Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-28

FOR THE ENQUIRER.

10 THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
!; Permit one who has witnessed the and fall of the
different political parties in this country for the last thirty
years. 10 express lew undigesed thoughts rcspectng
me JACKSON MEETING which will be held this even,
ing on the subject OF the Vice Presidency The preen
SONS oil TWO distinguished men will probably be canvassed
before you--PHILIP p. BARBOUR and MARTIN VAN
buren,; The first is son of Virginia. of the most in
corrupble integrity, pure in his political principles and
one whom Virginia proud to amongst her most
promising children. The other man of the most cx
aed talents OF high and honorable bearing and as Score
tary of State under present Chief Mapstra has
dered his country deep and lasting benefits The malevo
renee oil party spirit it is true, has succeeded recalling
nm IRON foreign mission, while he engaged in an
important negotation-and this has been effected by the
man@uvnng OF Henry Clay and the casting rote of John
~ calhoun, two OF his most inyeteratc political enemies
shall not attempt TO investigate the charges made ooainst
MN. 1t Is sufficient for TO know, that twenty three
gil-lnhdcd and honorable men (Scnaors of the United
oae nave pronounced him worthy of the trust conded
10 hm-amongst whom were TAzEwELI. and Tyler
TWO OF Vgnias talented sons-and that his rejection was
effected by the united power OF the most unrclentno on
position, and by the casting voe of man who peraps
a'cu MN as political rival and considered this fair OPP
poTtunliy TO put down dangerous competitor
My opinion of the talents sterling political integrity and
moral worth of Mr. Barbour is as exalted as anv mans
and upon ordinary occasions should be proud to sus-
ume would be premOturc-bccause the meeting of tho
deputies from the great Jackson party to assemble in
baltimore IN May next, bringing with them the concen-
Taeu wishes and opinions of every sectonand 10 them
am willing TO trust the issue. Philip r. Barbour need
not lear comparison with any man; and his friends should
De content to let him stand upon his own merits and not 10
thrust imlorward without consulting those who are en-
gagged IN the Same holy If know the man, and
ms wishes could be consulted, would peril my life that
lie would agree with me i'm this decision
But, what may be the consequences of contrary
course' Let virginia nominate BARHoUR-Pennsylva.
ma w iLKINs-New York VAN BUpEN--and then wa
shall have the friends OF the administration spI divided
ana suDdVded, on this important question, do not fear
the consequences as TO the Old iero-he is too dccply
seated In The affections OF the people TO be Injured by it.
PUT me result VIII he to throw the election OF Vice Pres.
dont INTO the Senateand we have lately seen what coal.
uoh ana management may effect hereand then the
by unung the odds.and ends of faction, will
probably succeed in the election of JOHN SERGEANT tho
Clay candidate. w
WI the friends Of Jackson and correct principles Der.
mt his when they have the power in their hands 10
prevent If-Will they suffer their private feelings and
preferences to bring about such result and thus give aid
they have the power prevent it, il they please Let hcro
submit this important question the Baltimore Convention
LET them, as great family, act barmoniosy and he
governed by its decision, and all will be we'll
have always looked with disirust upon evcrv ,peaero
forwarded and urged with more than common Industry v
our political here are they o be found now
w hat are their feelings and wishes on this sutcc-As
certain for yourselves Tie side ev have taken and If Won
10 not find them, TO man. using all their influence 10 Or,
orcc The nomination Of r. r. Barbour, then shall be
wiling te DC branded as political doit And what in
NE name o, common sense, has produced this mighty
change IN neir affections for him?-Havc they become
converts 70 MS political lath!-No-No depend upon II
her oly OBJECT is 70 "divde and conquer"-Pausc then
oeoeeh YOU on the you about to take on this
ohchtous subcct-and let you, in the language
y one OF our departed sagcs that "TriE DANGER rs NOT
- oVERt MACON .