Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-13
COM NIoArIoNs.
CITY DELEGATE.

CITY DELEGATE.
Feminine, MIR Editor, TO occupy brief space in
your columns, for the purpose of anmadvertins
upon the apparently formidable opposition. which
has arisen against our late Representative, Mi
Daniel. Already are those who seek to supplan,
him, bringing forward a gentleman who, being a
merchant, is supposed to combine all the qualfca.
lions requisite for a Representative in the Legis-
aturc.
MIR Peasants isl gentleman of acknowledged
worth, great amiahity of manner and excellence OF
heart, and emnenty fitted to represent the raercen
tile interest OF the city. But there ore other into
rests of equal importance, with which MIR Peasants
notwithstanding his intelligence, and general know
ledge and experience, is not ut all familiar. In
deed, II IS n matter of great controversy anoug
the merchants OF this city, what IN truth is the true
policy to be pursued by our Legislature to advance
and protect commerce. Again, the mechanic inte
rest, II II does not conflict with tho mercantile is
not at all connected or CO extensive with IL; aud
humbly suggest, that possibly, enc who could view
them both impartally, and test all the conflicting
opinions by comparison aud reflection might be
expected to form the most correct Judgment upSn
the precise policy 10 be pursued. But I've this rs IL
may, what possible objection can be urged asains,
MIR Daniel, the present incumbent, by the mercan.
| tile interest Of Rchmondl Has lie, by any SINGLE
aei OF his legislative career indicated 4 wan; ci
familiarity with, or knowledge or the great prnet.
pies which govecn direct and encourage commerce7
On the contrary. did he not manifest, in defence II
our Banking institutions against the faclious as
4 saults, thc revolutionary and mob encouraging
speeches u! the anti Bank party, an intimate and
| accurate neludntance with the laws which govern
tn operation OF Banks, and incidentally vet vitality
affect coare7ce Fog this, Il for TO other Of his
legislative achievements, lie merits at least the 1lsa,
thanks OF has commoTci-l constituency. It's need.
less to enume. ate ali the arts at has legislative
course; suffice u, that upon ttis occssion, sus-
tanned himSell and those who were more p.r,iru
lnrly represented IN that affair, manfuy and til.
! umphaut!y.
With respect to the other objection urged acans,
him. that lac IS not mechanic" Il IS only necessary
To say, that II careful and uniring vigilance over
the rights, aud an unislicrins ardor IN advancing
the interests OF The mocha me- entities him 10 their
support, his conduct, as represo NATIVE, should
commend HIM 10 their unanimous vote. Many Of
| them vii remember the uhliscing zca, and ability
which distinguished his Efforts ia securing the PAS
sege OF bill, through the lower House. entited "a
blll providing lien upon buidings for mechanics
and others who have furnished labor or materials
for their construction" This iust and import.n,
h'l was opposed acd ec,tived by the Senate III
mat Nisdon and sa:acity which characterized mos,
oi the acts Of that sage and interesting body durrv
! their late session.
Here, then, Is az once, evidence conclusive TO
show uin he, AT east has discharged his duty TO his
mechanic constituency with fidelity and ability #
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actions as Delegate; suffice It that the two here cited
prove his attention and devotion TO the interest Ike
| OF Merchant and Mechanic.
why, then, lie, me ask, is il that withou, con =
su''ins MS feelings, and without objection to his
course, we are unceremoniosly TO thrust him aside
because he does not happen to be Merchant or
| Mechanic -
has It been forgotten that, when he was first
nominated, he consented 10 stand the canvass only
upon condition, that neither Merchant or Mecbnn
i nd hat III
when Merchant, OF high standing, was nominal
ed, he assured him that II he would run he would
at once withdraw and give him his earnest and cor.
dlal support1 Why, then, should he be turned ont
OF his place without one whisper of dissatisfaction
or one word of censure. from those who put him
there Is It klndf Is il senerousl Is IL lust p
he same spirit Of Difference to the wishes OF bis
constituency, which marked his conduct al the last
eection, would, doubt not, have prompted him al
hrst TO resign his post rcspecta BILE portion of HE
constituency had desired it, Nothing of this Sor,
was attempted; but in utter disregard OF his feelings
an effort IS making to eject him from his seat with
out 10Y the admission OF all who have opposed Inn,
IN the papers, discovering any faux or fnJing
aught TO complain OF. IL IS impossible 10 believe
that the citizens OF Richmond will thus cas-, aside
and reject one who has served them so well and so
faithfully.
There IS one other opposition, which, while il
may De superhuous, will, nevertheless, take occa
SION TO notice. writer who adopts the "plural
hetIon," and assumes the indefinite and imposing
u'ie oil MANY Voters" emphaicaly pronounces
thls present time crisis, and finds in that well es-
tabished III Calhoun is to DO bslievedl fact reason
10 believe tina, this city should be represented bv a
person about whose ability, energy efficiency and
genuine Wing principles there can be no mistake -
Now whether by this he designed to fect upon the
competency, capacity, or sound Wing principles OF
tne present incumbent does not clearly appear from
/ MS article. But this may be cleaned from i, with
certainty, that MANY Voters" esteems Robert q
StanaTd, his nominee, superior TO MIR Daniel in ali
mat quaihes 10 warm or adorn a seat in the Legs.
IatiVe hnll, since he, unlike those who have sus.
tanned Mr. Peasants, omits 10 say any thing in COM
mendation OF the present Delegate. To this 6aiter.
ing assumption there is nothing to object vet tru,t
shall be pardoned for giving 70 "Many Voters
/ thsirendly CAUTION not TO make inVidious compa-
risons, or underrate the qualifications OF on,
who has represented Us ably and satisfactorily bv
endeavorng 10 elevate another, who whatever m =
be his merit has not yet title TO the support of hi
fellow citizens, earned by toisome and self.s,cri
hcing devotion TO their interests. do not mean n
impugn the motives Of "Many Voters" or confess
with him the palm OF superior merit as Mr. D,niep.
champion, which he SEXES with such certaintv and
| confidence for Mr. S,annrd. But | much nois,,l,,
the people Of Richmond if they can or will desert
tired and faithful public servant to support anv ca,
ddaie because Of some supposed superiority IN ,ts
latter trust It will be manifested Of the mil.
that we are not neglected. Of those who deserve on,
favor but that, uniting in the cry swell donep 10 ou
| late Delegate we Will cheerfully give MIN our +,
'u'e support CITIZEN.