Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-23

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| some cAtise or other best known 10 our indignant
| ncighbor, they are not yet forthcoming. When the
public 10 be favored with them are not prepar-
ed to saynot soon, perhaps il we TO judge from
sundry threats OF like character by the Enquirer;
that promised showing up of Mr.. Dix, for in lance.
Perhaps the Enquirer soon found out that there
not few delegates Of its own party as deep IN,
| and probably more so, for extra session than Mr.
Eyson and that the least said about those grand de-
velopmcnts in store against "a Wing delegate from
the city Of Richmond" the better for them. IL
might involve those party favoritcs in hot water
| with the Enquirer as we'll with those of
their party in the State who opposed to an extra
session. We may be mistaken in these surmises but
respectfully submit to ncighbor the suggestion
| that it is high time the developments were made
known the charges ntmated thereby openly and
manfully withdrawn. Let us have the developments,
ncghbor, II there are any 10 make, or come forward
and do the gentcel thing by Withdrawing your terri
| ole threats; and in the time we beg leave to
| remind YOU Of certain other promises contained in
your threatening article against the sgners Of call
| for an extra session. You will remember that YOU
promised expose to public indignation, the names
of all who signed that call The public are patiently
awaiting that exposition and when shall they have
it? We as much opposed to an extra session as
you are-have denounced the move in as strong terms
you have DONE and along with the public generally
| in daily expectation of seeing the names of the
| sgners published in the columns Of the Enquirer,
| accompanied with such indignant comments as the
transgressors may deserve at your hands, without
spect TO party.
But our object in referring to this subject at pre-
sent is, TO introduce letter TO Mr. Elyson, from
the Democratic delegate Of the county of Putnam
1t will be from this letter how far the ER9urers
charge against Mr.. E. be sustained viz that his
participation in getting up extra session is be
attributed to "a movement on the part of Wing to
inure the Democratic party" 1t completely refutes
the whole charge, upon good Democratic authority
and shows that while the orgsp of the Democracy
Virginia is taking occasion to administer raspng to
"A Wing delegate from the city of Richmond" il
likewise has equal opportunity to paw its respects
to Rob. T. Harvey and Gen. Douglas b. Laync--both
staunch Dcmocrats-together with many others OF the
same party stripe, in favor Of extra session We
shall expect the Enquirer, forthwith to read both Of
these Democratic lumnaries, and as many others as
it may have succeeded in searching out en-
gagged in this move lecture equally rs we're
it pleased to impart to Mr. Enyson, and to aid
our neghbor in the performance of that duty we
commend the following letter to its immediate con.
sderation:
BGyTALo, Va, June 10, 1854.
II. h. EVyson Esq:
Dear Sir Not having heard from you since the adjourn
of the Legislature and feeling vety great M
that session be had am induced to write YOU to
learn the probability OF procuring majority of the mem.
Oels OF the Legislature for an extra session.
see in the last Richmond Enquirer that bat few names
are wanted TO induce the Governor TO call extraord
nary session" hope such ia really true; the lectures
read by the Editors of the Enquirer to the CONTRARY
Notwithstanding.
believe, sir gas the first In favor Of an ex-
session. before the Legislature adjourned after il was
clearly ascertaned that proi ngation OF the session
could not be bad. After had undertaken ascertain
the opinions OF the members upon pettonnG Governor
session, you undertook TO assist me
How, then, can the Enquirer attribute it movement
N the paEt OF Wig to iure tho Democrats party
or think, sir AN recognized aud known, at least in
Putnam, II not as a Locooc0. underwriting Demo-
cratic Republican, always ready 10 DC battle in the noble
tausc OF Democracy, but never willing to Injustice
done political opponent, either in county or al
the Capitol believe, sir, your motives were patriotic
You joined me, not only in procuring session be
junction with Gen Layne, noble old hero in the cause
Uf Democricy-anG patriotic ia promoting the best in
te:est of Virginia, tie Editors OF the Enquirer Exam
iner, o. any other paper in the Commonwealth.
The Enquirer he chief instruments IL this move
mcnt it afraid Of detection in some dscrediabe trans
action have prosecuted their purpose under the veil
.ecrecy.' How this he: Was il as public before
the adjournment of the Legislature, any subcc, could
oeE Did rot many memoeFs express themselves public
IL in favor OF IL:
Did others equally public declare that they would
consult their constituents, and II approved by them petit
lion the Gov rnor! How, then uid aI individual re
Sponsibi!hy be lost in the general movement" How
''comsummaed with impunity:' Has au agent the
right To consult the principally Have the people the
right through their representatives, peton-hh Sir to
command the Governor TO convene the General Assem-
bly,?
How, then can he "be used as a ea.spus in
his md,ter1' But We are Threatened to be
exposed 10y whom And for what? On We freemcn Of
NrgiGa YOU petition the Governor of your State
Sithout running the risk OF being eKposcd Enqui-
rer speaks from auhof:g-hear what it is and rembls
when we near III members chose to compel him con-
Vene the Legislature, they nav do he will doubtless
submit to the public the OF the gentlemen who
orce him TO step repuguant 10 the feelings of the
people a. it il hostile the interests Of the State
Has 1t come 10 this that Virginia boasts OF Governor
who don's the v"r'ry Of the members Of the General
Assembly? VIII Gov. Johnson condesccnd SO low TO seek
70 take revenge upon the members of Virginia Leg-a-
tuTe, because, lorsooth, the people in majority the
counties and districts in the State petition him through
their agents TO convene the General Assembly which the
organic law OF the State gives them the right do and
makes II obligatory upon him TO obey
IL Is useless for sir pursue this further
out can assure you, il Is not the pleasures Of FASH
onsbe winter in Richmond be preferred above the in
eres;s OF the Commonwealth, but 1t il with the hope
that an Extra SESSION will tend hlrmOzs various con-
dlcng interests and induce ever member to vie with
each other IN promoting the development of the vas, re
resources OF the STATE, aud enabling Ygni be what
she ought to have been long SINCE both commercially
'nd practically the greatest State ia glorious Coated
eracy.
You may this letter in any way in vindicalion Of
yoursclC
In much haste, I am, Dear Sir,
Your friend aud obedient servant
70. T. HARVEY
Please send me copy Of your circular letter and ape.
Hton TO sign, as suppose yod have them printed
nave not AZ yet petiiioned the Governor.
Your friend, r. TrH