Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-01


Of the facts they stated, and previously Inc warm
personal and political friends OF Mr. Leake.-
May il mol be permilled 10 believe such icsimo-
nv and TO act upon the belief, without being sub
j,cted 10 The impu,aton of envy and ambition!
Do the Editors OF The Republican infer, IRON
their knowledge OF mankind, that men must ne
ce>sariy be di:honest who pro'esslo believe evil
deDce Of this character? II so. when, and on
what occasions, will they permi, Us 10 believe
Witnesses And, II not, why do they prefer 10
impute the basest motives for conduct which is
e1plicable without such imputalion Pray, in
what code of morals do The Editors OF The Re-
publican find the principle, that The condrct Of
men is 10 be explained by supposition OF bad
motives, when il is perfectly consistent with The
best7 Can they not conceive that line Of con-
due, may be homes. which separates those who
pursue il from their political brethren, 10 whom
they are bound by lies almost as strong as these
OF blood2 Perhaps, however, IL may be argued,
that, even supposing the one or iwo hundred
Democrats who failed 10 vote Tor Mr.. Leake were
sincere in their belief Of his unhness 10 represent
The district YET, under The peculiar ciTcumslan-
ces in which the country is placed, The great need
for Democratic majority in Congress-, and the
impossibiliy Of procuring The nomination OF an
other candidate, they should have waived their
objections and sustained him. II this argument
be sound, then principles must be moulded 10 suit
circumstances; and what is regarded as iunda-
mental maxim Of Democracy al one time, may
be peslilent heresy at another. The principle
which has heretofore been supposed 10 lie at The
foundation OF the Democratic creed. is that The
people possess virtue and intelligence enough 10
select fiji agents ior the execution CT The public
will. Yet, now, We are tod, that unless they
aid in the selection OF an agent whom they con
scienliousy believe 10 be nnfi, for the post he Is
moi Ia Democratic
principles, and, moreover, they are 10 be suspect
cd of the worst designs No such doctrine as
this can be endured by an enlightened people.
and no circumstances can justify its promulsa-
ton II honesty in the people be requisite 10 sus-
tain free government, he is not lis friend who
counses them TO disregard The dictates Of con
science in The selection OF their rulers. II is mol
the intention of The writer of This piece 10 assai
Mr.. Leake-a controversy about him or with
him is al an end, unless he, Or his friends, should
desire 10 renew il. Those no Judged him unia-
voraby only desire that their motives shouId be
fairly examined, and 10, hastily and passionate
y ccnsured. They sincerely believe hat their
opinions were formed upon testimony which
would have been regard,d in any oour OF justice
as possessing the best criIefia Of urth, and ifai
their belief was acted upon with slIict COMO H.
iy TO Democratic principles. They separated
from their political friends with great pain; bui
acknow Hedging that The will vi the maj lrity
should be greatly respected, they can never agree
that il is 10 govern despotically the judgments
and conscences Of individuals Those Demo
erals who we're unable 10 vote Tor Mr. Leake would
have cordi lily sustained any one possessing their
confidence This disposition was we'll known,
but il was dsregarded: they are net responsible,
therefore, for Ihr consequences which have ensued
They who made adhesion 10 an individual Ihr
test of orthodoxy, should repent ii their derelic-
ton oil principle and mol seek 10 cover their mis-
conduct by denunciations 81 Others.
The Editors OF the Republican, assuming, AS i |
seems, 10 represent he parry. assure The dissen
ii, NJ Democrats "lhat hey will never chuckle Al
their success in the attainment 81 high o.Ject
he Editors are entirely mistaken in surprising |
that those Democrats had any olher object IL |
view than an adherence 10 correc, principles
that high object they strove 10 obian-and IN iheir
judgmen S, they are successful The significant
threats and even the eternal hostility" oil he |
Editors, are without ierroIs Tor men who ask no |
iavors a. their hands, and who are conscious Thai |
their own motives are pure. The prudence an
good taste OF such ebuiliions, from those whose |
duty il IS 10 promote harmony, may well be cues
toned Such incorporate language may lie ~
yiceabe 10 lis auhois in dlschargrg their bad |
passions, hul il tails entirely 10 inIimiialt n 5,
al whom ii IS directed, or 10 convince Them i!ia
they are in error A DEMOCRAT.
May Isl, lS47
III is proper 10 state, that Inc above commun.
Gallon vas received soon after its date, but is
publication accidentally deferred until the pie
sent moment.-Enqurer.]
We learn tina, large number Of persons paic
their respects 10 the President and party yesler
day, as The cars dashed through Fredericksburg.
Judge Mason's reply Uas moi received ill las
evening, By The Northern mail. We ceem pro-
per, however 10 publish this morning The cores
pondence between The Committee and himself
RlcnMoND, 2lst May 1917.
SiB: AS the organ OF a meeting Of the citizens
Of Richmond, we have the pleasure 10 communi
cate 10 you the enclosed resolutions. IL would
crafty our citizens, We are satisfied, j. You can
conveniently comply with their request, and 81
ford them an opportunity Of welcomngyon once
more to The Metropolis OF your native State
They desire 10 extend 10 The President and your
self a cordial greeting, and many oi them would
renew with you individually The happiness OF an
early Acquaintance and durable friendship
Uniting most sincerely with .he meeting in
their Invitation, We remain, with high respect
your fellow. citizens,
" JNo. RUTHERFORD.
JNO NJ. PATTON,
JAMES LYONS,
JAS. a Seldom.
WM. Fl. MACFARLAND
GEO. w. MUNFORD,
HENRY L. BROOKE.
The Honorable JOHN Y. Mason,
Secretary Of The Navy, Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 26th, ls47.
Gentlemen IL have the honor 10 acknowledge
the receipt oil your communication cl The 2lst
instant, with The enclosed resolutions, adopted al
a meeting Of The citizens OF Richmond. | am
very grateful for the mark ofdislinciion Thus con.
ferrsd on me- and for the assurance which YOU
kindly give me, that il will crafty nv isllow-ci-
izens whom you represent, il | can convenient.
~ comply with their request, and afford hem IN
opportunity Of welcoming me once more 10 he
Metropolis OF ny native Stale.
|; would indeed be 10 ne source oi unmiualed
pleasure. 10 renew with my fellow citizens oil Rich
noud, Ia whom am bound lay 50 many ties, an
early and long standing acquaintance and friend.
ship.
The arrangements oi ! visit 10 the University
OF North Carolina, have all been made, so as 10
require as short an a5seuce from The seat OF Co.
vernment as may be- and will not ADM, oi my
remaining even day in Richmond. sincerely
regret that cannot conveniently comply with The
request contained IN The resolutions which you
enclosed me.
With The highest esteem and respect,
lam, your friend and Eel ow-ciiizen,
J. Y. MASON.
To Messrs John Rutheffoori. John ". Patton,
James Lyons, James A. Seddon William II.
Macarlani Gee. w. MunfoId and Henry l..
Brooke-Commee.
Captain r. B. Forbes, who commanded The
United States ship jamestown on hci mission Of
charity to Ireland, has presented 10 the cizers Of
Boston through their Mayor flag, sent through
him by The authorities of Cork Il is made Of
beautiful white silk, with an Eagle in Inc centre,
supporting with the help of the Stars and Stripes
The Harp of Erin and the Wreath Of Shamrock
The elIer Of The Mayor of Cork is touchingly
eloquent.