Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-08

The words OF Daniel Webster will tall dead upon
the ear OF Virginia, and, should he once more,
"under an October sum-" in The Capitol oil the
Sale, mouth his "Jehersonian Republican" prin-
cplcs and attempt 10 seduce The Old Do
minion from the steadfas. devotion TO princ-
pies, her people will remember that ne has as
sailed her own Jefferson and Madison, has OPP
posed his country on more than one occasion,
and at The present time takes side against his own
government, upon grounds which he himself has.
in another place, so conc!usvely TefuIed.
P. S. We have read the full report Of Mr..
Wrbser's speech and sill "slick 10" every
word of wha, is above written.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VlR-
GINA,
Will convene this morning, and from the
numbers already arrived in the City, we may ex-
pect both Houses 10 be very full, and this morning
to be organized b. The reelection Of The worthy
presiding officers ofthe last session. In addition 10
The important election Of Senator of the United
States In place of William S. Archer, Esq
whose term will expire on The 4th March nexi,
there will be very many questions Of State poll
cy, of momentous and Interesting character,
that will require the candid, deliberate and en-
lighlened attention Of The Representatives OF the
People of Virginia. We shall briefly refer 10
them. They are the election of Judge OF The
Court of Appeals in place OF Judge Stan
ard, deceased the Revision of The Criminal
Code, fresh from The hands of Robert G. Scott,
Esq, who We are informed, has discharged the
high trust conferred upon him BY the Legislature,
with industry and discriminating judgment aud
ability; the great question Of Stale Conven-
ton 10 reform The Stale Constitution; The reform
and improvement OF The School system, 50 as
TO dffuse The blessings of universal education
in every nook and corner OF Virginia; and va
riety Of propositions OF Internal Improvement, 10
bring The distant portions Of the State together 10
deveope her latent resources and harmonic The
feelings and interests OF all sections Of The Stale.
These and other subjects will, we doubt not, receive
all due attention and proper examination a, the
hands ofihe Legislature. We shallleave ito Gov.
Smith TO present, as he doubtless will. in clear
and lucid manner, lhelrue condition ofSlale affairs,
and 10 suggest such measures as may be deemed
necessary and proper 10 promote The inIeles, and
welfare OF The Old Dominion. We content our
selves with respectful appeal 10 The delegates Of
the people 10 &C. with an eye 10 the prosperity Of
the whole Stale; 10 allay all local and sectional
feelings, and never for one moment 10 forge, that
they are all brethren, all soIs OF the blessed old
State, solemnly bound 10 project her well-eaIned
reputation and promote her prosperity
She may have lost some lillle OF her power
but the Union sill looks 10 her with
respect and admiration. But above all, We Womb
earnestly impIore those. 10 whose hands her dest
a thought, which may tend 10 excite divisions a
harsh feelings between The different sections Of
Virginia. Lei The grand motive OF all be to pre-.
serve the Old Dominion zone and indiysiblr,
from the sea shore 10 The Ohio river.
To the Republican members Of both House.
we would make respectful but earnest appeal
II cannot be denied that upon their action ihi'
Winter materially depends the future poilica
character Of Virginia, and possibly the perina
nrnl welfare OF The Republican Parry OF The
Union. All eyes are now turned 10 Virginia
The temporary lriumphs OF The Wings in New
York and Pennsylvania have SO inflated their
hopes, that they begin 10 count upon even Vir-
ginia as their own. They hope 10 wrest from Us
number Of Congressional Districts next Spring
and some are bold and arrogant enough 10 look
for maturity OF congressman, SO as 10 hold
forth Virginia as a Federal State. II The Reput-
licans Of the present Legislature are true 10 them
selves, 10 their cause and 10 their venerable Stale
which has never yet cast Federal vote il they
practise upou the glorious maxim Of "principles
and not men," il, in spirit ofharmony, concession
and union, each and every one shall pnt aside his
private preferences ard prejudices, and ac with a
straight and single eye TO The triumph Of Virgi.
MAS own principles, which have been adopted as
The great landmarks Of the Constitution; IT, in a
word, they resolve, in good temper and proper
feeling, 10 act together in carrying out The wishe,
Of their constituents and Of The people Of Viigi.
mia, the Republican party Of The State will be
knit together in indissolub!e bonds, the cher.
ished principles OF Virginia will receive new
guarantee Of permauence and stability, and we
may safely defy all The Vaccinations and appeals
Of The Wings, at home and abroad. In ls4O
Virginia stayed The torrent Of federalism and in
1874 she exerled mighty influence in defeating
the rampant ambition OF The Wings and in Civ
ing To the Union an Administration, which has
never lal;ered in carrying out the true principles
of the Constitution in The present criss of po-
lilical affairs, when Whiggery is on the house.
tops with JOY at the anticipated triumph in ls4s
Virginia is again called upon 10 arrest The wave
Of Federalism and lake The lead in vindcalns
her principles. Never was there period when
more prudence, good feeling, harmony and union
of action were required oflhe Democracy OF Viz
gina. We feel assured, that the Republican
members Of the Legislature will sci bright ex-
ample 10 the rest the Union, by raying united
" and tremendously around him who may be
selected as The fag-bearer OF their principles
We would commend to their imitation The re-
cen, example of The Wing Legislature of North
Carolina nthe first 1reek Of their session, they
elected two U. s. Senators, the Wings voting in
a body, and the Democrats going together for
their selected candidates. BY this prompness
and harmony Of action, the other important bu.
siness OF the session was al once relieved of The
excitement and embarrassment OF the Senatorial
contest, and the Two parties will go before the peo-
pie, still more strongly devoted TO their respective
political doctrines. Fas est OBJ h0ste doeeri-It
is well TO learn wisdom, even from an enemy
On every consideration, the Republicans OF The
Virginia Legislature should prof, by The example
of The North Carolina Wings, as far as The
promptuess and union Of action are concerned.
While upon this subject, We deem il proper 10
refer 10 a matter which has given rise 10 much
speculation. I, has been said that probably tro
Senators would be elected this Winter, in conse.
quence OF Judge Penny bscker's being transferred
10 the Court of Appeals. This is an error, we
are satisfied. We feel assured, upon high aulhc-
riiy, that Judge Pennybacker has no desire 10
be considered as candidate for Judge OF The
Court OF Appeals. He will remain in The Uni.
tel States Senare, in which high position his
course has given The fullest satisfaction 10 the Re-
publican party Of Virginia. His dignity OF bear.