Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-03-14

e digression, must be permitted tn remark that in
thc humble part which |, have from time tinc
ken in the political controversies of the day. look back
with conscious satisfaction to the which pursued
in that meeting in opposing the nomination of MIR Leigh
with the whole proceedings Of the meeting. Yes fell
owcitizcns Of Mcckcnburg; look buck with an approx
ing conscience that although sanding as did ON that
occasion entirely alone, nevertheless exered my fee
Bile efforts in defence ofthose political doctrines aud prin
epes, which, ut this time, induce to address you
principles TO which have ever been devoted But,
Fellow citizens whatever may have been heretofore my
repugnancc (ior urged by at the time) TO
the early agitation of the next Presidency um the force
OF circumstances i, no longer be avoided but
be met by the Republican party with pronpiness, firm
ness, energy and decisions for the Opposition party
alrSany freely canvassng The claims and scrunzng the
pletehsons oil distinguished and prominent gentleman
oi The republican party the probable candidate for the
Presidency The approaching presidential election will
doubtless be one of the greatest Importance ofany which
has occurred since the adoption of the Consuton-in
voyng principles similar to those which produced the
great civil revolutions of 1900 1923 and Ssl the per-
sons OF MIR. Jefferson and General Jackson
The most prominent individuals who have from tims
TO time been pressed upon the people through the Oppo-
sitioh Journals, by various portions OF the Opposition
party in various sections of the United States as cand
dates Tor the Presidency, are, Daniel Webster, Henry
Clay, John G. Calhoun and Benjamin Watkins Leigh.
To enable you, tcllow-citaens Judge of the claims
which these several gentlemen may have upon you for
your support, in the next Presidential election, beg
leave to submit to you short sketch of their political
character connected that sketch will be with the po-
ltca history of the times
MIR. Webster (as have before remarked is II black
cockadc New England Fcderalist, of Hartford Conven-
ton memory-whose whole political life has been a
the United States Bank and also the Protective Tariff
system and whose views of the constitutional powers
the General Government, if carried into practice would
change is, Coniederaed Republic into one great
Consolidated Government without Limitation of powers
Mr. Clay emphatically styled the father of the great
American Protective SYSTEM the friend of the United
States Bank and also of the scheme of Internal I'm
provcmcnt by the General Government and like MIR
Webster atitudnous IN his construction of the Federal
Constitution
Mr. Calhoun is the known author of the disorganizing
doctrine of Nullifcaon at one period friend of that
he
the operation of which, within the limits of his own State
he would recommend resort TO the wild heresy which
can alone lead to violence disunon and civil war He
too voted for the charter of the present Bank of the
United States.
Mr.. Leghis known to have opposed every Republican
Administration of the Government from tbs.ay o 81.
Jefferson to the time said lac was opposed 20
Lat OF Mr. Madison and was the Opposition Party in
TINS State and eXerted himself in organizing and support
ing an Opposition ticket Gn 1909 20 that ustous and
distinguished Statesman. lie has been uniformly and
constantly opposed the Administration Of General
Jackson-votcd for and supported Mr. CLAW for the
Presidency in preference to General Jackson at
time, too, when the prominent of his Ad-
ministration met the appreciation indeed attracted
the admiration of many of Mr. Leighs political friends
These are the several gentlemen, feow-citizens of
Mecklenburg, whose claims have been presented to the
people of the u States, by portions of the On
position Party in different sections of the Union as suit
able candidates for the Presidency have cndeavoured
faithfully TO give you short sketch of their political
history; and now ask you, If you give to either !
OF these gentlemen your support for the Presidency
Each OF them processes to differ important poll
teal questions but all of them agree in uncoInpro-
missing opposition to the measures Of the Administration
in regard the Bank of the United States 9he two
first named gentlemen, avowed Bank mon and Mr.
Calhoun voted for the charter of the present Bank II is
true that Mr. Leigh has several occasions that
he was, pGn Constitutional grounds, opposed To the u
States Bank bat then there many deroopemealts
and alternatives in which his speeches clothed and
his language enveloped and he has uniformly de-
carcd s determination TO vote for the restoration of
the Government Depostes to the Bank Of the United
States, which, IN my humble opinion would be tanta-
mount in effect, to re-charter of that Institution that
look upon him, too, obnoxious general political
objection. Fellow citizens what would you think of an
indIvdual who, during period of war between this and
atorcign government make professions of patriot
ism and love OF country who Notwithstanding those
professions constantly opposing every measure Of
government best calculated counterfeit the Dhu-
cnce and destroy the strength of lie enemy: MANY
gentlemen of the Opposition declared that they OPP
posed To the l}ank OF the United States They are,
vcrhclcss found arraycd under the banner the Bank
party in opposition to the starspanged banner of
eouny and IN opposing all the efforts of the Admins
uauon To counteract the injurious influence of that in
stution; and Notwithstanding they declare their oppo-
son 10 the Bank nevertheless insist that their
conduct rs well calculated to Increase and indirectly
coantenancc lis influence, and revive the hopes of its
friends ofan congaton cchartc OF that institution
Fellow citizens of Mcckenburgi | will not assume
tomyseli, any claims whatever, political prophccv
but must however, urge it my opinion, that Hem
ry Clay will be the available candidate the Opposition
Party, whom that party will ultimately concentrate
their strength MIR Clay has been candidate twice for
the Presidency, and it is well known that he can never
under any circumstances, obtain the of Virginia
The object doubtless, of the Opposition Party will be
to adopt such measures will if possible prevent the
The Republican Party, and thereby paralyze the of
Virginia, and prevent il from counting against them.
Atone time, Mr. Leigh claims urged before the Peo
pie with un:lIing zeal until it was ascertaned (ron late
political dcveopements, indicating the opinion of the
people OF Nirgina) that he obtain the vote of
Virginia for the Presidency and now, the Opposition
Party urging the claims of distinguished gentleman
of our party Judge White-a warm supporter of
General Jackson and Of those very measures OF his Adj
minstration, for the support of which they have con
SANITY denounced distinguished fellow citizen VIM
G. Rives and 60 prevent whose election the Senate
the United States the will of the people of virginia
has, in my opinion been disregarded by their Representa-
hycs Fcllowcii2ens, you be persuaded that it is
really the wish of the great bulk of the Opposition Party
oclectJudge White, who has been constant warm sup
porter of hGt administration which they have united
together to Willy and oppose? Is it probable
that their object IS to paralyZe the of Virginia and
prevent ii from being given to the candidate of the
publican party 1t is almportant that the great Republic
party throughout the II s. should unite and harnonzc
together, TO prevent the of the Opposition cand
date, and ensure the of the candidate of the
Republican party, i'll the primary elections Of the peo
p!e aud thereby prevent the election from deyolynV ON
the House Of Representatives. And the best perhaps
the only means Tor preventing this state Of things by
cooperation and concert of action among that party
Let the People them regardless of all individual and per-
sona preferences, and local predictions unite in the
support of the distinguished individual who shall be con-
sldercd most likely to concentrate the strength Of the
Republican party. declare my readiness TO sacrifice
upon the altar of public good all personal Preferences
aud unite in The support Of the individual who shall bc
nominated by that party. believe, from The political
indications of public opinion in various sections of the
United States, that MIR. Van Buren, is the distinguish
ed individual best calculated concentrate the STRENGTH
Al