Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-14
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THE NON G. ~ Ny1TDJERS DCcTTN

THE HON. G. ". SUMMERS DECLINES
II viii be seen by the annexed Circular, addressed TO hi.
constituents, that the Hon. c. w SUMMERS declines bens
a candidaie for reelection To- the next Congress
His Wing friends universally, and no Uncomfortable
portion OF the opposite party, sure will receive tins
annunciaion with feelings OF regret His course in Con-
gress well known his ns and il has met their
appreciation generally Few indeed il any, whatever lin
It's may be assigned this District by the Legislature can
De found To supply his placeone who is equally well nc
qanied with our interests who has the ability TO ad
VJcao tlom on the floor OF Congress or who from IN,
moderation and dgnied bearing, command the same
influence and respect with his fellow members Of all psrtcs
Besides all this the condition country REQUIRES in her
councils, the services OF the best and men, The pre-
sent then, truly, would be the time for the .x
Perehced the patriotic and chvarous, retire from the
nefce contest upon the issue OF which, soemny be-
hevc' hangsihs honor degradation the veal woe of
or beloved country.
Wear well aware that the Wings in Congress can ,c
accomplish little nothing relieve the country from il,
present suffering condition, while John Tyler is the occu
pant OF the Executive chair; and that political opponents
VIII, IN all probability, have, in the Congress maior
ties TO do Whatever they may list check the progress OF
our tree Institutions, and leopard their safety.
In TINS CRISIS we want IN the popular branch Congress-
the conservative influence of the largest possible number of
such present representative who if they cannot
arrest the current OF reckless extravaganza new tangled
incomes and mischievous experiments upon the vital
es OF the people, will detect the errors of legislation and
MS faithful entne the people of approaching danger
to their liberties their prosperity and their happiness
But MI Summers has, know, from considerations
which he deems good and sufficient determined 10 retire
from Congress at tho close of the present session We will
add let the people OF this district look well to the choice OF
his successor for there time in the history of
our republic when we required ADLER, pure sierner pa
triots in our natural councils.
KANAwuA c. III. Nov. % 1892
To my COnstituents-Athough it my purpose TO have
parting word with at the close OF the approaching
SION OF congress- IN the usual FORM circular address,
Yet ldeem 1t my duty 10 apprsc you advance in order
int your attention be early turned the selection of
my successor that do expect be a candidate
election 10 the house of representatives
during the short period, which the of
ent and representative, has existed between us have en-.
deavoed To discharge the various duties which your valued
commission imposed upon with strict fidelity your
interests and 10 the best OF my knowledge and ability.
Under other circumstances should be gratified to
continue our connection, If such your pleasure But
the great length OF the sessions of Congress- hitherto
which fear there is but o prospect of being shortened
Tor some time TO come, ntereres materially with my pri
waite empoymonts and concerns mot in condition be
negecied) preclude from asking a renewal OF that
confidence which you have heretofore bestowed in so fiat
teringa manner, and should but ccby repay by the dcvo.
non even, OF my whole time your service.
remain most respectfully
Your feow-citzen.
GEO. w. SUMMERS