Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-01
To the Editors Of he Enquirer

WAsHlSo1"x Cry, SEPT. 2s, 1850.
Your correspondent Jacob Painful Jr., faithfully
advises you time time. oil every important ansac
this Metropolis that ii Is hardly necessary for me 10
anything his well selected budget nf Rarely Dies
old Jake in his estimate of public men or measurs but
his (conmpndale) huse right tile supposed Wrongs Of
political opponent he cannot always lay claim :" in
abty. As evidence of this need hardly advert 10
his gullant defence OF 23 inst OF Mr. A. Il. II. Stuart Sec
rotary the Interior which, though prompted by the most
charitable impulses position not emit rely waran-
ted by the facts premising, OF course that Jassce in
communication In the Enquirer speaks by tho
card.)
Now though politically opposed myself 10 The Immortal
John Minor Bots will do that gentleman the justice
say that, (s il is here runlored and coveriiy alleged by
the aforesaid "Jacob Mr. Bolts is the father Of that note,
the signature Of Justice" am bound 10 believe The
therein Set forth until express denial appears
over responsible signature; such denial has yet the
writer's knowledge been published and venture to at
that will be.
udcous and unknd such am persuaded, will be- his own
opinion, when nc uuey reflects upon the nature OF such
psnnaons materially affecting, they CO. the moral char
acer social standing of the gentleman In question. Old
Jacob well know, is the very man 10 appreciate rightly
high moral worik wheheit be distinguishing trait in
either political friend or Zoe; and surely he cannot have Inc
Of personal acquaintance with Mr. Bolts. Opposed
10 him always have been politically, have yet
Withheld the expression OF my admiration on all occasions,
for Mr. Bolts worthy, honest, highnnded gentleman,
a man with whom "Smony Is mot fair play" either in
cecil. siastical or political sense.
Regarding the merits of the case stated by Justice
totuly Ignorant until the communication appeared in
your paper; inquiry however, within few days past
Justice" With Mr. Stuart have nothing 10 do, and will on
IL add passont whether Justice states true bill or
Mr.. would not have been the only distinguished
who sought and obtained prefement either borrowed
stolen capital.
word Of advice to old Jacob (whose cornmunlca-
ons always end with Qrea, zest) When he again
acks Mr. Bolts let him level his musketry always effective
when properly direced TO the abomnable political herees
Of Mr.. g., and promise him the aid of the mudeous
saults OF pop-gun illusions in such Cause but let him
suggest, by Implication nsnuations furnishing
the honor personal reputation OF John VI Bolts Aside
from his political pludices know of no whose friend
ship and personal acquaintance is more desirable or whose
native kindness Of heart and charitable bearing all
slons thoroughly exhibited than In his daily walk
und conversation. PETER SIMPLE, ST.
Noa Bene-Please commend me to jacob Faithful Jr
and assure him of my friendly regards.
Who will be President Of the Convention, Is already
mooted among members in Congress and other Vir-
ginans in this city, Among the eminent names mentioned in
connection with that distinguished post, will John
Y Mason, Henry A. WISE Robert G. Scott aud G. w.
Hopkins prominent than any others. We look for
ward with deep socitude and anxiety the meeting of the
convention and the result OF its deliberations and action
will add here, In conclusion that of the several distin
gushed candidates for the Executive Chair in 49, the De-
mocrac tcke, I'm the opinion Of many seeing men is
already made up. The names Of Lewis Cass Of Michigan
for President and Henry s Foore Mississippi for Vice
President will command the support Of the Democratic par
" in all sections of the country. Such ticket should
challenge the undivided support of every patriot in the land
From the conservative and patriotic course OF these disn-
rused men the Senate Chamber during the pnst session.
their have become the national property OF the
try Nc section can claim them. Who have done the State
greater service who have bred more in defence and for
The perpeuity of our glorious Union and the Constitution
Ii this the breeze BY the Democracy the
country requires, think, prophetic vision 10 fore,e
the result.
Rmur ixes upon John s. Caskie Esq as The successor
10 Mr. Seldom from the Richmond District. II is presumed
that Mr. s. in consideration of his feeble health will cheer
fully Weld the Judge Caskie Mr.. S. has fought
good sh and retire with homer from pos, he has filled
with erninen, ability How ways the tongue OF n
your civ reference 10 his matter This is the first in
tination have heard that s. would not be candidate for
re-elecon--E Enquirer
Congress adourps Monday the great qualification of
the quiet and people Of this district ard indeed
NAV include whole country During the may
lea feel fhe Union is SAFE This consolation
though this of security may only lust during
The short space of months 1t s truly strange
maly The wodthat the public Of the
people;hry whom is entrusted the guardianship of their
liberties begin be looked upon with jealous eye
and well founded suspicion during the sessions of the Anne
rcan Congress II is so, and the adjournment 81 the
present session will he hailed By the people the harbnse
of peace and security and is be hoped that Senator's
well Representatives will TO The session. i'm
bued with thorough and proper appreciation Of the
sentiments ami wishes of their constituency conadsn-
rushad from Ger oun facous and passionate impulses.
Quite iarc up occurred in the lobby of the Senate
chamber night between Gen Fooie and Col Fremont
which NAV lead in the end Ia chair triggers" The details
,houuh imperect are somewhat in this wise: Gen. Fooe
in the course of few remarks in The morning. took
sion to advert the subject of appointing supern
tend the mining districts in California The his
remarks was deemed excep.ionab!e BY COL Fremont who
chilled upon the former Senator for an explanation Gen.
Fooe promptly discamed any reflections Of personal ma
ure and expressed willing readiness to withdraw In open
Senate any portion Of his speech calculated to reflect perso
ualy upon him fFrsmontl This highly hYn5fe.