Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-30
FOR THE EMO UIRE
THE COUNTY OF KING WILLIAM.


William, in the next Legislature
One of Col. Dabney's friends desires 10 greet him
with his best salutaon, and hopes that he has not been
entirely Enlightened from his propricty by the above
porentou enumeration. | ain not apprised that the
Colonel has signed his wish intention TO withdraw
so early from the service of the People II may be
and if true, am it will be regretcdby his confd
inc constituents Nor, am aware, that he s guilty Of
any sssn of omission commission, Iteprcsen-
tave nor that he is chageable with the slightest dere
l,con Of duty, since he took his the hnnored
member from this old Democratic county Why then,
would ask, has this bulletin been issued by "Alany
Voters" this alarming fiat sent forth, that gentleman
who was so faterngly called out BY the people last
Spring, and fly and honorably sustained, shall he
uncere enormously driven from the service OF the decided
majority who cheerfuly bestowed their suiirages
upon him. Is it principle Of the Jetiersonian Repnh-
lcan creed that Representative shall be opposed while
zeaously engaged in the conscientious discharge OF
those duties which he was drawn from pleasant retire
ment 10 PERFORM appeal directly TO the toantaa head,
to this christian concave-"Alany Voters themselves,
10 saw whether it is fair and manly TO condemn pub.
| lie servant with such indecent haste, and without
hearing: Pronounce sentence upon HIM before he has
been allowed the opportunity Of shown. whether lie
is worthy unworthy of the important trust c"nhded
to him whether not he is safe depostary OF the
cherished principles of Republcanism and capable OF
projecting the rights and interests of the people King
| William, Arraign him by the time his scat has been
warmed and before the slightest deviation, on his part,
from. the line Of Legislative duty, or the path of honor
able department, mas occurred. why sucn a move
ment and Mt such crisis in the affairs of our common
country when every consideration that appeal TO
the wisdom and mode ration, and forecast al eniighen-
ed freemen addresses itset the Democratic State
Rights Party throughout the Union and demonstrates
with irresistible force, the momentous Importance OF
harmony III all councils and the most perfect con-
cert of action: ! ask, what is the motive, 'cnd and
aim of this thing, What the imPlacahe feelings
that urge "Alany Voters TO such procedure: Have
they INDUCED n liberal and patriotic spirit Do they
sacrifice the interests of certain portion of his con-
stituents: Colonel Dabney openly proclaimed that he
would prove himself the Representative OF the Whole
county, and not Of any particular party section OF the
county. Has peculiar socituds for the preservation
Of the Democratic principles Of Mr.. Van Bnrens Adj
ministration, prompted the 'many- headed conclave,
TO take this premature action? | tell them. our dele
gate is prepared, and will CALAMITY defend That distin
guished and eventul Adminstration-an Administra-
ton 10 which the ancient Commonwealth has proudly
affixed her seal of appreciation and applause. Why,
then, IS Col Dabney TO be opposed by his own party
Where is the fairness shadow Of proprety in dong
so; Was he not fairly elected This imterrogatnry is
most pregnant one: il covers al once the whole
II cannot fall imagine, TO suggest 10 "Many voters
the very delicate ground they occupy. 1t may remind
them OF the taunts and sneers,-of the offensive surs
and vulgar abnsc they and their friends ind,
crcetly upon the Colonel and his supporters il may
bring TO mind the loud braggings aud silly boas,ings,
and threats of their Wsarred party. And last though
not least, this pregnant question may serve 10 remind
"Nlanv Voters of the memorable three days, not IN
Paris, but of the serutinyef the ros and ii may bring
back the features, not which JOY used 10 wear, but OF
the killing modification and overwhelming result nj
that proractcd ogony. Their na,urcd sncers and re-
wings made to rccol upon their heads and
the bitter ':chace signully returned TO their own
lips"
But, | must recur to the comprehensive question:
not the present Delegate from King William fairly
elected: No man, ] suppose, who feels any seli-re-
spect will controvert THIS fact Is consistent then,
with the character and principles OF true Democrats,
las "Many Voters" doubt not claim TO be- TO pay
little respect 10 the sovereign voice of strong MAORI
ty of the people of,heir own caunty' Time when
the fountain head of Aany Voters professcd the mos,
profound for the wishes of the majority
the bare majority Of ono, the Legislative Hall
can attest And yet mirabie dctu. with the rapdlty
and facility of preStochGRgc, these minority smen
gentlemen lose all regard for the clear majority of 40
or 30 in a small county, (Co DIS majority and now
there 'none poor TO do 1t reverence Every
conscientious pleal Republican Difference for the
popular will, is swept away by lmpacable pas.
