Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-15

FREauESr illusions having been made TO a cor.
respondence between RoBERT NJ. T. HUNTER and
RoBERr Ii. CoRBIS, Esqs. in reference to the pre-
sent Congressional canvass for the 9th District in
order to prevent all misNpprehension by the public,
as TO the origin and nature of that corTespondence
II has been deemed proper by the friends of Mr. III.
10 lay i, before the public And this has been done
with the sanction ofboth gentlemen.
Copy Of Col. COrbia's letter to Mr.. Hunter.
RICHMOND, Jan. Z, 1871.
My der Sir; | am impelled by considerations
ofprcprieiy, delieacy and self respect trouble you
with this letter.
Since the meeting OF the Legislature have been
so repeatedly urged by various persons in the sew
er2l Counties which compose our Congressional
District, to TO become the Wing Candidate,
that md II necessary to give an answer affrma-
lively, or negatively, rather than give offence. 10
this end, now write, TO ascertain disiine H. your
tcish on the subject Do you intend TO become a
Candidate for re eectionl Ii such be your intcn
ton, have the goodness TO signify it. Il would re
Ieve me from the very embarrassing situation in
which am placed. For whilst il would be gross
aHectation IN me to say, that am not highly fiat
tered 10y the manifestation Of confidence which has
/ been afforded me, ] can with truth declare that
nave no desire TO occupy post so elevated, Tespon
sio!e and painful, as conceive a seat in Congress
| 10 be- And mean not 10 fa,ter you when | saw
That my reluctance 10 do so, is heightened by a
knowledge OF the fact, that IT elected should occu-
py on the floor the seat which you have so honora
bly, and SO ably filled. II therefore, you have il in
contemplation to become Candidate, hope YOU
Will not be deferred by the fear of encounterng Cd
position from me. never entertained wish to oc
cupy seat IN Congress, and at present advised
nothing could INDUCE me to array myself in oppo-
sLon TO you Ills true, that we haYe differed in
regard TO the financial policy OF the Federal Govern
mept--but, this difference of opinion did not cause
any relax Iion OF the part of my friends or myself
to secure your reelection, To say the truth when
became Candidate for the County OF Caroline,
Tour years ago, was far less ANXIOUS to be elected
than TO secure your election 10 Congress. This fact
IS well known TO my immediate friends, am per-
suaded, therefore, that you will dofu Justice 10 my
sincerity, when declIre that have as little desire
10 be elected 10 Congress had TO be elected 10
the Legislature of Virginia,
During the late struggle sustained Gen. Harri
son IN opposition 10 Mr. Van Buren,. If the Ad.
minis ration of Gen. Harrison be such as has been
promised, will support tiff not, | shall oppose
1t. Ia writing TO you on this subject mean not TO
be misunderstood. have not Conferred with, or
written line TO any individual in the District,
touching my own course of action in relation TO
this matter. have taken counsel solely of my own
sense OF proprety, delicacy and self respect. feel
assured therefore, that this letter will be received IN
the spirit 10 which il is written.
learn that the Loco Foco patty intend 10 hoe
Convention in Essex, curly in February. for the
purpose OF selecting their candidate for Congress
Messrs. J. VI. GWnstt, Carter NJ. Braxron, and
'PaTs1T +. w Scott are spoken Of The latter
think IS the most iormidI be Of his party. We shall
probably elect Senator on the 18Th instant. Dor
man gave notice yesterday that he should submit
such resolu ion to-day. ! was attacked suddenly
and violently last nigh with sore throat, and am
nov confined to my chamber.
With sentiments OF sincere esteem and friend
ship, ] am most truly yours,
ROPERT u CnDpfN