Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-12-04
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Iii tue MIR. Rhodes born IN Vermont, end edu.
Gated at Mido!cbury College, in that State: State by
tue bye, which, tiom the time It's vote given by Ma
thew Lyon TOR Mr. Jefferson, in 1901 uniformly voted with
Virginia for the Republican candidate until that
OF parties was lost in 1924, being the only Slate north
Penn Vania mot keeping Democratic New Hamp
shrel which supported the reelection of Mr. Madison
the dark period OF the Of 1872 In 1924, aud
after parties, having lost their former distinctive features
resolved themselves into Jackson and anc
from that time, the State of Vermont has never any
occasion, failed scrod opposition TO
sonism modern Democracy and this is more than can b,
said OF any other State in the Union
But though MIR. Rhodes bora in Vermont-a soil no.
uniavorabe, 1t seems, to the growth OF Repubcanism
circumstance, besides, which he had contro-hs
has shown, perhaps much attachment 10 our State anc
her institutions OF her citizens Soon after
was grown he removed To Nirsnia studied law here,
In 1921 or 20 commenced practice in Chesterfield and Pow
haan and has since resided in the midst OF the Dis
ot and in sight Of the city OF Richmond. For many years
past and almost from the FIRST he has stood in the
rank OF the bar OF those Counties with such Tuy
or John Robertson, Jones' Ihos b. Burioot and Pcgam
and stands presume, less that OF Richmond In Pow
hatah ne has long been Attorney Tor the Commonwealth,
and possesses great influence He married in the
OF Chesterfield, aud his property in land and slaves
inconsiderabe is there and believe there only All his
should think, be considered Sufficient evidence of
permanent common interest with this community, and
| tachment 10 IT,"
will disparago the claims Of Mr.. Mscarland; he
is mes; gontlemany and intelligent Bot do not
think he be better known the District than MIR
Rhodes. or indeed. well. He is comparatively
into IL his residence in IL has believe been
confined 20 the city entirely, and his business particularly
his professional business mostly also His practice
large but in that MIR Rhodes his partner and from
Mr. Mocfarands engagements Pres dent OF the
largest OF Banks and Of other least another
poant Cooperation, presume, the lcS active partner
Mr. Rhodes has practiscd much longer Richmond and
his practise at present, ct least, needs be great
tie Is, therefore probably well better known in
Richmond, and much better in other parts Of the District
There are other considerations IN his favor The Wings
OF Chesterfield, particularly inefficient party
bring them oa IN force requires candidate Of whose
they have personal knowledge. In that county
Rhodes mo- of
the Wings, but OF the people generally and. with him rs
the candidate am convinced the Whig vote ynuI be con,
sideraby larger and the Democratic vote less thln w III
amy othcr tie has OF late turned his good
deal politics, and in the campaign Of 1874 rendered IS
sena service in this Electoral district the Spring II
that year was teaten in the Chesterfield election only 46
poll OF SOC. OF his other qualifications integ-
rity talents various and extensive information, frmness
and stability, 1t is needless speak he known pos
them ell IN eminent degree.
Whilst Iris subject: Why II that the Wings are
claiming only five six districts in Virginia, aud why
not eEdearo at least to carry msJoTity Of the whole
Is no' as hopeless as many may suppose OF the nine
districts o! the mountains General Harrison in $50
obtained maoues IN FIVE, aud IN three others beaten
BY only %lu, ISO and 4O % these three the Wings IN
lsi3 all but redeemed the Norfolk. and in 1874 carried
this the Richmond district, for Mr.. Clay by decided ma
Ioy. Could these eight districts II would NJ
give the majority. But in addition these, there
beyond the mountains particularly the Winches
ter Wheeling and kana~ha districts, which are by no
means desperate II The present sPrngtde tho Wing
cause continue until the Spring, land cause TO
suppose will abae, but the cou,rory,l may with pro-
per oxerions reasonably look for results brilliant as
those IN New York, Penusylvana and elsewhere. That
which beginning to BE- generally suspected to VIII
that the OF ths Administration wholly inconIpe-
tent to conduct tho Government of the country will b
tia: probably have become too obvious TO be any
longer doubted or denied.
After having all but pIecip,atcl Us into a war with
England, from which in all probability, saved
only hy throwing the responsibility upon the Senate, they
Numbered a with Mexico. (rhs time without pre-
ousy consulting Corgress ~ the conduct Of which they
have been blundsring Indeed, they do not
II ID sl al lgc by
| Unique and Inolsecuol.
