Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-16
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To THE VOTERS or FAIoUiER AND PRINCE WILLIAM.
announce to you that have withdrawn from the
canvass for the representation Of this Senatorial DIS.
trict and desire that my name may not be brought
before The meeting which it is proposed by portion,
and believe bu, snail portion, of The Republican
voters of the District be held at this place on the
22nd inst Gre ums,ances, known to this district nave
DELAYED this notice for many weeks; but retire from
the canvass satisfied that the important benefit con-
emuated by me ut the period announced myself has
bee so far attained by the Republican party, and re-
serving to myself the right of free Judgment upon the
circumstances nder which candidate shall be brought
before the people, as we'll as upon the principles he
nrofesses and his competency TO serve the District
The purposes Of my life, far as it has been de
voted to politics, has been TO retain in the hands OF
the people all the power which they could exercise
9th convenience 10 themselves, and which Tor the
great ends of society must be employed either by them
or their agents II matters not, for there is but little
choice between masters, whether the people are rob
bed of their Jus, weight end influence, by an usurper,
or by the steaithy approaches of secret societies
Iiberty has received in Europe assaults from both
these sources but its friends find it harder TO nl popu-
lar apprehensions of private clubs, than to arouse the
enemies OF monarchy. The horrors of the French Re-
yolution were greatly multiplied, and most of its fero
c;ous atrocities resulted from the system of secret
caucussnr which had been adopted TO hoodwink the
ueoule and cheat them Of ter liberties. The terror
excited by the wckcdncss of these societies,
in the minds of all Europe, has retarded the progress
of
upon The necks of that people The example Of France,
after her soyercigns had been led TO the scaifod,
and the heirs of her dladem driven in exile,
governed by clubs, shouting liberty and equality,
and carrying murder TO the threshold OF half the
families OF her people, made them seek relief from
those irresponsible tyrants IN The imperial esposm of
Napoleon and whenever hear of eoneIaoeS upon sub.
ecs belonging exclusively to the wide spread voice OF
the people, look for mischief natural consequence.
There is no danger with US, it true of the guutne-
none rapne, fire MURDER from any such ures de-
ISOLATED France, but tits necessary for the blessings of
be.ty that the eople shall keep all matters retained TO
themselves, subject TO voice but their | am in
favor Of the ancient Democratic usages of the people
usages which had their origin among the fathers OF the
Revolution, which have taken through all
iicts in safety and which will only consent 10 depart
from when it is longer safe to follow them
Efforts have been industrous'y made TO impress you
with the belief, that am opposed TO convention of
yourselves called together to nominate candidate from
the Republican patty 10 represent you IN the Senate OF
Virginia. This representation OF my sentiments or
wishes does gross injustice. 1 never was opposed
TO convention Of tie people on this or any other sub
iect whatever. | have been, and am now opposed 10
the assumption Of the rights and influence oil the peo
pie by any or more individuals who may claim to
sneak in their name and demand obedience TO their
mandates | asked for the roiee Of the people-to it
upon all occasions look, and by il will ever cheer
fully abide. These have been my sentiments in all
past time and such only have recently uttered when
it was proper for me TO speak upon the subject
Attempts have also been made by personal appeals
to the individual aspiratonso OF Mr. Radcliffe and others
in the county of Prince William, which were promptly
repelled and through the columns of The Spirit of De-
mocrocy at Lcesburg array that county against this,
upon the score of her right to send the next Representa-
tive for this district
To reprcss this mischief in the bud, to heal up any
wounds which may have been inflicted upon the peace
and fraerna feelings of the partyto testify the since
rty Of nv attachment to the great doctrines of Jefferson,
have determined to leave the field for others to occupy
There shall be no strife over my head.
Your obedient servant,
r. WALLACE.
Warrnninn February Bird. 1913