sons that "rue the hour, and nothing Is heard in n
certain quarter, but the furious cry Of mt '- him. out
,oiLh him 1t strikes me- (and indulge feeling Of
levty irreverence i'll making the alusion) that
kindred spirit actuned the prosecuting Jews Of ancient
times, when they cried out Cruelty him. cruelty him.
And, as human nature is the from the beginning
to the end Of the world, conclude that the spirit
has descended TO modern times, and now operates
or less upon the political Jews Of the present day
4
can People will know how to appreciate the bulletin of
amany voters" The Hoispurs Of society-thosr de.
feated and restless asprants for oi!ce-te Don Qux-
ottcs of the county, who will take M against ind-
mill rather than not kick up dust at al-lhese are
ready at any moment to mise the whirwnd of county
strife and commoon-to fan the flame Of civil dscord
throughout borders, although accompanied by the
disturbing aud painful incidents which charac-
terised last spring election, and much de-
precaed by every moral, social and rejecting citizen
among u.s. Those who not residents Of King Will
liam, and did not witness the scenes and occurrences
that signaiiscd last canvassing for county Dele
gate may suppose that have used language strong,
and colored the picture too highly: But appeal to
facts justify my description of characters and
az they actually appeared the stage during our last
canvassing and election for the county
Let me turn, however, from such politicians to the
more calm, unparalleled and substantial citizens of
King Wiliam-o The Conscrpt Fathers Of The county,
and ask them whether il is just 10 declare il adj
vance against our common Representative while stand
| ing visant sentinel upon the watch-tower, ana de-
voting all his energies to service and best interests
Does It comport with the dignity and consistency Of
moral and well regulated community 10 condemn
public servant, who entitled to support and conf
dence' | feel persuaded that many Of those candid
and honest voters, whose minds are free from the iron
shnckles of preudice-whose hearts not fostering
with any unworthy and mplacable resen,ments, though
they opposed him last spring. will cheefnlly award to
Col Dabney the need Of their appreciation, when they
find that he has acted the part of unbiased and
high minded representatives and that they will come
forward at the approaching election, 10 join in the
senseess clamor against him. but to lend him their ge
nerous and manly support.
But on a closer reflection, it strikes ne, I do not
read the papers with such sharp-sghted attention as
ssMany Voters do, and peradventurc, our Delegate
may have furnished good and sufficient for get
ting up opposition to him. | ask for information
have not been to Richmond during the session, and
therefore may not he in possession of all the facts and
circumstances with which "Many Voters may be ac-
tod ms Dabnav rendered od
in any way as member? Has he been boring the
House with any pedantic and fro,hy displays of tac
iearningo Has he sought and found fit occasion to
volunteer his powerful aid to the Wing Party, in nomi-
mating of their Federal Candidates (of his own
name oo) for Judgeshp Or does he pace the streets
night and day. threading the little courts and allies by
way of cuts with perturbation of mind and cloudy
brow, collecting materials and making arrangements,
in order to consummate his designs by secret and sys
tematic plan of back-room caucussing? say again,
tNanv vnters,, Gnr LIE II he TINT