Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-05

On Saturday morning we had more refreshing showers
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The National Inegenccr learns that letter has been re-
ceived from Dr. Gardiner London by the New
York which he had just heard of the reports which
had been circulated respecting him. and tina, he should return
Immediately tho United States.
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The two blocks from the Peaks of Otter intended for the
National Washington Monument at Washington, and the
State Monument Richmond, 10 be in Liberty on
Saturday, the 29h of the last month Several addresses
were expected on the occasion.
To the Editors Of the Enquirer.
Genrlsmcn "A citizen of Virginia, as am, shall pre-
sumo appreciate the generous instincts OF The Editors
Of the Richmond Enquirer in the expectation that COM
mon bond of aternu sympathy will give me passport TO
the columns of their celebrated paper.
| do not employ these mere commonplace, nor
with view to propiliaIe favorshe consideration Of
ANONYMOUS writer by Offering OF the incense of hiery
With my conceptions Of becoming dlcacy il is allowed
to candor the language of encomlum when public
admiration has been properly won and hardly earned
additional reason for the warmth OF my expressions
NV most fixed opinions my earliest nedllaons upon pub
lie affairs had their origin in familiar acquaintance with
the spscuuliuns the Richmond Enquirer and seduluus
attention the valuable contributions made IT, by the emf
n.n men of the times Trimmed in my tca opinions by
your faithful Journal its is redoent OF the
past; associated with the guves and most serious con-
yctions OF my life and TO day. as appruach the
confines OF age find the superior sseacity the
we'll poised discretion the hen extensively controlling
my own and the patriotic Judgment OF the county,
In INV mind repeat the Richmond Enquirer reVyes the
brightest souvenirs Of the past connected as that past has
been for fifty years eus with the of that paper
the and influence of Virginia. The glory and prosperity
Of the Republic.
Temporarily absent from Virginia, Messrs Editors. find
myself nevertheless habilly pTe-occupied with reflections
relating the OF that venrated and honored
Common wealth Ii is said that distance agreeably affects
and nudifes physical objects. think realizing Kim
bred emotion to of cnchantent in the awakened and
increased sensibty Of Affection and OF admiration which
abSrnce from ones parental land is believed 10 stimulate
hIg fppn lln lnU
with curiosity than ever and !ivecr interest than
before upon all public transactions occurring 10
at HOME Hence have been regarding with especial len
ton through it, proraced process your experiment
al Constitutional Reform Hence beyond my wont, though
no Indifferent spectator of events, have been earnestly al
taccd By every plan of Internal Improvement and every
other expcdient of udcious pUicy suggested BY the ruling
spirits oil Virginia that contcmpates the renovation OF that
great wealth. and 10 her replacement in position Of
power and puenCethe former position OF her pany days
Ii will premature say, am reJnccd and
that oi. you and The people OF Virginia. INV congratull
lions upon your final wcdheng of that tempest which pre-
vailed with such violence in the Convention now learn,
of lis adjournment am glad that body will not
separate nfecu but that much has been ultimately
conpshed aud as think, upon the whole, wisely accom-
pl!sled The holding the Convention step OF courage
prudence il not OF generous magnanimy on the part OF
the East adopt cant when AFFIRM that the spirit Of
The a.e the vindcaliun of abstract TRUTH and political
tce nperiousy demanded the Constitutional amelurators
happily introduced An issue OF character SO sensitive
in its elements and Of such abiding magnitude, that Of
basis of representation could not nave been delayed ma
nv years and delay engcnder deeper
ton and occasion higher demands stubborn reluctance,
the other side 10 acqnicsce, would thus have Terminated
in bitter alienation Of feeling; and severance of IN. State
mil hi inaily ensucd. sad destiny that would have
BEEN for great Commonwealth, worthy and SO sure "s
historic Immortality, for all she has done formerly and re-.
