Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-08
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!, 9 sryAToR-GEoRGE c. nEoMGooi'I'
Tho ;,,no,,anl tu,y Of clecing Senator WIN
Jpvo,ve upon the next Legislature OF Virginia
Th;. ! hicb and responsible station, and no one
.ho.,,,,. Elevated 10 il who is moi eminent iof
character ability, and devotion 10 Deno9'a"'
principl.s In days gone BY, Virginia ha' f,o-
omen, and distinguished Representatives. J" '''e
Sena,a C.h,mber- Representatives VINO sheu d
h,;oh, ,rs,,. around her name, and marked hei d
mo s,,,e ), ,reet men They were liIsl IN every
.on,.s, n which there was an opportunity Tor ine
5s,,,r 81 enlarged minds, oiliberal views, OF INT
hirbcs, powers OF eo4uerce--firs'in every pau
oil. efo,, 10 promote the honor ana property :"
M. oo,,,,y-tir> in vigilance, wisdom, IN al
mo onal;,;cs which should characterize states
mon Virginia then occupied her true roSi'ion;
she w,s hooked ~ 10 with veisiaiioh hef OPP
Mons were respected, her influence was freely
acknowledged. She should she aa"ss Continue Y"
occupy This loly stand; she musi CONTINUE - oe
no Y;o,oar in every noble and patriotic enler-
r;-s. - he ,Ls ardent and able advocate OF ibe-
raj view, and measures, the active and nncom'
nro,n;s;no uononent Of every movement which
rnn,1 lend directly or indirectly, 10 impair inc
;n,eari,v ri The Constitution, or 10 weaken The
hon1s of our Union. She must continue 10 Nus.
,r,,e and enforce her own peculiar opinions,
hnw,,urhsoevcr they NAV be detained against
hv dsannoinied demacogucs and ambitious poll
licians. How can this desirable end be attained
but By having fl opponents OF her pr'ncipies-
proper representatives in the councils OF Inc ma
lion? In making choice OF Senator, nc Le-
;,cnl nal
lar section, bEt should scan The whole Common
wealth, and examine the claims of all her dislin-
snshed sons, in whatsoever section of her extend
ed limits they may chance 10 reside. II IS MOI
one.iourh or one-half Of Virginia that is 10 be
represcnled bul il is Virginia as whole, rs one
and indivishle." This idea OF restricting me
choice 10 one section is prePoserous, and shohiu
not be entertained even for moment. Many
gentlemen have been named for this Office, and
their claims have been urged with much elo-
quenre by their friends through the press. J
freely acknowledge their ability their WORTH tEeir
devotion TO the principles Of Democracy, ana 10
The interests OF Virginia. They have all iouGbt
man'ully and efficiently, and are entitled 10 Inc
gratitude and patronage of generous people
trust. therefore that | snail not be regarded as
doing Injustice 10 any, while declare my prefer
ence for one, VINO in my humble opinion, stands
nre-emincnt and whose claims overshadow those
of all others. That one is Gen. George {. Drom-
eoo!c, The presen, able and valued Representative
of The Petersburg District in the House Of Repre-
ssnta,ives. he concentrates in himself all the
qualifications which could be desired to cHarac-
terize a Senator. Nur,ured in the great rIincl-
pies Of Democracy, he has ever continued their
warm and efficient advocate while oilers nave
yielded 10 the panics frequently gotten up, and
have been seduced from The true way, he has
"a n. IN hp l;t
when Democratic principles and Democratic po-
lcy have been assailed with greatest viruience
and greatest prospect of success. he has ever teen
found foremost in The fight, welding with great
power the bate-aXe of argnmen. and truth Ills
fame as deba!er is coeXensive with me iiiDhs
OF the Union, and IS based upon solid and last
ing foundation. He speaks hu, seldom, bul Wheh
he does sneak be comes like ar irresistible torrent,
ovcrlhrowng all before il. he gives 10 his sub
ject the most careful and minute c1aininauoh-
informs himself oil every fact which cout. iehu 10
illustrate it-arances il in The most loS'ca Greer;
thus prepared, when Fl, opportunity presents IL
SELF, he awaits himself Of ii, and proceeds in Tie
discussion, in \ train OF reasoning iorcible, per
spicuons and interesting, without any labored
alrinpt al ornament ana without INDUCING
in personal inveciive or unnecessary di@res.
