Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-01
FoR THE ENQUIRER

FoR THE ENQUIRER.
Fellotr- Citizens Of the Counties Of Orange and
Greene.
did not consider il within the range OF proba-
bi,y, on leaving you, to have availed myself Ell
Their OF public or private medium 10 announce
10 you determination TO be candidate for your
independent suilrages Tor membership in The Le-
gsla,ure of l847-46. But since arriving a, this
place, The astonishing information has been re-
ccived from reliable source, that ~ will be per-
suaded 10 decline a canvass by some OF my
riends." Such pretended sagaciiy developes pro-
phecy ITSELF if tue, iorelelling The events OF The
future with unerring certainty. But, instead Of
prophets, these idle rumors will mark their ema-
nation either from linen possessed OF devils, or
idle dreams OF political elevation. And now
am OF age, il is 10 be expected, BY those who, from
none o'her than the pufesl VI motives and loo
great an anxiety, perhaps 10 do me an honor,
that shall speak for myself, which is the immu
nifty of every freeman, and The province OF all
who ask The suifrases Of Tree people, until they
are seduced by pandeIing politicians and become
base stuff, up always 10 The highest bidder. Then,
not trading on III. false capital oil Others The pr-
vilese will be allowed me of continuing the pre-.
sent relation towards you until The day OF eec-
lion, when The books will be fairly posted up, and
a jus account he rendered and 10 that account
will yield with respect; be il decided as il NAV.
II the Democracy OF The two counties are dis,a-
li>fied with having so many chooses in the pas.
ture, 10 their decision will submit, come to Inc
when and where il may. But shall NOT shrink
from The responsibility now of saying, Away
with your caucus-rooms, Too often erected to pave
the way 10 line OF political aspiranIs 10 ason,h
the people, and frequently 10 deceive those who
Ii. L. r. L..
of them, spurn the Infamous system with loah-
inc and disgust; and | hope will nol be censund
for alternating myself from schemes (as belierel
rite with injustice 10 merit and wrong TO the
best interest of our Republic. So long as tree
people are privileged (whcn il is neoessary) 10 de-
eide their preference BY voting al The most suiIa-
bic and convenient place. they may in their judg-
ment decide. Bu', TO crafty the most iasidious,
and 10 quiet all who may complain, BY decision
even oil caucus will abide. And | appeal
10 The generosity of my friends 70: lhcir for
giveness. | presume ii is scarcely necessary
10 inform you (mosr of whom know me in
public and privale) what my political opinions
are. They are written upon my forehead by the
honest pen OF convictions; and, suffice it To say,
The supersruclure o! my political faith is estate
Rights" and We should guard the edifce erected
upon this crock" with an ever watchful and
jealous ere, as seniinels, ready al all times 20
sound The alarm at The tread oil the vandaps ap-
proach-erecled, as it is, by the plastic hands Of
The philosophers and statesmen Of Virginia and
the Union II We ellow-cilizens, should TAIL 10
watch this grea, landmark. the sun OF our pros.
porous destiny will ST in dark and melancholy
clouds. But, 50 long as we are guardians OF our
own liberty, and protectors OF our rights, along
with the light of morality, charity, Cancellation
and wisdom, our nations pleasure will be 10 sing
10 the praise OF this, our home. Such conside-
rations, in part, divorce me, we'll know, from
many true and well-tried friends, with whom |
have warred both in public and private, with The
homes, blade OF Democratic truth, and with whom
shall continue 10 war, until they are convinced
Of their error, or am persuaded of mine. But il
shall be in the spirit of liberation and forbear-
ance, which have in loo much zeal received so
often at their hands. But soon | hope 10 see you
all "face 10 face" and there are questions of
State which suggest themselves iorcibIy TO all re-
fleeing men, where party distinctions are mel
known these questions, and all others in
which my responsibility to you is involved, shall
be with my worthy opponents fairly and fully
canvassed. And, in conclusion, though not con-
necied directly with my duty, you will accept The
deep interest that |, with all Of yon, feel in the
welfare ofthis, our common country, as an apo
logy for awaiting myself Of this occasion TO re-
joice in spirit with you AT the brilliant result OF
the last bloody conflict of our gallant army. The
victory of Monterey has been borne BY the rum