Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-10-26
The e. quirer on Senator Hunters Letter.

We expressed the apprehension, on Saturday, that
Senator Hunters letter would probably take the starch
cut Of neghbor Of the Enquirer and induce il to
knock under 10 him, TO the extent Of being willing to
see him reelected the Senate without farther op.
position. but our fears misled us; and We have
this morning to beg pardon Of the Enquirer for sus-
pecting IL ola purpose so foreign to the chivalrous
and courageous spirit which it Displays in its Satur
days issue Instead Of r.treating from the position
it has ell along assumed in regard to the Senator, IL
manifests manly and iucorrigb,e determination to
make him disavow all sympathy or concurrence with
the views Of the Of its party in reference
to Walkers policy, or to all its influence and
energies to procure his expulsion from the Senate.
Under the mastery advice and management Of our
much loved friend and neighbor. the Governor. the
Eaqui,er has furnished new and signal proof Of its
independence and spirit and thus entitled itself to
still greater degree Of private and public admira-
ton. Notwithstanding that We said on Saturday
in regard to the probable Of the Enquirer
the subject Of Hunters letter, some how or
other did feel satisfied all the time, that the suspi
cion and prediction in this matter were doing the
Enquirer gross injustice But many Wings and all
the friends Of Hunter, whom we happened to meet
just after the appearance OF the Senator'S letter. were
ready towager any amount that the Eaquirer would
take occasicn to express itself satisfied with the
Senator's position, and withdraw it's opposition to
his reelection. II under the influence in q
measure, Of these staggering vaccinations that we
were deceived when gave uttersnce to unjust
and unworthy apprehension. During the whole
time, however, as we have already remarked, there
was something within which assured US that our
distinguished and unconq uerabe Gubernatoral friend
would be equal TO the occasion-would come out,
right side up, and wouil still continue TO wreste
with the cunning and wary Senator, in spite of the
combined powers Of the upper and the neither world.
We thought we knew il mortal man could ever
know, OF what glorious and indomitabe stuff our
neigAbor was made and we therefore felt moved by
something like divine inspiration to cry out at the
top of our voice-al hail to the THAT is, to the
Governor who never yet was vanquished and who
has always succeeded in scattering his enemies like
chat before the wind. We have often confessed to
the world strong and empowering sentiment Of
attachment and admiration towards him Of '0ny,
near Onancock:" but never before cid our bosom
swell with such large and magnificent emotions of
the sweet and tender kind. We really love our
neighbour thing have long suspected, but never
until now, clearly revealed 10 We feel an ire
ris,ble impulse TO rush up To his manson, and en-
brace him with the right hand and With the left"
He has proven himself and = hero, and has
thus illustrated the efficacy OF Watchfu guardian
ship and confidential instructions, and eoatirmed the
highest and brightest hopes which even re, in the
height of partality and Affection entertain
ed Of him. We now present him TO the world, in all
his august and sublime proportions the model OF
n man, statesman and hero-the marvellous, but
legitimate fruit of own labors and tolls for the
last three years! Having thus finished our work,
we pronOuncei it good" and benceforth reclinc o,
h.yt al
applause Of the universe, and surrounded by per-
feet blaze of glory.
But to the Eaquirer's comments on Senator Hun
ters letter, which will be found in full in another
part Of to-day's paper. 1t cannot be doubted that
our neighbor makes out strong case against the
Senator, and very efectually demolishes his pre-
tensions to the support Of the friends OF the Admin.
iStration for PREDICTION. II the Eaquirer reflects
the sentiments and describes the position Of the Ad-
ministration upon the Kansas policy Of Governor
Walker, it is simply impossible for it not TO oppose
his elevation to the Senate-SF the ground assumed
by itself in relation thereto and the ground taken
by the Senator in his letter directly opposite and
contradictory. The Enquirer endorses and sustans
Walkers policy throughout; while the Senator has
no hesitation in saying that he "disapproVes" it, as
in palpable violation Of the Kansas Nebraska act.
Thus, the two must either stand apart and make
war upon each other, the other must sur
render his own opinions, and principles and conyic
lions of public duty. and solely upon the altar Of
party expediency-for the paitry purpose Of prevent
ing division in the Democratic ranks But this lat
ter ii is evident, neither win do; and the conse
quence will be- that the Senator will have formida
Ole and organized opposition to his re-election to
the Senate. The Enquirer puts the Senator ia m
extremely awkward and unpleasant dilemma.-
1t maintains that Governor Walkers expression of
opinion as 10 the unfavorable adaptation Of the
Territory to the introduction Of slavery" originated
merely in "a desire to suppress unlawful Jrts on the
part OF the anti slavery party, by peFsuadng them
Of the uselessuess Of such Efforts :" whereas Senator
Hunter directly charges that Gov Walker openly vi.
olated the principle Of the Kansas Nebraska act by
attempting to influence (unjustfiably and wrong
fully the decision Of the people Of that Territory,
upon the question Of slavery" The Enquirer then
proceeds and in its nterrogaores be found some
hard nuts for the Senator TO crack-"If Gov. Wal.
ker's expression Of opinion was not mere attempt
TO suppress unlawful action, but an attempt 10 nu
ence the decision Of the people, then Gov. Walker
committed gross improperly, Uhieb the P,esid,nt
Las not chosen 10 reggke by depriofngtAe subordi.
na,s r hH comm union. Such being Mr.. Hunters
opinion. does he propose 70 hold the President ac
coun,Able for thus countensneng Gov, Walkers con.
ducty or does the Senator consider such conduct
slBiciently grave to demand the rejection Of his
nomination when his name shall be presented 10 the
Senate, and yettOo unimportant ~ render his reen
lion 10 efIice matter Of complaint against the Pres.
dsnt2 Or does the Senator propose to sustain the
~)ure Of the President, by voting TO ratify Gov.
Walkers nominallon2 Which Of the three courses
does the Senator propose to adopt 2"
II viii be seen that these inteTTogatories OF the
FsIgirer are al important, and all 81 0 strictly
pafsal character. II Is absurd for the Senator 10
eSptct to overlook lodge them " he ex oects 10
acquire The support Of the real friends Of the Admin.
isTnion toe reelection lie should thercfJrc forth
with write supplementary letter. ia fDIl and deoi.
lied response to these grave anj vital questions JIG
shoald say in emphatic terms whether he intend.
~ vote Tor tlc ratification or rejection Of the nom
nation Of Walker As Governor Of Kansas. j, seem.
10 a. almos, impossible 10 suppose that the Senator
coo'i vote 10 ra,hy walker domination, wf4n h,
brleves that Walker has outrsgcously violated ia,
principles Of the Kansas Nebraska set and when D.,
sd'Hits that he "disapproyos" his T0urse. And vel
che senator omitted TO infTm us whether h.