Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04
HON THOMAS II. BAYLY.

Amid the painful regrets (says the Portsmouth
Old Dominion) which spring up in our bosom on
accoun, of the loss sustained by The Republican
par,y in several Districts Of our Stale, resulting
ia most. il not all cases, from the want oil har-
mony among our own friends, we find a source
of sincere and unmnged qualification in The III
umphan, reelection Of the distinguished gentle
man whose name stands al the head OF This arli-
Gle. In view OF the eminent ability, unliriDg in
dustrv. and indomitable zeal, which character
;zed his advocacy of The true Interests OF the
Sonth. and the country al large, in the 18Th Con-
gress, the friends oil Republican principles and
equal policy every where, and especially in his
own beloved Virginia, cannot but eel that IN
Judge Bayly they will yet have on Inc moor Of
Congress an efficient supporter oil lheir pIincl-
pies, bold and fearless defender oil their rights.
His Dis.ric, was regarded by both parties with no
ordinary interest. The one, in The contingent
feeble hope that powerful opponent might be
silenced at least for a time; the other, WIN An
anxious solicitude that the Republican banner
might still be borne in triumph 10y their favore
champion Thus furnishing The most falieling
evidence Of The high estimation in which he IS
held BY both.
The ultra members of the Wing party feared
The power and influence OF his talents, and posi-
lion as the acknowledged leader OF Inc Repuoli-
can forces in the Both Congress, and, therefore,
more anxiousy desired his defeat than that OF any
other candidate in our ranks and hence the al
most ceaseless current OF disingenuous animal
version. mingled occasionally with virulenl abuse,
poured upon him by the Wing press from The
commencement 10 The close OF the late canvass.
So strong indeed was The hostility 10 him cher
ished by the leaders of The Wing party generally,
without the limits OF his own District, that some
OF Them. at time since the day OF the election,
when for briei space il was supposed ne had
been beaten, began TO glory IN advance, ana ex.
claimed, in tones ofriumph THAT having elected
Bol., and defeated Bayly they were perfectly con-
tent, lei The rest OF The Stale go as u might. YIN
the other hand, the Republican party, recognls-
inc in him tower OF strength, in whose custody
their cherished principles and dearest interests
would be safe, most warmly desired his return 10
IN, councils OF the nation. That desire has been
realized and we unite most cordially with our
i.iaads, in rejoicing al lis consummaIion.
In The It'll district, as in others, The fell spirit
ol di>sension sprung upin The Republican ranks
ami by its baneful influence, 10 consloeiaole ex-
tent, damped the ardor and paralyzed The enef-
sss Of az of h psr Most Ia sT or his as
learn from gentlemen of high intelligence and
close observation in the district, the Republican
triumph would have been OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
" annihila,iug Whiggery for many years 10
come. The glorious fruits OF Republican policy
were inst beginning 10 malure-and the farmers,
mechanics and seamen, were jus, awakins 10
full appreciation OF lis benefits, and, under the
influence OF an enthusiasm in its support hereto
fore unfell, and wholly irresistible, would have
borne down every opposing obstacle. 10 This
powerful and pervadng feeling, may be Justly a.
iributed the great difficulty the Wings encoun'
tered in getting up an opposition 10 Judge Bay
II. The Wings OF that district were decided
IL ayersc 10 such d movement, ana lot lime
resisted the efforts, elsewhere made Tor That pur-
nose. Nor did they cease that resistance I'M
IA after division occurred in our ranks
TJoon that division our opponents in other
sections gladly seized, and tanned the flame
of discord under the hope, that amid The smoke OF
orr family contest they might, perchance, glide
quietly and unperceived into power. And not
until then could one be found willing 10 bear the
Wkio standard in the 7lh Congressional District.
F. nnately, however, tor The hest interests OF The
cokntry. the patriotic sentiment was TOO strong
in that district TO be broken down by dssension.
Enough OF the spiTi, o free liberation and equal
ius,ice remained to ensure the triumph OF the Re-
ppbycan cause, and preserve 10 the country the
invaluable services OF one of our most faithful,
able and efficient public agents. Would that We
could say, thai some other districts had done as
we'll! We trust, however, that The lesson we
ave learned, painful though ii be, will in the
end, have good effect, by teaching all the men,
bers OF The Republican party that in 1non 0niyare
hare Strength and that 10 preserve that union II IS
essential that spirit Of libeTaily and free To-
lerhion Of differences oil opinion in all matters,
nosNnvolyins principle, should be earnestly che
rished.