Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-29
UNITED STATES SENATOR ~ THE PLACE or
WIN. e.. KiEES.

To tie l%HI1ES0i ne EHqhuD:
Gentlemen Having seen various names in the
Enquirer as suitable persons 10 fill This high and
responsible Office, hope | shall not be deemed
intrusive in bringing 10 The consideration OF the
Legislature The name of IHDS. II. BAYIY Of
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read all That has been said by the various writer's
on The subject OF Senator, beg leave 10 say w
addition, that this dsnied office Should not he
conferred on any man from local considerations,
and that Wesl, South North, and East, are alike
Interested in this matter and Tor one must so ior
The honor and interest vi Virginia, one aud iHdiVi
sible; and have mol and never intend 10 advocate
The aspirations ul any man Tor this office, 10 gra-
lify sectional pride or ambition belonging 10 The
sa,, water region myself, | have never wished
To prelermit the claims oil onr talented brethren ol
The WeSl; 10 them ieel As dear and lasting anu
lraierna regard, as do for men oil my immediate
ncirhborhood. Thus, then, | would place III The
Senate Of The U. States one OF ViI3inIas most
talented and energetic sons-a man whose age
and application, added 10 rich and well stored
mind, would ii; him pre-cmincnlly ior me posi-
in question. Gen. Bayly is now N IN spring
tide OF liic-cool and calculating in all ne does.
So far. he has reached n degree 81 eminence mol
euualled by airy man, ut his age, in The Old Do
miDion. Addicted 10 study, and given 10 rellcc-
tion tho interest and honor Of The Old Dominion
would ever be ably represented by him. Divcst-
ed. as he is, Of that warmth oitemperament which
is often a serious objection 10 young politicians,
Gen. Rayly looks with The eyes oil statesman
and acts with the discretion Of philosopher: and
it's upon such man, and such only, would
wish To see this honor conl'rfcd. Comparisons
are in themselves otlious, and peculiarly 81 when
there is competition for office; nor would under
rate The very many great men who, II is likely,
will be spoken of this winter for this seat oil
bt,t / ha 4 n.
upon Ion. reflection, that advanced age is unsut-
ed 10 the Senate and that Gen. Thomas II. Bay
IL is now nj the right time OF life 10 render us
long and lasting service in that body. His ex.r
lions in behalf ui The Democracy in al and his
triumphant election over dead Clay majority OF
$50 in April rs, shows conclusively what hi,
movers are Indeed, his speech in favor OF an
neXation, and his various efforts in The State Le-
nislature, point him Out a man 81 great pro-
mise. In The Senate, The Webster abolition par
~ OF New England wonl have lion 10 handle,
and the over heated Tarilllles would quail before
his energy and power. Indeed, in the person OF
General Bayy Virginia would Lave what South
Carolina has lost by The withdraw wal OF her high
souied Calhoun, and should consider our in
lcresi in good hlnds when entrusted 10 this clear
headed and rejecting man. Such has been The
prowess of General Bayly, and such his bear
ing among the people OF his DisiIict maj
he secures their favor and meets their sup
port, overriding all Opposition. In the Legislature
he met with nothing but honors; and conildenl-
" appeal 10 the Legislature ofi5, 70 add another
laurel 10 n chaplet that surrounds Inc hon"Ied
brow of one so well deserrin. oil FiiSialaS no
nols. do not ask tie conlerrne oil Tins honor
on Thomas III. Bayly, because he lSl" welricd
man. lpL Il 4plpNtcs. Courteous, polite, and OF
a gallant bearing, he would al all times give a
weight 10 The Southern representation, when
might well make Virginia proud of her son; AMI
We Mo-; again think otf lose days when Virgil
nia had her Giles, her Randolph and her Taz.-
well watching over her interests and her dearly
cherished principles.
A VocE FROM rnE SALT WATER REdoN.