Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-09-14

I however, that the most intelligent of this
party are not thus deceived; but know
ing that they are engaged in desperate
struggle, they are unwilling to yield,
though they have no hope OF success.
This disposition is not peculiar to this
party; it is seen in thousand instances,
as we'll in the walks Of private life, as in
more public transactions. The games
ter stakes his last dollar against his sue
ccssful adversary, with 6rmness par
taking Of desperation. He has no ground
to hope, tina, this stake will be more for
.unate than those which preceded it; he
is convinced that he cannot compete with
the superior skill of his opponent; but
still his fortune may change; it is at least
within the limits of possibility. And he
hopes by his tirmness OF purpose, if he
cannot intmidate his adversary, he may
at least produce some dsquietude. Not
less desperate are the efforts of the eau
Gus party: and like the unfortunate gam
bier, they will find that the las, stake will
seal their ruin.
There are but two states in the Union
in which majority of the people are in
favor OF the national candidate." A
strange pcrverson Of terms!
Georgia and Virginia may support the
caucus candidate. 1t is only in these
states, that he can hope for support by
the people. Indeed, there are men OF
intelligence who do moi believe that
majority of the people Of Virginia are in
favor OF Mr.. Crawford. 1t is, however,
lair to presume that the vote Of this state
will be given to him.
AS this seems TO be the only state, out
OF his own, i'll which he has much popu-
larity, 1t may not be improper to assign
the cause. And in doing so, it will be
somewhat huniIialiog to Virginia, and
will touch the pride Of her dic,a,ors.
/ Against the people Of this state, | en-.
terrain no feelings of hostility. They
are, indeed, noble race" There is
much OF hospitality among all classes of
Ihe people, natural kindness, and ge-
mime beneyoence.
But il is a fact, that the great mass Of
The people in Virginia, are less in the
habit OF reading newspapers, aud espe-
cIaly those printed in other states, thar
the people OF any other section of our
country. Speaking of them generally,
they know little OF our dumeslic affairs,
except what they learn IN the columns
ostheir own papers. And it is mislor-
tune, that one paper in Virginia has
greatly the ascendency Of all others.
This does not arrive from the superior
talent shown in its mana cement, though
would mol be thought 10 underrate the
alens OF the Editors Of the " Rich mond
Eaquirer.' They are very respectable
IN the columns Il this paper; we not an-
frequently see the traits OF genius, though
they are seldom chas,ened hy correct
Judgment. There is often an en,husi-
asm which defes restraint. When this
is the case, facts are totally disegarded,
and all reasoning is 10 vain.
Any impartial person, who will read
the numbers OF this paper or three
weeks past, will be convinced that by
these remarks do the Edi,orsno iDjus-
ticc. Several papers might be named
IN Virginia, whose Editors are not inferior
III talents, TO Messrs. Richie * Gooch.
But the Enquirer has the most extensive
circulation; II has been long established,
and has become the oracle Of Virginia.
It's oracular denunciations are viewed
with less dread than formerly; but still
its managers are lords of the ascendant.
This paper is the soul of the caucus
party. And if devotion TO the interests
OF this party, in defiance of all other con-
siderations, entitle it to such distinction,
no one will dispute the justice of its
claim. To this paper are the friends OF
the caucus indebted for their ascenden-
cyin Virginia. 1.-THE people ofVirginia
could see both sides efthe question, the
caucus policy would be as much detest-
cd there, as in the other states.
Statements often repeated, without
contradiction, are received as facts.
Statements have been abundantly fur
nished by the Enquirer, and no other pa
| per is read Of course, to such readers,
they remain uncontradicted, and have all
the effect Of established facts. 1t is true,
keen observer, by comparing the pre-
sent with the past, might find cause to
doubt the infalliblity of this oracle. He
wou ID see tha,now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ofeu-
logy are paid to the President, who,a few
weeks ago, was, in the same paper, spo-
ken Of in the terms of the greatest ohio.
guy. But these who have not been &C.
customed to doubt, will seldom exa-
mine.
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