Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-02
For the Enquirer.

For The Enquirer.
To TIE VOTERS OF LouDoUN CoNGREsslo NAL DISTRICT
Some of you rccolect that when Mr.. jeremiah Morton
candidate two years ago, communication appeared
in the Alexandria Gazette, signed "a Voter, setting forth,
in part the qualifications of Mr.. NJ. gentleman and
statesman and his claims upon the good people of this dis
trct That communication was written because the conf
pmcnls bestowed deserved in eminent degree; il
written too, this is, without Mr.. Morton's know
lednc and know not and whether lie yet has
milton of The writer further Than for him TO Know that am
his friend without fear Of danger or the hope OF reward
any quarter His friend because OF his merits, and
shall continue be long know good from epl or
can appreciate excellence do intend into cr
cal analysis of Mr. Mortons while in Congress His
acts before you and you are competent Judges There
is however vote he gave in Congress 10 which cXce
tons taken by some viz his vote against Mr. winthrop
for Speaker and about which allow 10 say few words
Mr.. W. objected by many Of tho South because Of
his soil sentiments; considered unsafe great
national questions then pending involving the rights OF the
South and the permancncG of the Union His subsequent
in the Senate proved that these objections were well
founded Mr.. Winthrop then identified himself with the
pale of confidence and of respectful political consideration
the part of The South This is all shall say relative to
this subject for wish 10 be brief
beg yo gentlemen Of this district, to be slow In forming
determinations against Mr. Morton. DO him justice
by hearing him. am you WILL in his own Defence
before you strike tho giant blow which will PROSTATE as pure
breathcs the air of Heaven. Where is the value
vi mans purity far worldly affairs concerned,
other than the approval Of his conscience he is 10 be
his virtue. If this is TO be DONE the individual without spot
blcmsh far as human will permit had better
Withdraw from the ungraelu multitude and retire SACRED
solitude, for mental cultivation and the practice of virtue
free from the unjust criticism of tlankcss world That
Mr. Morton is pure, will deny who has known him
from his boyhood TO the present times TINT he strictly
business and man of high talent and chivalrous
spirit let his transactions Of life and his in
Congress testify represented him 10 you two years pre-
vous man OF uDblemshed integrity, friendly heart I'M
dauntcd spirit of patriotic SOUL Of perfect business habits
Of high order Of intellect and prompted by the impulse
Of his synpahze with the fallen and strike for the
veal OF his fellow Have you been disappointed have
you found him copper coin all sarnished with the dust Of
gold chat waited by the tickle breeze! Have you found
him waverng imc-scrving bascy trucking in the dis
charge of his public private duies Has he been to
tho South the Union! Has he been negligent of his dues
Has he failed by word deed sustain the dignity Of his
posion Has he been dsrespcctfu TO his constituents
mindful of their interests! In word let ask what has he
done deserve public Indignation call for exercise Of
proscriptivr power yet believe that the Wings
and Democrats OF this district will discard Mr.. Morton
Try another &c assured that with him you may safely
your families your lives your honor and your liberties Try
him again, fellow citizens, Wings and Democrats men,
and Children and Bloomcrs likewise if there be any
the districts try him more and you will find him, be-
FORE vsant sentinel faithful able and active for your
interests. VOTER