Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-02-22
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MessrS Editors. Now that | am getting adj


Messrs. Editors: Now that | am getting ad-
vanced in years, perceive that l leel more IN
different in the su, cess ufpa,tes or the elevation
Of particular individuals, Than formerly. The
unexpected success Of Hunter caused thrill Of
pleasure pass through my frame; knowing that
his polic.l movements are always directed by
an honest cunvictun ui Judgment, and his hear,
which is always warm for his cause and his
friends, honestly prompting the expression Of his
lins. His elevation 10 seal in The United States
Senate will devulve ON the Republicans OF The
eighth Congressional District the duty OF nomi-
mating a candidate, la enter the lists against the
Wing nominee 10 fill The seat vacated by MIR.
Hunirr. There are many quarter nags, fluent OF
speech, and quite eloquent al The Hastings, who
may aspire, and may likewise be introduced TO
the consideration of The district, 10 NIL this impor.
tanl and honorable post. But the question should
be, who is competent and who, through series OF
years, has made the greatest sacTiflces oil liine,
money, and exercise OF intellect, TO dfluse iniof
NATION, and TO further The wishes oil his parry oy
establishing their political creed, and so admins.
teriny The Government as 10 consult The greatest
good Of the greatest number. To this question !
imagine but one response will be gwen, 1ha. 1onn
All. Garnet OF Essex surpasses all oihcis III his
sacrifices. devotion and zeal, uniformly, CONSIST,
emily. honestly and ardenlly, through long Peliod
Of wears exerted; so that il may literally W sa'u,
he has grown grey in the dissemination VI
correct principles, and Of unspaIinS iano. W 'ns
Republican cause, without Inc SIG h;a =. 49,
either from the Government VI from MS co-,aoo.-
rrs Of the same vicinity who being enabled Jnss,
10 10 appreciate his conslancy and worlh sDoulu
M, longer withhold from him that manifestation
Of their political regard, 10 when ne IS 50 Justly
and emnently entitled.
Mr. Garnet, is good and generous OF heart pos
sesse, magnificent and superior intellect, ana
fund Of information and chasened experience, "
which but few can Justly BOAST anu shnuiu nc
receive the nomination Of his party, nave no
doubt, with The proper eIerlloh OF ms liTha''
manifested by an active zeal in lis support, that
he will be trumphanlly returned, TO succeed X.
M. II. Hunter in The councils Of The nation.
| have written the foregoing without The know
ledge or appreciation Of MIR. Garnet, but know
inc his patriotism and long continued sell sacrlil-
ces, could not withhold the expression oil my
regrets that so much neglect, which IS not the
OF Virginia Republicans, should
~ perseveringly be shown towards one SO merl'
lorions and 50 richly deserving. have wonder
ed that qualities and cunduc, 50 ill-rewaidcd had |
not cooled him in his ardor-bul he is YET I'M
hnchinrly powerful in The cause oil his party |
and The pure principles OF Dehocidcf. ineH,
let us quickly honor whilst We can, conduct so
rare aud so disinteresed; Tor Mr.. Garnet IS now
silvered Ger with age and il may iruly be said
that mental industry and research, combined
with great experience, has made him sage, and
greatly 10 be preferred 10 his Juniors in The cause,
many OF whom can unfold their stock Of poltl-
cal knowledge IN a Vivid speech Of fifteen mi
nues But do no, say this by way OF dis
pauagemenI; the way will be opened for them
when their consistency and experience shall emit
lie them 10 public favor. VlNDlCAIOR.