Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-21

disposition to exercise aEy right of judgment
on their conduct. We have been uni form ia
the expression Of our readiness to abide by
the sentiment of general convention Of our
Republican brethren, and to resource our pre-
objections in obedience to its award Various
| causes have combined to reduce the number Of
| those who have attended. Several who were.
friendly to the candidates nominated, had OBJ
lections, which they conceived to be found
ed ~ principle; other circumstances have CO.
operated. Without detaiping you by an emu
| meration, re cuntent ourselves with refe-
renee To the striking fact, that although the
states of New York, Virginia. and Maine have,
with usual unanimity, recommended to their
Members, in express terms, TO attend this
meeting, only thriy-lour persons have repre-
| .ented the sixty-nine votes to " hich they will
be entitled in the election.
we VIII not attempt To conceal the anxiety
win which we are impressed by the present
con]unctnre. To our minds, the course of
recent events points to the entire dismember-
lnenf OF the party to which it is our pride TO
be attached. The admission, unreservedly
made, that, on the question of The expediency
~i a convention, the entire analgamation of
parties has been assumed is, of ITSELF sufficient
ground of solicitude. Other considerations
Justify approximations of the same character.
The injurious consequences likely 10 be pro-
duced by departure, at this time, from the
ancient usages of the party, will not he conGn-
ed 10 the election OF President aud Vice Pre-
sident ExertiOns are every where making
to break up the entire sys tenn Of conventions
Tor the nomination of candidates, in reference
To state as well as federal elections. 1t is sub
united, then, whether an abandonment Of the
practice here, will not in, olive the ultimate
Prostratl"n of the system wherever it prevails,
ana with 1t the securities of the republican as
cendancy. il Is from an apprehension of such
/ rasGtl ft,.a. -
established principles, and of the usage of the
party, that we have adopted the proceedings
now submitted 10 your consideration. THE
question as, IA our best Judgment, one touching
me ACKNOWLEDGMENT or preservation of The pa,iY.
rms question IT is your province to decide.
The Office we have sought 10 discharge has
been to place the subject before you far this
decision. The limits allotted Ia this address
Will not permit us 10 dwell ON the MANY and
pressing considerations of more general ma
ture, srging to union among republicans, with
view TO the decision Of the approaching cleo
| lion OF the First officers of the government by
The people, and the avoidance of The unalleyi-
ated mischiefs OF an election by the House of
Representatives. Among the most striking
ot these considerations is 10 be ranked the in
e''tabie lneficiency, as il respects the mea-
stfes, hoth vi domestic and foreign character,
oil AN Executive administration having to reIy
/
ia'nre distracted by angry and impacable di-
Visions. vi The persons recommended 10 you
as candidates ii has moi heen usual 10 speak
NO motive exists To depart from The establish
ed usage in this respect. Known TO YOU by a
long course Of public life, by their uniform
devotion To The best interests Of the nation, in
stations OF the highest responsibility in which
Their zeal, integrity, and capacity have been
amply proved, we are satisfied that we have
only anticipated your wishes by giving them
our recommendation. Without intending 10
deroSate from the merits Of Others for whom
your confidence may be- solicited il is lust 10
remind you that the candidate we recommend
Tor the first Office in your government. has
established peculiar claim TO the esteem of
.he republican party, by his manly and disin-
'eieslcd conduct upon former OCCASION un-
DER the strongest temptation 10 become the
instrument OF compromising its integrity.
| BENJAMIN RUGGLES, Chairman.
T.. COLLINS, Secretary.
Much has been in this country and still more in
England, TO guard the public against CUUN rERFEIT
BANK NOTES. All that has done has been done in
we have now before TO prevent counter
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color OF that part OF the note which printed and in The
ter mark Most the Letter worked off with black ink
IN Tue centre and red ink both AS was 10 be rx
peced the note has singular, but rather handsome
rear'nce t letter press adopted OF engrav
I"e hwouid afford much security quantity i
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70 susks OH The notes The before US and which We
ip'he the curious TO call examine is tho ivenIion
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Governor Troup, of Georgia, offers reward
oil one hundred dollars, for the recovery of
Two ofthe (captured) Africans in charge ofthe
state, escaped, and two hundred dollars. for
me delivery ofany white persoas, who may
have nreiged them.
SWAIM'S PANACEA.