Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-03-22

defence by puerilc and false apologies, only
stutify themselves. He did wrong, and he
admits his error; but Mr.. Scott cannot object
to Mr. Letchcr for his views and sentiments on
slavery in ls47-for the Fauquier delegate
was guilty Of the very same sins, and that, too,
before the Legislature of Virginia in lsi'-
two years later.
Now, we believe that Mr.. Scott no longer
| holds the above opinions, but that, since the
bred Scott decision, he readily yields his pre-
vious opinions, and stands upon the question
rs adudicatcd by the Supreme Court. Mr..
Letcher alluded to Mr. Scott in no spirit of I'M
kindness or acrimony; he merely referred to
Mr. Scott in excuse for his own error, and in
stanced him as a gentleman Of talents and
abilities who had formerly entertained the con-
stitutionalty Of the Wilmot Proviso. The IT.
ference to Mr.. Scott was perfectly legitimate,
and made in no spirit Of unkindncsS or disrc-
spcct. We shall Indeed be sorry to see Mr..
Scott take an active part in this canvass lie
has lately withdrawn from politics, and why
should he so readily return to its service, and
that too, when he must take commission
from John Minor Bolts. Wchavc great respect
for Mr.. Scott, and should dislike to see him act
as Lieutenant to John Minor Bolts. His tai
cnts, experience and learning qualify him for a
leader, and let him not, therefore, compromise
his influence By acceptinga commission smear
cd and blotted with the sins of John Minor
Bolts An odlun has been thrown around this
canvass, by the speech of Mr.. Bolts, which
will attach to every subordinate who may
enlist in the cause And why should Mr..
Scott become the subordinate of Mr.. Bolts !:
We hope Mr.. Scott will read Mr.. Bolts speech
before the Convention, and which was nnani-
mously endorsed by resolution offered by the
editor of the Warrcnton Wing" Did Mr. Scott
vote for the resolution offered by Col. ScruggS:
We understand that Mr.. Scott left the Conycn-
ton very soon after making his speech and re-
port, and, if we are correct, he did not vote for
the resolution. Will he now endorse that
speech by cxerton III canvass the mud sill
of which is Mr.. Bolts frccncgro Africar
Church speech
Mr.. Scott cannot expect to defeat Mr. I.ctch-
cr--hc cannot expect To change ono single De-
mocratic yotc--Mr. Bolts has prevented any
Democrat from voting for Mr.. Goggin, however
much Democrats may disapprove of Mr..
Lctchcr Mr. Bolts in his African Church
Speech said
( Now, will be thankful TO every Democrat
/ in the State who will help me TO elect Mr..
Goggin | will not only receive his vote. but
thank him for it. Tan we succeed without 1t:
Can anybody believe that We can triumph if
! every Democrat stands firm and votes for
Lctchcr: Can any man expect TO triumph
without the aid of the Democracy: That IS
OFT or TIE QUESTION; AND, IT ANYTHING,
/ REGARD TIE DEMOCRACY As WORSE THAN THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, ASD Its AID MORE 6BJEc-
TIoHABLE.
Does Mr.. Scott look upon those hundreds OF
Democrats in fauqucr, whose personal friend
ships always led them to vote for him. 'as
worse than the Republican party, and their
"aid' as ''morc objectionable Mr.. Scott may
rest assured that every Democrat will stand
firm and vote for Mr.. Ietcher, whatever
NAV have been the amount Of dissatisfaction in
the Democratic party. Mr. Bolts has healed
our disscnsions, has Silcnccd objections and has
united the party. Mr.. Letcher will be elected,
and where is the necessity for Mr.. Scott rush
ing into the arms Of Bolts and becoming the
T,nmortal's subordinate: Keep aloof Mr..
Scott, from Bolts; there is nothing common he
tween You, and do not draw upon yourself the
exccrations now descending, thicker than a'i'
tumnal leaves in Vallanbrosa, upon the Cap
tain General Of that nancless party now can
vassing Virginia.