Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-12-02
To the Editors Of The Enquirer:

MessrS. Editors: The Legislature OF Virginia
will assemble in the Capitol on Monday next,
the Isl Of December Among The many respon-
sible duties they will have 10 perform is that OF
elecing Governor. Many distinguished Demo-
Gratis have been spoken OF in connection with
that important station, and, after carefully eI-
aiming The claims OF each, am satisfied, in my
own mind, that RoEERr G. Scorr, Esq OF Rich
mond, is the choice of the people, and has more
claims upon the Legislature than any other man
in this Commonwealth
MIR Scott was member of The Executive
Council for number OF years; is thoroughly ac-
auaned with all the duties Of The office; firm
and true Democrat, of the first order OF talents; a
lawyer, statesman and, in fact, possessing all the
qualifications necessary for Governor OF the
Old Dominion
But why should say Mr.. Scott is a true De-
mocra,l Look back 10 the campaign ol "a, when
it seemed as though the great Harry OF the
West" were already elected, and nothing were
wanting but the mere form, 10 place him in the
Presidential Chair Mr.. Scott was COOL cal,n,
deliberate; ne saw al once what was 10 be done
TO save The country "ere7phing for princ,Pte, no.
hing lor men," he sacrificed his first choice, and
offered his services as soldier in the ranks OF his
party. James r. Polk was the nominee; and no
sooner was The tact known, than Robert u. Scott
was of 10 the scene oil action. He took The shield,
pedsins himself 80 return with il, or return
upon il" See that little band Of Spartans, Just
three hundred" congfrsated at Democratic
Hall: Mr.. Scott was appointed the "Lcondas" OF
the party, and with his commission he sailed
forth, bidding defiance 10 the great Gibraltar OF
Whiegery" Though followed here by few in
number he knew the strength Of the cause he was
engaged in; and when asked by our enemies 10
deliver up his arms, he replied, come and take
item" Always in The from, ranks OF his party
ready 10 strike the first blow, be unsheahed his
sword, 10 return il 10 his friends only when The
flag OF Democracy should be seen floating in tri-
umph over this
.Land Of the free and home OF the brave"
"Sound the trump, and | am with you" ne
would say; and unlike some who, despairing OF
success, refused 10 address The people. he took The
stump, and in all parts OF the country was seen
rallying the parry 10 The rescue. lie addressed
the people throughout the State; his voice was
heard CRYING, "Come, and il We tall lei Us fall in
defence OF our principles" He never wanted an
invitation 10 address The people; ne laid aside his
"practce" 10 devote some time 10 his country. In
sunshine or in storm, he travelled The country
over convincing the people Of the evil OF Wing
Many OF us here remember, on one occasion,
when The Spartan band were assembled al De-
mocra,ic Hall al night, Mr.. Scott was passing by
| in his gig on his way home; "When soon The we'll
known voice he heard" he hailed; and though he
was borne down BY fatigue, having addressed the
people in neghborng county that morning
| had parlaken OF no food since mornine-had ira
yelled some distance-had not seen his family
for several days-yet he could not go BY without
first seeing his friends and, going in ne was
welcomed with ''lhree loud and long huzzas;
after which, he treated rs 10 speech OF an hours
length, and Ihen bidding US go on in The good
work, "he went on his way rejoicing" Such IS
the man we want for Governor-sucl IS The man
deserving the honor.
Now that the battle has been fought and won,
Mr. Scott has returned 10 his practice; and though
his clients will have 10 make a great sacrifice.
they must be willing 10 give him up, that he may
"reap the reward OF his we'll earned Victories
and now it rests with The Legislature TO say whe.
Their or not they will reward "The Faithful Spar
tam
The Democratic ma oriiy in the Legislature Is
large enough 10 prevent The election 10 any office
of a "hal wav Democrat" and, it is 10 be hoped,
they will not suffer themselves TO be led on, Dut
with an eve single 10 the best interests OF the par
~, they will unite on tried friend and elect hn
This believe will be the course pursued: and
| when the claims OF each candidate for Governor
| shall be "weighed in the balance, ! shall not
| fear The result believing as | do, that they will
not suffer this opportunity TO pass OF elevating 10
The highest office in their gift 1.-THE Faithful Spar
TAM" FouSHEE.