Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-11
.,,essrs. Goodson and Co,rdn.

We are happy to see the "Abngdon Banner" an.
nouncing Col. Samuel +. Goodson, candidate for
reelection in the county of Washington. Well does
he deserve the tribute which he received at the hands
of his Const tuents at their February county court
On that occasion, "On motion OF Col. Harold Smyth,
Colonel William Byurs was called to the Chair, and
R. Latham appointed Secretary to the meeting. DR..
y. Snead explained the purposes of s cal-and upon
his SUGGESTION the President selected committee of
FIVE TO make report VIZ Dr. y. Snead, Tobias
Smith, Parker Smith, James DAVIS and Colone! Harold
Smyth--the latter gentleman subsequently, withdraw.
ing his name and the four first enumerated, after
short retirement. returned and submitted for adoption,
the following resolutions, with the preliminary slate
ment 10 the frs
"That whereas, owing 10 the remotcness Of this
county from the Capitol of the State, and The consc
quent ncon venience CT sending Delegates thiher-it
will be deemed satisfactory in view OF the avowed OBJ
ects in the contemplation of the State Convention 10
resotre that this meeting approves the purposes and
aims ofsad Convention far they are understood TO
consist in re assertion and enforcement OF Demo
cratic Republican principles and the means of their
success, and for the consideration OF the proper TINE
and place for assembling National Convention, tn
nominate candidates for the offices Of President and
Vice President of The United States, and the sugges
ton Of the best mode of elecing delegates 10 said
Convention. Secondly: The Committee propose the
following resolution-That it is the opinion Of this
meeting, tina! nomination of candidate TO represent
this county in the next Virginia Assembly, should now
be made by the Democratic party and that our present
,rorthy and faithful delegate, Col. Samuel +. Good
son, be recommended TO the Republican voters OF
Washington for their Jealous support at the approach
ing election.
"These resolutions were put TO the vote and adopted
unanimously. No-there was q solitary dscordant
voice. from what party it proceeded, we did not learn
Upon the submission of the last resolution, Col Smy,h
took occasion 10 speak terms highly complimentary
Of Col Goocson to his services generally IN
the Legislature and more especially TO those IN behalf
OF the infant College Of the Southwest The Colonel
concluded his remarks by an invitation to Mr. John
w. >. Watson-who, he informed, had had parl.
cuar opportunities of knowing the standing and est
nation Of Colonel Goodson in the Virginia Legisla
ture, TO attest the truth Of the encomium which he
had pronounced. Whereupon, Mr. W., one of the
rankcs and most intelligent Of Wings, with the great
est aacrity and masnanmi,y, declared that, though a
political opponent Of Col. Goodson, IT afforded him
infinite satisfaction TO report what he knew from per-
sona intercourse with the members OF the Legislature
to be true, that the political strength of Washington,
most worthily, honoraby and inhuentially repre-
scented in the person of the gentleman nominated
The warmth and heartiness with which these senti
ments were expressed coming from prominent Wing
in these days, when political intolerance SO predom
nates-of course created some sensation.
The Abingdon /" Banner also speaks in the hand
soonest terms Of Mr. Cowan Of Russel-and truly says,
Ils constituents may be assured, that their represent
alive has been of the most active and efficient
in the House this winter. Mr. C. has ming led freely
and most crediiably in the important debates which
have arisen. We have been informed by yery intel
gent Judge himself member Of The House, that Mr..
e. has reputation quite surprising for one not
habtuated 10 debate. The people of Russell should
by all means re elect MIR. Cowan" We cordially Sc
e0nd that motion, Mr.. "Banner