Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-04

an opinion, as Mi. Wright-none, in whose pro-
found discretion we have greater confidence-and
we cannot suspect him OF The slightest COLLISION,
the least participation in o. Robinsons letter For
aught that we know, he may have been one OF
Mr.. Wright's personal friends, but MIR. Wright
is not the only man who has been cursed with
indiscreet and designing friends. Truth and JUS
lice therefore, forbid our holding him responsible
for any Of the acts of MIR. Robinson. Upon one
thing, we can positively undertake TO pronounce
that il is not upon such evidence that MIR.
Polk will shape his course in regard 10 such
man as Silas Wright, or ]. A. Dix, or A. Z.
Flapg. or 10 any Of his high and distinguished
friends
We have received the most favorable impress
sion of Mr.. Fosters character-and we are dis
posed to regret his defeat and still more the canse
of it. if. O. Robinson's letter should have conribu-
ted 10 that event.
We publish Mr.. Fosters communication, be-
cause some illusions have been made in the En-
ouirer TO the reports in Washington, and he APP
peas to us on this account for the publication OF
his letter
To The Editors Of the Enquirer:
WASHINGTON, January 81 1915.
Gentlemen: perceived last evening, in an ar
ticle in The Richmond Enquirer, noticing rumor,
that Governor Wright, OF New York. had inter
myself 10 the U. States Senate, and that Orville
Robinson, a member OF Congress from thai State,
had written letter TO Albany for the same pur-
pose, that you appear to doubt the correctness OF
the rumor am not surprised al your unwil-
linsness TO believe that Governor Wright has
used his official influence 10 effect an election,
which the Constitution has deyolyed on the Lesis-
lature; but the course Of Mr.. Robinson, 10 those
acquainted with him. is not matter for surprise.
The rumors, however, in regard to both, are true
For at least week before the nominating eau
Gus was held, Mr.. Wright, frequently in CONVEX
sation with Senators and members OF Assembly,
expressed his decided opposition 10 our election.
This none OF Mr.. Wrghts friends will deny;
for have the letters Of several members OF the
Legislature, and Of other highly respectable citi-
gems, stating that he 50 declared himself 10 them,
and to others in their presence.
On the 3lst Of December, Mr. Robinson wrote
letter 10 MIR. A. C. Flagg, the present Comp,rol-
Ter of New York, (who has for many years been
the intimate and confidential friend OF Mr.
Wright and whose name will probably be pre-
sented to The President Elect for seat in his
Cabinet) evidently designed TO affect the election
OF Senators; and MIR. Flagg freely circulated
copies OF the letter, as well as the original among
the members OF the Legislature, in the words
following
"HoN A. c. FLaoG:
"My Dear Sir-The recent letter of MIR. Foster
10 Slamm and other events which have lately
uanspred here, leads me 10 the conclusion, that
neither he nor Mr. Dickinson should be elected
10 the Senate.
st is well understood here, that both are in ia
vor OF Calhoun's plan for the annexation OF Tex
as, and that both will go into the support of him
and all his measures. Calhoun thinks his saliva
ton depends on this election, and he and his
friends reason in this way, that they Of. and d.
are not favorites of Mr. Wright and that Mr.
Wright does not want them elected; and il, under
such circumstances, they are elected, il will be
considered a triumph and an evidence that the
position taken BY MIR. Wright on the Texas ques-
ton was wrong, &c.
81 look upon the final action OF our Legislature
upon this subject as settling the complexion OF
the Administration Of Col. Polk. If Foster and
Dickinson are sent back here, the administration
will be more or less under the control OF Mr. Cal
houn, and all its patronage and power will be
turned against Mr.. Wright for the successor
"From present appearances, ! incline 10 the
opinion that no proposition for the annexation Of
Texas, can find its way through the House atthis
session. It's friends begin TO despair and are
afraid TO approach the discussion Of ii, and from
the multiplicity of plans, which have been intro
duced, you see that there is great diversity OF
opinion among its friends. In regard 10 the
dus oprandi, the Democratic members from our
State with one exception, (Ellis,) believe will
90 against McDuile's resolution.
"Mr. Dauby Gen. Davis Of Troy, and others,
from our State are here, and il is understood that
they will leave here in day or two for Albany,
10 aid Foster and Dickinson.
every respectfully,
nYour ohefliant spryant