Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-06-16
FOR THE E.NQ UfRER.
THE IICE PPESIDEN/,V

The nomination of Col. Johnson, by the Bollimorc
convention and the adopted by the Virginia De-
cgat'on nave, no DOUBT, inspired our Wings with new
unprecedented Johnson is exactly our man: and
nave no doubt, that many Of party on his Jcina first
announGed, determined, as did Delegation, not 10
support hlH under any circumstances. But let us not
De too precPitatc, in separating from our Democratic
friends IN other sections Of the Union Let us do tic
old Colonel justice, imparally enquire into his creed
and weigh well the OF goiuo for or ,,;ny;
him. Although at first, thought could not vote for
hH ana elt anxious to the State wage unconl-
promising opposition 10 him; yet further reflection has
brought me to very different conclusion. IT, by sus-
tanning him. we are to lose what have gained by this
Administration; if 10 the Bank re-chartered
or another estabished if the American System is 10 be
rebuilt and the principles of the Maysve veto are TO
be set ASIDE why, then would say let us be where we
were, during the administrations of Mr. Monroe and
Mr. j. q Adams, in brow beaten minority rather than
support any man. when such to be the consequences
pu1 VII such consequences low, from the election of
Col Johnson to the Vice Presidency hope and trust
not lie has seen the Internal Improvement system
nearly crushed beneath the Veto and has not Withstand
ing, sustained inc Administration. He has seen the
whoe weight OF The Presidents influence cxerted in at
tempting TO reduce the Tariff an economical revenue
standard and still he has fcrcd in his support of the
President Amidst the pdnic, he did not finch bnt sIs
taned the President aud warrcd aoans the unIov aj
lance Here is evidence that he u.s. at least TO
some extent, an old school Virginia polilican-mucl
Southern stickcrs for State Remedies no. not State Re-
medles but for the Of State Remedies
DO not mean to contend that Col Johnson is an
nrthodox Republican, according TO the creed of gS 90
DO not know that he is fear the contrary Still I
believe him TO be a Democrat an homes, man n n,,,;,
and iavOrte with the Democratic party of The No,t
ana North west-a party which is with us upon some
questions of vital imporiauce-a party which has s,,s
tanned Andrew Jackson against the Bank and against
'he exIavagancles OF the American System-a party,
without which, are beaten upon almost erecy national
question mcoring State Rights principles
Democracy and State Rights not precisely iden-
ucaj but have no confidence in the State RIGHTS
professions Of those, who sin and war against the
principles Of Democracy. | can make many grains
OF allowance Tor those, who, whilst they arc at
heart Democratic, yet swerve from the true filth up
on ono or two constitutional questions The genius Of
Democracy IS at war with the exercise of undelegated
- a. 'u, mneneveI power works oppression,
naces the subverson Of popular rights, the Democrats
VIII Oe found resisting t. The past history Of Dnrties
proves IT. The contest during and since the panie
ought to satisfy us, that may confidently RELY uoor
the spirit Of Democracy. ia resisting National 9snIna
tIon or any other sort Of usupa;on whenever the pinch
comes The Developments Of the last two years ouolt
TO teach us, that no sort Of confidence be reposcd
IN the enemies Of Democracy; no matter how londlv
they may preach principles; matter how ciluoroJs
they may be- about State Rights aud State Remedies
T" here were our ultra State Rights mon, when tho
foundation OF the American System was iaid Their
leaders were the most laItudinous amongst the ati
tudinarlans. Where are they found when ono az ffe
most vital rights Of The States is AZ stakethe f or
State to control its Senators? They arc against
the state Where ace they, when National power cxhi-
bits itself IN its most odious FORM conccnratne WELD.
ing and directing the whole inouied influence Of the
nation? They ATE found aiding this dread power war.
ing against It's opponents, and striving by every Trick
ana satugem, to bring the people under its influence
Not 80 with tie Democracy Whilst in The S,sH the
Bank has found acting friends amongst is pyofsssng
opponens IN other sections Of the Union il has met
WIN aea9y opposition amongst those, whom zee reeafd
ncssfs Editors Iherei Is spirit arising in thc North
which should gladden. the heart Of every friend Of the
ohon sld Stse Rights IN the Sos spirit Of hostili-
" to Mon0pottes ard privileged C0yporati0as Let the
hanghy southern afatocrat at It much as he
Pcases Is this spirit Of the Democracy Of The North
which is the hope Of the South
The working Men Of The North may carry their
notions 70 extremes They may, perhaps be too pro-
schpuye ~ TIER policy Bot these matters affecting
'oeh own states The Dcmocratsof The North arc tlic