Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-09-28
ENTHUSIASM AMONG THE DEMOCRACY-LET
TER FROM COL KING


There imposing and enthusiastic assemble pc of the
Democracy OF Norfolk Thursday evening for the purpose
of celebrating the planting Of Hickory the head OF Mar
kc square, by the Third Ward il the largest and most
spirited meeting of the sover.ns that
during Tic present campaign tsays the Norfolk Argus For
more Than hour, Frank Gallagher, Esq, the "wherl.
horse OF Democracy Of The city OF Baltimore ryeticd the
attention Of the immense multitude an able and popular adj
dress the delivery of which frequently interrupted by
the applause Of the auditory. He followed in short bu,
stirring speeches by j. r Jordan Esq of North Carolina
Mcrs Fisher Esq. OF Eastern Shore and Capt Robert
Prentice sub-rlector of Nansemond During the evening
the following interesting letter in reply 10 Invitation
be present ~ The ceremonies read by Mai Geo Blow
from The Hon William X. King The distinguished nominee
nl The Drtnncratc pny for the Vice Presidency VIII,
this tine solonrnng AT Old Point
OLD PoST, VIRGINIA Sept % 1852
GESTLEMES have the honor Ia acknowledge The receipt
OF yonr peliic note inviting me in behalf uf III" Dpmo.
cratic Association of the Third Ward of the city Norfolk
10 attend meeting OF The Democracy of The city and sur
rounding country TO be held this evening should be truly
gralcd 10 meet Democratic friends that ucaasnn
but sue is The inn state Of my health that am most re-.
uctany compelled 10 deprive myself If that pleasure The
confinement and labor OF the late potracted session of Con-
gress have greatly dcbatcd and my medical il
OF the opinion that emily restoration 10 nv usual health
and strength can only be effected by avoiding all exposure
or excitement Under these circumstances trust nv De-
nncratlc friends will appreciate the motive which induces
me to decline Their lring invitation Identified as have
nern from early lie with the Democratic party and firmly
believing do that This federave government of our,
cannon be maintained and purity unless nd
hSiercl IN strict accordance with principles profess
ed bi tat party can but feel American citizen mr.
deniiy attached 10 The institutions my country the live
Hest interest IN the success Of the Democratic candidate
With Gen. Pierce have the pleasure Of an nm,Ie az
quaintance and in all sincerity say that more birh
mlnri and honorable gentlemen is 10 be found in mi,
broad land That he talents hph order ia com
ccdcd even by his bcres political enemies and know him
10 oe wei informed on all matters relating internal
and foreign policy lie is withal unwaveng democrat
"i The State Rights school and distinguished for his firm
ness and decision OF Such is Gen Pierce ,hr
nominee ot The Democratic party and should he be placed
at the head OF The Government South NAV rest atised
that aggression upon liz constitute nal rights will be toll
Grated by him. that The laws viii be faithfully
and proper economy substituted in place of reckless
vaaan" But Why speak Of Tho PRINCIPLES and Qualities,
tons If Gen Frank Piece7 He is emphnticaly The
date Virginia To The distinguished delegates from vonr
own STATE he is munly indebted for his nomination.
OF ih lad been associated with him in the councils of the
nation they knew him WE'LL other. had made themso Ives
aqha "trd WIN Is public acts and approved them and
al co; ncd in The opinion that in hin, they would emf mn
able 40 sac standard bearer Of The Democracy
Virginia presented his 10 The Conyenron and hi.
noHlna ton was secured |, rests with the Drmorr.rv
Of the Stale 10 show tv their in November neyI ,h,
ey approve p the action of the Delegates in the Bamn,o
Convention That they will do By M ovcrwhelmino mn
Io cannot doubt regardless Of the base at;empt nj bis
npncpied and The mendacious mpeac his honor or 10
nlsrepresent his principles. " y
lie pleased, gentlemen 10 explain those for whom vou
c me cause OF my absence, lest they should knowing ina,
am In thu vciny and have been invited ~ ,,ena 80,
,ue il 10 ether than the true cause ~
Nlh the highest respect,
am, gentlemen your obdt .err,
. WILLIAM R. KING
Messrs. VIM. G Dunbar Seth March. B. Barker Cnm.
nittee Of Invitation. ' 0