Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-01
70 the Editors Of The Enquirer.


WAsHlSeToS, D. c., JvLT 26, 1851.
We rcgr.; 10 learn that Col Benton has from Virn-
MA that distinguished Citizen EX Governor James Nc
Dowr has had attack OF hemorrhuse ami that the bleed
Congress will be missed from the Ha OF Legs
lason more than Governor McDowcl and We shall regret
to learn that the Democracy are 10 lose his brilliant services
We hope, truly that this attack is but temporary and that
will his usefulness be impaired for the ensuing
Congress- To the Valley his loss would be repdrable by The
country at large his brilliant oa;oy viii DC ever remember
ed coming from the only in the House That could en-
chain the members in bealess anxiety To catch every word
that fell from lis wel-sured rnnd-we trust The day Is DIS
an when the vi such citizen stall be lost to Tie
country.
BY the way Messrs Editors do you know that Gov. Nc.
lowell has spoken u in connection with Jude Doug
las as on next file leaders Tor President ana vice Pest
den? II would be u grand ticker; but yet Douglas md
Hunter wouI be acceptable 10 The vous Derica-
cy; always provided, that they can he unehy Nominated
By the party and old tried veterans satisfied thens Ives
Ugye way mention this incident to remind yonr readers
hit bringing the n distinguished gentlemen before
thu public il under studd that preferences aTc
given TO one any other before The Con
venun decides who shalt be leaders. nnIy 10 widen
tie field OF seccun and make sure work Df IT. when Inc
have been decided upon more than ihey h'wev
Ell That the younc Democracy" will do work al
Presidential contest and in that event II IL quite
pobnblc TINT Douglas and Hunter will be as uccennbe To
em throughout the land any ticket that Gun be named
We wait events
Mr. Disney Of Ohio it has been decided upon by his
rends will be presented the next Congress az Sp-ake
The part u III" Democracy ST. let there no n" division
Commanding claquence and keen and quick In his percep
Of and things; md, what Is certain "i make an
admirable Speaker of the Congress The young Zion
Westh will pleased distinction
this champion Of her Democracy.
Mr. Cowiu has eturnrd his duties in the Treasury. He
looks in robust health and he might live :" enjoy Office
mny DAYS Mhv these "be fw and beautifully less as
tie days Of Congress drHw nenl fear Mr. GowIn Will havea
fury ordeal encounter This Mexican fee business
Circumstances look strange around and ob0uf and eghy
thousand dollars be made every d.y The Pest
dent heard. has ordered the return OF Mr. Web.
Washington. If he does not come by Inc hsf OF
August Mr. EoIwin (bng in hcath will be acns Prrs'
dent. The Secret uf Stale had better be here, II he dues
wish be- the luscr in his chance Tor the PRESIDENCY
For General Scott has all the chances against lrn with
Curwn here, aud Cittendcn Elsewhere all managing Tor
the ;ucccssiun.
Judge Burertield Commissioner of The Land Office
and appointed by Butcher Ewing mas been in New York "r
month lwo enoyu himself his otium cum dsni'ate
cus public expense fits hcauul cuninen,a-
ry The conduct and appointments made by Ewing But
tnul scd."
The President Of the United States will leave this city on
the 9Th of August told, for visit 10 the Vrgi.
mia Springs He will take The Winchester route. and M
Stuart will accompany him the journey. Politically
this u waste oil time; personally, il will DC visit OF nIuch
satisfaction the President There will doubt be nch
rejoicing ana anuuvering by the Wings, 10 give the Pfes
dent the ground for the sncce-snn but II VIII De
mo go Gen. Scut has aeahy the inside trucs, and Mr.
Seward intends 10 keep him there.
see that Mr. Randolph intends to disturb The harmony
Of and The and quiet of the Convention by ms motion
day for the dismberment OF the State. is Ridiculous
Mcsss Editors that such should 50 often occur
presume, the moli"n OF Mr.. r. did not succeed
Your ob't serv't JACOB FAITHFUL, in.