Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-08-02

resorted 10 by the Republican party ever since Mr. JEFF
erson hrs election, under the general ticket system
and the necessity for them must be apparent to those who
will reflect that they the only means to produce
harmony Of action amongst persons having q common
object and animated by similarity Of political sen
ments Nor can our opponents with good grace ohec,
10 such measures since they have uniformly used the
e1pedents. Thus, in the elections when MIR
Adams, and Mr.: Clay were candidates. tLe! friends held
Conventions in Baltimore, al the Capitol in Richmond
and other places They got Convention during The
last wnses ut The Capitol which nominated Iudre White
and The same party portion of it, have nnrT recently
held nne IN Staunton Tor the purpose of sustaining Gen
Harrison The objection Of the Opposlion is mt in re-
ay 10 Conventions, but |" such, Us operate agains.
themselves The fruits oftheir meetings otis sort
they are very ready and anxious reap indeed they
could be made To produce any
We support MIR. Van Buren, and recommend him to
the people, because he is strongly identified with the
measures OF the present Administration aud approves the
general course of policy, which it has pursued This
argument we are well aware, will have weight with
but be repulsre to, those who originally The advo
Gates of MIR. Adams and Mr.. Clay, who opposed Gen
Jacks; election on both OCCASIONS and who have
thought any thing right, proper which he has said
done us President Bat trust it will be received
with more indulgence by that wing of the Opposi;ion
VIII" laboFed with US zealously 10 bring Gen Jack
son into power al his first election and most of Whom
erted themselves in his behalf at the second. With
whatever dlstae this argument may be received by the
Opposition, of whatever branch TO the friends of the AID
minslration we appeal with confidence, because there
Gun ue no doubt they Will deem IL recommendation u
MIR. Van Buren,. When this committee composed of
nearly the members, now, then urged upon the
people the proPriey OF elcci!ng General Jackon to
the Presidency, they encountered most violent
opposition from many Of those who are hostile to
MIR. Van Buren,. These persons INDUCED in the most
gloomy iorebodngs. and predicted that the greatest GALA
mites would befa the country in case Of General Jack
suns success. He has nearly finished the second term
Ter which he was elected. The Vaccinations of his po-
l,ical cneHts have been justified by events. The
country has enjoyed during his term Of service, with
some Sigh; exceptions much prosperity has
fallen to The lot OF any nation Our population and wealth
have increased with rapid Strides has viii
tened every sea, our cities increasing in size and
beauty, cur manufactures tlourShng, and g;cnl-
ture the mother OF all the arts has had its a5ors richly
muneraei. Our Western country ID daily filling with
Industrious and valuable inhabitants and cities are
springng up in the Wilderness if by magi: Our
tional debt has been paid, and has been
productive, that we present The novel spectacle to
the world OF nation entirely free from debt, with
Treasury Overlooking TO such degree that il has been
found necessary TO provide for deposng large in
the State TreasuIeS.-n our external relations,
equally fortunate and successful, and affairs have
been conducted with the same wisdom and prudence
which have directed and regulated domestic
cerns The Administration has imtexibly pursued the
wise example, set by Mr.. Jefferson of maintaining
friendly and commercial relations with all nations
enangng alliances with We have abstnined
from interfering in the affairs, taking part in the
domestic euds of other countries in cal
cuiated to excite individual sympathy. We have
observed strictly the laws OF neutrality. We have de-
lnandrd Of no country what unjust; and whilst
have insisted firmly, but mildly, justice be-
ing done TO ourselves ready 10 render the
same to others. BY practising on these nlaxuls in
intercourse with the nations ut the EARTH the Admins
tralion has exalted character people, and at no
period has it stood higher for integrity and decsion.
The President has been enabled to make treaties with
many nations, by which commerce ias been extend
ed and facilitated and IN some Instances new avenues are
opened for the enterprise and industry Of citizens
aud for the emplo of our gallant He has
effected the settlement Of claims oi long standing,
compensation for injuries inflicted during Euro
pean wars, By invasions Of neutral rights Large
anionts omoney paid these accounts have arrived and
others will speedily arrive in the Z. States and contribute
to swell The public Golfers contest Of grea difficulty and
de!icacy with ancient allies, the French, was settled
By the firm and wise pursued by the President,
in manner honorable both nations. and the good
Outstanding and friendship between the two countries
happily restored If this be true dcllneatlon of the stu
alton Of our country, under the Administration OF the
President, may RELY with confidence Mr.. al
Burens determination adhere 10 the line of po-
Icy, and the naxms Of administration, as strongly
recommending him for the Presidency?
The next topic on which we shall address YOU fellow
citizens, will be- 10 examine as briefly can.
of the leading objections which have tren urged BY the
opponents Of Mr. Van Buren,. Before we do so, we
would premise, that of all the who have appeared
on the theatre Of public life in the United States,
(peraps Jefferson and Jackson alone cxcepted0 none
has been exposed such unmeasured ytnperalon and
abuse this gentleman Remarkable for his courtesy,
and the observance of the rules of decorun IN his
speeches and writings towards his political opponents 1t
10 have been expected that some degree OF orbear
ance their part would have been extended towards
him So far from this, all the deadly missiles OF political
warfare have been hurled at him. without mercy and with
out stint Those who make free OF such weapons,
mistake the character OF the American people. They
are generous they just and: whilst they exer.
else the rights Of free investigation into the actions OF
public men, they require proofs OF charges winch arc
exhibited and will permit them 10 tie PIT down by
noiou rde
weapons, used to destroy a political adversary, are apt
reco those who employ them and, i'll the case ol
reckless and ndscrmnate accGsers the even handed JUS
ice of the community returns The ingredients OF The
poisoned chalicc to their lips The Inference
likely be drawn from the employ OF such unspar-
ng and violent abuse. that 1t must be bad cause
which requires resort to such means; ana men are leu
the inquiry whether the real object be not, 10 remove
cut of the way Of other and favored asprants 10
pre- eninence and fame formidable rival who stands IN
the path oftheir ambition. Experience and knowledge
of the world, should tench another lesson; that Poca
men, as well individuals in private lite, often trFc
on prosecutions The improper removal OF Mr.. van bn-
from mission he was every way quaiiileo TO h''
by the action Of the Senate had the effect 10 elevate
hin, in popularity anu the Immediate precursor o.
his election 10 tic Vice Presidency and OF his being
placed in direct road to more eminent station
In the crusade which is carried against Mr. Van
Buren, attempts have been made, to create preludces ~
your minds, because he is citizen OF New York, ana
some seem TO suppose that ought TO have South
ern President. The General Government on Tie 4th OF
March next will have been in existence forty years
during which time, Virginia has had the Presidency for
lhrly-wo years. and including Gen. Jacksons term OF
service the South has had for forty years Would be-
magnann,ous just in the South even II she had IL ILL.,
her power insist that should still exclude the other
States from participant in the Chief Alag!stracy:-
Neither Penusy lvania New York, has ever had one
Of their citizens in that Office How often have those
great States assisted in choosing one OF our cItizens
Would not the contenGHg for the right in pareuilr
section of country TO fill exclusively the highest Offices
have tendency introduce heart burnings and jealous
les a,ongst the members of the Conicderacy, ana u-
nlately to destroy the Union:
The enemfcs OF Mr. Van Buren, have endeavoret {"
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