Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-24
LoviNesrox, May goth, 1919.

To the Editors Of the WAig:
Gentlemcn-In looking the Enquirer of the 18th
instant, that writer, who signs himself "A true
Dcmocra' has undertaken to reply TO communication
of mine in relation 10 county published in the
| Wing of the 2nd instant.
IL is my purpose honor this writer with formal
reply his communication, occupying It does, the lar
ger portion OF a column in the Enquirer Judging from
the vugar OF the production, the author
cusomed associatng with the rabbc who frequent grog
shops, than with gentlemen. Mypnncpa motive in taking
notice OF the production, is to shcw that "A De-
moca this whole hog Loco Foco who has much zeal
for truth and fair dealing and horror stricken lest the
Wing party should carry the elections by "humbugs, pa
geantry truud and misrepresentation, Is very much like
some good and true iubloodcd Loco Focos hercabous
who, in their zeal for honesty in unmeasuTcd terms
denounced the Wing party for passing the Bankrupt Law
and afterwards the first among 10 avail themselves
OF provisions. This Democrat justcs Mr. White
head IN the foul charge made against the Wings generally
and Mr. Cabell in particular, OF attempting praciiccg
fraud upon the poor and uniformed" in relation TO
the tax bill aud refers TO the certificate mentioned IN
former communication proof and the only proof,
tain him. Now, Mcssrs Editors, the that gave that
certificate Mr. Fitzgerald voted for Mr.. Cabel; and is it
not unparalleled etonery IN this Democrat refer
TO that certificate prove the false charge made against
Mr. Cabe and the Wing party Can any rational and
did man believe that Mr. Fitzgerald would have voted for
Mr. Cabell, If he (Nlr. Fitzgerald thought that Mr. Ca.
bell had attempted his by misrepresentation
and fraudl He would not And yet required to
believe tins ct Mr. Fitzgerald, who of "intei-
gence and responsibility If believe a IA true
Democrat" The truth OF the is Nessrs Editors
the Wing party was to be denounced-The preudces OF
the people be aroused in way-A majority OF
ninerynine the result shews, Il said when you,
nhundrcd-a pretty good guess be overcome and
10 effect IT. the mlsconcepton by Mr.. Fitzgerald OF the
remarks of Mr. Cabe eagerly caught by their dis
unguished leader Mr. Whitehead, pretext abuse and
Willy the Wing party; and every petty oul-mouhed poll
ucan OF his party, knowing their duty, reiterated the
charge.
This true Democrat is at great loss know why Mr.
Cabe should have such strong hold upon the confidence
and affections OF the people of Nelson OF this am not
surprised; he, like many others associated with him.
capable OF appreciaung the many that ndorn Mr.
Cabel With an unusual degree of modesty he has strong
practical and discriminating mnd and veracty honesty and
integrity OF purpose, strong characteristics OF his fe
private well public. These some OF the virtues
which have for him the confidence and affection of the
peoples Virtues that adom and dignity human nature and
will always command respect from ALL except those who are
destitute of thcm and they from malice and envy are al
ways ready deiract
MesSrs Editors who the prominent men of the Whg
party in Nelson and who they that thus vlify and
denouncc them And how will the Wings in point of in
iesence and moral worth compare with the self styled
Democracy These enquiries need not answer but
you and many OF your readers, and the readers the En-
quirer know, that the Wing party Nelson would loose
nothing in comparison with the Democracy in this or any
other County.
am done with "a true Democrat" and shall take no
farther notice OF him-whatever he may choose TO saw
a TRUE WHIG