Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-07
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p9~ 1t will be seen, from the following com
munlcaton to the Richmond Enquirer, that
this eminent gentleman has addressed por-
ton OF his constituents upon the general topics
OF the day, and, as usual, is greeted by them
with the fullest commentator. We predict
Tor him an easy time, and should, indeed, be
surprised if he should even have opposition.
Hurrah for Bayly.
To tie Voters ofthe First Congressional District.
This distinguished and able member of Con.
gress Is again before his constituents. He
commenced the canvass here on Saturday night
1t is useless for any one to indulge in praise Of
man who has SO long and so ably represent
ed the Democratic party in Congress For
number OF years, and for the last four especial
ly, General Bayly has occupied the most prom
inent position in the House of Representatives.
where his acts counsel, and labors. bespeak
unbounded praise for his conduct As Chair.
man OF the Committee on Foreign Relations.
he has managed the whole subject in connec-
ton with his post with fidelity to his constitu-
ents and loyalty to the Constitution, the Union.
and the South; and his reelection is a matter
OF considerable Importance TO the interests of
the South and the cause of our time.honored
Democracy. No man IN this district conld
make us as good, as faithful, as honest, and as
able representative as Thomas III. BauEv.
Having been in the service of Democracy and
the country for fourteen years, and during this
long period having acted with great consist
ency and eminent ability, General BayIy de-
serves not only the appreciation Of the people
IN his district but the thanks Of Virginia and
the support Of the people.
| The next House of Representatives will CON
4 al n 10 md Of H..
is scarcely doubt that the session will be
stormy, turbulent, and factious; and if such be
the case, where is the man south of Mason
and Dixon's line better fitted by personal influ-
ence and decided ability TO demand and obtain
justice, right and proper observance Of the
Constitution, than our own distinguished rep.
resentatve? Let the people Of this Congress-
lonal district sustain General Bayy, as thew
have heretofore done, as the man of whom thew
are proud to be considered as constituents.
The country demands his services. demands his
reelection, and let the people say, he shall be
returned.
But to his speech. We intend to state truly
and impartially his position, and, as far as DOS.
sible, use his own language. He commenced
by saying that he regarded the subject of our
foreign relations, at this time, decidedly the
m ost important subject connected with our
political condition. In this, he declared him
self conservative. In connection with the
public lands, he said that he regarded the gov
eminent as the trustee to dispose of them for
the benefit Of the whole country. He opposod
the publication Of the 0stend correspond 49,
He said, do not belong to any secret society
OF any kind-am opposed TO prescribing any
one on account OF his religious views-do not
favor secret political societies-am in favor of
a judicious alteration of the naturalization laws
opposed to the appointment Of foreipn-born
citizens as representatives to other nations, IAN
old opinion,) preferring native-born citizens 10
act in this capacity-disapprove of the an
pointment Of Soule and Belmont, and was on.
posed to the immigration to this country Of
foreign paupers and criminals, but had no
objection to the immigration hither offoreigners
OF honest and good habits. He did not regard
the .gubernatorial election as having ANYTHING
to do with congressional canvass-for per.
sondt reasons he would not vote for Mr.. Wise
would not vote for the Know.nothinp candi.
dates, and was firm, decided and staunch
States Rights Republican Democrat, and. as
such, presented himself before his constituents
for reelection.
His address was short, but what he did saw.
we think is correctly reported above. On the
subject OF naturalization, General Bayly wears
agofavored an alteration in our present naturali-
cation laws, and does not take Il up as any new
idea or opinion. On this point, wethink the peo-
pleand the countrywill sustain him. In alluding
to the Democratic nominee for Governor. which
he said was pressed on him, his language was
respectful, and by no means abusive or unkind.
lie took no part in the nominations of the
Staunton Convention, except to decline mum.
Der Of solicitations for the use Of his name. and
he would take no part in its election. He re-
fused unequivocaly to allow his name TO be
presented to the Winchester Convention after
repeated solicitations. We regret that II 90
happens, but none Of his constituents require
him to vote for Mr.. Wise under the circum.
stances-and he does not intend to use one
lota OF his influence against the State ticket.
Thus we have given the sum and substance Of
General Bayly's position before the people Of
this district.
As to his election, we deem that matter be-
yond the shadow Of doubt. All he has TO do
IS to go around the district and express the
same views before the people, and we believe
they will, by an overwhelming majority, return
him to Congress. We never indulge in full.