Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-13
The .Nsri Governor Of Virginia.

The names OF several distinguished wings have
been mentioned in the columns of the press Of the
state as worthy OF the Chief Magislraey Of the
commonwealth. Those which at present occur tc
us, are Vincent PITCHER OF Pttsylvania, judy.
'"as oil Petersburg, Judge Lteis Summers of Ka-
nswhs, Jsha II. Psy;Oa Of S,auuton, Viva Ballard
PRESTON OF Montgomery, Wm W Peyion Of Roam.
oke, "n. IA. Mac srland Of Richmond, and Jarrt,
W. Garnet Of Essex. In selecting from TIN. li,,
the Legislature could not fail to make good and
efficient Governor.
The Loeos also have their charlottesville Ne
D0Ns" OF Rockbridse, like Marcus Mouoa Of
Massachusetts,, is a standing candidate for tina, or
any other post which may be vacant. The Rich.
mond Junto, however, have put their veto upon his
presensions. They have a candidate of their own.
ihey say but very little about him, to be sure
nothing publicly in con,c1ion with this Office and
night "devish shy" But this is part Of their no.
ley They well know their crashing di,nosi,;or
is under suspicion among the members of IN. partv
IN the Provinces; and they can ONLY hope TO se
eompIish their designs by stealth. But whilst they
keep dark, and never slludc TO the Hon. Andrew
S'eVenson's name in eonneXion with the Chief Ma
ssracy' they omit no occasion to glorify HIM. be
sthe bright particular star of Diplomacy: hs has
carried the name OF his country TO the hghes, mitch
OF renown, throughout the civilized world II. i,
the eouried and caressed of all the nO6lssse in Eng
land! Dukes and Duehesses, Marquses and Mar.
ehlonesses, have been able to discover no bisb.r
pleasure Than IN ieteng him But whilst reveng
IN the luxuries OF palaces, he has never forgotten
his poor countrymen at home-as is amply evidence
ed by the sheep of ducal blood sent forward lust
upon the eve OF his return to excite our admiration.
and dignity his approach. 1t is true, he got terri
oiy alarmed at the rumors of war, and wrote
most ieafiu' letter TO our squadron in the Mediter.
ranean, telling them to run for their ves;-but he
has wiped on; all this by a certificate OF Lord Pal
mers1on, ard by most spirited correspondence. in
which he made John Bull quake like an aspen leaf.
THIS chief d'0u7rs in the diplomatic line, was
brought "ver by mis- Exce,ency, and is now in the
S'a'e Department at Washington, and will be spec
Oily published It's appearances will excite a won.
deriul sensation throughout the habilaOle Globe.
Tie Enquirer Of yesterday has the following tan
'alzng a!Lusion to IT. Every body are on tip.toe to
see II.
at Is said that MIR. Stevenson has brought GU,
important Dispatches with him. lie had an inler.
view with Mr.. Webster, on Tuesday in the CITY oT
New Gork-and, on Wednesday, Mr w. set Out
tor Washington.
The most important correspondence which Mr.
Stevenson had, in Eng land, took place, we under
stand, but few days before his departure Pretty
hot shot w0s fired on both SIDES but the correspon-
denee was conducted 10 good temper. Our Minister
gave the iasi blow"
There was doubtless great chivary in giving the
last bow" Blu: we doubt whether thnt-backed
tho It be- by the Sheep, the insignia of Royal con-
sderation, and Lord Palmerston's commentator
will be able to humbug Col. McMullen and the
other supporters Of Mr. Mcdowell, But nous rsr-
rOnG