Gently.
am gratifed Mcssrs Editors that, amongst other essen
lia Innovations the wisdom and expedency OF which, lime
will think be certain 10 justify the successful example "i
other Democratic has been followed and that By the
fundamental law OF the State OF Virginia. her great officers
| will be selected by the popular suffrage.
il tuk Drp-r on
constitution and entities that instrument 10 particular COM.
mendaon. 1t will give force and inuse vital energy
into official existence everywhere. new element OF ac-
vity proceeding enlarged popular interest," will &c
instantly developed But il is all important and that
be anxiousy impressed the people, that they tate
well TO vindicatcin the first exercise o this new unc
ton OF ;eirsthc assumption of their competency wlsey
TO choose the great officers of the State.
And this brings the gist of this communication AMI
70 the important enquiry who should be the first Governor
under the constitution. feel an earnest socude that
right, propously under the organization
which have considered already established have
great preference avuw. exercise The independent phi
viege of voter and Democrat in proclaim ng preference
this Case decided and absolute spirit OF Difference
and submission ascertaned general desire in opposition
mine will allow. have thought this subject fully
am capable and prone hope, 10 do justly To individuals
and sections Of the State. think it would be Judicous
determination, wise and proper thing 10 nominate
JOHN B. FLOYD Of Washington county for Governor un-
der the new Constitution / d. not at this time, propose
into any elaborate detail of all the for this pre-
ference. Their strength will be manifest enough by
raj of the most prominent. They are such as
alleged Of the limits o the State OF Virginia ~
respect to that gentleman in tn connection; and |
scarcely believe that considerations be mcnon
ed will be less estimated in the Covenants Stne-he
theatre u his successful and brilliant official career
II be gansad that the Governor of virgil
mia has proven hse statesman Of unquestlonabe talents
have had recurring opportunities Of collecting the
opinions oi oil all parties from different quarters OF The
country and find my humh. opinion confirmed that
the chief executive officer OF State in the Unln has
higher national reputation than JoHS B. FLOYD. No nhn
has risen pidy in public estimation his eleva
tiont tn /
mtted TO have been marked for distinguished ability think
they without parallel in any similar State papers from
Virginia. in many years past.
The animation which his zeal in the Of internal
Improvement has inspired throughout the borders of the
State supplies the Of his future enthusiasm upon
that vital measure of State policy.
His conservative but manly and chivalrous e1hib
tied in the patriotic communications sent the Legislature
Of Virginia. which he boldly but dscreelIy inainnined
rights of The South from the beginning the end iii the
end hns Gomez Of the late agitation upon the subject Of slave
ry must most favoaby have impressed his Immediate con-
stiiuents, nay the true patriotism Of the whole country
The OF Justice OF fair dealing in Virginia gene
rally heretofore inculcaed the policy of allowing direct
reference of political conduct to the constituent body
and siudng the opportunity OF an expression of apppro
baIion condemnation of the of the public
If the Wings for this upon
taon, readily presume the Democrats from different
tive and higher confidence, would invite Let
the people them pass upon the administration OF the present
Governor, in the issue of Il second election.
In conclusion, would say that it seems TO most ap-
propratc under Reformed Constitution intending the
nqushment of power detained from the West the compi-
mcnt of the first Governor should be paid that sections and
that such purpose will be gracefully carried out the
election Of gentleman from that quarter who has reflected
upon it, in the honor for himself in the adj
min,rat.n of the State G. vcrnmcnt II would be pratfy-
ing singular coincidence, should occur that the first
Gov Floyd having been elected the first Governor under the
present expiring Constitution The honorable disiinc
ton awaited The son under circumstances idencally the
same.
Trusting Mcssrs Editors, that your convictions upon
this subject may harmonze with and that both may be
in unison with the general voice OF Virginia. remain your
obeden servant, TIRGINIAN
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HENRlCO
AT meeting of the Democrats OF the county OF Hcnrco
held al the court Monday last appoint delegates
the Democratic convention be holden Stanton
24h September next on motion OF Rob Mayo Mr. Caleb
Jones appointed Chairman and Thos Ritche Jr Sc
cretary.