Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-08-01
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

| 1n republishing DIR. Darlngton's letter, we
had supposed the contest was over.-But the
Editorof the " Village Record" lat Westches-
teri will otpermit the curtain To drop SD easily
In his paper of the 10th he comes out with Il
long and elaborate attack upon the Doctor
from which we select only the following par
agraphs. 1.-THE Editor taking occasion to
| OBSERVE" that Mr.. Calhoun is a frank, open
| and manly spirit is a position familiar 10 the
readers of the Record.")
lon repairing to Washington last winter, did tDr
DaIlnSion at an early day, wait Mr. Calhoun with
pioeS Ss, Vi particular respect and friendship:
Were you received with the confidence and respect
an avowed and faithful friend
Sid YOU during the winter visit him frequently and
P"he o Ms hospitality, not mere formal visitor, but
as special friend,
Al will not ask what private conversation passed
tween you but permit TO enquire IL there
as much said your part, could be said without nde
tacy giving Mr. Calhoun to understand that yOu and your
friends were his supporters for the Office OF President
5-Did you not with the intimate friends OF Mr. Calhoun,
speak openly aud freely in h behaf receiving their
frank aud confidential communications upon the subject
6And did you not as one of the friends of Mr. Calhoun
as mark OF his confidence and favor, arising from your
Point "''
These questions public will perceive are meant TO
convey, distinctly this idea. That during the session
Congress Dr. Darlington continued his professions of
voted attachment 10 the utmost point of nattery, with
which he dare approach Mr.. Calhoun and
far pledged To that gentleman, and his friends, by his
voluntary conduct that he could without disbonor,
any expression do any act which would lac calculated
impair the claims of Mr. Z. TO the Presdency-With
ndpuiabiy correct Impressions should ask the
10 turn 10 Dr. DarngtonS July published in
hlr Johnsons paper OF the 9th the insOeu which
mas lett Us no alternative but make his exposure
p'eieaS his guilt is unquestionable.
But the OVERWHELMING FACTS remain told.
Doctor Darlington did declare this effect Ii
making OF the President, would prefer Mr.. Adams. Mr.
calhoun IS yet, comparativeiy, young Mr. Adams
considerably older and would probably hold situation
III tue government under him and therefore, his diSin-
suished services would be lost the natoa but
event the election of Mr. Adams Mr. Calhoun would
no. objection 10 take the Office Secretary OF State and
ihere would be time enough FOR Mr. Calhoun take the
ftSsiuency at the end of eight years"
ihe proof oil this declaraton by respectable gen.
'ee can be made, full, clear, distinct that
the shadow OF doubt rest upon it,
heh, as We think is clear, DR.. Darlington the
pledged friend of Mr. Calhoun, follows That coalition
anus To elevate the latter the Presidency las taken
place with the knowledge and appropriations OF Mr. c.
mat he has been guilty Mr Calhoun of the basest
treachery.
IL the coalition has taken place. let openly
ana mhnuliy justified. IL does necessarily imply
corrupt bargain We il distinctly that Mr. Adams
anu MT CALHOUN We believe, honorable to counenancc
corrupt bargain An union OF their friends, public
principles, would be fair. They gentlemen of
sIea ulerit merit thai makes proud OF country
"u 'hey nave both numerous and honorable frrnds-hu
iee are reasons in mind OF conclusive weight why
we should prefer another citizen either this
le, ior President those fairly ayowed
u' Il coalition has taken place, is fair u.s. pub
nc JOURNALISTS, and respectful the public, make