Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-18
To The Editors Of the Wing

| WARSAW, June 8, 1916.
Gentlemen-In the Wing Of the ID inst | observe a
communication signed Spottsylyania, snimadverting
upon the proceeding of the late meeting at Warsaw n
nominating Col r. W. Carter candidate for the Eighth
Congressional District expressing regret for the pTemau-
y OF this nomination, and censurng its tendency TO fore
stall public opinion. IL Is rumored also, that from one
other quarters the County Of Richmond is CHARGED
with attempt at dietGtOR the other Counties Of the
| District. Having been one Of those who composed the
meeting venture brief yndicaton OF their motives and
/ action, in reply TO your correspondent.
AS 20 the imputed attempt At dictaton, II cannot be
alleged against mere fraction Of the District unless by
such deem this County void Of intelligence as not 10
discern her relative position and consequence and
humby npprehend that she is Justly nmenabe for such
senseless arrogance The sole object Of the meeting
TO call the attention Of counties to our no.
mnee, who preferred barely on account Of his be-
ing our couatyman but prime pay because we knew him
emineny qualified for the station 10 which the
desired TO advance him. and Of opinion that no other
within selection could be found with equal
either Of talent and information or Of public
service rendered.
cannot think the nomination premature. Our pre-
sent representative is regarded being now in the field
the eyes OF his friends all are and for length of time
have BEEN turned towards him alone tho object Of their
selection; and why should the Wings longer continue TO
him the advantage which ho has derived already from be-
ing the known candidate Of bis party for twelve month
and more We have 30 often been foiled through our
own nertness and procrasnatOn that the charge Of
due prOmputudo too late and with an I'M grnce
against those who seek remedy an evil well known
often experienced, aud frequently regretted.
Whigs, with strong man, control and are entitled to
this District that to secure success concert and hearty
cooperation essentials and that this can be brought about
by yielding personal preBdices aud consulting alone the
public veal To bring forward this strong man 90 en-
this hearty aud cooperation; TO solicit
Yielding Of these personal preferences for the advancement
Of the public veal the precise objects
by the meeting az Warsaw.
know not that Col e. consulted 10 learn gbeth.
er he would accept Of nomination. and am we'll assured
that no appfscd Of the intended meeting before
I IN rnv hrurt liz r
his being candidate has been mentioned 10 him he has
rather seemed 20 wsive the topic and erpres.sd buself
content with me ee'e snd enjoyment of the prvney in
which he now lives. But many Of HE political friends
here and elsewhere, Of opinion that he should DO engs
ged IN the public service.
will not charge "spottsylvana A" with tho indul-
gence Of individual preference behalf Of hs favore
Mr. Talialer0 will pgiituc an invdious cntnpar
con between This gentleman and Col. Garter. No man
holds IN uet estimation than do the venerable ndivdus
Of whom Sposylvanin" speaks in terms Of such byb
commentator. have known him long and have duly
appreciated the valuable services rendered BY him while
be was our representative. But regard him >:
present. a. an available candidate. And u 10 Tor the sar,e
reason that prefer the nominee Of the meeting 10 Nh
Newton, whose merits are unknown or UNDERMINED
The last named gentleman, indeed would not have allow
ed himself 70 be put in nomination
may be permitted, however 10 express the grounds
Of preference upon which tho District foregoing personal
preferences and consulting the public veal alone NAV CO.
operate IN sustaining Col Carter, and thus Nth sfronR
man. control this district hoy should since they are en-
titled 10 DO
lie was for many years q member Of tho House Of
Delegscs-for msny, Of the Senate in both Of which
bodies he was an ape and influential members s shown,
especially, by HE having been uniformly member and al
most invariably tho Chairman q important egsa.
I'VE committees To ell scqusnled with him, he s known
70 BE- man Of strong and cultivated understanding, sound
Judgment stesdy principles and integrity and indie.
psndence.
IT, then, the District be disposed employ in tbsir ser.
zee vigorous and well trained intellect maiured but not
impaired by Injured by long experiences and legislative
dov man whose allegiance Wing principles is not
Of yesterday but has been known and tested throughout
course Of years whose consistency may DO clearly
ioreseen and confidently relied on and who b incapable Of
shaping his suit the varying fashions Of the
hour IN word, u be disposed build our political
house upon rock that when the rains descend
and the foods come, and The winds blow and beat upon