Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-05-15
TuR CONVERSATIONAL CANVASS.

The public mind is not 80 absorbed in the progr"Ss
Of the Guberna.orial canvass, that II does not antioI-
pate the issue Of the Congressional election with cf'
treme anxiety. In this crisis, when abolitionism rni'
lios q strength in the Federal Legislature such M II
could never boast before, and when all the signs OF
tho times foreshadow a storm that will shake the
Union to its foundation, il is of vital Importance that
the South be Represented by men of tried metal and
spprovod fidelity. This necessity uakos the triumph
of tho Democracy, in the State canvass, d matter of
no greater interest and momentthsn their success in the
Congressional elections. II is essential to the ints-
rests and to tho honor Of Virginia, that she should re-
turn an uubroken delegation Of Democratic ropresen.
tatives to the next Congress.
We are happy to have assurances from every quar-
ter of the State, which do not permit US to doubt the
success Of our entire Congressional tlcket.-in the
6r.t District, Judge Bayly has coptrived TO propiti-
ate tile s~ympathy Of NOTTINGHAM, without
driving the Democracy from his support, and as no
runs on the spurious American" ticket, at the same
time that he 10 regarded as the candidate OF our par
~, his election IL Gil iucontestabls fact. In tie seventh
District, Governor Smith pursues the same policy,
but with less SUCCESS, for he has an opponent III The
person of Mr. B. johnson Barbour Of Orange.
In the ,eeoad Disltic the result is represented by the
KNOWN othings as problemstiesl, but for our
sslyes We entertain not tho least doubt of
tho reelection of tho faithful and accomplished Mill
son. II Isle Of Wight is not reereans to her duty
and she will not be-his majority will not foil short of
Eye hundred.
Csskie's success is certain. In the canvass Of the
District he has displayed moro than hs usual energy
and eloquenee, and has awakened an enthusiasm in
his support which insures his return.
The most extruvagaus Kuow-Nothing comedies
tho election Of Gocde in the fourth District,
by a majority of at least right Aandred.-
Indeed, we learn that Tazowell-"t tue nephew OF
my Unelo'-has abandoned the canvass i'll despair
Claiborne has moro eilrouterv, and is less sensible to
the shame OF defeat. He still holds on, but with fee
bio grasp and dropping spirit. Bocock has demolished
him in discussion and tho people are preparing to give
him q decent intermsnt-suh honor to which he has no
pretension. We will not undertake to assign q limit
to Booock's probable majority.
Tho gallant Powell is safe. Tho people of the Red
Land District appreciate his unobtrusive but solid
worth, and they are resolved to sustain a representa-
tive who has shown himself SO true to the interests
Of his constituency and 30 stoadfsst in support OF the
rights Of the South.
NV ShV'S - ahhu - 4 oNOh aSASN
bic obstacles. He accepted q nomination with 70.
luctaDce, but whom the party summoned him to its
support, he obeyed the call with ~alacrity, and by his
single handhas struck down tho ascendancy OF Know
Nothiugism in the sightk District. lilo will boat his
opponent Are Aandred potes.
John Letoher, has discharged his duty with such
diligence and fidelity that nobody dares to contest hs
claim to reelection. He is u worthy representative of
the Democracy ofthe Tenth Legion.
In the tesh District, Kidwell is opposed by q Re.
yerepd gentleman who fancios, because lie cuts n poor
figure in tho pulpit, that he can win great distinction
in Congress. The people will not put it in ha power
to ~dissipate the pleasant illusion. The ind"mitable
Kidwell will be o.slected by at least a thousand ma.
jority.
In the slsssah District, the result is more uncertain.
but the prevailing opinion is that Lewis will defeat
his opponeat-ths notorious Carlile-by a respectable
majority.
Edmoudson, for whose success we feel especial
solicitude, was personally averse to longer service III
Congress, but his constituents would not permit him
to retire. He accepted tho nomination Of his party,
and has conducted the canvass with admirable spirit
and energy. His opponent, unlike some other Know
| Nothing nominees, is q gentleman Of character and
talent and will run ahead Of his party. But the I'm.
eoualled personal popularity Of Edmondson, his power
on the "stump," and the credit of his faithful service
| In Congress, will insure his reelection.
In the khtrteenh District, there are two Democratic,
candidstes and one Know Nothing, in the field, but NO
| doubti IL entertained of tho return of Col. McMullen.
The result Of the Congressional election in this
State, will vipdicste the accuracy OF our calculations.