Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-15
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MIR. Cuiier:-In 1910, Kelly OF Ohio. Badger
of Pennsylvania, and Gleniworth OF New YORK,
rem Tered themselves notorions and infamous ioT
their agency in the general system OF pipe layns
or frauds upon the elective franchise, in the Pre-
sidcn1, Election. When these frauds were first
exposed they were no, only alarming, bul revolt
ing 10 every friend OF good order and 10 The llber-
lies OF his country; and well NAV we tremble Tor
those Liberties, when frauds are committed al Inc
blot box.
A move was made in this county, and carried
ou, few DAYS ago of high handed nature, that
should cause every Democrat 10 be on The alert,
and watch well the ballot box, or frauds will he
pract;ced in Virginia IS well as elsewhere The
hleh-handed measure that alude TO, is this
The Governor OF Virginia, in appointing Com
missioners 10 superintend the Presidential Eec-
lion in Marshall county, sent on commission
for Governor Price, Waller GRAY and JAMES L.
CALDWELL. Now, upon enquiry, II was ascer-
tanned that there was no such man as James j.
Caldwell in Marshall county. When these facts
were ascenained the friends OF Ebert HatSeaa
CaidueN recommended the Executive TO rectiiy
the error in his favor, and some o! the Demo-
Gratis recommended another gentleman. And,
will Won believe il, Mr.. Editor, when tell you,
that this Ebert HlLtead Caid,ceN actually wrote
A letter 10 Wing friend Of his in Richmond, So
Letting his influence with the Executive 10 get
the mistake rectifed in his behaltl Sir, such is
the fact! And what can The Democrats expect
OF a man. that would seek the appointment thus.
himself, and, when the mistake was not recti-
fed in his favor, persist in il, and claim 10 be
sworn in!
Let us examine the facts OF The case The
Governor being absent the Oldest Councillor, re-
fused 10 rectify il, from The fact that the Execu-
tive and Council in 1910 had decided against the
,;r hat Ii..r
addressed 10 the Commissioners in Virginia, by
the Secretary OF State This circular was refer
ed 10 rs the acting Governor, ard The attention
Of the other commissioners called 10 the law upon
the subject, which made ample provision in such
cases showing that the other two have full power
aud authority 10 act When Waller Gray and
f.. Fl. Caldwell came forward and claimed 10 I've
sworn in. Mr. Price, as one OF the legal Com
missoners protested against it, because The COM
mission called for James T. Caldwell, and not
f. II. Caldwell The matter was postponed Tor
a week. and al the time agreed upon 10 meet
again, Z. n. Caldwell ard W. Gray jointly ad-
dressed notice 10 Mr. Price that they would be
sworn in, and attend al the Clerks office al such
an hour, 10 make the appointments for the other
precincis. Mr. Price attended, and still protest
ed against f. Fl. Caldweli's swearing in as the
commission called Tor another man. YET, with
all these facts before them in addition 10 the law
on the subject and the circular, heretofore alluded
10. Z. II. Caldwell claimed 10 be sworn in; one
of their own Wing magistrates declining 10 ad-
minister he oath, still they ioaEd one 10 DO Il;
and how The oaih could he taken or administered.
legally, remains fora lawyerto explain, Of course.
But, Sir, ii does not STOP here; after the oath
was administered, Mr.. Price appealed 10 The
modest AMI una.snming Squire Gray 10 know ii
he cid hot think it right that an equal division
should be made in selecting The judges for The diff
ferent precincts; that is, appoint ma jority Of
Wings al one precinct, and majori.yo Of Demo-
crais a! another NO" says Squire Gray, ''you
NAV pick one man ;or each precinct, and VIC,
Chat i, Gray and Caldwell Will select the other
two, SO as 10 give The Wings ma oritv, and
thereby carr; out The intention Of the Governor.
Eor, Sir, can anr man sippose that The Gn"er-
nor. e"sn If he dill ialend the commis sion for E.
IL. Caldwell, expected that every rrcc;ac. would
be sadd!ed with Wing Judges. Every nan that
srows any thing aba';i Marshal! ccnn'y, kno"s
;h:, lour of The sevco prccrc's are strong De-
,nocra,ic precincts. But Sir, if this rule is car
ried oul, that every precinct is 10 have Wing
Judges. We nav we'll know why twas that L. il.
Cei:well was so anxious 10 secure the appoint
men; Tor himself
Hence it is, Sir. that this noble coGn,v-:ho
COUNTY Of Marshall, and lis Democratic ci'izens,
who have stood up % maniullr In deince Of
equal rights so much imposed on; hc! Sir
We will do orr duty. we will stand up TO the
work ruaniulv and il an not decei:ed in Il"
Democracy Of his county, every fraudulent voter
will be prosecuted.
have row, Sir, given you The plain facts r
the case--faciS, lha, no responsible man dare
denv-ii he docs o"er his own signature, lpledge
myself io prove every assertion. Yours, &c.