Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-19

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especially too, when the individual presented for our
selection stands recommended by his dis
ilngnshed talent and paotisn, than by the purity OF
ms private virtues "A Democrat by birth and cduca-
tion he has always been found ON the side Of pouu.
lar rights, and has been able 10 elevate himself
period OF profound from the ordinary level of life
to the second office in the gi of the American people
Trained in long aud arduous political life in his
State, in the Naiunal lenislaturc and i'm the Cabinet
he has learnt both wisdom and moderation by experienced
Nor Is this all: ne is known TO have been faithful
friend aud ally OF in his late arduuns
struggle with the Bank OF the United States aud more
over, stands recommended 10 who will carry
out the principles and policy OF his Adninst, alton
and as the only individual who unite the whole
Democratic strength of the country, and thus pre-
vent the election of President from being carried to
tie House upon this subject
we should be grossly culpaLle, if did net wan, YOU
oil the fatal consequences that may crnit-
g The election OF The next President 10 be thrown into
congress ana also TO call your attention TO state Of
Facts that too plainly Indicate that be the fixed n,en-
ton OF oui opponents. The Wings of the South have
rallied upon hessrs White and Tyler in the middle
northwest States upon Messrs Harrison and Granger
aud IN the Moth upon Mir Webster and any body, with
Tie obvious design oil div dng the vote of the cuunrv
as 10 defeat election by the people, to carry il into
the House Of Representatives where il is well known TO
you the will given by States The little State of
Delaware, with her population of76 74S Repre-
sentative In Congress- in that will give the same
vote as the State of Virginia with her 81 Representatives
and population of upwards of Million or the great
State OF New York with her 40 Representatives, and
population 2OOO,O00 Let pas, experience therefore
adinonsh us upon this subject We all remember the
disgraceiu attempt made in 1901 by the Federalis,s
OF that day To fix the noted Aaron Burr upon the
Jefferson tic
candidate and who alone in truth had been voted for by
tue People ior the Presidency Nor have forgot
ten the management and intrigue which is believed 10
have characterized the only other instance when the
election was carried into Congress, when MIR. Clay in
violation the instructions of his State, made Mr. Adams
PRESIDENT, and Immediately received his reward the
oihce OF Secretary of State which, up that time had
been regarded the line of
Ii this mainly that an peop,e broS
down that coalition at the expiration of their frs Term
Let these memorable examples, therefore, be warning
the people, and operate solemn adinonition pre-
Tho nlpn haa
management of our opponents into the House of Repre-
senlatives, where the popular will in the choice Pre-
s'dent has ever been dsregarded. With this vew let
us be united In union there strength Let not small
differences Of opinion divide Above ALL let not the
nsdious movement of running three candidates in the
different sections of the Union, where each may be sup
posed to have local popularity, enable the Wings
ie9t ihe wishes OF the people, and give ruler by
We cannot close this Address, felIow-c with
out congraiulang you the unbounded prosperity of
our country and the signal Justification of all the gloomy
predictions OF opponents. The removal of the pub
lie Deposites from the Bank of the United States we
We're first told, ruin the currency destroy uri.
vate coniidencecause the capitalist hoard his money
empty the public treasury-divert our commerce into
oiher channels-ruin our cities-desroy nunuiac-
torres, and finally To the fruits of iabour TO rot
on our hands for the want of market When ali these
predictions failed, told that the "bunglng
diplomacy, OF the present Administration TO INVOLVE
war win France; and notwithstanding the univer
sal sentiment among other nations OF the Justice our
cause ana The dignity and fairness with which claims
had been asserted there wanting the Senate
OF Tie States certain members Of that body, who the
most critical period OF openly de-
nounced the Administration of their own country and
took sides with France upon this subject among these
was the Senator from South Carolina, (Alr CalhounJ
and The newspapers 10 be credited we are norti-
ned toadd OF the Senators from our own State (Ar
Legh The predictions of our opponents upon this sub
jCc nave also failed and we now behold in tho
enjoyment of degree of prosperity unexamped in the
history OF our country and national character placed
OF the world.
la truth, both our country and its Administration ex
mol' a. 'i'is t!ine an imposing spectacle When the
present Chief Magistrate into office, the very
name of State Rights scarcely ever sounded be yond
the Potomac. The old Virginia doctrines were almost
entirely confined TO the limits OF Virginia Bank of
M o"ieo States was ruling us with capital of 30 mil
hons--an immense tariff overshadowing us like
Iatk eIoud-noney was nnequaly and inquitously col
eced from this for the purpose layished
on Wild, corrupHg and unconstitutional system
crnaI improvement! Every thing betokened defeat to
our great principles the rmest champions of the faith
were almost dsmayed Our situation abroad also furnish
ed at that moment many ofembarrassrnent and
satisfaction just claims upon many foreign nations
were unpnd, neglected and almost despised The West
India trade was lost TO ustLe doors Coistantinope
and The meath Of Black Sea were closed AGAINST us
B@t ho'o stands Me mao? The tariff almost cut
down To the revenue sandardthe United States Bank
Federal institution was extinct on the 4 Of Mac,
the gigantic system OF roads and canals greatly re-
duced IN lis monstrous dimensions-a few weeks, and
the Seminocs will be subdued in Florida-and in Jew
months, all the States this side of the Mississippi will
be rld OF the Indian tribes, who will seek
genial country on The western banks of that When
we look abroad too what pleasing scene meets our
view! Our claims on Spain, Naples, France and other
States, which had defed all ingenuity Of other adj
ministrations, have been honouraby adjusted. The
french question IN PARTICULAR to which of po-
Atca opponents had looked for the of ANNOYING
The Administration, has passed over, and left crowned
WIN honor. Never before did 'sgrcat country
stand OH elevated pinnacle in the yes all Europe
Such are some of the benefits which have derived
from the Administration of of the cxtraordina-
y men oil the age, whose iron could be shaken by
40 PoaccT abroad, pdHic home We look forward
the close OF his Office for other public services and we
venture TO assert that his retiring orb will set i'm glory
When that event happens the 9TH OF March ne xt
The interesting question presented, who succeed
Nun! Who OF all the candidates, the best calcua.
ted TO carry out the principles oil Andrew Jacksons Adj
ninistration' We repeat, Martin Van Buren, whose
defence against the shafts of his is made in the
preceding sheets. Though he comes from The North
lac brings with him principles congenial those of the
South His political creed is Republican, of the old De-
lnocratic school Born in humble life he has sirupoled
with the difficulties which rounded him, and by the
force OF his own abilities and admirable temper, he
has raised himself TO high distinction among his coun-
tTymen. This Is the upon whom the Republican
Party have determined to rally Aud repeat that lie
Is the only man who can from election
~ The House Of Representatives. The Wings indeed
talk of running Judge White but they must know that
II hc were TO receive every which they pretend to
claim for him, lac will fall far short of d majority Of the
do not drop hin at convenient Opportunity 20 lake
up Gen Harrison, they cannot do expect to carry
hun before the people And well becomes you there.
i"Fe to consider whether you viii give into the strata
gen OF the Wigs, vote for a whom you cannot
elect, and thus transfer the election the House Re.
representatives..
APPENDIX.
FELLow-C ITIZESs-As we we're about TO commit this
Address to the press, have been in te En-.
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