Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-06
Correspondence OF the Enquirer.

Messrs Edtors Before Joining 10 the Washington lesyl
ves which this day ushes in avail myself OF Leisure
mond Enquirer" and wish it many times many years Of
saunch adherence The old republican faith 1t now 50 ably
as heretofore defends. 1t ID pleasant In these degenerate
days Of political transformations scarce lees numerous than
those OF Poeus 10 turn 10 onequarte where al least no
reachery need be apprehendet.
In recent number of your Journal read with great
pleasure warm eulogium upon of Firgnias trusty
public servants mean MIR. Hunter. NO man better de-
have watched his public course here during his
service In both branches OF Congress- with an admiration
which hos Increased In the proportion as ls talents
were developed and his part in public affairs became more
vorablo 10 men of merit and talent who TOO mo-
g a REb "puaO fsS
transfer 10 the Senate field the best OF all suited 10 his
temperament his superiority became at once apPa
nt md hs fame has each succeeding year deepening
and wiIsnnp ils speeches tu OF thought and ihva
ably present The profound views and analysis vi
question. would rather be inc author Oh ms speseeS SIN
tho Senate than those Of any other man OF MS Time WIN
tho exception Of Mr. Calhoun. MI Hunter mas miho
which uutes faculties, rarely Joined togclher-a pro-
found comprehension Of general principles WIN an aGiy
10 grasp details In other words he Is both philosophical
staIesnn and of business NO man mas fnaao ess
efforts for popularity. Witness his steady ana unnchhg
deyoou TO Southern rights 70 strict construction OIL the
und his uniform opposition TO every scheme OF
olunder whether backed by Cobs lne orloo or EBONY
In Pacific rail the imminent Of The Constitution
am content with The Presidents message, for lis sound
doctrine end earnest affirmation Of The ghs OF Inc states
The adherence which, Ia the paei Is The source Of
all our prosperity only hope for the future Dsrc'
gard them and consolidation with its ospnng dIsunon is
inevitable a.,
And 30 TOO OF the Repos OF the Secretaries and oil Inc
general Administrations which has been Que Of faithful al
en,ion 10 the uubc and economy In the admins
| tralion Of the finances
Under these circumstances, lhlnk Virginia and the whole
South should give hearty support 10 an administration
which Is acting in good faith upon the principles for which
he has ever commended. The contemplate attacks oil The
DRESSES before mentioned upon your Senator'S should NOT
think prevent This support being extended by The Democ'
racy OF the Old Dominion. When 80 IL friends house:
if his ours bark and show their teGth do not quar-.
rel with my friend because his dogs have bad manners nor
grow cool even unless he cheers them on in this exoion
of hostility On the contrary, wait ltIle while Tor him
to call them off, which has been done 10 this case be-
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The hopes Of tho country must be founded upon The pre-
eervaon Of the republican party in tact and ready 10 40
battle with their federal opponents The ater nave by no
abandoned their hereses and are keeny on the alert
TO take advantage Of divisions. In view oil this our
pecy should be united uciion upon the principles oil our
ou the dropping OF old euds and avoidance OF
oil aspces towards members Of paIy founded upon
mere personal considerations have been Disguised with
The insoence Of tho New York politicians who are seeking
engrat only their vulgar OF hard and soil
upon our Southern Democracy but extend there the d.
visions they had for The last ten years upon misea
BILE question spois firmly persuaded that in Viz
.uia there essential division in the party upon any
question: where principle is involved. How important then
10 Stand together with the unity aud devotion 10 pn.
cjpe which have long commanded for The Stale an flu.
encc lar teyOnd what the number Of tho population would
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