Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-08-11

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tnese are The blessings of President and Republican
administration '-tlese the generous trunnhs az ne.
moscnrscy And what else but The union of the Re-
publican Party and confidence in the virtue an
OF Andrew Jackson the Chief Magistrate OF lie prools
c1'ct could have done this ? And when the po!iticu
ana ambitious Of his day. who have assaicd ON
iunn'ated him shall be mingled in the dust with the
thousands whose examples they have initiated when
no record shall be found their memories or any
iecuons oil their services this Patriot will be the ad
niraiion OF every American aud the highest example
o. political virtue But, Fellow Citizens is this tho
cy ohe country to disarm? 1he danger is not yet orer
These last words of one of political Patriarchs soon
after the adoption of the Constitution NAV Justly be re-
garded peculiarly applicable present noment
although "Peace her hand u.s. and Heaven in
do We not see ambition and party busy in every quarter
al our land! Ii the wise and patriotic of the
Administration have heretofore afforded potica ene-
mes an opportunity Tor gross impositlons, why shall
not expect them to be revived, What shall we have
gained, and what will all our struggles avail, if suffer
ourselves 10 be divided and sleep i'm seeming securv
' Tue exrrt,ons OF our opponents from our
siumbers and convince us of mistake,
me Administration has taken ground which the Re-
Publcans cannot desert, without a surrender of their
principles and the destruction of themselves The whole
Democracy OF the Union has sustained Gen jackson aud
to succeed him. should carry principles and pol-
cy OF his Administration. How is this To he done but
oy united and harmonious councils and sleepcss vigil
lance?
The Democracy of the country must no. rest too se-
cure: The prosperity and safety of country are
essentially involved in the issue of the approaching
election we sincerely believe, that upon the preserva
ton of the old Democratic Republican party the S.os-
perity anu happiness of country greatly depend
TO you, then, Republicans, as friends of The Con-
stitutlon as supporters of Andrew Jackson and his
this appeal We make il not for ourselves alono. .
but for the Democracy of country, and we hope
in vain Feio,c- Citizens are not our onnonen.s Il.
ready IN the field, prepared to battle with
Have not three candidates already been presented to the
nation whose interests different the interests Of
travellers in great caravan? May others soon hr
added TO the list Are you ignorant tn. attempts that
making to get the friends of some of the opposing
candidates to unite and cooperate for the purpose Of
preventing the election of the candidate supported by
the Democratic Pariy,or carrying the election 20 the
House of Representatives, Are they not active and in
dciaugable IN their exertons' Will single vote be
Withheld, do you Imagine, upon their side Ia there not
something too beyond the desire defeat the Re-
publican candidate, wished and expccted Does not the
Bank still exist and consider the question charter
as open and undecided Who doubts that the contest
is again shape to be revived Is not looked TO
of the strong holds of political opponents
winch they will never consent to abandon? Does moi the
Bank itself as undecided although openly battle
throughout the land Why else 10 propose extending
ITS loans Can we forget that its managers justified
their curtailmens two years ago, the ground that
her ch rter had but short time rum and prudence
required them TO draw in by degrees their outstanding
they say, "uness the question is decided by the prc
sent Congress, deiintve action upon il can be ex.
peced until within two years of the expiration of the
Sharter period before which, in the opinion of your
memoriaisis, it is highly expedcnt, not merely in
reference TO the institution ITSELF but to the inn
portan interests of the nation that the determination
OF Congress should be known" Again they saw
II the wisdom of Congress shall determine that the
hank must cease TO exist it is still important
that the country should begin early prepare the
expected change, and that the institution should have
as much time as possible TO the duty, al
ways very delicate and difficult aiding The COM
munity to seek new channels of business,( ~ -
ana gentle moyofsehts, to press with the. st ~
venienYthe great interests connected wi, Sslt." h.
lil-to3l they justified their curtamens ground
that the charter had but four run how is il that
with less than half the time they extending their ac
conmodauons? Why do those who then justified the
cuitament, now justify the loans Why, but both
were intended for charter Farther attempts will DO
made to proong its existence the People fail in the cleo
ton of Republican President Will the subject of the
Tariff IN few years, and that of Internal Improvement
be again revived, opponents should succeed? Do
you not again expect to have your views
TO hear the same wild denunciations; 10 witness the
same disingennous means; the articles; the same
Stale concerts and to scduc
you from the support of the Democratic candidates and
oy division prevent election by the People Is not
the project medated to divide the friends the Repub
iicah candidates ard conquer under false colors? Are
they not making every attempt to produce scLsn in
our ranks! And such the time when the Democracy
Oh LIE country should disarm! ls it not the
tray, the time and occasion for every who would
sustain the great principles that jeopardy buc
ke on his armour and double his diligence and watch
funess! ii rs by political vigilance alone, that liberty
and good government ever be secured. Is the
alternative presented either to abandon the prnc
Piles and doctrines OF the Republican party and the bene
hts OF our present Administration, by vigilance and
manly hrmness maintain them Was there ever u
time In the history of country its independ-
ence, when vigilance and union the part of Rcpubl-
cans were more important than the present? Who does
dscord among ourselves? Shall we exhibit these scenes
OF division and weakness for the benefit our political
enemies? yon do wish these things re acted
lay hold Of the opportunity of preventing by and
concert Perfection is in vain sought after the works
OF man. Every inconvenience cannot be avoided A
lesser evil should sometimes be submitted order Il,
avoid one greater and durable. If personal uni
ostcs personal preferences exist ought they not at
such moment to be sacrificed for the public good? VIII
not ne who refuses to make such sacrifice be Justly re-
garded as suspicious friend if foe! AS n,cn
bers OF the same great party ought to lie M
rected to the promotion ofharmony and rood a,non
ourselves Lereason and Remuneration enlightened
zeal and not intolerance, be weapons at least with
each other and let energies be employed 10 procure
the election OF individuals no will carry tile prn-
cples and maintain the policy Of the present Admins
traton IL Is incumbent, them upon every Democrat TO
he upon the oOkout-eyery his post and LET no
sumber, while the tire atens and the vessel
IS IN danger. "Savery is preceded 10y Sleep Tic
Republicans of America would be unworthy the hioh
station OF feemen, IT at the call Of patriotism they did
not ny to the post OF DANGER and offer up only their
iacnes but their ieuds upon the altar their common
country VIII they remain quiet and inactive amidst all
these movements, and such times VIII thev who
have so often broken the ranks of their political enemies
suffer them TO her proud standard in the field OF
victory! Never! Fcioaoczens our enemes have set us
good exampleihey have taught that in Union theirs
is strength. Why should we not profit by it Why
-osu eta~~i,UG tke 1seA s,d
affections OF the People, let opponents weaken and
divide us! If dislike 10 increase and perpetuae the
benefits and blessings enjoy under republican adj
minlsraton u our republican institutions and liberties
are dear to us this is the time TO this is the time and
occasion to meet with ygor and union our opponents
and place the management of affairs in the hands
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