Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-03-13
Very truly yours, &c,
WIN. Is. ROGERS.
Dr. LsyauES, Charman of Committee
OF Agriculture, &c., ii. of D., Richmond
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no Il. VI. L. HUNTER, Esq.
Sir address TINS communication from feelings
of the highest respect have other towards you
II appears that while III the discharge of your official
duties at Washington fec indirtduais IN your DIS
trct have induced you, contrary To your determination
not become candidate, 10 think that your name IS
ncctssaru TO heal the divisions unfortunately existing
You said in your circular letter to your constituents,
that was your ''ns!urtune TO differ with both pares
and that would he injustice 10 your constituents and
TO Yourself 10 offer for re.elsctlon that It would be I'M
lust Ia them 10 make your an obstacle 10 JnH
race between the parties, "whcn each OF them will de-
sire one who represent them, not only IN PRINCIPLE
hut in their party sympathics and attachments. You
have farther said at would be unjust 10 my own cha
racter offer again after pursuing the course which
" shall take. If were TO do 50, should subject
myself to the suspicion Of trimming between the par
" ties, known to be nearly divided As my con-
Z" science aoquits me of such motive, must 50 regu-
!" late my conduct 10 give no countenance 10 the
suspicion. This I can only do By abandoning all
/" caims 10 public life
Wish these views OF The delicacy of your position, in
relation to the two parties, was somewhat surprised
to sec the annuncation Of your purpose again be-
come a candidate for the District, and you
have been advised upon the subject. The course
which you first chaked out for YOURSELF was that
which proprety Indicated; and had your opinion I'M
dergone change not even the breath oi suspicion,
could have attached 10 your motives You could not,
have incurred the charge ''of trimming between the
parties, known be nearly equally divided. ALL
would have accorded to you credit for consistency,
and rigid adherence to principle There cannot be
doubt, but that you have heen misguided in your re-
de,ermnaton to present yourself again before the
people. fonr name must prevent that fair rnce be-
tween the partes which at lime seemed the chef
wish of your heart. I ask you you can to
pass through your District, and see how much you
nave been deceived deluded Your name 50 FIR
from healing discussions, will tend inevitably, 10 fan
the fame OF dscord and split upn party into factions,
which have been united heretofore upon principles =
and among whom, the utmost good feelings and har-
mony prevailed ] say unhesitatngly, Sir, that you!
last address has done more towards producing excite
ment, than any paper that has been sent forth.
am sure this state Of things IS what It never could
have been your wish to be instrumental in ei.ecng.
| am willing to acqut you Of it. No, SIR, ! can
not suppose you would have thrown this irebrand
among US; and i now ask you, in view of all the
circumstances, how you suffer your to be thus
used large portion Of those who have given you the
late nomination, have publicly acknowledged that poll
Gu not principle choice, have led them 10 it. Are
YOU willing 10 receive the support Of individuals who
regard you in this Light Will you permit yourself
to be run under such circumstances Can you
to do il, Depend upon ii, Sir you consult your
interest your future prospects and the interest Of
the parties Of tie district, you will take this matter
under consideration, and forthwith redeem the pledge
you first made Of withdrawing from the field BY
such course, you will restore tranquility the De
nocratic ranks, and afford opportunity TO the par
ties of having "a fair in the district
A DEMOCRAT IN EARNEST.