Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-11-06

i've to the equivocal attitude of the Senator. II
will be seen that the Abingdon democrat" ia alrea
dy in favor of opposition to his reelectioni while the
Clarksburg Register" though 1t can "scarcely be.
lleve him antsgonistic to the National Democratic
party" regrets tbat hs letter is not more Cordial "
and expresses hope that "he may yet show greater
corrnh of friendship for Mr.. Buchanan's Administra
ton, at least as far as it has been developed" Why
does Mr. Hunter hestate to quiet the apprehepsons
those Democrats who would cheerfully support him,
bat who are afraid Of his siiation with the faction.
''ts 1t he is determined to disregard the opinions
OF the press will he also decline answering members
OF his party, whose communications are constantly
appearing in our oolumns1
From Coopers Clarksburg Register
LETTER FROM MR.. HUNTER.
hon. Il. NJ. L. Hunter has written letter TO Hon.
5. +. Leake which is intended as reply TO sundry
questions which have been propounded to him in
gard to his views of the present national Administers
tion.
The letter is written in COOL cautious manner and
we have some doubts of ito coming up the require.
IN M S s Tasn var e % % G
to support Mr.. Buchanars Administration in the
man." but while this may evince disposition, it GER
tsny shows doubt of his ability to do so, at least in
the oho, and he does not say that he approves
the Administration mus lar. he Qs6ppr0Ve5 OI lU6
courae Of Governor Walker in Kansas, but does
not tell whether he censures the Administration
for that course not. In speaking of that matter,
however. he says: What are the precise views OF
the President upon these questions l know not; l
await their development in their regular course But
should he differ with upon these matters, do not
zee how any practical issue can arise between him
and those of his friends who entertain other opinions
in regard to Gov. Walkers course" which would in
dicste disposition, 70 use his own language, to
Judge the Administration Of Mr.. Buchanan in no cap
tious or unkind spirit.
The letter is too long for our paper thie week, but
we will publish it next, in order 10 place Mr. Hunter
fairly before our readers. We scarcely believe
him antagonistc to the National Democratic party,
and regret that his letter is not more cordial We
hope he may yet chow greater rarnaM of friend
chip for Mr.. Buchanans Administration, at least as
far as it has been developed.
From the Abingdon Denocratl
We have on hand a communication reviewing the
posoR and late non-commttal letter of Senator
Hunter to Hon. Shelton F. Leake. 1t was received
too late for publication this week, but shall appear In
our next in connection with SenBtor Hunters letter
The writer is evidently in favor of bringing out oppo
siliou to Mr. Hunter for the Senatorshp-a POSITION
which We heartily endorse. In these days, poht
clans principles should bslke the virtue Of Casart
wife-"above suspicion" MIR. Hunters fealty tc
the Democratic party has been questioned-t'
guestouabe He seems TO be the pet of the extremists
many of whom are open in their denuncations o.
the Administration: and it is safe rule, under
ordinary circumstances, ITO judge man by the
company he keeps" There are many men in the
Democratic party 10 Virginia who are fully as com
pe.nt to represent the interests OF the Common
wealth in the Senate, with credit to Themselves aut
her, as Mr.. Hunter: and there is growing feeling
in this end of the State in favor of opposition
We have yet to see a member elect to the next LIE
gislrture who is an original Hunterite. That oppo
son will be made to his reelection We have
little doubt as pe hare that there ought 10 be.