Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-04-01

,rnded on fact of the temptation 10 raud and dishones
10 which private stockholders are constantly subjected
land TO which companies have in too many cases. al least
bv accident ycd that the of the State in joint
stock companies arc identical with those OF private stock
holders7 Is 10 pepeuao this supendous temptation 10
injury and fraud upon the public secured and fosered b
this monsrous provision OF the Code that gentlemen large
~ nteres ed Us shareholders in internal improvement
panes declare upon the floors Of the Legislature that they
would sooner see the refuse loans 10 these companies,
than TO see her. by aboshing this banefu law close the
door TO the possibility OF such mammoth spccuaions al
her cost!
Yesterdays Wig and Times both read homies the
Enqursr's decIara!ou that either political party obtain
ing control of the new Board OF Public Works will make it,
more or ess political machine As this is the season OF
lectures the structures those journals well enough and
part of tie general current of events Lectures against
party spirit are no thing under the sum- and suit WE'LL
in the present dearh Of editorial TOPICS TO MI OUT newsPa
per column We do object TO the homles OF our coem-
peraes devoid they have become OF party bias since
tie 4h instnn but would have preferred Of exam
pie before date any quantity oil pTecept which they
may indulge us to Since Pious reflections are natural TO
circumstances like thers-at The moment OF being compelled
the of patronage-as natural as were the re-
Elections of Rcynard upon the grapes ne could not enjoy
So long as society," in or out Of Virginia. divided into
public affairs and each making the honors and emoumens
of political Office part of the incentives to ambitious and
patriotic cxerton so long cN the successful organization
anproprjae TO ts members those honors and Offices wheh
or thew ought 10 do so or not long will the successful
organization maintain the right and propriey OF doing So
however pertinacousy The unsuccessful party may indulge
in thread bare cant upon the iniquity OF The thing
-4ss--
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES.-The Harpers, it is said
have become partners in the New York Daily Times They
put $50 900 into the establishment.
writ of error has awarded by tho Supreme Court Of
Appeals, to John S. WormIcy.
WAsHISoToS March 29, 1853.
"THs Ne,c York Tribure-Postnaster General Campbell
and Senator Hunter
On several occasions have warned your readers against
giving any credit the various rumor. and spcculaions
which daily and hourly from This CITY 10 the press by
men who are paid for furnishing news sometimes state
meas Of and alleged facts are go minute us
10 challenge belief. .
York Tribune, and Tie next cay ID Tue I'VE" DIX Helau
Same DAYS since John Tyler applied through Caleb Cush
ing Postmaster Campbell for the Virginia mail route agen-
cy for friend and Campbell gave hm encouragement
som alter Mr. Hunter applied for the same place for
friend of his Campbell! evaded the application. Hunter
left his papers and went away Yesterday Inc friend told
Mr. Hunter that there some difficulty, anu The latter
called On Mr. Hobbe but obtained no Satisfaction
He went next Presiden! with no better success Te
turned Department. Mr. Campbell Out; told Tie mes
ssouer 10 tell him he oar c. came IN Al length
that gentleman appeared and ed Ia cvacc the subject
v hen Mr. Hunter exclaimed, God damn you who con-
This concerr and Then went on 10 damn Inc admin
s,ra,ion He said had renegade Wing for Attorney Ge-
neral ard renegade Virginia Route agent aud 30 leit IN
high dudgcon.
move important officers and expecant5 are outrageous al
this ,indty There Is fine prospect OF general row
ahead
"The Senate will hold on until Ali Fools Day, al The re-
quest OF the President EYE"
Nav wha, vii You! readers and the country think when
tell you lha, the lhOle statement from beginning 10 end
SO incc Campbell and MI anter are concerned IL
sheer f.brQtion without one Sord oil trutl or any cir
cur;s,ancc to Justify excuse H. have ihia IRON Tie
best authority :,
III. abnyc would not be credited for moment But cy
rv uerson does know that Judge Campbell is one OF
The most courteous dgnfed kind hearted and eesan! gen
etn in the country, and firm the rock OF "Clbraltar:
Mr. Hunter is he,.cr known 10 the country-he has been
Rnown to writer Of this fer twenty odd yeaEs have
seen MIN in .sunshne and in Storm" I have been with
linn and ,r him have been against him and have widely
differed from him, ubou; mot often about measured
But in all that time, and in The many eyenilul scenes
through lch he has passed. cannot call 10 mind that
.;ri curi him oath ,-cerainy not one In hngcr
ii indeed he permits mis- temper 10 override his P-
ience and discretion have witnessed too the manner in
which be has discharged tho lmpnran duties assigned him.
have known the extraordinary ettus he has recently
made 10 meet the wishes expectations Of his friends
know TOO that neither himself, any other living
nIssc nl-or provide for NIL Yet know nc has accom-
ised much and our friends should not complain many
ncinea do, because they cannot all be satisfied
As this hr isl shall trouble you your read
crs with, for time al least! deem il fiji occasion II
say that Virginia representation in both branches OF the
32nd Congress will compare well with any previous repre-
scniatun she has had within my recollection. know
personally. every one including the Lone STAR who, bnr-
ring his Nhiggery has been excellent representative
and highly gifted gentleman. Tic is about 10 retire from
public e perhaps forever and this just feeble tribute
his worth man. is cheer fully given Some others Of the
delegation have also retired carrying with them The respect
land
The President aud his Cabinet far, have gain
ed in public estimation, and hope and believe will continue
10 do FIRMLY believe they have taken charge OF their
high positions with fixed purpose 10 discharge their duties
with 10 the prosperity and honor OF the whole coun
try No man can know Cen Pierce without being satisfied
VI his honesty purpose and be convinced that he fully
appreciate responsible position which hns pleased the
American people 10 assign him. OF his whole Cabinet
cannot speak from personal acquaintance but OF Two Of
lhen il IS my pride and pleasure say they have and
will be ouad fully equal TO the duties pertaining to their
stations and justify the high expectations Of those who
know them well. alude TO messs. McC!clland and Camp
boil.
But turn from the "r,ng the setting SUM-" Dir Fill
more is private man--but the dianicd
eous gentleman That nc was, when occupying place and
welding power. Few know the troubles trials and difficult
ties which he has had 10 encounter. He was heir of
the humbugs tina; existed In this any other
country He has done much better than we had any
night expect, afford be, only Just but gene
rous HIM regret that his visit 10 the sunny South"
is about be denied him by the ndpositicn Of his excel
lent lady. regret IT, because, think such visit of such
man, would have done much towards soenng the Gspcr
~ of party and causc all Wings and Democrats bear
and forbear towards etch ohe and better state Of
feeling throughout the country Bui will pursuc this
subject In paying my last respects him. gentleman
| ] said to him Virginia would be pleased give ycu q
Highland welcome" know will endorse my pledge.
| OBSERVER.
For the Euqorcr.
The action CT the Democratic members of the Lee
gislaure in nominations for The Board of Public
Works, will doubtless be promptly responded by their
constituents. The object OF this communication
present to The people Of the second district and through
them their delegates 10 the Stanton the
of gentleman who il is believed will be found combine
Of the requirements for successful candidate than
other the district. Tie Office is of great i'm.