Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-04-09

In which belonged You NAV remember, MIR. Bra3-
tom that the wear following, had three candidates be-
fore district for the Senate, one State Rights wing
one for the Administration, and one Conservative.
with much Inconvenience attended the election, and
used exerons elect the Administration candidate;
gentleman had never seen i'll my life, IN preference
10 two old and very particular acquaintance. had
carried with speech made by Mr. Hunter, and the
best mcde in Congress by of his age IN Ia.
vor of taking the money from the banks, which used
with the Republican Wings believe, with good effect
You may remember that late in the day, and after a
long ride, you came TO the election, and very soon
Informed that you intended to for the Conserva
tive. We met. explained to you as we'll as was
capable of doing, the importance Of sustaining the Pre-
sdent 10 this effect: That the stand he had taken
was Of far more consequence to the welfare of this
country than ten battles Of New Orleans; and will
add ten battles Of TiPpecanoe into the bargaln:-
That it was the base work upon which the party
rested; for it was certain if the money was not taken
away from the banks there must be bank TO take a;
That the pet bank system was not only Abandoned out
was derided by all parties as had pred'cted hnaiy'
that il was the "chef corner stone; Tor, had been
introduced into Congress by the Wings, which the
"builjers rejected" To all this ! believe you made
no objection; but you said, the Conservative eand''
date was your kinsman; and you, with one other,
voted for him. When a man, III the discharge oil
pubic duty, supports his kindred against MS coh-
v'cons of the interests of his country, he cannot repre-
sent me- 1t put him in the Executive or Legislature
he VIII hi the Offices with his kndrcd aud, Il no ~
placed III the Judiciary he, upon the same principle,
will decide the favor of his kindred, although
against his convictions Of right This embraces all
the evils OF monarchy without any OF its advantages
Sir your political alteration of recent date and
greater magnitude than Mr. Hunters and, therefore,
you cannot be the true Simon Pure Of the party.
But, for whose benefit are you pressing yourself upon
the district at this time: You know you cannot get but
very small proportion of party and Of the Wings
neither the Bank men nor the Republican State Right $
men will touch you with a pair Of tongs. They each
have their avorte before them. Your whole vote must
be distracted from Mr. Hunter and of course, in
favor of Mr.. Corbn who, although opposed 10 bank,
is in favor of that which you and think will make
bank; and who, | fear, would go to Washington pre-
possessed in favor of the American Premier and
his under Secretary too-all of which both you and
| say is much 10 be deprecated. There are no such
objections to Mr.. Hunter. It's true Mr.. Hunter did
not vote for MIR. Van Buren,, but he did not vote
against him; and lie possesses he merit OF not being
hunter after ma critics. for, as our prospects became
gloomy, he inclined towards lie also expressed per-
feet willingness to retire from Office and have found II
pretty good rule 10 Judge of man merits for Office by
inverse proportion OF his anxiety to gct Since tile
November Elections, MIR. Hunters preJudces against
Mr.. Van Buren, do not operate-tha deed IS DONE
sthe die cast, and the contest IS for principles
which may not be understood by ALL but opponents
will scarcely dare to Willy faem Perhaps your objec-
tons Mr. Hunter PERSONAL and you do not think
him capable and trustworthy Sir, my opinion, that
he is as far superior to you politician, you pos
!
think that Mr. Hunter cannot be trusted at Washing
ton where fifty million Bank is to be incorporated,
and where some millions worth Of claims which should
be preferred poned, and Well, Sir,
admit that 10 be fair subject for inquiry, and as far
as my opinion will 90, do not know man in the
District would trust. Cannot we find some
little excuse for Mr.. Hunters neutrality When MIR.
Hunter objected to the Proclamation, and thus became
a Wing, he either carried with him. or they chose
to 90 OF themselves, at least five hundred men in
the District, who have always avowed the iden-
teal principles for which we contending These
men principally secured his election 10 Congress,
against my will, however, and during their OPP
position mbibed, partizans always will do, when
they are readers of sided pnrtzan print personal
prejudccs against Mr.. Van Buren, When il was found
that Mr. Van Buren, not an Abolltionst, nor red
fox, weasel cloud, but a sure-enough Re-
publican r Hunter and his associates seemed 10 have
retained dstrust Of the man, but could not do lees
than adhere TO their principles. am happy that they
have now the opportunity of sustaining their princ
pies, untrammeed BY personal prejndccs, or the hope
of reward by joining the strong side call upon them
to do So or forever hereafter to hold their peace.
do not believe, Mr.. Braxon, that you can lose US the
election as am personally acquainted with most OF
those who have expressed willingness to support you
against Mr. Hunter, and know them to be Of
principle and cannot believe, that in this trial of pn
cipe they will sacrifice their principles by throwing
away their votes upon you, although you had an hun
drcd tunes greater claims 10 the sacrifice.
W. F. PENDLETON.
D.al, A,rI