Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-08
With great respect,
You obt sev'ts,
WIN. J. BAKER,
TIlOS. +. JONES, yCoNNIrTE.
JIG. b. EHRlNGHAUS,
Hon. n RAyNER.
J.N.
Hoy. X. RAYNER.

HrErroEp County, " c. May 10, lsI3
GENTLEMHN | received several days since, your very
laoring communication informing that | had "been
unanimously chosen, by the Convention which met T.
denton the 18th Of April the Wing candidate
present the 9th district in the Congress of the United
Stacs and should have responded Immediately, but
have been prevented by my almost attendance
sick friend, followed by heavy affection the
death OF my nearest relative.
assure you, gentlemen feel ordinary qualification
nj the evidence OF approval n the MAIN OF at
inded by the Harmony and unity, which You speak Of
having prevailed IN the Convention The appreciation Of
my by generous and conding constituents Is
oil the reward have looked for humble services; and
If have obtained that, than satisfied. Kind and
hatteng however the in which you speak Of
m nomination, yet am not vain enough construe them
into entire approval of act Of political
since have had the honor of representing the district in
Congress putu Pharsaical pretensions of being free
from error 10 err IS the common fraty OF all men; and
the favorable verdict Of the Convention,
only approval Of what they deemed TO be right but
charitable extenuaon of what they believed be wrong
hope may be allowed 10 as can without aiecta
ton that had desire continue public life after the
termination of the last the eth Congress. had,
dinghy expressed myself many in the district and
declared my readiness 20 retire in favor OF any one who
could unite the great body OF political friends his
support During the last session OF Congress, however,
continued 10 receive from citizens OF the
district who might be supposed to be acquainted with the
state OF the public feeling, that the desire of
my political friends, that should be candidate for
reelection. And when TO reflect on the kind
ana indulgont support which had uniformly recev
ed from those generous friends; when ] consi-
dered that my experience and extensive acquaintance
throughout the district would give advantages
ed by but few and when had reason 10 believe that the
district under the late appoonment, had been arranged
wa view of securing seat for the principal author OF
that arrangement, in the last legislature induced
reconsider my Intentions and did, myself suggest the pro
prey holding district convention, with view OF
tain whether my political course had been such
the confidence and appreciation OF those who had twice
elected me- and also for the purpose OF giving the
ties which had been attached the district opportunity
Of expressing their views regard to the selection OF
ddate
It is well known that publicly declared my perfect
dness 10 give way any whom the Convention might
thing able command the united support of friends
and pledged myself 10 support the nominee whoever he
might be. Under such circumstances, having been unan
mousy chosen by the Convention" do not feel at liberty
decline the nomination. especially tins late pc
nod; and you may therefore consider candidate TO
represent the 9Th district in the next Congress OF the L.
States
hardly deem necessary refer my political princi.
PIES well known they the people of the district
often have proclaimed them in public aSsemblagcs Of
my fellow. oihzens-and attempted sustain them the
floor Of the House OF Representative Suffice II 10 say
iey not only unchanged, but conviction OF their
Truth is daily strengthened by experience.
need not say nm in favor Of a Bank Of the L.
States, since was first elected upon that issue; have
advocated such institution the House of Representa-
yes, both by my speeches and my votes; and when the
present desses OF the country daily admons OF Its
necessity and importance.
need say am in favor Of distribution of the pro-
ceeds Of the sales Of the public lands among the Sates
since is well known all who have observed my political
cOue, that this has always been iayonte with
me, both in the Legislature Of the State, and Congress-
where my speeches and votes in its favor matters OF
record.
need say am favor of limiting the Executive
TO- since my opposition in the House of Representative
% this as exercisod yTannca power is fresh in the
recollection of all, who have noticed my representative
course.
Ineed not say l in favor OF a rigid economy in the
administration Of the government, and Of bringing down
Its expenditures TO the lowest possible point consistent with
the honor and interest Of the country my in Con
gress will defy scrutiny in this particular.
need not say am in favor Of such Of duties on
imported goods will Just suffice defray the expenses
of such economical Administrations and such relative
standard will best subserye the interests OF all the sections
of the Unionas have uniformly held and sustained that
doctrine.
need say that consider the wishes Of the constit
uent people, when deliberately entertained and dspasson
aiey expressed as binding the representative II he can
consistently with honor and Of duty obey IL is
well known that at the last session Of Congress- voted in
obedience to public opinion, TO repeal the Bankrupt law
Ter having previously, from Of duty, voted for its
passage.
need say that Of all living prefer Henry Clay
FOR President u the United States and that believe his
election more than any other human agency, will have The
effect OF restoring the country prosperity peace aud hon
orsnce he the personifcaton Of all those great pnc
PIES which have alluded; and jealous hatred Of him
has Instigaied TRAITOR 10 surrender citadel into
tie hands Of the enemy.
regret that circumstances beyond my control will pre-
vent from visiting the courts and comforting with my
ellowciuzens Of the district this Spring; but having en-
gagged Nv this contest YOU aud the members Of the
conventions and my friends throughout the district that
will endeavor 10 do my duty and with proper e1ortions
feel every confidence that will be crowned with
q triumphant success.
shall shortly publish st Of appointments Tor meeting
and addressing the people throughout every part OF the dis
met which will constantly occupy I'LL the election.
have the honor 10 be, gentlemen,
With great respect,
Your obedent servant,
X. RAYNER.
To Messrs. w. J. BAEER,
THos. =. IoNFs,
T. T.. r. EHRrNoHArs. y