Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-11
sp,p,r M THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

SPIRIT OF THE DEMOCkAIiC rhhes'
T E1tracts from the abingdon Banner, .Jnne 2l.J
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR, JAMES Nc
lowell, OF ROIKBRiDGE-FOR GOVERNoK,
GEN WM. +. GORDON, or ALBEMARLE.
In our opinion, Gov Mcdowell is the man
best fitted for the first station, and without any
cause for personal preference in his behalf, We
feel deep interest in his election. We are
aware that objections have been urged in some
quarters 10 his election, but none that we have
card will stand the test OF reason. His capaci-
~ will not he questioned in any corner Vi the
Commonwealth. HIS fame as scholar, de-
b.ter and statesman, has extended Tar beyond the
limits of his native State. As TO his private cha
racrer. il is above all suspicion, and VIII chal,
lepse The severest scrutiny. Indeed, il has passed
through every ordeal, and shines brighter ana
brighter as il is investigated and developed AS
debaler. his superiority has been admitted where
ever he has been heard In point of true elo-
ouence, lie has few equals, and in our Judgment
no superior, in the State. The Senate OF The U.
States is the theatre Of statesmen, and James NC
Dove is eminently qualified 10 enter II, ana 10
sustain the enviable'characer which our OLD STATE
has so long maintained in that distinguished bo-
dy. .s. ~
1870 the principal theatre of his popular address
es and The deep impression which he then inauc
will not be forgotten till the present generation
has passed away. Nor lei il I've said that Little
Tennessee was left 10 grope her way in The dark,
and that Mcdowell had the field 10 himself. we
were honored with addresses from Mr.. Rives, Col.
Preston OF South Carolina, Col. Foster OF len
nessee, and many OF the small Try, such as Jud5e
Johnston and John T. Anderson oil BoleouIl.-
MIR. Mcdowell, always courteous and dienlhed,
but able. convincing and eloquent, his addresses
were we'll received and highly appreciated by both
narties. Can il be, that because he has, IN some
few instances, improvidenty appointed Commis-
sioners 10 superinlend the Presidential election IN
counties remote from him, and in which ne couiu
have neither personal knowledge, nor indulge IN
any personal preference; that one with such pre-
eminent qualifications and promise WIZ De over
looked and discarded in times like these! we
wonld coniure The Legislature OF Virginia TO
think seriously and reflect we'll before they shall
do the deed. We would mol disparase Others bnt
we know no man in the State who, in our Juds-
ment, would represent us with more apllity, OF
with more zeal and fidelity. Try him Tor one
term, and il, before its expiration, all virginia
does no, poinr 10 him with pride and pleasure, We
will consen, 10 surrender him. We wish 10 see
him in the Senate, because We believe 'ha'
he will take rank with the ablest and most eio-
uuent men Of the age. 1.-THE Legislature VIII but
open that new aud expansive held Tor his talents,
we should Indulge The hope OF seeing The day When
Gov. Mcdowell would stand ioTih as me bright
EST level of an honored old Commonwealth.
The election of Governor, also seems 10 have
excited more than ordinary interest, and many
gentlemen OF distinction have been named i0r
that Office. Il is certainly important IN lhese
times when the spirit of disunion ard treason ale
abroad in the land, that able and tried men should
be pressed into the public service. Northern Ia
natics. with daring impudence, are beginning 10
cant IA military about "cold sleel," and seem TO
think that the wicked efforts TO nsiigate insnrrec-
ton. are too slow and tardy and that more active
and bcllicerant means must be resorted TO- ~ q.
der to carry forward their schemes oil biooushed
and treason We want men, then, who know
our rights, and "knowng, dare maintain them.
We do not wish 10 DO Co Rutherford any
Injustice. He is no doubt gentleman OF cha
racier and well deserves the honest tame which
he has ACQUIRED Blu, we have not been satisfied
oflhe superiority OF his claims o.er others. who
have been thought both honest and capable.
In our opinion, Gen Gordon is the very man,
and that he can he, will be, and ought 10 be elect
ed. His qualifications, his character, his public
spirit, his sound Republican principles, and his
ardent devotion 10 the honor and interest OF his
native State ali point 20 him as The man, ard The
very man who should be called 10 The helm. No
man moro DESERVES lHIN Va i/Nh'o' iot' WI
l;dence. He was turned ont of Congress the
Spring succeeding the session, when, for the first
time, The independent Treasury scheme was IN
rroduced by him in the House Of Representatives
le has continued, since that time. 10 advocate
that measure and may claim, in fact the credit
OF having originated il. II is true that he was
defeated Two wears ago Tor Congress, in closely
contested district, but does that deprive him Of all
claims upon the Democratic pariy2 Certainly
mol. During the last Spring, he was again
announced as The Democratic candidate in,
that Congressional district, but Convention
which subsequently, assembled at Charlo,les-
Vile. nominated Mr. Leakc, who was elected.
Who does not remember, with what intense So
licilude the course OF Gen. Gordon was looked 10!
We have not forgotten it, for We were anxious 10
see the tomb of Jefferson redeemed from Federal
representation, and when We saw il announced
that the self sacrihcins and patriotic Gordon, had
warmly supported Mr.. Leake and contributed
10 his election, il wa. then that we felt more than
ever. tha, he was the man OF all others, who best
deserved the confidence OF the people. lie is
honest, bic, and faithful 10 The Constitution,
and with such sentinel upon The wachower,
all will be we'll lie lives in the immediate
neighborhood the hnle e1pnngtr, and having
resisted his hypocrilical and selfish attempts 10
transfer the Republican home OF Jefferson, 10 the
unbridIed ambition Of Federal rulers, he deserves
10 be elevated above his more aspiring, and less
consistent and patriotic neishbor.