Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-30
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The Ball Opsned- Presidential Movements . tn.
Mountdins-THe Springs. zmuscments, g..
UNION, MONROE County, June 90.
Gentlemen: On last Monday Tho Presidential
campaign commenced in this county, with a
discussion Of some length, between Albert G.
Pendletor, Esq, Of Giles, our Democratic
Eector, and our late Stale Senator, Allen T.
| Caperton, Esq, Wing. II being June Court, a
large number Of the bone and sinew were in
town, andIistened very altentively; so much so,
that deep interest was manifestIy felt, and a
good account may be confdrnt expected from
this quarer by next November. As compari
| sons ara not considered very odcrous,"
shall touch lightly on the comparative merits of
the speeches; but whilst Mr.. Pendleon was
but lily prepared, for want Of documents and
authorite, necessary 10 the unanswerable es-
tabishment of historical facts, which will be
Forthcoming in due season, yet his discourse
was clear correct, rrefutable exposition of
Democratic principles; indicating his party in
all respects; showing the soundness If their
views, making up the issues Of 1910 and 1914,
the issues of 1915; and pinning down the Wing
to the true platform, so that they shall have no
loop hole 10 creep through, any question 10
dodge, or sophistry to resort 10. On the other
hand, il was evident The ex-senator fell short
of his usual ability in this passage at arms;
but am willing to admit it was more for want
If good materials, both as to men and measures,
that he houndered and twisted So than from
want of capacity. Besides, how can a high
minded, intelligent man, whatever may be the
controlling, but mistaken, ungrateful motive
feel in dscarding a devoted and long tried
friend, talented and most distinguished states
man, as Henry Clay is universally admted TO
be, and advocate sef-admitted incompetent,
uninfomred man, so far as respects The manage
meni of vast Government, the complicated
machinery of NATIONAL International and 70.
reign affairs, and the lack of tina; intellectual
strength, experience and craftsmanship, SO es.
seHtal in the present state Of the great progress
Of civil polity and diplomatic strategy through.
out the world: Surely such an advocacy is
working against the grain, an up bill work like
travelling over our fayorite mountains, and will
end in down hill one. Indeed, many ntelll-
gent Clay Wings have come out in opposition
10 the Taylor nomination, and many will not
vote al all; where they will vote, il will be for
Cass and Butler.
Mr.. Pendelon was a good appointment, for
Elector. He is we'll armed with facts, which arc
stubborn things" and his convincing impressive
manner, Will make him a full match Tor the re-
doubIable Gideon Of M. c. sword aud cane page
rerenchmenI, S25 900 memory. whose residence
in kanawba, a county in this Electoral District,
has made him our Wing Eleclor But pra.uri.
cnt MONIES Sc, we will soon see who the men will
be- and We confidently believe that Virginia; for
one, will never sustain any man, whatever may
be his other qualifications, who is 10 be sci up as
a log or stone, like The imbecile Kings aud baby |
Queens of Europe, Asia and Africa, 10 be used
as political autonalons by Maelzels whose ends
are The spells, and whose means and resorts are
no! only subversive OF The meaning Of the Con.
'!ilulon Of The country but actually tending 10 the
suppression OF every free and liberal principle,
extension Of liberly-building up
either aristocracy, monarchy or anarchy, and
eading TO The destruction OF society and govern.
nent. But enough on this al present
From political heat may il not be considered
propos to advert for moment, 10 what might, 10
nany, be more agreeable subjeet-thal is our
Virginia Springs" Here we are in The mids!
+ them. All well prepared with every source OF
eallh, comfort, pleasure and recreation. Ii
'ould be al this time entirely useless, SO well
re they known, 10 enter upon description OF
lese well established places Of fashionable, heal
y .esort; the varied scenes-lhe mountain air
excellent waer-balhs- luXuries Of The table