Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-14
POLITICAL.

Republican, Jan
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democratic Convention called in the Albemarle
Senatorial District, fer the purpose OF nominating
candidate for The State Senate, assembled at Loyngs
ton on the Goth OF December, and organized by elect
ing Col James Diard President, Lafayette Neville
Secretary, and Henry w. Quares assistant Secre.
tary.
Upon motion il was
ReSored, That all nominations shall be made 10
open Convention.
Major Richard Pollard of AlbeElare nominated
by Henry W Quurles the nomination was supported
in few remarks BY Floyd l.. Whitehead, who also
read letter from alajor Pollard, containing his OPT
Mons on the prominent political questions. No other
nomination being made the question was put, and Ma
Tor Pollard received lhc unanimous vote ri the Con
yention.
Upon motion made to tha, effect, the President ap
poin,ed committee CONSISTING OF Floyd l.. White
head Henry W Qrares and George W. Randolph)
10 inform Major Pollard OF s nomination, anc request
his acceptance thereof.
A resolution passed directing the Secretary 10 pub
lsh the proceedings of the Convention in the Jefer
sonan Republican, Richmond Enquirer, and Lynch
burg Republican.
And The Convention then adjourned sine die.
JAS. DlLLARD, Prest.
LAFAYETTE NEVILLE, Seery.
LoyIAcsros, Deo 26, 1S42.
Sir: We, the undersigned were appointed by the
Democratic Convention, which met a: Lovingslon, on
the Goth instant, inform of your having been sc.
!eCteC
party the approaching contest in this Senatorial dis
tric We cannot discharge our dnty without express
ing the hope that you viii accept the trust rendered to
you; regarding the contest one i'll which every De
mocrat possessed OF abilities should exert them TO the
utmost
With the greatest respect, we remain
Your most beiien, servants,
GEO. WYTHE RANDOLPH,
HENRY w. QuARLES,
FLOYD l.. WHITEHEAD.
Richard Pollard, Esq, Loyngston.
LovINGsroS, Dec. 20, lS42.
Gentlemen In acknowledging the receipt OF your
communication informing me that have been selected
bv The Democratic Convention he Id here day. the
candidate OF the Democratic parry for THIS Senatorial
district have 10 express to you and through you %
the Convention the that appreciate the dis
,nction thus conferred on me. am sensible OF the
honor YOU do me the confidence you reposc IN me by
the selection accept the Nomination. and should be
elected shall endeavo to promote the best interests o!
the district and that of the entire State IN my representa-
tive character fer MAY have the power oil my anii
ties; keeping in view those Republican doctrines,
which hav been shed forth by Jefferson and Madison,
and which have so long made Virginia prominent in
the Union.
+ am, most respectfully.
RICHARD POLLARD.
To Messrs Geo. ". Randolph, Henry w QuGries
and Floyd l.. Whitehead, Committee
MAJOR POLLARD.
The Committee appointed 10 inform this gentleman
of MS nomination for tic State Senate in The Aloeml'e
district the performance of their duty addressed
note to him which with lis reply Is published below
Since his acceptance of the nomination renders IL I'm
portan, tAat his political opinions should be Known
throughout the district, and from his long absence ts
is probably the case letter from tn IN reply 10
some Undergraduates also published, Wy which IT will
be perceived that he is entitled 10 the warm and hearty
support of every Democrat.
LoyIxcsrox, Dec. Is, 1912
Dear Sir: 4 Convention Of the Democratic party OF
this Senatorial district will be held at this place, on the
4th Monday in this month"; that being Court day, for
the purpose OF nominating candidate to be run by line
Democratic party the Spring election for the State
Senate
The object Of this communication is TO know whether
your former political opinions have undergone any
change; and what arc your opiaons upon the political
questions which now agitae The country, VIZ: Uniiea
States Bank Tariff, Internal improvement by the ,ie
neral Government Distribution Of the proceeds OF The
Public Lands, dc, &c, and whether you Will support
CLAY for the mex, President not.
As there are several gentlemen spoken OF Tor the OF
fee and amoEgs, the rest YOURSELF many OF your Ola
friends would ike 10 have your opinions on the above
questions and whether it would suit your convenience
If nominated 10 accept. An ea:ly answer Is desired
Your friend and
Obedient servant
FLOYD l.. WHITEHEAD.
Richard Pollard Esq, Lovingston.
OAK RIDGE, Dec. -, 1912.
NV Dear Sir: In answer 10 ynnr favor OF to-day,
have 10 say that my political sentiments have nnder
gone no change. | have returned % the T. , win
those political opinions which carried with me When
went abroad In truth, NY Republican, teneis pos
s;ble ure more firmly fixed and cherished by what ]!
have seen in other countries. and by The history OF the
parties in my ow H. while Was absent from my native
land.
shall no, vote for Mr. Clay as President, nor would
tad iao,,