Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-25
,IETTrR FROM GEN. SCOTT!

hcb hps been seen by the Editor of the Georgetown hyj
Herald ap4 which simply premises the letter upon hos.
improbable contingency. The extract referred 10, runs
III have no public opinions concea-l have ou' r m,h
j opnions on these subiecs for the peoie ol 'he -
SOUTH East West; and these opinions an nor
submit 10 general considerations as soon as S,I or
any presents s either ~ ' N Se,i"" Convention call
Nv yievs on tie leading questions Of the day. they will
promptly end most explicitly be g;ren in 'rr'fins.
Now i, is evident thai The Wing National Convention
will not sea, orn his views the leading questions OF ths
dsy and despair therefor Of seeing any exposition 10
"wrinr" Of Gen Sco.ss opinions on the fugitive slave
and other questions 1t will DC too late after his enos
have secured him the nomination.
But has he no; had suitable opportunity IN he
action of more than ore State Convention The Union
quotes with great effect the resolution Of the wing a'e
Convention Of OHIO and Pennsylvania, nominating h ~
the Presidency and al the time repudating an 'e o
patton Of thu compromise measures ana all feSpoh''o'
for them Ohio Whggery for lnstauce passed mo ioo"
ing resolution: -
"Rrsoly.d That the compromise measures were MOI
recommended by wing administration ana were nor pa
IA measures by Congress perfect liberation oil opn
n rr.o,ciins lhuse should be accoosd 10 wings
everywhere.
The PENNSYLVANIA Wing State Convention nominated "en
Scott for the Presidency aud voted down by an Immense "
iur,y, the following resolution;
Thai the provisions of the constitution In re-
ference 10 The rendition of 2ves held 10 service or labor
demand, and shall receive i'on our parry, u''iu' '
and unequvocal support.
They moreover nominated Gov. Johnston who ia one o.
N. Scot, delegates large TO The Wing National ConVen
lion and who u accepting the nomination, as Governor
said that the fngve slave law us sill within reach Of
amendment. IS just as open 10 discussion uuu ioo'A
as the tariff act Of 1885,
WHY has not Gen. Scott spoken out on hearing oil lhe
action of these State Conventions nominating him for the
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docnes thus laid down? If not what more equitable op
oor,unty" can he expect, from the 'aclon OF '"'o
Convention 20 ayow his opinions? The whole aiir II
did NOT involve dangers TO the Union and mischiei 10 e
South would be childish and ridiculous In the extreme
Tho rer,l Assembly OF tho Presbyterian ChuTch OF the
United States commenced ta Annual Session last week al
Charleston s. c. Rev c. Lord D. D., of fio was
unanimously and by reclamation, elected Moderator ms
Charleston Mercury takes much pleasure in announcing
this result TO the distinction OF learned ana zeuious u
vne Dr. LORD has also added that Of bold ana aoe
cafe OF the constitutional rights OF the Souh. nc mas
led strongly with the accursed errors CT aoontloh
in m. ids Of its votares stood forth in behalf {" equ
w. and poud faith. For his noble services ne mas o' co
been assaed By revngs and abuse But IN oeS eec
"a - side over 50 memorable body, have most am.
pe tribute the unmpsachabiy OF MS character anu con-
duct, II I, moreover little praise to this assembly to say
JUDGE VIM. DANIEL.
On Thursday next the people Of every portion Of Virginia
will be engaged in the important business OF eiectlng
the Judges Of the Cour, Of Appeals and Of the TWEEN.
y-one Circuits and the county officers Or the Juds-
os OF the Court of Appeals, heabe and excellent
Judge Baldwin has by the hand Of death, been removed
from The scenes of this WORLD Judge Caee the vlrluous
and enlightened ornament BENCH has voluntarily with
NJ ID Ind
for reelection, without opposition. Why should not the
same measure of Justice be extended to Judge William
Daniel CT Cumpbe2 We hear, from lawyers Of both poi
cal parties that Judge eraces the bench OF The
Court Appeas-~hy them should he be singled out TO DC
opposed We confess surprise ann regret mat TWO gen.
emen In separate portions Of the Judicial District should
have been brought forward within six days Of the election
10 oppose Judge Daniel Eor those gentlemen we have the
hiphes, erard and we yet believe that they have
given their nid in The attempted sacce Q! one o
The best and purest Judges Of The Stale ms paper
reach many PORTIONS ui the Secton out We invoke
every friend of Justice whose eye may meet, rally his
friends 10 the support Of Judge William Daniel No Il uit
justly found with him, upright energetic eOfn-
ed and enlightened Judge and pure and v,tG1us man Ills
neghbors in Lynchburg, headd by the Rev. John Early
~. forth thrilling appeal in his behnlf and We learn
vote will be cast for him. In The language Of one OF out
correspondents those who know Judge Daniel who have
witnessed the display OF his splendid abilities al the BAR or
the energy prompneas with which he discharges his d
lice as member of the Court of Appeals these remarks VIII
appear unnecessary There few men, If any in Virginia.
possessing In eminent Degree the qualifications for
rnis in,poytan Office Just in The prime of fe with mind
OF the finest mould and admirably cultivated anabu and
kind in his department. and yet firm in his official de-
pertinent he reflects honor upon the Office and those
who elect him. His neghbors, OF all parties, have
molly come forward bear testimony 10 his character and
his perling worth We earnestly trust that the whole Ju.
dica Section will do the .aue BY elsclng him 10 the dis
npulshed station nraced by his unuied Integrity and
his brilliant and mas,ery mind We give way for the fol-
lowing strong views Of correspondent:
JUDGE WM DANIEL.
The members OF the Bar OF the Court oi Appeals at Rr
mond 10 and attentive observers OF
Judge Danicre judicial abos during the short period OF his
judicial curter upon lie adjournment Of the last term Of The
Court 10 BE- l under old Constitution, expressed their
nigh apple c,ion of the services rendered ny him and his
associates Judges Allen and with hope
and confident expectation that their respective sections by
eelectng lhe will s secure the benefit OF their valuable
services III the Stale.
The friends and nsghbor5 of Judge D. In Lynchburg who
have known him from his boYhood TO the present hour
without distinction of partyin paper recommending nm
the people of the section and signed by 400 citizens have
testimony hiv hiRh character and his capacity ana
fitness for the Station All who know him Know that the
confidence thus shown in him is not misplaced Hes known
To be lover Of justice, win taste r ega' man
highest iutcgri;the in office and Out 81 ONCE
having ral and unaffected dignity and c"uItey SUI H.
that win popular favor he has occasion To change de-
which has been founded proper respect
The feelings and opinions Of others. Furthermore he has
dscrimnn ting mind fine intellectual powers well trained
and cultivated aud capable oil labor and accustomed 10 ~
and The Law reports Of The State chow The diligence alien
on and learning with which he has investigated lie Causes
argued before him.
With hcae evidences before them any unfair efforts fany
should De made of the election prejudice
his claims will scarcely be listened BY The intelligent,
lere OF The SOUTHSIDE SECTION
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The Democratic District Convention, foT The Third Con-
grsssonal District assembled Pttsy!vana Court House,
last Monday William Fl Clarke CT Halifax In the Chair