Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-18

as does the glorious God ofday the verest twink
ling of The darkling sky. In speaking thus,
Messrs Editors, would not, OF course, dlsparage
the claims OF the worthy men and true Democrats
who have been mentioned by "Looker- on" as can
didates. This is Republican land, thank God
and every man has right 10 offer himself as me
representative Of a free people. lsay they are
good men and trne, and, il elected, will doubtless
make faithful and efficient representatives. But
The odious manner in which the distinguished no
mnees of The Convention have teen assailed,
cried aloud for rebuke.
"Looker-on's" account of The post office move
ment is not ess distorted and exaggerated. 10
his puns and witticisms he is welcome, hope he
felt relief from the ulterance, shall not stop TO
handy wit and slang with him but only wish 10
yindicate the character OF worthy citizens from
vituperation and calumny. That there IS great
dissatisfaction on account OF The Incorporate zeal
eyinced by the present incumbent, and that this
dissatisfaction is confined 10 no small portion OF
the citizens, can be easily proved II is not cor
rect, that a large majority of the Democratic par
" is averse 10 the change but il IS confidently
believed that every Democrat in the village is in
favor of il, save one or two, who, from peculiar
circumstances, have signed a memorial for his
retention, and some Two or three others who have
withheld an expression Of their opinion-and
"silence (you know gives consent" Nor is il
true as "Looker-on' says, shat never before was
a word of complaint heard" So active was he
charged with being in 1870 so coy, 50 winning,
that many OF the citizens had determined 10 petit
ton for his removal, as one pro>tuting the intlu-
ence and facilities his station gave him 10 the pro-
motion Of his own party, and The asccndancy OF
his own views. True, he belonged 10 10 Clay
Club-true, he made no stump Specch-but he
had the will, and "he who has the will will find
the way" and an armed neutrality is frequently
more mischevous than open warfare. The gen
tleman recommended in his stead has been long
known 10 our community He is in every respect
competent 10 execute the functions Of The Office,
with satisfaction 10 the people, fidelity 10 the Go
vcrnnent, and credit 10 himself So far from his
having sought the Office with eageincSs, as Lock
cr-on" would nsinualc, was long before he
would allow his name 10 be used rs The nominee
and would moi consent 10 il ill il was refused By
others.
1t is melancholy and amusing 10 see 10 what
shifts the few Wings Of this country are reduced.
Beaen in fair iied-beaten on all occasions,
and upon all subjects-lhey have resorled 10 a
method long known 10 wiley Generals, OF sowing
The seeds OF disseGsion in our own ranks. This
"Lookcr-on' is thrust forward, we think as a
squib, well suited for such work, and reminds US
OF the tMe ,ratcr-mel0n anecdole told with such
uproarious applause, by Wing orators in the last
canvass. In conclusion, lei us recommend this
oJAQa,Ons "Looker-on," 10 mind his own business,
il he has any-ior, he is rendering himself alike
ridiculous 10 his employers and those against
whom he is employed. MAT"