Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
For The Enquirer.
UNITED STATES SENATE-GEoR0h ~
DpOMGOOLE.

AS the session OF the Legislature approaches
The interest in The election Of unIled STATES Sena-
tor necessarily wakes warmer The Constitution
OF The State coners Oh this body no power u'o'e
important, and responsible; and in lis exercise 'ne'e
should be tina, caution and unpreludiced ac''op'
without which deception is praci,sed an" .ne
people are deceived. Every thing IKE prelu.i..,
which is The offspring generally ol nl" !'',d -
feelings or something worse, shou'u NC wa,.'a -
The performance Of an obligation 50 c'e az eoa
nected with Stale pride and prosperity. lne pau
pie, from whom all power emana'es, sos.,es =,
il their capaci,y. and To whom consequently all
legislative bodies are responsible, should demand
OF their representatives strict regard ior puollc
sentiment. and faithful and honest performance
of constitutional duties. Our Government IS SO
formed and organized, both Stale and teaeral,
that the majority rule, while al The same 'ilne
perfect freedom OF speech and OF aclon Is ie-
served 10 The minority. In the exercise VI ''s
elective franchise-that distinguished Ieue1'e "'
our eompael-lhe largest body seecl i,oui .ne . .
muni,y individuals 10 emoody ana echo Tue"
oninions and views in the national councils
There has always been, and must ever be, a con-
aici between opposing parties; presenting, conSe,
onentv wide field for the display OF talent ana
genns All delibeIalive assemblies are vested
with HIGH functions, and are consequently anne
nahle 10 the fountain OF all power.
The writer of this article has of laIe been quite
a traveller all through different sections oil our
Slate. and is enabled, therefore, having mingled
grea deal with the people, 10 make known Inc
popularity and good feeling which existed towards
The distinguished and worthy Representative OF
hi, di.,rict-GEoR6- G. DRoMaooLE. Many
wears ago be was chosen UNANIMOUSLY 10 represent
an intelligent constituency in The Congress oil
The limited States lie entered public life alrea-
Dc distinguished as debaler OF quick perception,
united with an intimate acquaintance with par
liamentary rules Al an early day he was re-
oarded as amongst the slaunchest and mos! IN
deYible If Republicans. Experienced in all the
forms ot legislation, from a laboIious and bril-
lant service in both branches oil The Legislature
Of Virginia. he understood thoroughly lis objects,
applying TO them lways The severest tests OF pTn-
chile and throwing himself fearlessly upon what
ever ground he considered rlSh. anu eA Peuieh'.
By his Underwriting devotion 10 The golden max
inns and honored principles of SO and 99, he very
coon established position which bur very few
men attain in many years OF service. char
acrr like this, so ingenious and selt-sacrihcing,
in prosperity and adversely, was soon the admi-
ration of the whole country. The Congress to
which he was elected was filled with wise and
determined Spirits whom the political revolution
called into action The Democratic party rent
and dispiried by the growth Of factions, and sunk
into comparative inactivity by the non-resistance
of It's ancient opposition, required and found in
Gen. Dromgoole leader, whose popularity soon
assisted in restoring the party 10 lis unity and
almost forgotten lines.
In the aTduous work in which he embarked
friends and supporters were needed, high-souled
and generous, in whose honesty, energy and
courage The nation might confide. Since he has
occupied a seat in Congress with credit TO him
SELF honor 10 his constituency and usefulness 10
his country, he has maintained a character for
consistency Of purpose, integrity OF action and
purity Of motive which has never been question
ed No one enjoys in higher degree that respect
which is the reward OF digent and faithful dis
charge of duty. His ability for public affairs is
rather substantial than snowy. The observation
and study OF life have stored his mind with know
ledge, and he is patient in investigation, possess
ing Judgment of uncommon clearness. His
speeches are concise, forcible and luminous, and
TO whatever subject he addresses himself, he takes
a large and comprehensive view of lis leading
features We cannot be mistaken in the decia
ration that he is decidedly the favore OF The peo-
pie generally for the vacancy that is TO be filled in
The Senate. His long, brilliant and successful
public services combined with remarkable
strength OF mind, appeal loudly 10 the public gra-
lilude. If "the laborer is worthy OF his hire,
The faithful politician is surely the rghtful rcei
pieal of distinguished political honors. Should
he be elected 10 the Senate, and we cannot for
suppose that the Legislature wond dis
play such inexcusable and palpable ingrarude
as 10 push him By, he will carry with him an
acute discrimination and practical mind, great
exaclness, extent Of political information, and
rapidly and promplness in discussion ofpub-
iic questions which have ever distinguished him.
His courage knowa no limi,s-hs ntelily no
shadow of turning-hs integrity no faint OF sus-
picion and his perseverance no pause. There is
a maniness in his conduc, that must secure 10
him The respec, and good will OF ALL The conscious
ness of which we sincerely hope he may long
live 10 health and prosperity, TO enjoy.
BoyDToN, Mcckenhurg Co., Sept. 80, 1916.