Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-08-25
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GOV. WISE AND SENATOR HUNTER.

na If the GREAT causes of the success Of tine Rich
noond enquirer ss Journal entitled 10 public conf
depce and respect, was that It was the organ oil no
man or set of men, but it WAS The bold advocate oi
the great principles OF the Democratic republican
marty. II sustained those who had been selected by
the party as worthy of filling high positions, 80 long
A. they were entitled TO support, aud no longer The
claims of aspirants we're subjected to the action vi
the party, while its columns were thrown open 10
gentlemen TO advocate the pretensions ot their
friends.
The communications from the country, coming
from MEL who were not politicians, seeking place. but
gentlemen entirely removed from the -aciteusn! o,
legislative intrigue, and NO; influenced by the poii'cai
undercurrens which are said TO De directed oy 'ne
knowing and astute, have tended much 10 promote
the peace and gord fellow snip OF the party because
they showed copcusivey that the goou people OF Tue
Commonwealth did not stake their ia'th or fortunes
on the SUCCESS of any political leader OUT on primer
Mes aud Virginia has always men enough ON her
sniI ~ advocate Them and it would be well Tor GER
tain gentlemen TO pause and reflect OIL the tate OF
some gentlemen now in retirement, VINO are there not
for want of ability or talents OF high order, but for
selfish aud inordiuate ambition.
Ant Cesar ant nuilus cannot he the order of the
dav vet awhile. Having promised thus much,
which has been suggested by what IL now
going on, plain Democrat begs leave TO
enter his protest against the present acting and do
nss of acme of the "snalltry politicians and small
wire workers." who endeavorng to raise All issue
between the Hon. K. NJ. I. Hunter and Governor
WISE The Democracy Of the country cannot well sec
how this is 10 be done. Hunter, for his able states.
,nsnship and bold vnd:caoa of the doctrines OF Viz
ginia enjoys the respect aud confidence Of his State
Wise by his bold, able and fearless exposition OF the
principles of the party at time when fear had s.lzed
many, and some brooded over treason, has gained
hold on the affections Of the people not easily shaken
They love- honor and respect him for his virtues and
eminent talents.
But what reason lie there for these shor!sighted gen
temen to ask or to seek change in the high positions
to which these gifted men have been placed by the
peupls of Virginia? Certainly the people do not de-
sire it, Ia NOT Governor Wise using every effort OF
his vigorous mind to build up the rail- roads, develop
the mineral resources and foster the commerce OF
Virginia! What position could hearted sou OF
Virginia desire 10 preference to adding TO the prosper
~, greatness and renown Of the old Commonwealth
TO have contributed 10 her good, will afford true joy
TO any Yirynisn aud he will receive the grateful APP
plause Of the people. What has heretofore conribu
ted to raise TO so high standard the character Of
Virginia statesman! North OF us we seq every day
men of ability and worth "whistled down the wind"
aud their places supplied by men who have arisen
by low arts ntrgues bribery aud arrant dsInagogu'
ism. But, heretofore. when Virgiuians have been
hOnured with high Office long Us they discharged
their duties with usefulness and ability, they have
been permitted to hold them. Petty squabbling aud
intrigue have heretofore received the execrstun Of
the honest meu Of the country.
Ii is not necessary that Gov. Wse should be always
Governor or Mr.. Hunter Senator. There are other
positions which their talents and ability would sdorn;
but something's must be left to time Both gentlemen
are known TO be acipsted by lofty patriotism and a
high sense Of honor, and protest ia here entered
against all the "sma!l fry politicians and editors
''promotng the good OF the country" by fumentIIg
discord between its gifted SONS.
A ROCKINGHAM DEMOCRAT.