Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-14
The CITY SENATOR.

At the close OF the polls in this city Thurs
day evening, the candidates, in accordance
with An old and becoming custom, returned
thanks from the por;ico of the City Hall. As
the Senator elect, Mr.. GILMER, may be more
appropriately than any other candidate as
sumed to have spoken for the whole city,
and as his remarks were heartily applauded
by all classes Of citizens present, we have
Thought it worth while to publish them,
believing that they express the gene
raj feeling OF this city in reference 10 the
duties and interests Of the day as well as the
individual sentiments Of the speaker. Upon
being called out BY the crowd, Mr.. GILMER
said
"FELLow. CITIZENS: In the name of COnstitu-
tional liher;y aud institutional freedom salute
yCu. III, ..,,,,,,.,, , .,,o,t. ro,
the distinguished honor which, in yeGr generous
confidence. you have this day conferred upon me.
Al any tine and unGer any circumstances its
most honorable and resi- onsible trust to represent
the city of Richmond 10 the Senate Of Virginia
But under existing circumstances, and in anilcl-
nation of approaching CmbIrrassmect5 the duties
imposed and the obligations assumed are, ndsed'
most delicate aud responsible.
al shall need yOUr enliC Atensd support, ana rely
ON ycur .trotc assistance in my Efforts to reflect
vour will protect your interests, deyelope your re-
! sources and guard your chartered rights,
,.Tbp mast IS a lesson to us all. IL admon-
isbes us 10 lu our passions aud seek instruction
from the fathers OF ,he Republic. The present Is
nreynant with dangers and full oil diticultiet-
me hu,ure claims our wisest and most prudent
"Virrmia-God bless and protect her-reposes
in the dread cam Of suspended action, after the
most fearful cOnyu siUns. She has little lett but
her honor, guaranteed in the high iAtegrty OF her
people Let us preserve that untarn!shed, as II Is
now undiumed IN all the past Let us unite our
hearts and exercise our best judgments in sustain
ing her and so conducting ourselves. individually,
as to meet and discharge the high obligations un
der which as honorable men and enlightened pa
triots we n ST. We are IL loyal; we are all true
and reliable. Loyalty does not consist IN Senti-
mont II IA that obligation which we individually
owe TO the government and rests on the oath OF
fdelity which we have all taken. To question
our loyalty is to question cur personal honor
These endorse and vouch for the loyalty OF the peo-
pie of Richmond, and It shall not 10 quesuoheu
where can prevent II.
ITO cherish the honor and Gevelope the re-
sources of Virginia. and once more place her on
the foundation laid by the fathers Of the Repablic
il the great work before us Grand and glorious
ENTERPRISE! Sacred and holy trust! May the Sn-
preme Ruler of al things re.animate her people
and UNFOLD her in tbs dread hour OF her trials
Nav the spirits Of the immortal dead so direct her
! pu6ic councils, chazten d enlighten her public
men and lnyigOrate and instruct her people, as TO
point her aspirations upward and onward in the
/ halfway of National greatness under proper con-
/ stitutional limitations, May the ma6tle OF true
/ ChriStion charity be thrown over the dark shad.
| ows of the past, and new erG Of reciprocal good
/ will and mutual confidence animate the hearts
and direct the unitsd energies OF the American
10 this end, as one of your representatives.,
shall bend every energy of my MUD and direct
every aspiration Of my heart. May not claim
to receive your cordial cooperation in all that IS
manly, honorable and proper In my humble but
Jealous efforts know foil we'll that, in the true,
legal and constitutional sense of the word, You
are loyal, and will stend firm and true in the deli
cate and trying work before ~.
e. shall Sc k, in al things TO reflect your will,
guard your homer and promote your interests.
But | Shall need your kind indulgence, and al.
WAYS regard your enlightened judgment Us tie
mirror before which must ad just Iuy actions. II
I ever cir it viii be in the head and not the
heart I shall meet all responsibilities with
proud heart firm will, and as far as In me lies
an enlightened judgment. Let MS all strive in
good faith 20 discharge every duty TO ourselves,
the Federal Government and the State as be-
comes US, under the existing state OF public ut,
fairs, and we may soon hope to enjoy fully and
freely our civil and chartered franchises without
molestatiOn from any quarter