Richmond Enquirer

General Samuel Smith.—It will be seen by the communication which follows, that it is proposed to make this gentleman Mayor of the city. It is certain that we are greatly indebted for the present tranquillity of the city, to the energetic and manly stand taken by this venerable patriot at the Exchange on Monday, in the first instance, and subsequently in the Park. He boldly recommended action as the only remedy for existing abuses, and his advice having been enthusiastically adopted and carried into effect, peace has been restored, and good order prevails. It will be recollected, that General Smith is now 84 years of age, and yet, with the spirit that animated his youth, he marched at the head of the volunteer citizens, with the flag of the Union floating over his head, gathering strength as he progressed through the streets, until more citizens had tendered their services than were required for duty. For this vigorous and successful effort to save the property of our citizens from farther destruction, and to continue public tranquillity, it is proposed to offer him the Mayoralty.—Ib.