Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-02
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RicHfoSo, Feb. 24,h, lsta.
DEAR Sta A Communication in the Spectator of
the 23d signed MANY vot>rs' dominates me- as eau.
didatc for the post about to b. vacated BY Mr. PEYroN
Informed Of the highly respectable from which
proceeds. and having received that it is in
accordance with the too partial wishes and ssm,;m
many others Of my constituents, deem it my duty thus
promptly to notice it.
Keeping in mind the able aud distinguished manner in
which the duties Of the Senate hav. been performed by
Mr. Peyton and the cn ghtcned and elevated character
OF the constituency he represents cannot but feel
diidcnce and hesitation in permitting self be ma
med az his successor. Of the difference
between in respect ability, learning and experience
and all those qualifications which give weight and eff
cheney to Public Nan-but feel scnsb!y that in these
respects, contrast may strike the public eye which
should not coyct. Bat the source from which under
stand the nomination comcs together with the fact that
the intelligent and patriotic County of Augusta has on
SO many occasions and in Gattcring manner given
me her letter Of credcnce Public Man. induces me
to orcgo such considerations and justify permit
ting my name to be placed before the District.
In doing SO, however, permit ME to say, that shall
consider myself still in the hands Ct my rends, be
disposed OF in such future circumstances CON.
ncccd with the harmony OF District may indicate
AS most prudent wise and beral-b.ing convinced that
they will require of sacrifice Which any honorable
mind and patriotic spirit would not willingly make
bcnS stranger in some measure, to portion of the
District take the occasion TO say, that far my
limited abilities will permit, be otherwise than
faithful representative Of its interests and opinions
There is the most absolute proof Of identity of interest
and opinion between Augusta and Rock5rdsc in the
position which they have respectively maintained
through their Delegates in the Legislature. The sam,
principles of liberal and enlightened Govcrnm n and
the same domestic policy, have acuatcd both. As one
OF the Delegates allow ms to say, that have uni
forny sought TO promote such measures as seemed best
adapted TO diuse intelligence responsibility and COM
Tort among the people, and them the para
mount blessings of law and liberty. In this l have
consulted with more assduity the good and wis
dom OF my constituents than the suggestions Of my
own mind, whilst il has been my good concur
with them heartily upon all those questions of principle
and policy upon while have been called have
nj all times desired that should the blessings
which kind Providence has placed within our reach
10 improve and enlarge the rich inheritance which he
has bestowed upon usto foster the intelligence the
virtue and the industry of People by an appropriate
and liberal lcgisation-to encourage the Farmer the
cchanic and the Merchant in their respective efforts TO
open up the great and diversified resources Of our conn
try-to secure the equal rights OF a-and to promote
those measures which seemed best adapted TO confirm
republican institutions aud advance the general GOOD
Should the voters of Augusta and Rockbrdgc choose to
confer on me the trust ably administered by Mr.
feyton, shall still keep the objects in view
should take the commission with deep sense of nv de-
icencies, but anxious desire justify their conf
dence. am, Sir,
With much esteem and respect
Your ob't Scrvt RS BROOKE