Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-02-11
To The Editors Of the Enquirer:

was truly gatifed with the perusa of the proceedings of
the meeting Amherst Courthouse, OF the 18TH umo-
The nomination of Paulus Powell that occasion, by the
Democracy of tho county for reelection, will hope be
heartily responded to throughout the District From my OPP
portunites oudgng can safely venture the assertion
faithfully reflects the will hs constituents than MI Powell
The record OF House proceedings at the last
session. will fully sustain me in thremak that virginia mas
not more faithful sentinel her watch-owers than Pau
us Powell Always his posin season and out OF
he has proved himself the trusty ana
can (whoy Invested of interested motves assure MS en-
pened constituency that their most vital interests are safe
in his keeping To one them can they conhde TINS us
with higher degree of confidence than 70 MI ao
it will be of no little rejoicing with his colleagues 70
his triumphant return 10 post ne has ALREADY SO
ably, faithfully and honoraby filled.
The joint resolution OF the House. making Bounty Lana
Warrants assgnabe yesterday taken up IN the Sen
ate and deba,ed the resolution will pass 1t is believed
The great press of business before Congress- and the
brief space Of time allotted for the consideration of the
raj appropriation bills, Gncluding the deficiency BILL wi
apprehend defeat any effective action on the bill reforming
wedge to grand system of internal improyements-mus
also of necessity, fall through this session.
The communication Of Gsn0erans N Inc @ q on e
the assaults of the Whg well merited tribute to the pa
triotism and sterling worth of that gentleman Inc wing
seems TO be very considrate In the socude 1t evlnces
for the character and reputation of the Democratic party
This painful anxiety WILL without doubt be properly appre
cated Mr. Bococks constituency Mr. needs no greater
eulogium his faithful Representative, han
the continued assaults of the Richmond Wing.
Much curiosity and considerable feeling exists here among
friends who w1n the SUCCESSFUL nominee
eddons Several good and true have been named
cannot yet divest myself of the impression that Judge
Caskies would prove Of strength to the party
MANY reasons could be offered in proof of the fah
that is in me- have however temporarily isolated my
self the District II is my province TO discuss the
relative merits of the gentlemen who have been named IN
connection with this distinguished post. leave that to
ADLER hands, assuring the nomnee-upon whomsoever the
honor may a-that effort of mine shall be wanting TO
further his SUCCESS.
Miss Davenport made her debut in this city last Monday
night the National Theatre So far her engagement has
been enineny successful crowded and brilliant audiences
greet her each successive night.
The prospects are that neither New York. Massac husetts
nor Ohio will be able elect Senator's present. TO fill the
vacancies which will exist the ensuing 4th March. So
NAV IL be for in the of election in either State
fear free-soe in other words aboionist would be
returned.
After wreched spell of weather again favored by
the "Cek" with bright and mild charming beeze the
Ayenue of alive usual with BEAUTY folly and
fashion HANOVER.
rAs Judge Caskie has been often spoken of in
ton with seat in Congress- 1t is due TO him 10 state that's
in conversation with him the subject he has peempto
" declined to allow his TO be used for the nomi.
nation This course he feels bound pursue, at the
same time gratefully approaching the kindness of
those who have spoken of him for the office. Many Of
his friends concur In his views. They desire that the
people of the circuit should have opportunity 10 pass
upon his judicial services which he has discharged with
ability untrng industry courtesy, dignity and firm impo
tiali,y which have commanded the admiration OF the
communty.-Enquirer.