Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-21
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To The Wing Voters Of the Srh Congressional District
spirit Of repubcansm, and a strong devotion to
rights and interest, have always characterized the rueheart
ed, intelligent and worthy citizens of Richmond and its
cinity They all occasions, have had their eyes
and open, when party cuds and intestine
have disturbed the peace Of the public mind and whenever
the political world has presented o upronr made
- 10y reckless striving for place aud power have
honestly, faithfully and seduousy endeavoured quc
Disturbances thereby icsying mankind that n spirit uf
patriotism and philanthropy has inspired them with the
be purpose OF maintaining their rights sacred and nyontc
Tranquility and harmony have ever regncd IN their midst
and whilst other and cities have battling for
political ascoudancy, Richmond the very home of Whiy
principles and patriot sentiments, has stood firm and un
moved, like the rock Of Gibraltar Notwithstanding the
pons VI parzan wrare, which have been unsucces-uy
but indignantly hurled at her by blind and thoughes po
ica Idoln,rs. Her citizens, aud udcious IN
their selection Of men for the Legislative Halls, seem 20
nave scOrnod the dca OF pursuing that could
possibly moued the rcprouchiu Of dishonesty Their
late abe, interchangeable and worthy represc IN Con
gross, JOHN VI. Bolts, fearless and untiripg candid
aud open, and free from tho dcbasug and demuraznr
motives Of personal nggrundzcmcnf, has manifested by
every action, honor and love the Constitution Of hs
county and devotion TO those high and noble principles,
WINCH abandoned nv tho large party who sustsins
and uPhods them with unwaycring fidelity, national
glory would be forever furnished institutions would
tJtor, and finally fall, and would be visited with d..
trcsses unparalleled IN the annals Of the G,yornment.-
When this gentleman has been attacked oil sides by the
and petty politicians of the day who sink into utter
nsg1hcance by his SIDE dgnhej, bu resoute he has
TIC cnbiUed hosts OF the Democratic phaunx fair and
equal grounds aud invariably 10y his logical reasoning
discrimination and sugacy, acquitted himself credit
ably and honorably making single nsnuntion that
would have the least tendency nuc the smallest de-.
the party which he is attached by thousand ties
Why r. II that malicious and unnatural spirit hos been
generated Why It that his opponents, Infatuated and
~ they say "DersTED" have combined their strength
deprive him. possible, Of the power Of cgsation1 Why
s % that they regard him poet head. ung and reckless
politician! II be because he will stoop low to
cnnRc ot The feet Of mischiovous and distracted dcma.
gogues who, If they had the power, would subyeu our
liberties, and rob Of Inherited privilcges-bccausc
he will not sanction and approve of the ronchorous I'M
manly and vile coune Of John Tycr-bccnusc he has
bied on All Occasions Independence mud disposition "a
carry out those principles and which he consccn
cipusy believed would preserve civil and free insuiu
tons from total nnd absolute destruction Influenced ~ he
has been by love for the country hnt gave
him his births the rank honor and glory Of the natonhe
has had much heart his arm 90 be ncrycd
his spirits be inygoruicd;in fact this patriotism has
bccnn propcng AGENT that has inspired him with proper
sentiments preparing him brave the fury ard
the Locoocos, and generated in his bosom nyincblc
desire put down their winous and destructive
What has been the result Of this high stand that hc
has taken In Congress and elsewhere, spurnng he
I has done, the pursued BY men in power, who
actuatod by base and impure motives, have discarded
the parties that they had been sent represent, foi
the base and exclusive purpose Of swimming with the
/ current, and being with tho majority. The conse
quence 49, that weak and ignorant Legislature embraced
the hrs' opportunity TO prevent him from representing any