Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-15

every gallant Republican son 10 put forth nj: Ut
most strength in her cause. And will sou nol
heed her anxious and eloquent admonons!-
Will you loiter BY The way-side, and consent 10
tarnsh the unsullied luslre Of her noble escut-
cheon by renouncng her hallowed Republican
principles and proving yourselves recreant to
the high trusts and solemn obligations which bind
you with shocks Of stcel'to her lofty destiny? II
we mean 10 show ourselves worthy OF illuslrous
fathers-ii We mean 10 sustain the character OF
Virginia in all lis chivalrous tone and spirit-her
doctrines in all their pnrity-her ancient fame in
all its brilIiancy-we have 10 accomplish these
things by securing the election of Hunter, one OF
her most popular, talented and patriotic sons
one OF the most thoroughbred and enlightened
Young statesmen OF the whole Union.
Let me remind you Of his growing popularity
and commanding influence in the House Of Rep.
resentatves Lei me tell you OF his superior skill
and adroi,ness in parliamentary proceedings; OF
his lucid reasoning and fascinating eloquence IN
debate; then 10 embellsh more highly these rare
Intellectual endowments, let me present TO your
view his elevated moral worth, and you will see
clearly, that you have i, in your power 10 send
Representative 10 Congress, who will not only re-
fleet your sentiments, your chiyalry, and your So
cial virtues, but will stand forth the fearless advo-
cate Of annexation, and one OF the proudest cham
pions of this truly Democratic administration
Yes, il We elect Hunter, our anxious and deroied
bre,hren-lhe young and gallant Democracy OF
Texas-wiIl hail the event with universal Joy
He is one Of the earliest, bodeSt, and most pow
erful advocates of that great American move
ment-and his brilliant speech at King William
Courthouse during the last Spring. will prove
the fact Fellow Democrats OF the banner
county-you who listened with So much de-
light to that soul.sirring address-will you
fnttb in Ill SfrpDpfh ard
make assurance dOutlu sure? We know your in
domitable spiril-yonr Republican viHue-yonr
glorious achievements in former days Array
yourself again for the conflict; carry terror
among the Wing cohorts Of Westrnorcand-
and make Federalism throughout the District
"hide in shame its diminished head" Let the
! "Rappahannocks' and the "Maucuens," alias
Manenens, alias NanAjns, and all other FESTIVE
spirits, cease their illlmed strife and unite their
stoutest energies 10 The common cause.
II wccary Hunter now, we shall not only re-
deem oul principles and orr District, but open 10
him prospect OF future distinction, that will call
into requisilion all his splendid abilities and pa
trioiic efforts and finally lead, as | believe and
| fondly anticipate, 10 result hereafter OF which
We shall be justly proud; result, that will re-
dound 10 the immortal honor of the eighth Con-
gfessional District, and add increased lu>trc 10 The
renown OF The ancient Commonwealth.
Ny thanks and grateful acknowledgements TO
the Fredericksburg Recorder, for The enthusiastic
support it has given 10 the powerful claims OF Mr.
Hunter The fine talents, mistaken frmness
and noble bearing it has diSplayed in the defence
OF Virginia principles, especially during me pre-
entimportanl canvass, have placed II high IN the
admiration and confidence Of The Democracy, and
assigned it an honorable position, as one of The
ables, coadjators of the time honored Enquirer.
One word more. Let Us rally 10 the flag OF
Hunter and Texas Let US resolve 10 bear him
molly through The contest. Let US cherish his
talents and his virtues and restore him 10 a seat
in our national councils. There, his light Will
no, abe hid" it will "shne forth as from city sci
upon hill" and cast its broad beams and genial
influence throughout the wide spread borders of
the Republic His District will be proud OF him.
/ Virginia will be proud Of him; the American
Union will be proud ofsuch Representative.
VERITE SANS PECR.