Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-06-01
To the Editors of the Enquirer:
WASHINGTON, Nay, 1858.


WAsHISoros, Msy, 1858.
GentIemen-I have read. with much qualification
rhe able and handsome salutstory of the associate
Editors (Messrs. Tyler and Wise) of the "Epouirer
and congratulate the Democracy of Virginia. and the
country upon this valuable accession to the editorial
advocacy of its time honored principles.
1t is true the new Editors have differed with their
associates, upon the question Of admitting Kansas az
State into the Union upon "the Lecomptop Con
sttuton"-and in that difference they have had mu
iitudes of the democratic masses OF the South and
the country, to sympsthise with them but now that
1.-The vexed question" has passed from Congress- let
us forget the contests and differences which il created
among friends and all pull together for the sake Of
common cause and common principles 1t is right
and proper that should do 80; and, in fact, there
party because OF differences Of opinion in regard to
The admission of Kansas into the Union upon the
Lecompton Constitution. 1t was q question, taken
in all its phases, upon which men might most readily
differ.
We have a noble party, and much of importance
10 do and accomplish during this administration; and
sincerely hope that the administration OF the pre-
sent distinguished Executive will yet be made o
the brightest il the annals Of our government. l,
surely will ba.'I" Our friends will bury their party
differences, and come up In cordallty and mutual
good feeling TO the work before them.
The course of the Democracy is clear-!et us all
come together and work together-and be prepared
10 meet in tho next National Convention band oi
OrOtuere, united lOrtOt veal DeinO
cratic party take the example of the preeent editorial
corps Of tn" Enquirer The Editors differed with
their elder partners upon 'the Kansas 'n6royio,
but thst being now out OF the way, like kindred
drops they have mingled into one" Thatis right; and
hope soon to see the Democratic masses everywhere
ningling together in the sAms harmony.
intended to have said something 10 you Of Con
gressiona matters, but your regular correspondence
keep you 80 well advised of every thing, that repe
tton would be like carrying Goals 10 New Castle.
| must say that read a letter in your paper q few
DAYS ago, commenting at large upon the reports OF
tho special committee Of the House of Representa-.
tves upon the subject of the sale Of the military re
servaton of Fort Smelling by the Secretary OF War
with very great pleasure. The letter was very ably
put together, aud presented the subject to the pub
meas and justice. 1t paid very just and handsome
compliments to two distinguished Virginians-Gov.
Floyd, and the Hon. CharlesIJ ames Faulkner, the gu
thor of the minority report Of the House: That r.
port is really very able ss knew 1t would be- Mr.
Faulkner, rs ali Virginia knows il man Of fue
sense, great industry, powerful research. and un
blenshed integrity, and hence be was the very man
10 90 to the very bottom Of such an investigation,
and to meet the SPECTATORS &C., who were foied OF
their prey and who, like the hungry bear, went
sDarng and growing away. His report Is being
very extensively read, and commented upon every
where, and is extortng praise from all fair minded
and honorable men, The President and Gov. Floyd
should feel az they doubtless do, under many obga
tous to him, for the triumphant manner IN which he
has put their vile sanderers to flight. lie il one OF
the strongest writers among the public men Of our
day. His mind is safe one-one that reasons upon
all subjects to very just conclusions. lie 10 not one
of the frequent debaters OF the House, but when ne
does speak, his thoughts are we'll matured and bis
sentiments those Of q statesman
Governor Floyd seems to be the mark at which all
of the poisoned arrows OF Black Republican malgni
ty are aimed There is not act of his sdministra.
ton that not scruniSed and perverted by them and
made the subject of the vest and most scandalOus
abuss of him. But there is no foundation for any
Of the charges made against him. He has acted &C
cordng to law 10 all of them, and with the sanction
Of the President and his associates OF the Cabinet.
in all matters of interest and importance. spesk
this from my knowledge of the man, Tor have had
no conversation with him, since early III Decem-
her last, and from the powerful exposition OF Mr..
Faulkners repor while the public knows that the
Fort Smelling" affair the trump card which the
opposition expected to play. The New York Tn
bune," in particular, is greatly exercised over his
being forced to retire from the Cabinet account oi
his misdeeds! But BLACK Republicans" have time
and again sought contracts from him, but failed to ge;
them, and "h,nc Ws LachrymG!
I'm The n Virginia, and I'll venture TO cay that lie
will come triumphsntly out of all the fires which hs
enemies at home and abroad are seeking to klndl-
around him. There il not word OF truth, az learn
from good authority, Of any intention upon his part
to leave the Cabinet MIR. Buchanan could not well
spare him from his Cabinet councils. wish he were
out of the Cabinet-ibu for little time-sud upon
the floor of the House of Representatives, TO meet
his sccuaers and to overwhelm them he did those
who met him upon the floor of the House of Dele
gates of Virginia, after he retired from the guoerna
torial chair. These things are only calculated to
make the Governor better known to the country -
The people will appreciate the whole matter tor What
it IL worth Virginia has reason to be proud that she
has 30 distinguished in the executive councils o
the country.
You have announced the recall of the Hon. Henry
Bsdinger from the Mission to Denmark lie wac
desirous to return home. | am pleased TO say that
he has served the country very acceptaoly, and with
great credit to himself. He will be welcomed home
to Virginia with many warm heart. What the policy
of the Administration will be, 10 relation to our Min
listers abroad, know not but If our distinguished
Minister at Paris is to return home another Vrgniar
ought TO have the place; and, If so hope the Ad
ministration will confer the appointment upon th'
Hon. Charles j. Faulkner, who now represents th'
9Th Congressional District of Virginia In the House
of Representatives. He s an able man, and woulC
dill the station with marked ability and Distinction
He has every qualification to make distinguished
diplomatist His papers would reflect credit upoi
the Government, az well as himself. Whethe
he would desire such place know not, but no ont
knows better his qualifications for it than MIR. Buo
hanan.
sm slad 10 see that you intend to keep alive tn
| interest in the internal Improvement and develop
| ment Of Virginia. / hope to see the views embodied
IN Governor Wises messages, TO the last Legislature
carried into full effect They are wise and stateeman
| like, and deserve adoption.
Very respectfully, yours,
VIRGINIAS,