Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-04-16

FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
An editorial article in the Alexandra Gazette charges
Dr. Grayson with having plead the statute of lim'ta
tions beg leave as friend to the Doctor to file the
pls. ssnot guilty" confess was somewhat astonish
ed when read that productions but refectlon came
10 the conclusion, that MIR. Snowden, like the other
Wings had rather mystfy and conceal than let the
truth 90 forth. This charge says CDR. Grayson APP
near, and pleads the statute of limitations, NC. This
can assure the Editor of the Gazette is not so. Hear
the Doctor: "The distance you have travelled IN time
and nlace to locate this charge would ample 10
cs,op, and by The statute of limitations, if pleaded, at
once 10 turn YOU out Of Court, &c. Now, Mr. Snow
den why saw "the Doctor appears and pleads the Eta
tute of limitations &C. when he you in the
next line but one, he has disposition to treat you SO
unceremonously." DR.. G. promptly denied that ne
ever was "Federalis of the deepest dye as was
charged against him in the Alexandria Gazette OF the
llth ultimo. If he (Dr. g. be Federalist, |, as
Democrat, would like to have many such in this tout
side row." You will find this old Federallst OF the
deepest dye, whilst in Frederick, hm supporter OF
the war; sacrificing extensive and lucrative praetce
TO march to Norfolk Surgeon TO the 4th Regiment.
1t will be remembered, this reg ment that de-
Tended Crany Island the point selected by the British
Admiral for attack in his approach to the Town OF Nor
folk and by reference to the history of the day. it will
be how he was received by thai gallant band
From Frederick he removed TO Jefferson. Whilst
there, he was an active Republican, lie was Jealous
in his efforts change the poltVal aspect of that
county. From Jefferson he wen, to Stafford, and
| found her decidedly Federal. Every person knows
the conspicuous stand he occupied with the Democrats
of that county, and succeeded in prosratng Federal
ISM Look at him in little Federal King George, in
which there were but twenty -enr Democrats. There
he seized the Federal bull by the horns and made him
Jeio,o Yes, King George was in the leading strings
of the Arstocracy, and DR.. Grayson was the only De-
mocrat who dared 10 meet them You will find this
old "Federalst of the deepest dye" when in Jefier
son. welding his pen in favor ola Convention to amend
the Constitution of Virginia. You will find this same
old "Federalst Of the deepest dye advocating the
tension of the right of suffrage You will find him,
as have before stated, firm supporter OF the war
| Pray, Mr.. Snowden, where was that theoretical old
sinner John Taliaerro, during those times "that tried
mems souls: have yet TO learn 1t he was IN favor
of the war. Was he not with Daniel Webster and his
Clique who opposed the and every attempt to push
its active prosecution'
1t is true you will find this "heretca old sinner"
member Of the Convention 10 amend the Constitution
of Virginia; but, when the vote on the extension OF
the right Of suffrage about to be taken, you find
him lodging the question, resgning his seat in the Con-
sentien under the pretext OF visiting his SICK family
scarcely stopping al home, but hurrying on to Wash
ngton, where he got eight dollars per diem You
will find him voting against refundng to the heirs
Of Matthew Lyon the amount of fine which had
been imposed him under the Alien and SeditIon
Law of The elder Adams You find him condemning
the Proclamation, &C., yet supporting the man who
said General Jackson deserved more glory for writ
ing the Proclamation than for the victory he gained
at New Orleans" You find him opposed to U. S
Bank on constitutional grounds yet "would vote for
one if instructed thereby pe,juring himself You
find him leaving his seat in Congress, and going to
King George to vote, when subject Of vital import
ance to Stafford, particularly, before the House
These are few specimens of John Taliaierro's De-
mocruey ]; and the Editor of the Alexandra Gazette
thinks 10 palm him off the Democrats of this Dis
,rict as spure Republican of 9S"-Ah MIR. Snow
den, we fear you have rubbed against this "herecal
old sinner for your Observation-Disclosures, of the
Northern Neck call upon you to rally 10 the standard
Of Democracy on the twenty second Aprl-Dr. Gray
son will represent you faithfully and efficiently. The
Federalsts have succeeded in eectng their candidate
to the Presdency-then, in the sacred name of Liber
ty suffer them not TO hold the ascendency in Congress
By electing Democrat in this District, you will aid
in checking any Federal measure the Cabinet at Wash
inqton NAV advance. Yon see, Mr.. Talaferro, Daniel
Webster an avowed Federast, and Francis Granger,
Abolitionst, communicates at the same political COM
munion table He has repeatedly complained in his
circulars of Mr.. Van Buren,, prescribing for
opinions sake, and said that the Administration
would reform these abuses GLOW, ask, have these
pledges been redeemed 2-Look at Gooch of Rich
mond, George Brent of Alexandria, and the polite
gentleman and accomplished scholar DR. MartIn-all
victims to Federal prescription had rather be the
author of "Vindcz" than Daniel Webster in the midst
of his honors Mr. Taliaerro says .he has been your
servant for more than forty five years" ask what
has he done during all this time Where are his acts
or his speeches &c. that claim your continued sup
port NV acquaintance with Mr.. Talaferro is more
extensive than with DR.. Grayson. have repeatedly
supported Mr.. t. but viii never do SO again-w,h
the help of God, will vote for DR.. Grayson. In my
next, shall conhne myself to the exposition of Mr.
It's circular-for the present, bid him and his ad-
vocate an affectonate adieu. JUSTICE.
COMMUNICATED.
To the Voters Of the Senatorial District composed Of
| the Counties of james City, Charles City, .Ne,o
Kent, Henrico, and the city Of Richmond
An election of Senator to represent our District in
the next General Assembly of Virginia, will take place
the fourth Thursday of the present month"; (APrl
liberty to suggest the name of Clayton 6. Coleman
ESQ.,, for the Office will state, TO avoid all miscon
L tLa4I without cnnSultl-