Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-24
Tnr cr.EEyArORiAL ELECTION.

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To NE Editors q the Enquirer:
Gen.lemen:-Sune time since you irahs'e'feu u
your columns, from tha Union, Aonfo" coo"'E'
Democrat" an editorial! article, written ana P"'
il-h.d il the absence at IN. regular editor w,'c''
editorial was against the nomination ci non oo't
Lstcher for Governor and directly in conflict WIZ
ire previously expressed views and psrtaites OF me
democrat" The regular editor has since returned:
10 hs post, and administered the following deserved
rphuke 10 the gentleman who avaied himself II a
little brief authority 10 assail of the beet Demo
Gratis and most substantial men OF the Common wealth
Will YOU do the justice TO transfer 1t TO your co!
umns 80 that the people may ace that the friends o.
Mr. Iatcher are not sunshine friends, to desert hi-
colors at every little adverss breezs trumpad up by
his en.miesl The great anxiety of this Richmond
"Whic" 10 deivst Mr. Lstcher cannot fail to a;t1si,
the DemocracT OF the State more closely I" III II.
Whom the enemy most hate ard lear, the Democracy
most love 10 trust When the "Whig" shall mode
rate its tone and manifest desire 20 Mr. L-tcher
nominated, eha then begin TO distru't that gentle
man. But 81 long it continues to volunteer Ills
friendly advice to the Democracy, not to conhdr III
him. our faith will remain mistaken.
''''' A DEMOCRAT.
From the ITnion Monroe County, Democrat
OUR LAST ISSUE.
Events of u striking and miraculous character
hsve no, ceased to occur. What we have re-
ference to is the sudden aud unexpected change
of position in our editorial columns respecting
the L.tcher controversy, which mas Absorbed
the minds of the public, aud especially tno.e
who preside the columns of almost every p"ii-
cal paper in the State. We must acknowledge our
surprise at the assumption of our friend, aud trniora
ry editor the last paper, from the simple fact thh
we have heard from hls own lips dlsapprovals OF SIM
lar conduc; on the part Ui others who We're kind
enough to contribute edtoraiIy -expressing different
views To those expressed aud honestly entertained
by persons having full editorial control. We have
heretofore asked persons frequently to ASSIST
us, by writing articles Tor our phper bu
never for moment, imagined that any on'
couli come TO tho conclusion that they were doing III
al act of kindness by assuming position contrary
aud unuuaiedly contradictory 10 that maintained bS
us previously. When va ask favor OF this KIND, {"
even The favor or taking ru!i editorial control Tor
week, or two weeks, certainly have right 10 TX
crpt everything but views of an opposing and con
ticring chsracter-thus placing our instruments o
warfare in the hands OF the eneny, and thereby aid
ing ~ doing that that We consider marvellOusly IN
grateful aud truly lost 70 every conceivable idea
I il.;es and msgnanimity. As W. consider ours-l
literally opposed towards tho opinions and Bssump
tons of others. of courae, do not enter ANY com
plaint OF our friend last week. IL was right We
aciuOwl ledge hi had, it he. under the circumstances
SAW PROPER to use Il. As he says Our opinions
we're well known, as il was also well known. tina; IS.
never refuse avail ourselves OF the opportunity +"
their ventilation"
Our editor friend wa are satisfied belongs to t!a
class of PERSONS who know no limit IN pursuit or con
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cord or smoothly chime in with his. And We cn"b
not but what he has the same object IN view tIln
Mr.. L.:chers enemies all over the State have lhGi
is To bring forward the names OF many persons from
every section Of the State IN order TO excite spirit
! of envy and competition against bm-hs being the
most formidable and prominent contestant Ihi' II
the game being played ST present, which has liz origin
with those who. in point OF s0undness character anu
reputation, cannot bear anything like comparison
| That this is very unfair mode OF warfare NJ one
bal
The idea il To get up senseless and gr0undes. pr
/ sonal prejudice TO MIR. Letcher by their insinu-
ating recommendations and lnsincere endOrsa'Inns
of men who never desired their names suggrtt-
ed, their claims urged, and who have ne'.r
aspired o, or sought, auch distinction. Their
names are used for other purpose than we have
stated H. aso eIpresse. fear that the Democrat
c party OF Virginia cannot retain its integrity. It's
! sefrespect, the confidence OF the Southern people
IFS Dtstige" &C., if John L-tcher is elevated to the
chief executive of the State. Now, after the exprer
sion of such "stnD" "a that We have just quoted
what absurdy would he too grose and imbecis Tor
this writer to indulge iu' The idea of the Democratic
| party sustaining such Injuries from all elevation OF
John Lecher 10 the GovernUlship, or man OF similar
character and honesty who has proven rs faithful NJ
faithful could be, since hs connection with puhlic
life 10 the interests of The Southls undoubtedly too rdl
cuiJus 10 be thought OF saving nothing about Bpub!ic
avowal of the Envy IL a ruirous spirit not
only M politics but in everything else The fair
thing is all Mr.. Letchpr or his friendt desire and VI
flirus>s is ruling element Of the Democratic Nomi-
mating Convention he, III our humble opinion, will
! be the nominee.
Manilius Chapman, Esq. of Giles county is sag
gested suitable and worthy gentleman for that
post. Mr.. Chapman in Our opinion, Is one OF the Erst
men of Western Virgina-emuently qualified for
any position within the gill OF the people of the State,
and ons in whom We have the utmost confidence,
| and could without faiter, endorse and vigorously
support Tor any Office Bat as nre satisfied 'hEf
Mr. Chapman il NOT one ot the men most likely to get
the nomination, We have our choice ~ 10 those who
do in our opinion stand chance for ii. II We Con
sdere Mr.. Chapnan's chances better than alr. L-tch
er's We would unhesitangly prefer him 10 my other
man in Western purtiUm ur lie otdte; ont ~ ""
think differently prefer slr. L:tcher 10 III Others
| in the Western or Eastern portion o! the State