Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-05-24
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS

issue, Tor Inc want OF ntOrmaOn
10 express our opinion upon the runous he is pusu
ng but contcnted ourselves with answering few of the
alleged OF Dr. Averel Since that lime we have re-
celved some further gnt upon the subject but
received Dr. AveeIrs circular, and from paragraph in the
Danvle Republican stating that Or. Averett is much
"dsposed TO correct the Toosheets do think that
will be published and that he will yet Withdraw
MS name from the canvass.
There are many things which have 10 light with
terence 10 the relations which have existed between Dr..
Aveett aud the whg candidate which, say the least Of
hem 20 far towards mpugnng the motives of Dr. Averett.
The course which Dr. Averet intended pursue TO
have been anticipated by The whig convention which
PltsylVana Court House the day after he democratic
vention adjourned ia significant fact that the convention
was called 10 meet immediately after The Democratic Con-
Ventlon) lor they never would have nominated Mr. Woot
on-a gentleman who was scarcely known beyond the
hines ot his county, to oppose such Bncock. if
they had not expected diversion have been made in his
ldvur from quarter
And again The relationship which existed between Dr.
Arerett and Mr. Wooton connected with the actions o
WooOn whg, whenever DR.. Averell in the field
are &" such character that 10 say the least OF IL should
have made Dr. Ayutc pause and cons Ter we'll the step
was about 10 take. For have from ndsputable au
hodty that WoulOn has douc his duty whg and
partiz when Dr. Avere was in The field That in those
closely elections between Dr. Avere and Flour
nny, the most popular whig in the district, Ml Wooon
held back and although he went 10 the polls would MT vote
for Flournuy, when few would have controlled
the election and turned the scales in Fournoy favor And
we would ask honest wings is this fiji TO be their stan
tad bcacrone who has not done his duty rue and
gallant whiG, when il was absolutely ncrdcd-when ] few
votes would have elrctt d u whg Congressman.
We 10 notice Of the alleged objections OF
Dr. Averet The nominating Convention. As stated
before, have received his circular ami 10 his true
reasons know nothing about lhem but get these alleged
reasons from The Wing press which, after vhlyng ana
abusing Dr. Avcrelt from The beginning OF his political ca
reer up this timr is his apologist and defender
The first alleged is that certain sanderous report
with reference TO the personal character OF Dr. Aveel had
been circulated through the District 10y who or whom his
apooe does sate and caused him to lose the nomina-
ton AS 10 these reports we know nothing and Isl ques
ton between Dr. Averett and the Democratic party but
k.t,p ~ md
for which neither Mr. Bocock the Democratic party arc
responsible und this is The proper time for him 10 meet
such charge II should havo been done before the noml-
mating Convention assembled; for it cannot result in any
good 10 Dr. Aveet or his party 10. him TO attempt To Vn
dicate himself
And again. It is alleged that The franklin delegation mis-
represented their constituents From the facts of the case
this objection be sustained for there were six dele
the Convention from Franklin who were chosen
brurc il was known that Dr. Areett and Mr. bocock were
thrown in The District and all vi them voted tor DO.
cock upon the first ballot and is at all probable tha II
Dr. Averc preferred by the people vi Franklin To VI r.
ucuck that Of six delegates from Franklin al the nonl-
mating convention Dr. Averett should received sup
pol And again. it is alleged that Patrick was represented
by sernaes instead of principals when, in iact Dr. ave.
might have received the whole vote OF Patrick and sun
would not have received the nomination. rms oplec
therefore, is OF avail and is perfectly uncnabe These
a the possible objections which We have heard argued
in his behalf.
Dr. ayrrc, has been all Of his life an advocate OF
lions and this convention fairly and honestly cons
ed and organized any convention which has ever oeen
lar as we are informed, upon
.ct and believe information 10 have been correct
nd there doubt upon mind that maJoriy OF
The Democratic party OF The district preferred Mr. Bocock
the beginning Dr. Avrret and that the convention re-
hested their views and carried out their wishes
1t seems that The only proper course Dr AVeielt
could have pursued have submitted to the decision
of the Convention and give in his adhesion TO lhe regular
Democratic nominee The whole previous course OF MS
life led us 10 expec for he had the die and submitted
his claims the decision OF Convention II ne was de-
ermined be candidate without regard 10 Inc decision
Of Convention his only would have been TO nave
announced himself such in the beginning without deter
encc TO Convention As il is he has laid himself liable 10
The serious charges which cannot fail 10 impair and
destroy the influence he heretofore exercised In ms par
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Bu, as 10 the result The Of Dr. Apefe VIII nave
no influence upon The election for II Is condemned oy an De
mocras-even his intimate friends DO moi oeiena ou'
his course possibly command enough
ol votes 10 vary result in the least AS we are cc'oy
informed he has no objection whatever TO urge against NJ
Bocock for any Thing that he has done IN The maer All
good ard true Democrats knowing that viii be OF no ser
Vice to cast for Dr. Avere as ne STANDS no
site chance Of being elected will rally around ther sahu
ard bearer .cstifyng their devotion TO principles hs 10
by casting their for Thomas s. Bocock inc noo'e
champion Of their cause.-[ Lynchburg Republican