Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-24

ns ooen accustomed TO henor and revere, denounced in
ne most nnmea-ured terms u.irper and a fyfan,
nqnired-sudcd-ob. found in the acts OF the
Administration, nothing OF importance that could d-ap
prove, and much, very much 10 increase my admiration
srd respect Tor the President and his sdrsos while did
md In the conduct Of the Opposition uie TO approve snd
much 10 condemn. But, sir, when saw tho chief Of that
southern faction which had dsred 10 lower the blessed
emblem Of the Union Of these States the glorious banner
o TIE stars and stripes and to elevate in Its place the Pal
m.io nsg-vho gives TO the Constitution construction
which renders rore Of sand-when srw him in close
Communion with the present head and worthy repre-
sentative OF tho old Federal party, and with renrs sdc
Republican, who has and against every of
policy which has been sgitacdin his day. and who would
Jorge from ,he great bond OF the UnOn chain Of iron ia
tai to The liberty OF the States experienced thrill Of
dgnaion which language 10 express Ine-
verhqnrrd whether good thing could from such
mixture St when, TO crown all, found party pro-
duced by this am !gamaon loud add vehement in de-
fence OF The most unlussb conduct Of Bank Of the
u Sand when marked the unhoIy means which vere
uscdto continue r exisencc acorporaon utterly re
nan to the genius of our Institutions and uu arranted by
the Conslauion--ohe which had done much TO cor
fuP tue American press and had by isel and through
us nnions, Inflicted insults upon the American
people ih,n would have justified ten foreign wsrs-I
could hesitate no longer. tell that time 10 con-
sur ones ease that no one who had vote, influence,
coad stand unnpcached at the bar Of il he did
no. cas-, the one and exert the other tho utmost tho
sihe OF the Constitution. resoye do my duty. Some
sacrifices, and most painful Ones were 10 be made; but
have not shrnnA from them In the words Of that ban
ner SIR, which appropriately overhangs you-words
which should ind arcsponse in the heart OF every free
man in the Union. sworo "upqaslfed aud ncompro.
m.ng hostility the Bank of tho United States ard 10
ITS roi'ca supporters; aud strictly will keep my VOW
Tor feel tia, he honor and interest Of the people de-
mand H."
Mr. Presaen-There i, one subject upon which would
lain 'ouchbut approach IL with relucisnce-a
sense Of duty, however, comPcs TO notice il. There
was iime sir, when the Democracy of this Stale was
dsuniied, and divided into great parties They were
divided by no essential disas differences
were about men, rather than about principles
measures Al csHso for hst schism has been removed
and trust that Reunion has been effected firm inds-
soluble, and complete. But, in tho busy and variable
conflict which ensued upon that division, preindces
wero created, enmtes were tindIed, and feelings OF
personal hostility were excited, which have, I hope
long ihi', found graves But tho Oppostion with
o mesnness and with a disregard Of esfry sen,,msn,
OF deiFcacy, ana OF every principle Of honor, which
am happy TO believe have been eyineed by any
other party have endeavorcd, and sill TO
rcsuseita,e all dead enmes revive TO- goen and
TO call into being all the pejudices aud all The passions
those times OF herco collision. Ii is PRAYER that thew
may be disappointed. There never was limo rheD re-
publcans were more urgently invoked, by every eonde
ration ct policy, and every dictate of duty cor
uS ara harmonious unison And IL my feeble voice,
limited influence, eoald Go Of service in ihwsrng hcse
indIous at'seks npon the integrity Of the great repnb-
can party and OF drawing close lis bonds OF union
both should be exeried to the utRost
Mr. PRESIDENT: The enemy making every effort
which their ingenuity device 10 secure al least psr
uai triumph IN their desperate march, they irsmpie up-
truth and upon honor Let us initiate them in their VII
g'ance and activity, but in naught ese Let us meet
hero az citizens should meet in pacific contest faifiy
and With the weapons OF Tub in our HANDS The ,ico-
ny mu'i DO ours but, sir, when look upon this
semoage embracing much islont and activity and zeal
ekPeci greater Things than an ordinary victory. feel
That this talent and activity called into pro-
per aenon we she'll triumph goously the united
fragments oil the old Federal pariy our victory will
DO decisive and their defeat shameful and xsmpied
THE OCTOBER MEETING.
