Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-08
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EU Me enquirer
Messrs. Editors: As the General Assembly OF
Virginia is about to convene, il will become their
duty 10 elect United States Senator for the Stale
of Virginia. ] wish 10 bring 10 The notice OF The
members of Inc present General Assembly the
name OF one OF Virgnia's most distinguished
sons-one that has stood by the Republican
Party both in rain and in sun-shne-one that
was born a Democrat, aud that will die in
defending The principles of The Democratic
Parry. both from an open enemy and disguised
Toe! The friends Of the Old Democratic Parry
want statesman Of firm and tried devotion 10
the Democracyl They want no hair-splitter, or
new conner 10 lead them TO The field Of baulel
Virginia has a noble Captain-one that has
breasted The storm in many noble tombstone,
whose voice has often been heard from the noun
lains 10 the sea-shore-lrom The East 10 the West
ono tina, has never taered in his heroic devotion
10 the noble and cherished principles of Jefferson
and of Jacksonl Virginia ought TO have re-
liable Senator in the United States Senale-one
that NAV be relied upon in the hour oil lrial-one
tha, has ever acted with The true Democratic
Party-one that would sooner lose his life than
betray the Democracy of Virginia 10 The enemy
The lime has arrived when il becomes Virginia
10 place in the Senate a man Of tue and tried de-
voion 10 the whole Democracy-one that will be
a true sentinel on The watch tower-one that will
never dodge or shrink back Tor fear OF inluring
this or that political aspirant TO the Presidency;
but one thai will cry aloud and spare not-one,
whose motto is "principles, not men"-one who
contends for great political truths, such as jack
son and jefferson ever commended for, and which
ought ever 10 be held sacred by every true Demo-
cratic Republican! The time has come when
Virginia wants her best and most talented sons 10
lake the field, and lead them on in the great slrug-
gle of lS45 Democrats Of Virginia! recollect
what The People will expect in the coming Sena-
torial Election! The Democratic People of Vir-
GINA will demand OF their Representatives thai
they will elect Senator who has appeared in
Congress, and who has stood firm by their prin-
ciplcs | refer TO the Honorable William Smith
Never will forget The great ability which he dis
played while in Congress! His quick penetration,
and his laborious habits, make him we'll quail
fed for The duties Of Senator. Amiable in his
temper conciIialory in his manners quick rs the
ightning's flash, and firm as hooks OF STEEL,
ne is calculated 10 grace The Senatorial Chair!
He will not be The Representative Of The Easl OF
OF the West, oil the North or oil the South! His
friends will place his claims before the whole
Democratic Party! He will know no Clique
His enlarged views of Government will never lei
him forget that his honorable opponents are emit.
lied To as equal justice as his political friends
No man can affirm that any member could be
more kind and respectful, in political and private
life, 10 his opponents, Than William Smith! JUS
lice will be The honorable and ruling passion Of
his great mind! Never shall forget The canvass
he went through in lS40-nor The high praise
which bis opponents paid TO his lalenis-nor The
power OF his speeches-nor the noble defence OIL
The principles of the Democratic Party! File en-.
tered The canvass, sword in hand He never
slept at his post! He welded the sling OF David
and slew The Goliah OF Whiegery (William C
Rves) in fair and honorable polica discussion
Few men can do so much to unite the Democratic
forces as This distinguished man can, by using his
great influence amongst The members OF the next
Congress! His great caImness and prudence
his great knowledge Of mankind-his superior
talents, and his business habits all qualify him, rs
The man OF all others, 10 heal all sectional jea-
lousieS and divisions that may arise. His high
sense Of Justice towards minority, has ever been
the ruling passion Of his character! He would
scoTn 10 accept the office OF Senator unless il
were conferred by the Democratic Party He
has his choice Of candidate Tor The next Presi-
dency; but in no instance can ne support any but
the regular nominee of the National Convention!
If his choice be mol The nominee, he will cordially
and warmly support the selected candidate! In
l hus briefly presenting The claims Of this dis.
ieel that am unable o do him justice Ali that
his friends ask for him is calm appreciation OF
his claims upon the Democracy
A DEMOCRAT.
Richmond, December 81, 1916.