Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-05
To the Editors Of The Enquirer:

WAsHISGToS AUG. %, 1851.
The tour OF the President through Valley Virginia.
has been marked by several disgusting exhibitions Of obse
quousncss and ycopancy as well as cordial and respectful
greetings
ney of Baltimore hank God he halls from Virginia
takes precedence all the ridiculous ulsome serving
say blasphemng, harangnes ever listened TO- dare
say by Mr.. Fillmore his companions. And if do not
greatly mistake the man, the President must by this time
be heartily sick serve atey with which he has been
greeted in his late tour TO Virginia
The final decnaton of Mr.. Seldom, (pedcted by some
six has been received by friends hceabOuts
with feelings of sincere rcgretand not the least painful ea
in this regret is the assigned in his eloquent val
cdctory.
When at the urgent solicitations of his friends Mr. S.
gave reluctant consent 10 accept the nomination. belief
excited in the minds OF all (and "te wish was father
10 the thought that his health would be FIR nvgprated
during the OF Congress, would justify him in
couneng the argues OF an active campaisnit 9th
crwse however and justice 10 himself and family demands
that cannot be az deeply regretted by himself as il
BY his enlightened constituency whom he has ably and
faithfully represented. Mr. Seldom may proudly point 10
his Stewardship which he voluntarily surrenders as reco
ded evidence Of his dcvoedncss and his faithful services 10
the people Of his district Such retrospect cannot but be
gratifying the heart and mind of faithful servant Vi the
people. sincerely hope that the quiet and rcpoSc which
Mr. seeks may speedily nure 10 the reestablshnent OF
his health and that at distant day. his valuable services
may be continued 10 party that is ever ready and willing
TO do him honor
When predicted last winter the withdrawal OF Mr. Sed
don "cnturcd 10 suggest the name OF JOINS CAsKE as
his For reasons deemed by the Judge good ard
sufficient he declined the honor OF nomination. which, In
nv humble ludgm nj would BE- equivalent election
Mr. Seldom, however generously yielding 10 the repeated
and urgent calls of his friends the Judge permitted as
matters then Stood 10 have lis Now, gentlemen
If an outsider may be privileged put word cdgcSnys
in reference ;s matter would advise OF action
on the part OF the Democracy Of the District and unan
appeal TO The agnanimy and patriotism OF the judge
sacrifice Tor the good OF his party and for the sake oil the
cause the honOr OF his present high station indeed in the
uf his acquesccncc (of which cannot entertain a
doubt not if honors would not be even,' lor
certainly il is high and distinguished honor 10 represent in
the popular branch OF Congress, such Il constituency
would permit the Judge get oil, with
spcctu refusal 10 acceed the wishes OF his friends Not ut
ALL All will admit the fact that in times past john $. Cas-
kie has done yeunans service in the Of Democracy
and for this SERVICE his party him debt oi gratitude
which, party they determined to cancel in part;
and 'nOnS roienS, hope Judge Caskic will receive the
unanimous nomination OF the party 1t Is 10 be sure, de-
cate matter 10 orcc the occupancy OF position
repugnant his feelings and wishes and perhaps his in
eresi but parties like Individuals under the control Of
circumstances; and manifest destiny" rH its high
prercgave, however gcn uuuns parties or individuals
may oppose its DEGREES. When Capt Scott evced his
rifle oil squirrel the latter remarked that she would
down. dun't shoot Captain its use my fate SO
may the Judge as well as heed the urgent calls Of his
friends and gracefully accecd their wishes and expeca-
tons.
mands the highest premium in the political market Col Big
Ter will carry Pennsylvania by from 10000 majority.
Such being the cese the friends Of Mr. Buchanan will
~ urge his claims upon the National Democratic Conven-
ton for the nomination.
If Gen. Scuits especial friends w. H. Seward, Gov.
Johnston and others OF lac ik do look sharp Mr. Fill
more will certainly prove trump card at the Wing National
Convention However as this is strictly family quarrel my
advice would be deemed gratuous Adeu for The present.
EPSILON.