Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-07
RICHMOND. October oh, 1865.


To my good, true and loyal friends, Wellington
GOddin, Isaac Darenport II L. Kent, HTihGm
c. Allen, Loftin ~ Ellett James r. Grant, J.
=. Tyler WilliGm H. HdraH, James G.. Brooks.
Alfred 7. Harris, Hiilan RUthsrtOOrd and
forty OtherS-many of whom are friends OF my
youth and of ling social intercourse, whose
names are subscribed TO call on me this mO5n-
ing, to ierVe ifeected to the Senate Of Virginia
accept, and tender my I'D al thanks Tor the
honor thus conferred assuring them and nay nu-
merous friends throughout our half destroyed
city, the ruins of which should be but CTucjblgs
10 purify Us, and It's ashes representing modern
Po Epei-l say, assuring you and my IellOw-citi-
zens that while | have never sought ncr desired
political position, prefering the lebors Of cont
mercisl life, that If elected, will faithfully use
my best efforts 10 promote some good to our Old
War-wOrn Commonwealth, now suffering under
ell he effects of Civil War, name itSe.f OF ter.
TOR and destruction. Ths rich made poor, AMI the
poor made destitute, to recover from which ie.
quires action and energy, resolution and mutual
forgive ness, and | take occasion t. dwell upon
this subject. For whilst We ARE restored 20 law
and order with our Union and Constitution, which
had feared could never be again re-estabi.shed
as left us by the immortal Washington and his
conn striotS, we are not yet entirely delivered from
the hatred and malice aud deep.roO ed pIeiudices,
under the influence of which we can never
prosper.
Why, then, not bury forever all such passions,
and with true national hearts for our whole
country, meet half way the kindly offerings of
friendship, and reciprocaly interchange with our
Northern countrymen, whose examples since their
success taught US moral examples worthy OF i'm
itation, instead of cutlvetig factious parties and
discordant elements, which may ultimately resui.
in disastrous consequen s The st9r Of cur Re
publican Empire may fade or light the path 10
the throne Of some despot.
We lave the examples If old Europe, whose
men claim 10 rule b. the "Grace Of God" when
civil wars have enriched their soil with blood.
Beautiful France, whose fathers aud sons have
met on fields of bloody treason, are now united
and devoted TO their countrys greatness. Whe-
ther at home or abroad, e. gallant Frenchman,
when called on TO indicate his nationality, II is
done with loftiest pride.
Old England, to whose deeds of horror have
affrighted the civilized world, now reposes In
peace and greatness. witl berLn0rT and goOi-w,ll
throughout hel borders. Her poet claims her rich
Isle a Demi Psridise," and lauds her Gs mistress
of the seas spreading her wide domain, asserting
universal power and imparhng ciVlhzauoh 10
mankind.
The American Tars have balanced that power
and stsbished equal rights for the United states
in every cline Who so ungrsteful So not 10 be
proud Of such Country.
| cannot be 50 selfish as not 10 he willing TO
exhaust my energies, if necessary, and 10 devote
all nv power to the resuscltstion Of our beloved
old Commonwealth, and 10 furtherance Of the
grand scheme Of pacifcation now engrosSing the
feelings and thoughts of all wise and good men
throughout our land.
am, gentlemen,
Faithfully and truly,
Your friend and fellow -citi2eu,
CHARLES PALMER