever active, out in obedience to call CT catedra
1t suspected they intended to sPeechify for the
purpose of getting up hurrah for Harrison. About
II o'clock announced at the taverns that there
was 10 be-not Wing meeting-but speeches deliver
ed, and all were invited TO attend. When reached
the designated point, | found Wing meeting orga-
nzed in piazza. passed on. After short time,
heard the voice of the great Pig River slangwhanger
approached and found the meeting still in session.
the chairman in his and the secretary at the table
while the organ of the meeting out upon the steps,
with his back upon the chairman and ALL holding
forth to the bystanders The Wings best know whe
Their this premeditated ruSe, to have all the talk
ing TO themselves The aforesaid slangwhanger
adopted pretty much the style Of clustering self
confidence, he used years ago, when he returned
from Richmond Nullitier and met with memorable
discontinue. He talked very large, and loud and
boastingy-Tod what great things he could do in ar
gument, and how easily he could convince the people,
if they would hear him. Forgetting that almost eve
~ voter in the county has heard him again and again
within the last seven years, and that he has talked to
them more than any three in the county, He
went far TO challenge his adversares 10 meet him
in argument The challenge was promptly accept
ed--For this, he seemed not TO be prepared: Hci
forthwith drew back End began 10 talk of conditions.
he told it unconditional challenge, SUCH
was accepted, and to insist upon condition TO
back ont Some sharpshooting and excitement follow