Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-03-15
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Mesns: Edi.ors-l am panied aud mortified to ace
osposition on the part Of some, TO hold distin-
gushed citizen to an unkind and unreasonable
AeeousrAnitirr Tor the exercise Of right ard
privilege, which he certainly and surely enjoys in
common with the rest OF our towusmen. Ii is said
that this citizen's influence procured the appoint
| ment OF the gentleman who is said to be elected
tost-Master. l will ieign believe that in the eS.
enement naturally growing out OF what seems to be
| an unpopular choice. many generous individuals
have thoughtessly and carelessly attached blame
where none can properly belong. Such individua Is
VII soon see and acknowledge their miScouce ption
ana injustice. but to return to the assertion that
tins clzen's influence procured the appointment of
Gen. Peyton. Can any, after single nome nt's
| reflection, credit tbisf Does not every one know
that Gen. Peyton had the assistance of other names
among our fsllow-tow nsmen, equal TO MIR. Lyons
IN point of standing and reputationl Why, then
u men Will attach blame, this unkind and unsene.
roos attempt TO single him out as an object OF i'm.
proper and harsh crticismi Are not others equally
guilty with himsef1 Il he not as sensitive to pub
Inc disapprobation as they1 Who believes ior
moment, who is at all acquainted with General
Regions good sense and energy, that he wou have
ussted the successful issue Of his application the
,nhuenee oil any name, however potential Gen.
temen IN afiixing the seal of their reprobation ,
the course which MIR. Lyons has thought his friend
snip Tor and has confidence in the fidelity and a ability
with which General Pcyton would discharge the
uutes, required he should pursue. seem To forget
that whatever influence he did exert was as an
individual and not as a representative. Where in
the even hsnded justice in denying him the privilege
OF urging friends pretensions sxhich has been no
heartily accorded to other distinguished individuals
who advocated the election OF the other candidates
But 1t is said that Mr. Lyons knew that the appoint
ment would be unpopular. Admitting this, how |
does II deprive him Of the privilege, as an indivdu
al, OF trying TO secure his friends SUGGEST But
from the very nature OF circums anees he could not
nave been aware of the fact. Each candidate had
many SIGNATURES, but the aggregate amount was
nothing like, conceive, n majority Of the citizens
Many refused to sign any paper until il was ascer.
famed beyond doubt, whether Col. Gooch would
be continued. The short time that interviewed be.
ween the Presidents visit here and the period when
me appointment was made, rendered a fair expres- |
lon OF what were the wishes Of the msiority. i'm.
possible. Besides, until the appointment vas made.
speaking very little interest was fSl,
bout the matter. Thus think il is clear thai the
eiatve popularity OF the different candidates was
lot and could not have been ascertained In this
tate OF conjecture and doubt the friends of each.
ave no doubt, hoped their friend would prov. the
noce oil the majority, and acted upon this suppo-
'tion. In addition TO what have already saij I
ave iuli authoriiy for saying that the subject Of
zen. Peyton's appointment was not once mentioned
y MT Lyons TO the President ind that whsneyer
e did speak of the subject it was only in reference
the competency and fidelity of the applicant
fshmony which he likewise bore in anotner's ia.
our.
In conclusion, | hope it will be admitted tina, Mr.
'yons, mas done nothing hut what every liberal and
Independent mind will freely accord him right and
'N"ese 10 DO MODERATION.