Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-24
To The Editors Of he Enquirer
Prince WILLIAM COUNTY, Oct. Is.

PRiScE WILLIAM COUNTY, Oct. ID.
As The period for the meeting of the peoples
in The next General Assembly OF
Virginia approaches The excitement in regard
To The election Of United States Senator seems
10 wax warmer and warmer. The friends of the
various distinguished champions OF Democracy
urge The preensions OF their respective lavores
with increased zeal and energy.
Ny object in penning this hasly communica-
ton, is NOT for the purpose adding another name
10 that galaxy of great men whose characters
have been eulogised, and whose names heralded
forth as suitable individuals 10 occupy thai exali-
ed station, nor 10 disparage The claims oil any, but
simply 10 contribute my little mite IN behalf oione
o! them, who, ain fully satisfied, is the preference
OF a large majority OF The Democrats OF the
State-I allude 10 VIM. Smith, Esq, OF Eau
quier. To appreciate Mr.. Smiths merits pro-
perly, il is only necessary 10 take retrospective
glance at his political history. You tlnd him al
very early age esronsing Democratic .princl-
pies, which he has since maintained and aivo-
Gated with more Than Iierculean power, without
ever evincing the least "variableness or shadow
of turning" Behold him in the Senate OF Nlr-
ginia, the acknowledged leader Of that body, com
handing by his eloqucnce and logic the respect
and esteem Of opponents eliciIine The admiration
and applause of friends, and recerin. from his
constituency the welcome plaudi, OF "Well done
thou good and faithful servant" aecollect his
indelaisabe cxcllions, the power and success
that attended those cxertons wherever he encoun-
tered The champions Of The opposition in that me
morable and gloomy conflict of lSiO-contribu-
ling more than any other individual IN rescuinS
the renowned old Stale from the di>gracelill do
minion of Federalism View him in The Con-
sress Of The United States boldly, eloquenlly and
forcibly, exposing That odiuus and inquitous Ia
rin system and procaiming 10 the world It's IN
Justice aud oppression; obtaining in one session, Dy
his dignity OF department and acknowledged abb
lilies, an eminence that would have conducted
him to a high pinnacle oi political lame, II ms
connections with most OF his old constituency had
not been severed hy re-appoItonment oil The
State, and placed in the only Congressional Dis
ilcl, where Federalism hangs like mighty lncn-
bus, paralvsing and surpre>sinc his proud and
nrhe energies: bnt Notwithstanding The adverse
circumstances with which he had 10 contend, IN
his new situation, he gallantly entered upon the
duties of,he canvass, though stranger, personal
IL. 10 most of the voters comprising lh9 DISTRICT
and very nearly overcame The Federal majority
Of eleven hundred Then, who can remember,
without deep emotions OF gratitude, ms manly ei-
forts, and The talents and influence which ne
exered in The glorious campaign OF 1874 and
after traversing thoroughly his district with The
Federal Eeclor, and successfully combating his
arguments, went through large portion OF the
State ala considerable pecuniary sacrifice, "Cry-
ing aloud and sparinsnol!"
When we lake into consideration The efficient
services which Mr. Smith has rendered our
cause The many sacrifices 10 which he has been
subjected in defence OF our principles, the con-
clusion is irresisibly forced upon the mind, that
he should be elected Senator, as poor recon-
pense for his abors. Independent OF these con-
siderations, Mr.. Smith would he able, by his high
order of talents, his paIio!ic devotion 10 pfln-
ciples, and dignity of character, not only 10 make
a good and eflicien; representative, but 10 re-cs-
,ablieh the proud fame which Virginia once
maintained among her sister States and shed
halo OF glory around her venerated name. II.