, 1841-10-16
For the Journal.

nal" over the signature of "one of the peo-
ple," relative to the course which should be
pursued by our delegates appointed to meet
in Convention next spring, and also as to
the propriety of making such appointments
/" at a period sufficiently early'' to allow them
ample time TO ascertain the will of the peo-
pie, in regard to aspirants for office. Though.
| was much pleased with the communication,
and greatly admired the motives of the au-
thor. yet the unity Of opinion which exists
betweenus as to the duties of delegates in the
discharge Of "their delegated powers" induces
me with your permission to offer a few addi-
tional suggestions with particular reference
to those that were appointed to represent the
will of our county. 1t is by no means the
object Of this article to call in question the
ability of those gentlemen who have been Sc
lected to act for themselves, nor is it the de-
sign to insinuate that they would act other
wise, than from the dictates of a high sense Of
propriety, and Of the Importance and respon-
sibility attached to the station to which they
have been called. we, however, do call in
question their ability under present circum.
stances TO act with any degree of certainty,
as the fair representatives Of the will of the
people. 1t is well known that there are in
our county two aspirants to a seat in Con-
gress, either presenting claims of an unques-
tionablc character, and that cannot in Justice
be disregarded. The friends of each are
urging their claims before the people, and
each faction naturally asserting that their
~fdrorite Is the choice of the county.
We then in candor ask the question how
are these delegates to know who the party pre-
fer! As great adversely Of opinion is known
to exist as possible; and with what degree of
certainty can these delegates cast their votes
for either of the candidates for nominations.
We answer that it would be done only at
and would be attended with dissatis-
just so far as they differed from pub
lie opinion. Their situation must be pecu-
Iiarly delicate unless it be their object to
carry out at all events, their own individual
preferences and not that Of the people which
no one would be so vain as to suspect
4 view then 10 do justice TO all parties
intcrested,i it is proposed not as the suggestion
If 4 single individual. hut of many who are
liSirous that the choice of our county be full
V asccrtaincd that the example of one of
,ur adjoining counties, be followed in the
together of Township meetings-that
each Township express its preference be-
.wcen the aspirants. then appoint delegates
n proportion TO the number of democratic
'otes in such township afterwards to assem-
be in 4 general meeting Of all the delegates
hus appointed, and there say by their rotes,
viIt is the choice of the county, and for
whom our delegates TO the State Convention
lie held next spring shall vote.
This is believed to be the only fair and
onest means by which the will of our coun-
y can be ascertained; and we feel confident
nat the plan proposed, will meet with the
pprobation of all who are disposed to DO
overned by the public voice. Our delegates
hiO 'NAS W SdSl VIC NohCS aISoiothh
o the decree ofthe assembled delegates from
he various townships in the county, without
the high trust confded to their
onor and integrity, which we,,.'are assured
lat the friends of each aspirant will rest
,tisfied whatever may be the result.
From the superior claims which this coun-
presents, it seems TO be generally conce-
ed in various sections Of the State, that she
emitted to the honor of a representative in
ongress from among her citizens; and alb
lat is necessary TO secure to her an honor
'hich she so richly merits is to act in union,
nd concert, and to press her claim. But
hist we remain split by opposing factions,
II chances Of success diminish; and it will
, seen that some other county will bear
I the prize. Let these difficulties be re-
loved by the plan proposed, and let tho
emocracy Of Pike move on as heretofore
harmony and order, and the future will be
replete with honor as the past has been