Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-20

v;c,,,ce and correspondence having recently address
ed The public in the discharge Of duty imposed upon US
public meeting 1osn e Ohio suit
,I c,nJd.te for the Presidency and as he has, IRON
h;oh and patriotic considerations, publicly declared that
he would be party to contest LOT ie
,chich IS likely to OtaS "'e s'''e''" ' "' '' y 1'
preseRattoes, &c. ., =,
After stating the grounds Of their preferences for Mr.
Mclean they say
forced to the necessity Of selecting candidate 10 sup
port from those in the field and hence the
s:ty OF examining pEetenons, prospects, qualifications
to discharge the duties of that highly responsible sta
ton
First US TO MIR. Webster they state that
@Haviug a limited popularity in New England, not
extending efectuaiy beyond the limits of Mussachu-
sctts, he entertained hopes of being elected and these
hopes have been cherished by his friends, pretended
friends. elsewkere!
And that
ellis prospects arc so utterly of the question: that
do deem, necessary state at large the
Gus objections to his election, which it gt otherwise
become necessary TO do
| Next, as to Judge White, they say:
"Judge White we look upon good kind Of man,
bat without having afforded any evidence of either poll
teal or executive talent We should not think of sup.
porting our good old ncghbor jeremiah Morrow for the
Presidency his own modesty would not permit him to
become candidate; and from information, believe
he is Mr. Morrows inferior; cannot therefore, sup
port him. Besides Judge White is unknown the poo
pie generally, and is not recommended by those high
qualities of character or eminent services which Chief
Magistrate should lay claim TO- We think that
should be elected TO that office, who cannot in the dis
charge of his duty, rely upon HIMSELF and not become
an instrument in the hands of others who might be call
ed around him. And in addition To these considerations,
the support of Judge White must be limited to Tenncs-
Sec perhaps though not very probable to one or at most
two other States He cannot therefore, have any pros
pect of success.
Next, as TO Gen Harrison who it will be by the
following, they suspect Of having been brought out for
the future benefit Of Mr.. Clay pretenslons vi the 1or-
lner they thus speak:
"A retrospect Of passing events shows that the active
partsans Of Mr. Clay Ia underworld to ruly upon Ten
Harrison Whether the apparent zeal in his support IS
designed for any thing beyond that ofcreatng confusion
among the political elements Of the country ana netepy
create necessity oraod IA opportunity 70 ong OUT the
name of Mr.. Clay, remains to be seen we Kho" lhal
many intelligent men consider that this movement mas
becn made with Il reference to this alternative IL Is
certain that Gen Harrisons popularity has burst upon
the country like clap of thunder in clear day. HIS
services have been known by the People of Ohio, cspe
ciay by the People of Hamilton county, in which he re-
sided ever since they rendered, but their import
ancc seems 10 have been overlooked until lately
| Next, as to Mr. Van Buren,, of whom they speak as
| follows:
He was not our first choice; and could assign
many which are connected with the public In
tcrcst why we prefer Judge McLcan but ii is unneces
sary to do So We do not like the mode of his nomina
ton nor the pruscripve policy which is part Of his
political system: but compelled TO say, notwl-
standing these and other objections which might be
stated, that greatly prefer HIN to Webster or i1arrl-
son. or even Judge White He is the candidate of the
party with which we have acted for many years, and The
objections to him much less weghy than those which
lie against each of the other candidates.
Then, in relation to the Baltimore Convention they
thus speak
"Suinc Of the friends Of General Harrison and par
licuIay the editor Of the Cincinnati Gazette object to
the Baltimore nomination, the score OF immorates
charged against of the nominees but it is very
,faoIdinary that this objection should be urged by any
one who advocates the claims Of the General. The &C.
neras friends Shoud DC mute this subject for their
own sake US well as that oftheir candidate We night
challenge comparison in this respect between Colonel
Johnson and General HARRISON which could not but
suit greatly to the advantage of the former.
"Upon full and consideration Of the subject,
we shall go, under existing circumstances, with good
conscience and honest efforts, for Van Buren, and john
son. against Harrison, either Of the other named
ddacs.'
We must coaess that curiosity is somewhat rails.
ed TO know SHAT is that is alluded to in the above, up
on which " tie Generals friends should DC mute Can
any one inform u.s. Do they allude 10 any thing which
occurred at home abroad Amy thing in Ohio or in
the Columbian Republic, while the General was the
preventative of the country there, under Mr. Adamss
administrations
We shall feel greatly obliged to any who will
tighten us. We must acknowledge that we in the
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