Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-25
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The Richmond District.

The election in this Congressional District is highly
important one, TO be conceded universally but
there fear that the candidate Loco
ocoism may succeed through want Of unanimIy
part II is true, tina; all most Of those who have pre-
sented their the subject through the papers, pro-
cheerful readiness Weld their individual prediec
tons the decision OF nominating Convention; but it
be feared, Notwithstanding that the controversy
wakes warm, the friends of the rival claimants may COM
nit themselves so far as TO make harmonious action i'm
practicable Such result is deeply TO be deprecated
and obvae the DANGER it would doubtless be better TO
call Convention sufficient notice can be diff
fused through the District, the existing
theme speedily possible from the minds the people
Ii this were done with little delay, perfect union would
probably be secured former experience will have been
lost upon u.s. apprehend danger or writ
ten discussions OF the merits of contendng candidates
protraced for aay considerable length Of time.
II be hoped that the different county meetings call
ed to appoint delegates the Convention will orbear TO
express preference for any one canddae but leave the
selection altogether the Convention, by which the claims
and especially the availability, of each, will be duly cons
dered.
From the friends of Mr. Bolts most danger of fatal dis
ension seems be feared His claims are urged on De-
cuar grounds, and without pausibiy. Ii is admitted
that he has served his party with unusual zeal and ability
and kept his principles unmpaired through circumstances
OF temptation by which others who had formerly stood by
his side seduced-thus gaining name as much re-
vered by his friends feared and hated by his political
opponents But yet much doubt is felt whether his popu-
auty great il Is IN quarters, will avail TO carry
him successfully through the approaching Il is
be forgotten that he has twice been the candidate
of the district without competitor in the hig party
and twice has been defeated. The enquiry is reasonable
them what accession Of strength he is likely TO bring II
again selected the Wing canddate2 To this his warmer
friends must reply as no satisfactory easily con-
ceivable.
On the other hand, there are circumstances well suited
impair the popularity he mas heretofore had for it, after
twice failing, and when the desire try another candidate
been he
before the district, much dissatisfaction will be felt; and
many Wings anticipating defeat, will relapse ndfe
renee and neglect attend the polls At the same time
all the embercd hostility Of the opposite party will be
brought into active exercise and numbers OF Democrats
dissatisfied with the OF the Administrations and
scarcely unwilling let the election 90 by sort of de-
fault, will be excited TO the oxefiions in
order defeat their old enemy. IL is to be dssem
bed, that Mr. b. though highly popular with perhaps the
majority OF the Wings has numerous determined oppo-
nents even IN his own party who be brought
give their in his favor; and probably no other man
the district could be selected who would AZ once COM
bine large Democratic vote against him. and keep
away from the polls considerable portion OF the Whig
party. For these reasons, am compelled think II
would be inudciOus Mr.. b. again in the com
ing election. Nor this said from personal l-wi that
gentleman. For several distinct considerations should
prefer him 10 any other IN the district and IL the
selected candidate he shall certainly have my vote a. he
has had It before but have some know that
decided prejudice against him exists, former times
have often sought to couneryai by such arguments
could command.
My own preference is for Mr. Rhodes for two reasons
In the first place, he s decided Wing, whose integrity aud
commanding ability acknowledged by all; ana next he
has few enemies noneis almost universally popular and
respected and in Chesterfield particularly that stronghold
Of LocOfocosm could by personal favour and weight Of
character, win considerable Democratic vote and
neufTdizs sll llrger-since many who unwilling 20
oppose their party election will orboar against
him. On this subject / do not speak by conjecture.
The only objection urged against Mr.. r., 90 far az
have seen, is that he Is native Of Vermont This pre-
JUDGE seems 50 Liberal and low ns hardly 10 be worthy Of
reply for il cannot be believed that the LIBERAL
minded people earth, the c0untymcn Of those who
trusted tho command Of armies, during the revolution o.
natives Of the Kingdom with which war. and
placed Hamilton and Gaatn. both foreigners. stations
Of tho highest honour and confidence. will allow sucn
C5.uinstruce 20 weigh an instant iu their record
But whoever Ire candidate may be- rt Ne OH unto
lousy snd 90 good i1t upon hm, dscaflifg mere per.
apnai preference, luI ucriicinr every drfa
ton tho integrity and pt tho g,lt ~ big psry
And sny sspsant sba seek fJ divide The party b.
nlEg uicuuy of ur Convention IrymrrznR per
hops CaOeusi lot hHg BE- marked alse Co bs prn
cipe, und iiui,., he pnriy as willing. 10 the extent
Ci bus personal influence, TOT tf. HutD's -7Fc, o.
danger He TOururts oil which be- believes los CuuHtfy's
prosperity involved and Jeopardze the Of tbsi
parry who5e Interests he Processes seek, and by whose
Triumph alone thoso great measures can be contaminated
few words more. IL scarcely be questioned that
his controversy which likely become On angry one
ought 70 b speedily closod, by the decision Of
ung convention IL be- therefore respectfully suggested
The Wings Of each Of the different counties which shall
not have aced on this subject previously, O. assemble
their Courthouse the first court day IN December next
and appoint delegates 20 tho proposed Convention. And
farther, they will trust, pardon the ardent but OIL
cioua zea Of whose whole heart s with them In this
cause, venture urge ngain the importance Of sending
delegation unuammolod az least BY pcremptory insiruc
tons IN favour Of any individual. n this course be
adopted, II may be found impossible % obtain that hafmO
Nous seton without which the object Of the Convention
will be frustrated. This certainly in which
any partial respects should 10 suffered 10 Overbear the
general interest In the namo hon, Of the good Of
county, the support Of principles, the hopes q
party, and the vndoaon of district, dishonoraby
gerymsndefed BY an INSCRIPTIONS Legislature let ne utter
" repounce syssy feeling Of prejudice svorsm which
sy seduee from thCs0 broad and befal Of
conclusion and harmony which The present exigeney de-
msnds. SYDNEY.