Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-18

KENT, CHARLES CITY AND THE CITY OF WILL
LIAMSBURG.
FELLOW. CITIZENS s-The enquiry has been made of me
by large number Of my friends of the Opposition party
in various parts OF the district 10 whether would
accept seat in the Senate, accompanied in each case
with desire expressed that would do so.
These enquiries and expressions Of favor, unsolicited
on nv part were mad Ipresume consideration OF the
fact That our worthy and efficient Senator Hubbard had
declared his determination not to be candidate for
eeciiou-and from the further fact, that had on pre-
vOus OCCASION declined the use Of my name in his
necton.
have delayed answering, for the reason that a suf
cient time would eapso between this and the election in
the Spring for judgment Of the district IN the
matter.
But, being now credibly informed that Mr.. Hubbard
has determined to resign his scat in view Of the
session OF the Legislature to be held winter, take
the rst opportunity Of acceedng TO the wishes OF my
friends who have addressed me- by announcing myself TO
y0u as a candidate to ill the unexpired term created by
his resignation.
do lhs under the idea that in extended district
il would be impossible to get convention which would
reflect the wishes Of the whole party in the short space of
time which necessarily elapse before election is
appointed.
trust fellow-citizens, that appreciate the RESPONSE
biites attached representative capacity in the pre-
CT the country and should hesitate TO respond
to any call which would bring such responsibility upon
me- did not have urshaken confidence in the policy
and principles Of the party would repressndid not
believe that the Constitution will be powerful to preserve
Constitutional Union-hat the conservative the patri
otic and the good Of couutry will rise up rtbuke
the sectional fdHdlieisn which has COS. shadow over
this fair heritage of free and happy people.
This believe they will do by firm stand upon the
Constitutions demGndng,n the name Of that Constitution
and the Union, exact and impartial justice all the
tons and t. this sd rigid enforcement Of the Laws
Nv hope is in the good of the American people,
who have been sen though not uncorcerned spectators
while demsgogues we're reveng in the hallI OF
tional temple and yet will never permit the sacregous
hand TO touch the altar Of their iaiih
The country has passed through more than one crisis
like that which is upon her This is not the first
time that dsmemberment has found Jealous supporters
that expressions and the threatnDgs OF discomfort
felt by the country. Mr.. Adams describes the state Of
things which existed under the old Confederation as
contempt Of public and private faithlOss of consde
ration and creGit with foreign nations disconteus AMI
mes ties combinations partial conventions and insurcc
ton, thseatuing some great national calamity"
Then, as nov, there were men engaged III scattering
poison through the land in tanning the fires of sectional
jealousy, ard advocating the erection OF two
Onfcderacits-"either says Mr.. Madison, "irom bet
ter chance of figuring sectional theatre, because
The sections would require stronger governments, or by
their hostile conflicts would lead TO monachia consoi
dAtOn. The good sense OF the nation triumphcd, how
ever aud our present Constitution the result Under
we have been moving with giant strides 10 the march
empire. From thirteen feeble aud distracted colonies
nation has arisen uuder the Gyis OF protection which
Glropc in arms, could hot su0due; within aud without
prosperity is scattering around her giitspeace is
plenty has spread her ample board, aud woos con.
tentment TO bcr side"
am not so weary of this happy state to desire the
destruction of the Constitution which has secured it,
wOud exchange il for rick,y concern, built up by
untrd artisans. would trust rather the sages OF tie
past and guard wh miserS the rich inheritance
they have transmitted 20 Us and to our children.
would stand upon the Constitution for the protection
Of Virgluas rights dndhonor aud the couutrys peace
believing that IN it may fad the strongest arg Of
State and national defense.
am satisfied, from my personal acquaintance in the
district tina. large msjonty Of those whom address
warmly attached the Constitution and the Uniou
hence address them with confidence and the
that should it please them to elect to the Senate,
shall strive TO deserve their trust by rejecting their
wi.hes
hope to be able to address the people in mos. if not
all the counties in the district between this and the eec
tion and to make known fully my views the questioas
of STATE policy in which they interested regret that
Senator Hubbard finds it important resign his seat in
the Senate and hope that he may yet conclude to hod
unuI the Spring election.
Very truly,
your obedent servant
and iellOW.c citizen,
ISAAC II. CHRISTIAN.