Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-13
Our Congregational Candidate.

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One OF the objections which have heard urged to JOHN
Minor BORIS is that he has good many enemies-and
many who will not vote for him among the Wings. To
all which, concedng that it be true have to reply that
Of the stamp OF JOIN Minor BORIS cannot fail until
mankind have ceased TO regard enemy bold frank
fearless and independent friend, enemies to some
1t impossible that much feare.sness and so
mach candid boldness should the breast of any
without exciting the mistaken enmiy OF men, who II they
regarded these qualities from the proper point of yew
hail them the guarantee OF honest devotion and conss
tent service. Ausdes bsnshed because Of oil men
he deserved, and above all OF his time he received the
appeaon Of LUST; and yet II is reasonable 10 believe
that II msconcepton OF his real Character rather
than want OF appreciation OF justice. which affixed the
stigma Uf e1psstion upon him so trnst IL Is rather
OF due allowance for the exfTes points OF those very
qualities which are conceded all hands form the nak
ed and distinctive character OF Mr.. BoIts IS politician
than want OF appreciation OF MS unbendng unhinch
ing Integrity, his bold rapid accurate insight AZ npb
lie IL Is often true that in knowing men better we
form opinions OF their characters and deserts But
not hasy in giving credence the idea that th
enmiy Mr.. Bots does really exist caution the Wing
party II is Of the marked peculiares of our oppo
nen that they first whisper friends what they wish
have beleyed they affect believe what they desire IA
pass; they bring finally pass by inslipo The
eprous doubt affected generous advice into the ear, NJ
unwary Wings. say, again, beware OF the wies of the
adversary There Is no man against whom Janus-headed
LOcoOcOlsm will more insidIously speak than JoHy MI
Boris IL will seduce friends. In will breathe
the Upas OF suspicion IL vii PLY the arts Of Haery il
will cSJbe, menace decry, unt this bold valiant firm
champion Of party will be left stand alone As he
did, come veal fighting for the Constitution and
the Country Who mas fought or in times Of great
pen against the sered ranks o. ocofocoism Who
has fought against greater odds to whom have we loo
ed the time Of desperate conflict when the checks of
Wings banched aud their hearts have well nigh slouped
beating IN toe horror Of despalr-to whom, hay.
instnctyey turned TO lead oriorn hope but 10 Ions
Minor BORIS Has he quaied Has he ever dis
appointed us The OF Richard and the semitsr nj
Ssadn never dealt keener ponderous blows
than he In the hour Of trial Was he ever yanqusbed =
Docs he stlnd master and victor OF yerv s no
tTOd And must now abandon him fprs,oth n,
cause intriguing democrats summer WHY'S say he can
not be elected. say, again, BEWARE! VINO will serve
the Wing party II this be their fate Who will On
to war; IT, when he returns all glowing with the heat Of
battle and rejoicing IN the triumph OF victory cold con-
tumey Or Indifferent neglect, than all poisoned
detacu0n take the place Of the green bays and the
march d" Call you this backing your friend. % Tberc
may be these, who, that times hayo changed and we
have changed with them" find easier task 10 grann,
with the Toe. Stouler md sinewy heroes ma
have grown up these latter times The ardor of bat,e
may lnrn more strongly in the breasts OF some now than
when glory was more dearly be bought We msy 'baye
many sons woftnicf' thau those vino have gone before
All this may be bot trust the veteran Of byyone
battles have MIN the war IN the thieksst of ,be
hight, facing the foe never giving back-and car trust
him!
But any feeling Of the to which have alluded
does exist ought influence the action Of orr party =
Ought we TO discard faithful servant because few per
sons have objections to him founded upon other than DO.
litical Rrounds1
The objection Mr.. Borrs that he ha. twice run and
been defeated, has color in but as II will tax,
time TO meet this and other objections him. reserve the
reply 1ntil tomorrow. C.