Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-02-10
From the Boston Chronicle
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

Mcssrs. Editors,
1t is often said, and the truth has
been verified, that New England has little
or no influence in the National Councils.
and the reasons arc obvious such have
been the general policy Of the several st ties
east OF the Hudson, under federal Cover
nors, particularly for the last years, that
almost every measure adopted by them va S
| intended TO divide and distract the dcliber-
ations OF Congress to render all their
measures unavailirg in support of Just &
righteous war, thereby TO create popular
irritation against the government, with a
view to bring about revolution, or sever
tie Union. However, by the favor of Hea-
ven, the enlightened views Of the repuhli-
cans, and their adherence to the prime plcs
OF our ancestors, the counsel of Ahjthonhel
has been turned INTO fo3ushness. and Ha-
man viii die by the instrument ne had
prepared for Moriecai.
Oar nation IS exalted, and exhibits her
sell triumphant over foreign and domestic
Toes. But, to keep the dignificd stand. her
statesmen and patriots must be Just in de
slsn-systematic in operation--and uaited
IN 'ftort upon all great national qucs-
tons.
10 restore the equilibrium. and to give
the New Englond States, now powerful,
populous and eHterprising, their Just weight
IN the PoIiti"a al scale, TIE remedy must be
commensurate with the disease-First
then, az the prophesies of the ,federalists
OF the Boston stamp, have not turned cut
true IN relation to the commencement,
progress, and termination OF tn late war.
nor OF the subsequent successful events
winch nave so remarkably followed each
other III RAPID success on-That all this
has been effected by the Providence Of
700 und the republican administration ::
the inference is irres .,bie, that the tepub-
means have more political wis ION, firm
ness Plety and integrity. (sin they have
sack priesthood and all their host of retain
ersl than their opponents.
therefore, lay the axe az the root Of the
tree In every Site put the power in the
hands of Ane7icans, who have 40 foreipn
pa'ti. llties for English intrigues and linus
tee, nor for French despotism but wno
think highly Of their own government, the
best On earth.
Chose men for electors Of President and
VICE President, Senators and Representa-
t'Ves to Congress, possessing CORES
Ponding sentiments then, and not until
hen. can you feel your weight or assert
your rights
Indulge in the anticipation Of this state
OF THINGS, and that it viii soou take place.
Vermont, the residence of the Greez
Mountain Boys, has set this g!orions ex-
ample she IS completely resuscitat-
New-Hampshire viii, without the sha
dow OF doub', follow her noble and pat
rotlc course, & Massachusetts, yes, Mas
sachusetts, will rise in the majesty Of her
strength, to defend and maintain the true
Wdshingiopian principles, all the winnings
u the Boston aTstocrats and the Hartford
Convent nIsts to the contrary notwi. hsian-
ding. Connecticut and Rhode Island will
not remain idle spectators Of ths state OF
things.
This once Effected, New England vii
see whether she is not to be consulted in
the selection Of candidate for the office
OF President. She has a favori.e son, whose
claims she means 70 assert at the proper
time at the coming election, these consi-
derations ave waved 10 promote the cleo.
lion OF JAMES MONROE 20 the Presi-
de'cy, whose claims for that office, by the
services Of long lie devoted to the IN
- s OF his country, and ia particular for
ne part he acted during the late war,
ire Considered paramount to all 9th
,r.
MS determination, to promote the cleo
'Jn OIL Mr.. Monroe, has been unanimously
'aopted by the republicans Of botA branch