Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-22

For The Enquirer.
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF LOUISA.
The writer CT this, in common with many OF
you, has had cause to deplorc the unhappy alien
alton of feeling and distraction OF counsel, which
have marked the course OF Our party IN this coun-
ty for The last few years. The consequence OF
continuance of these feuds, engendered by The
aspirations of candidates, and tomented by the
means employed by their respective friends 10
elevate their tavoriie, must inevitably result IN
the shameful overthrow of our party. Already.
under the operation of the causes above referred
to, have We seen our strength in contest with
The Wings for a county Delegate almost frt-
tered away-denuded OF more than half its
flair proportions" Shall this stale of things con-
tinue? Shall the noble county OF Louisa become
a by-word and reprcach among her Republican
sisters, on account of the dereicton OF her sonsl
Shade of our departed Holiday, forbid ii! Forbid
il, Republicans, or confess yourselves unworthy
Of The name!
How are We to eschew this evill Permit one
who has nothing 10 ask-nothinS 10 desire, but
The harmonious union OF the party-to address
lew thoughts 10 your consideration. The nomi-
nation OF either OF the contestants OF last Spring
would probably open anew the sources OF irrita-
lion, as yet but partially cicalrized, and might
widen the breach we seek 10 repair
with the assurance, if their merits demand pre-
terment, il arW come sooner or later. Let us, in
the mean lime, look out for some one whose tried
fidelity 10 our principles, under the most adverse
circumstances, has never been questioned; whose
masnanimous sacrifices OF self have ever out
stripped his ambition, and around whom the par
~ might rally TO man, until the soothing hand
OF time has Modified our griefs. The past ser
vices and high character Of Dr. Archibald An.
derson, indicate him as the man. He has, il is
known, retired somewhat from the hustle and tur-
moil OF the political world, with no disposition
10 enter again on public life. But have
strangely mistaken the character OF the man,
II he should refuse the influence Of his name a,
this important crisis. Should these fugitive lines
meet his view, lei him al once speak ont. Some
such nomination We must have, and that promplH
or be doomed 10 reiteraton of the scenes of last
Spring. Let some candidate be at once declared
and let the party resolve 10 sustain him-and all
will be well. A REPUBLICAN VOTER.
Louisa, 1915.
II What! Louisa Again TO be torn in pieces
by the struggles OF her own children The Re-
publican Party again 10 be distracted and en-
dangered by the discussions among political as
pirants! Will candidates never learn how little
is due 10 themselves how much 10 the people =
Our glorious country is free, representative Re-
public. II IS the Government Of the People
this is its distinguishing beauty and confers upon
il its inestimable blessings. Every office, from the
highest to the lowest belongs directlyor indirectly
TO the People: II is theirs to give, and theirs to
take away. The Presidential Election, jus, over,
has taught US all this important lesson-and
henceiorlh the great and distinguished men of The
land must bide their time and wait till the people,
or their Immediate delegates in Convention, shall
call them 10 The public service. II this maxim be
true about the highest office in the country, it is
equally and perhaps more remarkably true about
the Representative Offices in the Staes-the dele
gates OF their Legislature, Senators, and even
members of Congress. A man may offer his SER
vices in the capacity Of a candidate, but the mo-
ment he impertinently presses his claims, and
threatens to divide the party, from that moment the
People, or their Conventions, or their Commit
tees, should step forth to quiet the storm, rule Of