Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-03
E1mjyy Scents

The redoubtablc Major Noah, who has recently
returned 10 the theatre of his glop-;he editorial
proicSson--pad this city a visit last winter. An
honour SO novel and unexpected excited some con.
vcrsation at the time but the object of it was ne.
yer exactly a,ccraincd. In his last paper, how.
ever the MAJOR lifts the curtain, and informs the
public that he came as the agent of Capt. Tyler.
and by his particular request, to see Mr.. Richie
and ascertain whether Mr. Il. could be induced to
come 10 MIR. 1ylers aid and sustain him for re-
election. Mr. Richie, il seems, protested very
great respect for his ENccllcncy, had entire con.
iiicncc in his integrity, and admitted he had done
much 10 merit the support of the Dcmocrucy.-
But as to the succession, Hc groHnd way 0irca.
dy occupied, and the restoration of Nr. Van Buren,
determined on.
This was The result of this strange negotiation.
So far as it refers to Tyler, we have nothing Ia
say. But there is one circumstance worthy Of note:
aud that is the ayowal 10y the editor of the Enqui.
rer, that 'thc ground is already occupied" and
that VI. Van Buren, must be- restored. At that
very time the Enquirer was protesting through it.
columns to be uncommtcd to any candidate, and
held out the belief that it would chccrluy support
Mr.. Calhoun. Now II appears, rs we never
doubted was the fact, that it was merely making
this prccncc to gull Nr. Calhon's friends and use
them for the Advancement of Van Buren,. "Th,
gro"nd is Gircady occUpicd" by Van Buren,, the
Editor said, in January, and yet his paper them
and ever since, has affected the greatest readiness.
to support any other Democrat This is Demo.
cratic candour and air-doaling for you
We suhloin Major Moah's revelations a. report.
cd by himself:
1FThc Madsonian docs injustice to the Richmond I'm
q1ircf, n chning that paper with determined hostility "a
President Tyler / know % tho contrary. In Iannnry
last at the request Of Mr. Tyler, went down TO Rich
mond to scc M Richie IN person. and ascertain from
authentic what the Presidents prospects IN
Virginia, and whether Mr. Richie would consent come
10 tue hid o. Mr. Tyler, and sustain him candidate for
/ on election.
Mr.. Richie with his accustomed frankness, expressed
The most favorable and friendly sentiments towards tho
President, well entire confidence in his integrity and
observed. hnho had done much merit the confidence Of
The Democratic party; but said be tho aground s already
occupied, and there appears be- determination IN that
party do justice 10 those who unfortunate the
conflict Of $780, and reinstao them in power in proof of
unwavefng confidence IN their principles. That II Posi.
dent Tyler could fairly obtain nomination in the Convon.
ton, twouId be his duty and pleasure support him
the democratic candidate; but NJ present there
prospects o his AZ the patronage Of the Co
vernmon snd he, when it Is used dlscrcoty auxia.
~ 10 sustain party in power, IT, influence be
felt but that patronage alone never build up party for
any man." Mr.. Richie, am certain, had no idea that I
had distinct object in ascerianing his this point,
and therefore spoke entirely without reserve.
inferred from my nytr-ntiJn with him, this inten.