Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-12
p.-nmnsn March 10Th. ls42


February has been received, informing me oi the re.
,.. III the Democratic Convention, held III ooTinglon,
To- ne aIst IL February, for the selection OF suaote
.5da,e 10 represent The 18th Senatorial District IN
,e Senate of Virginia and informing me that that no.
n5- A,d been conferred me. Thus proof OF conn
deuce eoosed 10 me, coming as Il Goes not ohiy rom
sa whom now have the honor to represent, (and to
va4rl am we'll known but from those with whon
nave Mt the pleasure ct genera acqua'n'ance'
could not Otherwise than excite IN my bosom, Tue i've
-, emotions OF pride and pleasure. OF express
hope tina, viii feel myself free 10 accept the nomina
ION apon the ground upon when II as mace, p'ihc
a4lg that am in favor Of the James RIVER ana Ma
nswna lino-ovenent.-My friends III the Conven-
,o did me but Justice when they represented
me a. an uncomp,omslng friend OF That improve
men, To the prosecution of that work, have
eva gwen ms humble but wiling support Ana
aopa a-a,n IN few days, TO have II IN my power 10
r.- another proof of my devotion 10 that WORK, by re-
sa ~ II, vote IN fl:or Of another appropriation iof
le urtheraace OF that great improvement, lnotwith
.,andnr the embarrassed condition OF our hnahces)
7os u2on It IS one Of the greatest and iai The most
important Improvement IN the State. hacaoaWZea
road from the James the Tennessee line, look
10a - second IN importance, but second only 10 Tue
Jlaes River work In the construction Of tins road,
feel deep interest. not only account OF that e!t
'a)se nom have tie honor 10 represent, out from
ill homes, conviction that would deveope more OF
t7 hidden resources OF Virginia, than any other I'M
a-5geueu, Of the extent, Which, We couid con-
slct n the State. II Will ne, II made, the great ieed-
Of that Canal which am ANXIOUS to see comPie-
,-.. Entertaining the OPINIONS that do IN relation 20
te improvement; alluded 10 IN your letter. should lee4
myself free unequlvocally, 10 accept the nomination.
ls'- ;he unfortunate difficulty which arose III the
Convention a.iude TO the wthcraweI OF TIE Dote'
t1ut D-e-lr5n In these times, more than IN almost
o.y. We have ever witnessed, 1t becomes necessa
- 10; avoid all collisions, and unite our party a.
one man. Ought not the present CONDITION OF our us
met. @ warn US against any dIssensons: has not lhs
hoo, Cd br who has carried out
TIE pruc pies of our opponents long enough, to warn Us
against further OF ranks or any ceieat o
oa: party Ny ANXIOUS wish is to unite the Democracy
81: to carry tas ID S:7ct f5r the Republican cause -
1 comparison OF that great bect all other cons'dea
tons would 30 with Of subordinate value. My own
e-ya,iou q; much less consideration than the sue
e-,s q my party. I wiling 10 my District,
;a"y are wiling 10 elect would not Tee! The
9atest scTGp'e in positively accepting the nom'na'
'on, but u7 the unfortunate schsm which has pre-
vailed between the Delegation q Botetou.t and those
ct her sste. counties | would unequivocaly &C
cep', 81 once, but | desire that the way shall Tor d
'ae be leh open for reunion Of our party
And ! wish It 10 be understood, that whatever
o. acqgeSceace | now ave to that Nomination.
subec. - any other movement which the
Dst-ic', majority Of the counties therein, may
- pleased to MAKE If another meeting must be mao,
and as there no time 10 hold meetings IN all Inc
COUNTIES, may not be permitted respectfully TO suggest
ma that meeting be held at as early day as may De
Pacncab!e IN The town Of Covington, to be composed
four Delegates from each county, 10 be selected from
Ire 'ormeF Delegates by their colleagues-l mean,
'3n al '.- former Delegates selected by the people
- IL votes 10 br gwen IN Convention, as may oe
aged upon b? the Delegates when assembled: 10
lie decision OF this meeting any other which Tue
?+'21 Of the Dstrc, may think proper 10 assemble
%4 willingly yield If any other man should be pre-
~''si ~ the meeting, TO that Individual Will give my
'-l?9t', PROVIDED he be good and true Democrat
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN McCAUIEY.
II Iie,sts Samuel Carpenter, sr james o Hobbs,
Douglas Layn-