Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-17
To tic EGi,nrs IL Mc EAlniLc.:

Nothing of importance was transacted IN the
Senate today They adjourned at an early hour
until Monday next, Inthe House, Duncan's one
day election bill was under discussion. Il has
also adjourned over until Monday. a short ed-
torial in this morning l:i,elliacncer evidently ad-
mits the strong probability, that there is now a
majority Of The Senate in favo. If immediate re-
annexation. After deplorins, what he is pleased
TO term the rashnegs and want Of courtesy in the
propositions oil Mcssrs. McDmlile and {. J. In
gersol, Mr. Gales says, that il the friends OF An
nexai:cn insist upon carrying through the mea-
sure al this session, he trusts Bentons bill is 10
have the preference. I: is neither my province,
or WISH 10 discuss The merits OF either Of the pro-
posi.ons--The authors of each declare their aim
10 be- but 10 CARY on, the line OF policy approved
by the American people al the late e!cc;ion--Nor
will allow myself 10 doubt, for moment, that
they are sincere in their asseveralions. The ser
vices OF all these gentlemen in the cause OF De-
rnocracy are too we'll known, 10 me al least 10 al
low of suspicion in my breast, that difference
of opinion as to the details of plan 10 effect the
same great object necessarily implies want Of
good tai,h-of integrity Of purposc-on The part OF
either: And yet sincerely regret, that James +.
Polk is not at this moment at the head OF the ma
lion-tecause, believe his plan 10 accomplish
that which he was elected 10 carry OUT, would
Democratic party, but Of all our opponents who
are no, ianatically opposed 10 the policy. dread
ultra ism of any kind. | fear, the violence with
which either method Of re-acquiring Texas man
be urged during this session, is likely 10 en5ender
much bad blood, and 10 give Mr.. Polk task
of sitting discussions that may yet be avoided, il
men will practise moderation and torbearance.-
The people al large care not upon what or whose
plan The great object is accomplished, 50 that 1t
be accomplished as speedily as possible. per
ceivc YOU have lately dealt out a few wholesome
remarks upon the subjccI OF cliqucs, and trst you
will continue TO call the attention OF the Demo-
cratic party TO the necessity OF lrowning them
down, wherever they may appear. OF all silly
things in the world, nothing 10 my mind. would
evincc greater want OF discretion, Than an at
tempt on the part of any SGT of politicians, TO give
peculiar tone al this time TO the administration
of James h. Polk-who is SO well known, By eve
nv man Of information in the Democratic ranks
TO be, CT all others, The most cautious in Judgment
and nhexible in adhering to that which his judg-
ment pronounces right. Should the attempt be
made, prophecy they will reap "their trouble
for their pains" As get, however, have been
able To discover nothing OF the sort in this city,
and trust, with yourself, that no members of the
Democratic party will he so rash as to cndanger
their own legitimate weight BY childish arcmpt
70 clay down the law" 10 the President elect
had the Measure OF shaking hands to-day in
the Capitol with VIM Smith and Henry Bedin-
ger, jus, from their grateful task OF casting the
vote OF The good old Commonwealth God bless
her, for another Democratic President Both have
improved very much in health and appearance
since the termination OF the canvass, III which
thew. together with all our friends in their dis
tricts, who were actively engaged on the stump
acquitted themselves SO nobly al the expense Of
health, strength, and comfort. Those who value
the integrity cf the Constitution owe debt Of
gratitude 10 bo.h these gentlemen, and irus, will
repay il al a convenient season. One who not
residing in Smiths district, where his personal
influence is felt daily, cannot appreciate the Sd
criliccs he has made in the cause Of Democracy, or
the services he has rendered il OF late years
And this TOO, when he cannot hope 10 receive the
usual reward OF a seat in the popular branch Of
the nations councils-the overwhelming Federal
majority in Loudoun, where The Wings have
boosted Of The name and principles Of Federal
ism for a half century, cannot be overcome in the
course of lifetime; though at each successive
onslaught, Smith is lesseEing H. II requires Just
suci nerve and enthusiastic devotion To liberal
principles as he possesses, enable him 10 cncoun-
ter and overcome the difficulties By which he is
surrounded He is poor, and must remain so,
while he gives so large portion OF his Time aud
energies 10 advancing his political principles. No
one has MADE so great sacrifices in the Democra-
lie cause aud know Ispcak the sentiments ofthe
party in our district phe 9th,) when | write, that
they will be sadly disappointed, The is not sent 10
the q. S. Sena &c, or placed III position in the
coming administration where his eminent talents
NAV be OF great service TO the country al large.
Yours, &c.