Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-02-17
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1hs gentleman fr several yrars has no, heon IA
sori'e with the Wings of this pan olile uniry, be
cause they Taught he decidedly Why enough
and on account Of his The extra u Cons
enss. But these prjudces fasl wearing away. since
Mr.. kIves has lake in accordance with
their views. lie is fast gaining the affections Of The
people every day.
We copy The following complimentary notice Of him
from the Washington correspondent Vi The Baltimore Pa
tIlot:
as there any foundation for the boasts Of a Rich
mond Enquirer that there are two or three mpractc,
BILE Wings IN the Virginia Legislature, WIN i'll del,al
lie re election Of William e. Kves the United States
senatef hope not. Whatever of versatility in poli
cs may have seemed, in by gone years. 10 attach 10
Mr. R'ves (and grant that IN this regard never much
admired him: aud remember too that h,si a hand
some li,Ile sum, IN the winter Of 1857 by wagering
that he would not cast his voie, Senator for Richard
NJ johnson Tor ice President o the UnlIed States he
is NOW unquestonably god and true Wing, a strict
y moral, pure and upright man aud very able States,
man.
"For eloquence and ability combined, Mr.. Rivrs is
certainly the first dabaer in the S.nae-and that say
ING good deal! ] know that some esteem Mr. { hoaie
as the most eloquent member Of that august body, and
chcerully admit that he is very ,hscnl and verv en-
lerlaining. lie has emphacay a students face which
iook at with pleasure. and then his 81 unai
tcctedly sincere that it wins upon all who listen 10 him
lie may be said 10 be TREMENDOUSLY grave hoping and be-
esng his course 10 he right and Tying 10 persuade 9th
ers init similar belief. Mr. Rvcs. The conirory is
always sc-pnssessed and resouie, and wears the man
nfr oione " In kno,rs that lie is right. In addition To
THIS, he has more musical Voice than Mr.. Chuaie
though the atiers vpce is by means unpleasant
They are both gentlemen Of the highest grade of intel
ct and acquisition and brilliant ornaments 10 the Sen
ate OF the Cniied States Air. Choae retires volunia.
rly, and Daniel " obsier succeeds him. But shall Vr.
gina-shall the Wings ofNirgnia, or any of them hes
Hate IRE moment IN deciding heer " i1liam C. Riyes
shall be continued IN his present exalted siaiion he is
willing To serve his State longer in that capacity ?
hnnnr great nengreat IN acquisition, by constant and
Luxurious study homer, as Mike Walsh would say
The aslocTacy Of learnlngl honor pure and uuspiied
morality and hence honor the cmbdinrnt of these no
bic traits IN the person ot William c. Riyes Though
nave newer had the slightest personal acquaintance with
MN, ana never expect 10 have ! am asnnsI,cd that
the people ot The United States generally are not more
earnest and anxious than they be 10 rev ard true
merit and advance and dignity their country in the rs,i
nation OF the whnle civilized world by eIeclinp proud
" and rheeriuy their ablesi, prolound ,rudjie
and meHoIious men 10 the highest and must responsible
stations in their gift | am aslonished lha, VIRGINIA.
the mother Of iormer great and Presidents does moi
proudly demand thai Mr.. Rives, her present great, st
and most ilnsirlous son, shall retain the hieh station
which he now holds with much honor to his Stat, and
The Union and credit 10 himself. Were | opmised To
him IN politics. would rejoice 50 greet man So
able and profound statesman and 50 pure aud upph
member Of society, realmd in the Senate IS one Of the
pillars of that grca nssIvalys branch Of our Govern
men"