Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-30
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r OK THE ESQCIkkh
To the Fotcrs of The Senatorial District composed
ofh counties If Louisa, F3uu0nno, GJocafam
md HanOrtr.
Felow-C ilizens--The death OF our respected
and much beloved friend. Col. John Guerrant,
has caused vacancy in The Senate oil Virginia
from this district The kind manner in which
INV name has been brought 10 your notice, thro
The public press, by friend unknown 10 me,
FOYER the signature of Hanover) recommending
me as suitable person 10 I'LL The vacancy, de-
mands notice through the like channel.
| feel highly fauered BY The terms in which
he has spoken OF "my zeal" and done me more
than Justice "as TO the ability" with which have
sustained the Republican cause.-The causc that
believe 10 be the cause oil the country. Inns re-
commentator, coming as il does from The couI-
ty OF Hanover, once the county in which lived,
and with which are associated some Of The most
pleasing incidents oil ay lille, is the more crafty
ing when see the associates Of my youth thus
approaching The honesty Of purpose that have
manifested in sustaining The great Republican
principles OF our fathers, from my boyhood up TO
manhood and now TO middle age. II was al
time that such men as Goodall, Morris, Tyler
Stevenson and WIN. II. Roane were on The po-
liIical arena-''the pamiest days oil The Old Do
minion." II was then that my earliest political
impressions were made; and deep did | drink
from those pure fountains of Republican princi-
plies, that are cherished by her sons. These
principles have "grown up with my growth, and
strengthened with my strength"
Fellow. Citizens OF the Dislrict-a candidate
for no office. yet feel sensitive 10 The opinions
that NAV be entertained of me il is one oil The
fundamental principles OF our nature that we de-
sire TO transmit good name TO our poserity-
This alone will be my apology for making an
srplanation at this late day oi Resolution that
had The honor 10 submit 10 The House oil Dele
gates whilst a member Of that body, as we'll as 10
vote given on Bill for the extension OF the
Louisa Railroad. An eslimable friend has in
formed me that misapprehension OF my views
on this subject was entertained by some. You
will bear in mind that this resolution was sub
milted, and this vote given, under peculiar cir
cumstances. The railroad system was in IFS in
fancy. NV nearest relations, with my aged ia
Their, as well as mann Of my constituents, were not
only deeply interested, but owners OF large por-
ton of the Stock You may well imagine The de-
licate position in which was placed.
Twill here take the resolution and bill in de-
tail Not having the journal of the House of
Delegates before me, will give the substance
RESOLVED, That, whenever an application ismade
to The Legislature, by a railroad or canal cumpa-
ny, for any mobilization Of is charter or ncp grant
II privileges, The Legislature will reserve the right
to tar the same" Thi, resolution was offered
by me at time that heavy debt was hanging
over the State, and powerful effort going on 10
involve us in an extensive and wild scheme OF in
ternal improvement, that, had it been successful,
would have increased our Indebtedness 10 forty
millions OF dollars. Our lands and Stare labor
had hitherto borne all the burdens oil taxation
| though, it was high time that new subjects oil
taxation should be sought out. could see no
good reason why the rich capitalists OF The coun-
Try should be exempted. Their persons their
property, and their privileges were secured to
Them by the me laws that protect the mass OF
The community. Although the resolution was
lost at the time, by lew votes, public opinion
has sustained the principle, and it has been in
corporaled into the Tar Bill, Embracing so many
new subjects OF ta1ation,) introduced into the
Legislature by Col. Randolph, and roted for by
Maj. VIM. Jackson, The delegate for the county
OF Louisa. Ills now Jaw OF the land.
By reference to the subjects of taxation in The