Our hf't page presents tho official OF the pro-
ceedings OF the meeting held the Court house on The 9Th
instant In The Language Of the report, the mesng was
Large and highly respectabe yet en- passdnf not iaee
enough We should think TO oord the only fair test OF
the opinions Oh the people Of Frederick county in regard
to tho election OF o. D. Senator ne II winter bn, j, vas
tsc'eniy large to show that there party and strong
and respectable in Of the re eIection of
mn W. Leigh! W glad OF ir we have no Idle. Of a
oa''e that 10 all on side; have no objection to the
melee provided all, in this case 10 lair, manly and
sOo'e'b board II we are beaten with such weapons i'm
boaoabe hands, we shall sAht che rfuy; yet 10 vie ~
Of ie chances, wc admonish opponents of inc pro-
prey o. coming to the same prudential conclusion
O tue proceedings OF the meeting we have a word or
TWO 10 say before ~ take leave of them Thru are
public property, and lair subject OF dreoJons tetu
NY beyond that limit We have desire now nor ever
hereafter, iopass but before we enter npon an rxami
naon OF me resolutions, we must be allowed e1prcss
'e s!anl'h gaiihcAiion at feature which presents sef
to US 10 e organic structure OF the efing: We rsfc
Of course 10 the conspicuous position which has been AZ.
signed to some Of the brethren our JasniI the eooJ
old Slate Rights party Of Frederick lis true The lis nds
oil whom speak have shot arrows gbt or on ,b,,d
Of US upon some subjects but still they've KEEP, sight OF
hearing and pleased to find they have seillsa ow,
where they are likely 10 do the moot good-re mean
whore the extremes in their politics will Be coun,t,c,d
by, shall we say, counter extremes.
But 10 the resolutions
The bt is clearly hoyrigbi, and that svrel9 is
good deal Tor jackson man 10 say Tor Wing continent
II runs thus
RcOvsd rs Tho opinion of this meeting thst /, is the
uDdoubtd right Of the people Instruct their
ives Oh all questions Of public legislation and that die
Representative IS bound TO obey he will OF his
when iaFy expressed; bot. believing that IN. ,eje az
This sL ought TO be unbiased a. that nj ,Isr,nn ~
meeting declares its conviction that the lares mode ~
'.ceiaining The u the people upon any political
measure by full discussion and open of san
time nj in their primary assemblies
NoT,. w0 don't know, upon reading this tesoIuiioo
sGain, bat tibet II IL about three foyfhs right Thus -
One- bali Of u iakou up with tie lhs ga repre.
sentative is bound 70 Oboy tho will Of his ronsuenso
This good republican doctrine, the world over Tho
other half declares the conviction Of tie meeting tina, ms
wded mode OF ascerIsinpg the OF the people ia
~ foil discussion aud open iutsrehsngs OF rsnent in
ibeit primary assemblies To make % the surros,d
three 5ou'fhs, this part admit be hatright-ihst IL
TO say, Is right hcV the fiasanJ we Ihirk our biends
OF tie meeting ought TO ion 10 the opinion IL i. nos
right tor 49, mhcu wo wish 10 act Up instructions In
county where there IS largo Administration ro,ioiv
living ct dtsDco Oip the court house, and fjg6f
squetze 10 s Immediate ucighborhood IL not rgh for
lien, WHOM tiey wish 10 get Up panic menolid upon
subject about Which Tie people neither know uor caro- any
thing
Resolosd. Thai we have v,ilnoassa with rsv,st he
course pursued by nAuy Of the opgtnents OF our dstn
gUished fellow ciuzeu, Beujsmn Watkins Leigh, in at
tempting 10 excite popular prejudice against him. and 10
produce euonecus Impressions 10 regard his political
OPTIONS, ny representing him opyosed The ptintpe
OF constitutional construction which have often rrreiysd
the saHcton OF be people Oh Virginia and an sdtocat
for tie rschar,of o. he Bauk o tie UDlsd Stass hen
It 10 we'll known hst ihe former have ever received Ills
steady support aud that be has beeB uniformly oppossd TO
tie latter, even 10 the exeu VI denying Ito constitution
| siiy.
Our biepds dent allow fair boshlng plars In this
resolution, isayhpp, might have known lille mere
about t. sets out, however, looks srfow