Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-26
TENNESSEE WBIGGERY.

The election OF U. S. Senator is still Suspend
ed" and Mr. Jarnagiu has made the humorous
nomination OF a new candidale-Mr. Scattering.
In the mean time the prominent Wings who have
been spoken OF for the Office, are coming out I'M
der the call Of The Democrats, 10 "defne their o-
silion" on The Tariff, the war and The Wilmol
Provso. II is amusing 10 see what Democratic
leaning they all exhibit. The declarations Of
some Of them we have already cited. MIR. Jas.
A. Whileside who has been selected as their can.
ddate by The Wing members from East Tennes-
see, and who has ION no occasion expressed views
on these subjects differing from those here given"
takes his stand as follows:
al am in favor Of and have uniformly advo-
Gated a laritl Tor revenue only discriminating in
the imposition OF duties so as 10 afford incidental
protection 10 The various great interests OF The
country deserving the fostering care Of the Gov
ernmcn
al think The war with Mexico should be visor-
ously prosecuted to an honorable peace, and 10
this end that all The necessary means should be
promptly furnished by Congress, and that in
treaty OF peace the United States should be tndem-
nifed by MEXICO tor its expenses.
81 am against the 'Wilmot Proviso,' and all
similar measures"
But The "richest" thing we have seen for ma
ny day, is The following reply of Gen. Bradber-
~, whom the Nashville Union describes us 'lhe
distinguished Wing Senator from Henderson, TO
the inerroga,ories OF several Democratic men,
be.s OF The Legislature. How the meek and gen.
tie editor OF the New York Tribune and his school
will shrink from the sweeping declarations ofIheIr
brother Wing OF Tennessee! The "anli-deaIh-
punishment" party OF the North will turn pale
with horror al The summary measures proposed by
this Tennessee Wing 10 be inflicted upon Mr.
Wimot! We give the letter entire:
NASHVILLE, Nov. IL, 1917.
Gentlemen: With deep sensibily respond TO
your nterrogalories - finding myself suddenly
placed in delicate and responsible relations.
am in favor Of he war-frsl, last and all the
time. Nest candidates say they are for "rigor-
ous prosecution +" go further than that: am
for giving the Mexicans Inc very devil. The
war is unjust and internal on The pari Of Mex
co who began j.; and President Folks only mis-
take was in not understanding, year sooner
Than he did, the circumyenlion OF John Ball and
The diaboical collision of The Mexicans.
ID. Now, | am not for disturbing that tariff OF
'46 ST.. Patrick and John Bull have now tasted
our corn bread-e, them have il, say, tariff or
no tariff Al any rate, let US feed them as long
as they can pay for IT,
Sd. I take il as rather personal that your inter-
roea,ores do not refer me 10 The UiiDfot Pror1so
/ Know and care bu, little Of the Proviso; but
think Wilmot himself descrves'tobe hung.
With profound respect,
Your humble and devoted servant,
H. BRADBERRY.
Messrs. J. Dunlap. E. Polk, and j. G. Harris.
Gen. Taylor is expected in New Orleans by
the lst December. The ID Municipality have
resolved 10 prepare for his reception as "the e'ys
guest" in proper appreciation of his "exalIed
character and distinguished services"
LOUISIANA.