Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11
To the Editors Of The Enquirer.

WAsnISorox, 8, p NJ, Dec 6, ls49.
Another day has been spent by the House of Representa-
yes voting for Speaker and yet there is still election
The last VOTE this evening" indicates that Mr. Cobb will de-
cline further Such, in my opinion, is his own
wishes but he is in the hands Of his political friends is
doubtful if they permit his declension. The minority in the
House. that logging the action OF Congress- will have TO
give strict account for the delay they creating Were
one of the majority upon terms would concede to
them ono and they prefer the delay Of the public bu
sncss let them bear the consequences Of the neglect II Is
the impression this evening" notwithstanding what have
stated above that the Democratic Party generally will sup
port Mr. Richardson Of Illinois, Tomorrow if Mr. Cobb do
clnes In his case there will be scattering
votes but whether sufficient for his election can DC
Obtained is exceedingly doubtful Be that as 1t may II
Mr. Cobb declines Mr. Richardson will give wnggery very
close race and his is Just than the party that
supports Mr. Winthrop with all his Mexican sympahies and
tories in his train TO boot the true Democratic American
party may yet triumph and Mr.. Richardson be elected
The publication OF the Post Masters Report has given the
ton should have been committed. No wonder, at all in my
opinion Messrs Editors. The whole administration has
been guilty of acts Of ever since ney nave oeen
in power and this but mole hill some of their doings
Some Of the papers discussing the question OF the
peal of the law establishing the Home Department TINS
wrong and very nudicious Mr. Ewing Is OBNOXIOUS
10 tho public that why salutary SUBDIVISION
of the abos of the Secretary of the Treasury should DO 40
rocated by Congress ALL Besides the rapid increase
of our country importance alone of the Public Land
would Justify the creating of this Department apart from
the other important duties that have been transferred to the
| Home Secretary.
Again, the subdivision of the patronage is another
very strong reason why this law should not be re-
pcaled The Department will not always be under n. n,
same person that now controls there nor will tn
same party be there very long; therefore, it is better
bear the present ILL., than to repeal good law - &c
rid of an Objectionable gentleman, whom General layo
thought proper party man, TO place at the head
the Home Department perceive from your paper that tn
Senate of Virginia have unanimously elected Joel Penny
backer Esq., late of the Land Office in this CITY, Secretary
to the Senate Mr. Pennybacker of the genieme
removed BY Mr. Ewing but that no detrimen 10 Mr. r
in the opinion of his friends Richmond Besides MIR Ew
ing from his position and according his kind disposition
power many gentlemen that vastly his superior
in moral worth and usefulness and Mr. Pennybacker Is on
among that number.
We rejoice in his promotion to the service of the Old Do
mnon resting satisfied that he will give general sasse
ton to his friends and make most judcous faithful Office
Quarter Master Street. has also been favored by the Legs
atue with the Of keeping the refractory IN order
know he Is lust the man do that thing and If he does
give general satisfaction will be because general satisia
lion is not to be obtained He just the man for the pac
and the place most suitable for the man. The facis Mr.
having retired from war; will be found in his new position
! to all and every one, otim dignitate. Yours,
JACOB FAIrHrrL, JR