Upon the Oregon question bold tone is kept up before
the country here-such persuade the pubic
Administration was really prepared 90 10 al eNtromiiics
the whole OF Oregon or uJuc"-w-i.s. al he same
time, it seems very different language IS held to the
British G1yerumeu; through Minister there.
The passage OF the Tariff, is suspected have
been secured by Withholding 'hc OF the River and
uarbur Bill. and by limitations given out IN it7 favour
by the official paper, which, they had accom-.
p.sbCd their purpose, were 'eeauted or explained
The Mexican war rs Lcsuu system OF Cancellation,
and with ar,ul appeals the Mexican people 70 the e.
eot tina, W. wero their friends, and had gh, for
their rights against their government Catholic Press
dispatched haste 10 that theatre, for what ~ ci
purpose, seems never 10 have TuEspred and finally, the
Administration, in It's pcTpexiy, knowing what 10
DO, has yenturod the dangerous experiment, ntri-
guing with Santa Anna, the e1cd President Of Mexico
sedy her a5les General and Statesman and perhaps
our own bicrest enemy, fertile Of resources, and
renowned well Tor h.' bad iai'h his ability which
ends IN granting him safe conduct return from his rx
lie ~ CUBA, pas through our tuckadng squadron,
the governmental Mexico end place himself at the
head o. her srnio5. And have a more vigorous
and united resistance from enemy hitherto distracted
by internal dsensons, requiring fresh eyies OF troops
our pari, and involving, perhaps waste
OF he public funds ana the pouring Of fresh
Of the blood Of citizens, the defence their
own country, butin foreign land, and IN Of
quest.
And for what ohies, and to what end valued friend
and good Democrat suggests that fighting for
pcace"about tho most satisfactory explanation That mas
been given % the slset 20: the But VIVA, the end
contemplated by the Admin The annexation of
l rr.rr q. % rI.H .N..Ef~
into our body polite as citizens OF several millions, AZ
least hundreds oi tI9usluus Of NoKcans, lliians and
half breeds Of all possible and c9mDexons. And
this s 10 be our compensation Tor oil this blood and roa
/ sure
But who foree the influence and eHcc, which this
OF territory this vast extension Of the
OF sodom," have upon our EXISTING ins'iiu-
lions and internal peace and union In the
1t the House OF Representative the last Iu the
adoption Of WiimOr amendment excluding slavery from
me acquired territory, We have too sure p1risni OF the
flames Of discord which the acquisition Ouulic, the
fierce civil fury ond domestic strife" which Is T. be the
vIiabie consequence 50, foil succeed arc
child may IN motion tho elements Of mischief winch
/ the wisdom Of ages cannot repair.
| The proceedings be- Nov Mexico nnd California. the
annexation Of new States territories ard the ENRON
chlacment Of new citEsHs by nero military authority
the administration oi oath oi allegiance by officers OF
the army whut authority have they administer my sIch
OATH and what authority has he vino presumed ogate
D. tO them the PROCLAMATION U that ordinance b. compel
ling Ignorant semi barbarous men, 10 swallow 10, oD.-
o1sy against their will and the deuuncIau.n Of the PEN
auts Of treason against such ri the enemy should
% Toxic up defence Of their country, constitute
chapter Iu history not clcu1tcd 60 swell with gene
f1u8 pride tho bosom Of the patriot. suCu war, 10
conducted must prove milestone around the neck of any
Adn.nsu1u1n; aud the public upon the subject ~
already showing reif in the elections from Maine Flo.
| uda.
Il ia time TO take slcps to rescue t1c Government, OIL.
soon practicable under the Constitution from such hard
and with hi4 view, b. suggested o. rho Wngs of te
State 20 bring ont cnrd,dItc BOO every district And who
knows but that the Gouymlndcr itself may be made
return 90 plague is inyeptors"
OF couuc, each district mus' anI will decide for ifscf
but 90 set mems minds Co thinking the subj CO hope
% Will not hc deemed prcaumpfuous Co suggest iYr thcir
consideration, the following names. I'd whom have
already bssn announced us candidates.
let D.suIcl-5lmurl Waite.
| % Juuius T. Icigh.
81 WhimcIl T. TuustliI
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