Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-20

TO Messrs ]. S. Garrison, w. Wallace Davis, and
others, Committee.
GENTLEMEN-I have received your letter of the llth
inst, informing me that by convention held at Sui
folk on that day, was unanimously nominated as the
candidate OF the National Union Wing party at the
ensuing election tor Representative to Congress from
this the first congressional district in Virginia. |
cept the nomination thus offered but in accepting it,
will very frankly say that although the position is one
calculated 10 crafty audabe ambition, | entertain
great diffidence 10 my competency to meet the
red emergencies OF the trust and with much embar-
rassment, arising from many and pressing engage
ment You have not, gentlemen, permit me to assure
you, over estimated my devotion TO the principles OF
the party which you represent. can only pledge my
best exerons land the best but humble) bear your
banner alo in the fight, and to do battle in defence
of cause not only held dear by me, but trust by ev
cry patriot, Is not this crisis when patriotism de-
mands OF every citizen attached to the Union to do his
duty We see sanaticl m at the North and disunlon
at line South, endeavoring to sunder the cords that
bind this confederacy OF States. But have we not at
the head OF the national government a chief magistrate
every way worthy OF the confidence and firm support
OF all true lovers OF our institutions magistrate
who. in guarding the interests OF our common coun-
try knows no east no west no north, no south: Who
while he would guard with jealous vigilance, the re-
served rights of the States of this great conedeacy
stands by the constitution in al! its parts, and as
whole, the cherished union, secured alone by that con-
stltuuon and the laws made in pursuance OF that
cred Instrument: One who, looking alone to the high
responsibilities Of his station, by his official sanction,
has pledged to the country that alike al the North and
will faithfully execute the laws, justly regarding rea-
ties as the supreme law of the land: Who would SO
shape the former to afford to labor its proper and
adequate rewards, and SO conduct the latter, as 10
maintain the honor OF his country and protect The safe
ty OF the citizens: Finally Chief Magistrate whose
singular happiness it is that under his auspices pro-
clamatlon OF The principles otree government, was Ut
tered before the thrones OF desposm lii the Old World
encouraging the hopes and Strengthening the hands OF
the votaries OF liberty in those distant and oppressed
climes.-Cannot such administration have the APP
prevail of all good citizens, end be sustained?
Gentlemen, much doubling my ability adequately to
the entire district, regretting that ADLER
has not been selected, may find encouragement from
the zeal of our friends confidence from their harmony
and from their activity, and success from their union
Let us to work!
L. | am very respectfully,
Your obedien servant,
LEOPOLD c. p COWPER.
To Messrs. j. S. Garrison, w. Wallace Davis and
others, Committee.
The following preamble and resolutions were adopt
ed by the Convention at Suffolk, and published
part fits proceedings:
With due regard to the cherished principles of the
Wing Pary-a party that has always been the Atlas
upon whose shoulders the burden OF trouble sits most
lightly, and TO whom the opposition has frequently
turned in moments OF danger for the extricatioD OF
themselves and the country, we desire to uphold the
tai OF our adoption by all just and honorable means
in power. We lock often with regret at necourse
pursued by those whose action stamps them
political enemies though that action may to
advantage party by bringing within the shade OF our
banner portion of The patriotic men from their ranks.
We look more in sorrow than 10 anger upon the
of him VINO deputed by this District to the
last Congress and at his persistence in measures, the
prosecution OF which to end would have fastened
with accelerated speed the destruction OF the Union,
and we deprecate the political sentiments that could
actuate any Individual to effect such unholy pur
pose.
Therefore, belt
Resolved That we as Whigs'can have no opinions as
simulated to those entertain by the late representative
from this Congressional District and that duty
both to ourselves and country, to defeat his le
election.
Resolved, That we look with satisfaction at the set
Element Of the question Of slavery in Congressional the
territories should be the arbiters of this question for
themselves when entitled to admission into The Union
as States, and consider this tie only true repub-
can form OF adiustment-that tugves from labor and
service should be reclaimed by law and when
ry by the armed forces fhe federal government and,
as whole deem it the best arrangement and concu-
sion both for the North and South the East and West
Resolved, That we heartily sustain the Adminisra-
ton OF Willard Fillmore, and that we regard his par
tclpation in the of the compromise, and sub
sequent vndcation oft majesty OF those laws as en-
tting him to the gratitude and support OF every pa
trot in the Union.
Resolved That we will give to the nominee OF this
Convention 10 Congress, hearty and undivided sup
port, in the event OF his acceptance.
On motion,
Resolved, That each county in the District be re.
quesed to hold meetings at their earliest convenience,
and appoint local vigilance committees