Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-04
To The Editors Of The Enquirer:

To The Editors Of The Enquirer:
NAsHSGToS CRY, JUNE 29TH, 1851.
The lahors Of the Wig Convention in Lancaster Pa
have terminated and Gov johnston is formally announced
as the Whie candidate for the Gubsnuru al chnr nrl
gent Wings udnit that Col BgIer, the Democratic c"nd
DATE will be elected by sweeping nanrlly II such Oc Inc
case il we'll 10 commend old the Wing palate
I'm regard Pennsylvania potrs us goes the Governors
eertion, goes the Presidential"
Our politicians hardly know do with themselves
now and then unniporiant is made on the p"
ral board and this is amply sufficient cause for an
excitement which is really refreshing In these
quiet prnsy times.
Gen Scut, il seems is the choice Of the Lancaster Con-
venon as indeed he will unquesliOnaby br, al the NhI2
National Convention. for with either oi The ols
nguisled civilians named by the Democratic party for the
Presidency, the Democracy OF the country would achieve
brilliant victory. Among the names suge sir mat oi judge
Douglas is The least prominent with remarkable nnhn
unity is the entire West urging his pr. tensions and unless
the signs Of the times AT FAULT, Young America (s
p,rson6ed in the persons of Stephen Douglas oi Illinois
Howell Cobb Of GeDgu will receive the noulnatiun o
rte National Democracy the Baltimore Convention In
ls52
Judge Douglas possesses all the clements Of personal
and political popularity md is endowed with al good grace
10 grace u gentleman" HIS ndomtaDe energy and
perseverance placed him where he s The national heart
Ne man on the stump in the forum done Ia ma
naize the feeling and sentiment oi the country Thorough
American in all his prtudr.s and syInphles ne mas ever
incapable OF partial sectional legislation His aain
urist and his abilities legislator, are ac
inowledged be of very high nrcr; and mbutd, as H.
is with the pure spirit Of patr" the Democracy
especially The Young Democracy might we'll be proud
ha their standard bearer in the approaching contest
Howell Cobb has acquired. within short time, national
equation, highly complimentary 10 him and 10 his parity
T. Ia not my wish Intention disparagc the claims
al other Presidential aspiranrs only speak that OF Judge
Douglas which "you yourselves do Know and which all
oi either party. will accord 10 him.
IL is well understood that friend Forney Of the Penn
svlvanan, will be Il candidate for the Cerkshp Of the
House for the next Congress.
The Court. Martial sitting here for the a! of Gen
Tco progresses slowly; the examination OF w!lncs
seq extremely searching have heard no surlses rcia
TIE to the ultimate uf the Court. Whatever may be
il action IL is be hoped thar, lar ns vi"
admit justice may be tempered with mercy. Lcn lac"t
done the Stale SERVICE and has nccn deemed oe
OF the gallant spirits in the army.
am happy the old Commonwealth extending lis
hcypitaties The Prcsdcnt and his companions e cn'no
be gaifcd with such cordial manifestations al respects
the officer CLAIMS the not unworthy OF It,
Two members, only, Of the Cabinet are now al theH
posts the Secretary Of War and Secretary Of The Navy.
Extensive arrangements muking To celebrate Inc conf
ing Fourth" in proper hummer. MIR. Webster VIII de-
liver the oraon the laying Of the conerstuns at the Ca
plu QuGre-why should tco stones be laid ur the
same building fur after the completion Of the work order
ed by Congress- the Capitol will use its identity it Will
still be the Capitol.
How do the Boomers" flourish in your city or in HE
elegant and classic style Of the ~ Y Mirror THE tad pole
ron-bOy 5reeches All Southern Indies, nm sure, have
higher Of poprety and mldcs'y than ever to dun
oles. HANoYER.