Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-28
For Wc EHguire
Pr-TsyIyANn C.. II. Ian. I6. ISi:

PrTTsYLvANIA C. H., Jan. lG 1915
The Hon. Waller Coles having declined re-
election from the Halifax Congressional District,
il is high time that the eyes OF the people had
been directed 10 a suitable successor. Recent ex-
presSions Of The popular voice having indicated
TOO great preponderance of Democratic votes in
the District 10 render il possible that Wing can
be elected, tie nominee of The Democracy IS sure
of success, and the only question IS, who shall
that nominee be? There are several prominent
gentlemen well suited to This Office, and, without
intending TO disparage the claims Of others, |
have but little hesitation in expressing the belief
that majority Of eyes is turned 10 William NJ.
Tredway, o! Piitsylvania. Whether we consider
his experience of mankind, his excellent mind,
his pure integrity, his unlinching attachment 10
the cause, under circumstances Of The greatest
difficulty and opposition, or his great sacrifices Of
time and means 10 its suppor-it will be difficult
any where TO find his cqual-impossible any
where 10 find his superior. Eagerly embracing
its lene,s from his entrance into manhood, he has
kept the faith unbroken upto this lime. On no oc-
casion has he shrnnk from an ardent advocacy OF
it, whenever assailed or questioned When, by
the overwhelming preponderance OF the orposi-
ton in The county, the voice Of his party WIS al
most siiilcd so that scarcely murmur from it
could be heard; in its weakness and exhaustion,
he leaped 10 its succor, and, watching il with fra
ternal care, he, more than any other, raised il up
TO a state of strength and confidence, in which il
several times dcfed and nearly defeated It's proud
rival Affected by no personal considerations OF
chasrin and defeat, he thought nothing Of HIM
SELF but entered nobly on the arena as candi-
date, whenever solicited, though failure was in
eviiahle, that he night revive the spirtleSs hopes
Of his party, keep alive lis organization, have its
armor bright for future contests, and place il. By
advantages gained at every conflict upon a
ground from which, ii has il mol vanGuished, it
has greatly annoyed the enemy. The choicest peri
cd OF his youth, the best efforts Of his mind, the
most generous offerings Of his means, have been
devoted to this object. Though unsuccessful in
his efforts 10 put his party in majority in the
county, yet 10 him, more than 10 any other man,
is owing the majority which the party has inva-
rably had in the Congressional, and always, but
once, in The Senatorial District. UnpretenGins,
he has made no boast of his efforts and, as is al
ways the case with modest merit, il is unappreci-
ated, except by those who witness it. II is time
that he had received his reward-he has dearly
earned il. Ii there be any Thing in The purest in
legrity, The most unlring efforts in behalf of the
cause, personal sacrifices Of the most inconve-
nient kind, and strong, unsophisticated mind, Mr..
Tredway has deserved, and will receive the rich
reward Of his labors. Democracy, true first to
her principles will then be true TO those who have
devoted themselves to their support and vindica-
tion UPPER BANISTER.