Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-03-24
KING & QUEEN COUNTY.

Mpssrs. EIuors-ln recommending James z.
Uowser 10 The clsZens oi King & Queen as a
man worthy in every respect 10 represent lhem in
The next Legislature, w wish II distinctly under
stood that NC are ind fenced by no unfair or inaus-
pIcious motives. Far tom II. We desire 10
render unto merit IL Ju>trewafd. We wish 10 see
The man who has ever impaired his srrehucus
aid towards perpetnalins the interest and advan-
taoes Of The Democrats party, receive The full
and free support OF lha! parry. That this is The
case. that MIR. Fl. has always been true TO the
cause Of Democracy, we would ask The people 10
.Yaminc carefully into the nature Of those prin-
| cip,cs which constitute his political creed. Do
This aud they cannot fail in having a living failh,
an abiding confidence in The honesty OF The
man. and in his determination 10 carry out 10
ne best OF his abilities the great conservative
doctrines as laugh, in the old JeffcFsonian
| school. We DO not know Of 4 more ANNA
ing pie than that OF a young man endeavu-
rjns 10 procure by his standing, his credit with
The people, a place in The Legislature; and when
| il is thus procured, II is a testimony gwen by his
county 10 his uprIshlneSs and 10 his capacity
IL serve ii. Now, Mr.. Ii. is a young man OF in.
to ligence and unb!emished character; possessed
naturally OF a lively yet reflective disposition, he
has won for himself The admiration and esteem
OF all rho kuoW hrm yell. Entering upon the
s'staee of active and busy manhood" with COM
para.ively but lew advantages, he has proved
himself (by The success which has characterized
his a~c,ions) 10 be possessed OF a determination OF
purpose and constancy OF character, which IS one
OF the creates: elements Of triumph" in life. We
do moi pretend 10 claim Tor MIR. II. the most SUI
perior order OF talent, Tor this would be tialteIy; but
We claim for him what is Justly his due, a strong
natural mind, giving frequent signs OF dormant
| ta!en, and penetration, which needs bu.thc magic
contact OF mind with mind 10 call II iorIh in all
It's hrllliancy. Then, in view oi this, lei us en-
| deayor 10 secure for him a seat IN the next Le-
e%i>lature, where the reciprocalion OF thought and
feeling brishtens and pollshes the natural mind
Nhe brightest boon Of Heaven) as the sculpto.'s
hand The marble rom the quarry.
We, the people OF King and Queen, are his
COMMUNICATIVE in view al Inc proposition
which | have laid down, and OF the anlmating e1-
ample which Mr.. FL. presents 10 me community
a. large, lei The result of The next election be The
faithful expression Of our opinions-lha, he is our
well chosen represenlaIive-onc capable Of re.
| presenting our deares, interests.
need no! say that Mr.. a., if elected, will GER
lainly carry out The views OF the Democratic par
ly-ior, in his past course, he has proven himself
10 be but The very embodiment Vi ihcse princi.
Piles which they mold mos sacred, most deaf
Even in a private capacity he has made many
sacrifices for The benefit OF his Pacy. What then
must we infer from This, will be hs course, when,
BY promotion 10 Office" he feels hat ne has in
CURED the responsibilities Of a legislator ! an
swer lhus-his Industry will be unleiniling, and
his energy uatiring for The attainment OF Inc
end, in view. Then, gentlemen OF the De-
mocracy, you must give Mir. H. your earnes,
and cordial support. Not that support which
would be given the great Convention man
who wishes 10 'drag him headlong into a Con.
v%ebiion," where his mighty i~nfiaeoce will. in bis
own estimation, Overshadow that OF Mr.. II. and
secure Tor him The nomination OF that Conven.
lion. We wish to avoid lhi> dread realization
Our hcncrs should be diviied-monopolIes are
wrong in a grea; many instances-Gnd rlght n
Jut irr. | thought, atone time, that tbs gentle
nan had retired from public life 10 his rural re-
irai," where jes>amines had clasped round his
u~nenvied mansions; bul was mistaken; be woulc
accept office again. Still we cannot give up Mr.
Howser. | know that he has not, like his oppo
nenl, lbe power Of VlGgii's hero, who could do JUS
ice 10 '~ihings' by saying 'el quorum pars mag
ma fui"-yel, in the face Of all this, he is a "plair