sion. When he concludes, he has presented
an argument snonS beautiful and convincing
We all recocct his great speech on the Sub
Treasufy-a speech which was pronounced by
the highest authority 10 be The ablcst which
was delivered during that great debate, in which
the finest minds Of the country participated. He
had not then been very long member Of the
House, nor had he engaged much in the debates;
hence his speech came upon his auditors Ike
lhunder-clap; they were astonished 10 ind such
profound argument such depth OF research, such
81 IN, ,harN phf nd
hero been so silent In an after session We find
him graphing successfully with MIR. Sergeant,
he very able leader OF the Opposition, in the &C.
ebra,ed New Jersey case. During the past ses-
sion, we have been called upon 10 admire another
splendid speech, delivered by him during The pro
racted debate on the annexation Of Texas, in
which he demonstrated the constutionality OF
The measure, as we'll as The proprety and wisdom
81 its immediate adoption. In discussions be-
lore The people, be has scarcely any superior:
clear and foTcible his arguments and illustrations
are readily perceived and appreciated BY The peo-
Pile. IL was,my fortune 10 soourn Tor some years
in his district; there | have listened with The
deepest interest 10 MS speeches, and can, there
ore, with proprie.y bear testimony to his powers
IS popular debaler Never have heard OF his
-etring from contest OF this character without
having completely ENDORSED his competitor, and
,lrenelheoed his friends in their political faith.
Let him be excited, and he comes 10 the conflict
ike a lion-arouse him, and he is in his glory
his argument is irresistible, his sarcasm wllher-
ing while his opponent wrilhes under The severe
ashing he innicts.
A. a writer, General Dromgoole ranks among
The frs, in the country. lie has in his compost
lions thappy combination OF strength and beau
", wbchis much 10 be desired and 50 rarely pos
Sessed. fls style is easy, elegant and remarkably
10 nnIf h
FL scholar. Need refer, in confirmation Of this,
10 the valious reports, addresses and letters
written by him, which have been publish
ed? No one can have reruscd these, without
having been struck with their elegance and CO.
gency. He is deeply versed in the political his
ory OF our country is we'll acquainted with her
form Of government and peculiar institutions,
with her resources, necessities and capabilities,
with The character Of her people, with hcr inter-
nal affairs ard foreign relations, past and pre-
sent He is skilled in all those rules and re9nla-
ions which are necessary 10 the good order and
government Of deliberative bodies so much so,
hat he is now generally regarded as The most su
,eror tac,ician in our country. lie is acknow-
edged by friend and foe 10 have been The master
spirit ofthe late Congress. No matier how much
disorder and confusion prevailed, let his manly
,oice be heard rising above The uproar, and The
roub,d waters were instantly hushed, and good
In fine, Gen Dromgoole is man
If powerful intellect Of exalted private worth,
IF enlarged views, of liberal principles OF indus
rious habits, of great experience and is eminent
j. qualified TO represent this good old Common
wealth in The Senate Of the United States. He
would be an honor TO The State whose represent
alive he was, and an ornament TO The body OF
which he was member He would be an elo-
lnent supporter Of popular rights, and an able
and willing defender of Republican views. lie
would he faithful sentinel on the wach-ower,
o mark every source Of corruption, and TO herald
or,h every approach OF danger. Welrus hatth
Legislature will give 10 his claims fair and can
lid considerations if j, should do so, We are sure
hat his superior merits will be manifest, and he
will be sent 10 the Senate TO fill The place vacated
BY the ''polilical decease" of VIM c. Rves, the
ate incumbent. GILES.
Caroline County.
Notwithstanding the efforts of The Times TO
iisparase the sincerity of the administration, we
arc perfectlv willing 10 Stake our reputation as a