Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-27
For the Enquirer,
A CARD.
Rallnw. Citizens of nnisa Cnllnir-The nos

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Peow.Cilizens OF Louisa COUNTY posi-
ton in which | have been placed by the late
Convention at Louisa Court House 10 nominate
candidate for the county, il unexplained, might
give offence 10 those who took part in its pro-
ceedings. But for this position, my potc would
be of too lille importance 10 require explanation.
Under The usual circumstances attending such
conventions not only all who take part in the
same, but any individual who may be nomina-
ted by his friends and have an equal chance for
The nomination, should feel morally bound 10
sustain the nomiaec Among others, as under
stand. my name was introduced before The Con-
yenlon, by sincere and coniding friends, as a
suitable person 10 he voted Tor b. the psmocra-
tic party. The nomination, however, fell on
Mai. Jackson. Under other circumstances ]
should have voted for him
Not long after the election Of The honorable R.
Nj. T. Hunter 10 the Senate OF the United States,
| was in Richmond-met with our delegate from
the county, John Poindexler, Esq. The subject
of The Senatorial election was canvassed batWeen
US. Mr.. Poindexter said that he believed large
norton of his constituents were in favor Of Mr.
Hunter, and he felt bound, by sense oil daty, 10
sustain him. remarked, that however nc
might differ as 10 mn, in the approaching Spring
election | would not vote against him on that &C.
count. Al our March Court there was some eX-
element on this subject. a caucus was recon-
lnendcd-l lhoush il inezpcdient, and advised
against it-and thought that like The cautery il
SHOULD only be applied in extreme cases. That
state OF things had not occurred.s
Dr. VIM S. Fowler and Alexander F. Butler
ESQ.,, having been recommended as suitable per-
sons 10 represent US, and both having strong
claims on The party, conversed with me freely on
the subject Of the election; desired me To become
a candidate, believing, as they said, | would
meet with little or no opposition. | declined
End said that under no consideration would be-
come a candidate. AT The April court whilst
the Congressional candidates were addressing
The people in the yard, call was made Tor The
people 10 convene in the Court House, but few
appeared 10 notice The call. A friend mention
ed that would be The nominee; in reply, said
that nothing could induce me 10 become candl-
cate for the comfy. And now, because did not
vote under these circumstances for county can.
didsle, am already charged with politica
asperiiy No man can say that desired
him 10 attend any Of the various meetings
for the purpose oil nominating candidate
So far from feeling asperily, fee under
renewed obligations 10 my friends, Tor The kind
ness manifested in their wish 10 sustain me for
an Office. that did not desire, and return my
thank. in the most respectful manner 10 the
members oflhe Convention, who. as understand,
spoke of me in The most respectful manner. |
Trust now, my iellew-ci'izens Of Louisa, !ha, al
Ter This hasly exposition (intendcd 10 afiec. no
one but myseli,) all honest and candid men will
zee that have taken The only course that honor
and integrity indicated. Yours respectfully,
HUGH GOODWIN.
While Walnut, April 23d.
but for the caucus, the most superficial obser.
yer would readily see there would have been but
one Democratic candidate.