Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-14

meeting Of the whigs Of the neiehbohood Of the White
Hal precinct held Saturday the 9Th; THOMAS DvSs.
Esd In the Chair, and VIZ. A. MAur Secretary, which
VALENTINE WooD SovrRAII, Esd and Captain BErALEKI.
BRowS were nominated for the House Of Delegates Capt
bRowS being present, accepted the nomination. II is
stated IN the Charlottesville Advocate what the determine
uon OF Mr. SoruHALL j.. His the Legislature
are afraid inie sacrifice almost great be expected
OF MN to make Se IL his modcsty would permit him to
comprehend in all its and sincerity the pleasure which
ms election would give great body OF his fellow citizens
we feel confident that Mr.. SouTuAIL would incur large
sachee OF convenience and pecunia interest
! ply with the public wish.
Let us respectfully suggest the Wings Of Albemarle
that precinct nominations the right method Of pro-
eeeding They apt be local their preferences
and TO lead TO collisions Nominations should be made
the Court Houses, and in full meeting Of the rhole party.
IL Upon referring again the Advocate, find that
MIR. SouTuALL declines the nomination. The Editor
says;
WING MEETING AT WHITE HALL.
IL Will be seen by the proceedings ct the Whigsat White
Hail. that they have nominated tor the Legislature, gen
uemen OF high standing as citizens and as Wings.
We have every think that MIR. Souhal will
not consent to embark i'm the and declines posi-
lively hut most respectfully the position which his Wing
friends at White Hall would assign him. And it will
be seen by the remarks of Capt. Brown that. with the
desty and msgnanmiy which have ever distinguished his
course on former occasions, and which certainly ente him
TO the hearty thanks and good will of every Wing, he
iers the whole matter 10 the will of his counymen.
We suppose that such conference ct the friends of the
cause will take place March will harmonic all
conflicting claims, and concentrate the vote OF the people
u JomN HARNAR GuNKR, Esq. OF Abcmarle, brother
of the Representative Congress from that District pub
fishes card in the Charlottesville Advocate from which
make the following a. 81 alter frdter! We like
this coming up the hub. We like the spirit which nd.
nanty spuns the Suspicion OF trimming for personal ud.
yaneemenL
ACARD.
MEssRs. EDroRS am repeatedly perpexed with nsinu.
atoms and ungenerous hints, the supposed aofreS OF
my political position take this mode OF satisfying the
qucrulous.
Permit me- through your columns, all whom il
may concern, that am not, IN any Of the term,
aspirant for political promotion desire other public
position before the people than that OF profession
have voluntarily selected avocaton, and desire
other "ine Of distinction" The responsible and aduous
profession OF the Law sufficient crafty ambition.
AS my political position" have say, with equal
frankness, that am thoroughly and radically WING.
am IN every sense, opposed 10 the self styled Democrats
OF the day. prefer for the Presidency Henry CLAY
any living and shall, my humble way do all in
my power, promote his election.
After tins explicit declaration, l ask those who
find audablc motive in the OF the ndepen.
dent and fearless advocate OF his principles and
lions 20 allow me, IN my own humble way pursue
moiested my professions and should presume differ
with Others political subec-noi attribute this hon.
difference in principle any desire my part
either seek notorety, to solicit the Legsa.
neither desire such dstncuon-n0r could Serre
reTc elected. The foolish midiy, and pO-
lcy OF certain proscTipuve staute-whch hangs like
curse on our code-has concerted me from freeman 70
political siarery.
Bu this shall prevent me- the proper time
from taking aetire advocating with pen and voice.
the election Of Henry Clay 10 the Presidency This
humble pTirilsge claim right and shall certainly
Else ddfg-not needing the iRSiRua0ns Of those who
essentially selfish believe one who part
cipate in the public excitement Of the mes Ike helseUSs
seeking promote tht pirate and personal ia
duty oppressed people and
lettering government claims higher motives for action
than the miserable reward Of party d!ssentOn"