Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-11
POLITICAL g..
THE RIA NIX

We learn from the West Chester Republican and
Democrat that very numcrously attended Democratic
meeting. took place at the house Of Jonathan W. Cpllum
in that county, (Ches,erO on the 18th cit Thomas
Davis, Esq., presiding. Among Others the following
solutions relative to the Bank passed
RcSoired, That the manner in which the Bill TO re-
charter this institution is brought before tho House, its
provisions in relation to bonus, tic distribution of the
same, particularly for public improvements together
with the repeal Of the Stale tax afford strong evidence Of
desire the part Of that institution TO bride the people
and their representatives to do that which their unbiased
Judgment would unhcsatingy condemn.
EeS0!rcd, That principal hope for the defeat Of
this rests upon the Democratic members Of the
Senate, whom solicit and urge BY their love for the
Republican Institutions OF our happy country, by their
attachment to the sacred principles of Democracy and
by their hatred al the tyranny of moncd lrstocrucy
to crush the nsdious attempts Of the defeated
monster, by united and energetic action, and consc
cnous devotion to the good Of the people
.Ncghany COuniy.-A great anti.Bank meeting was
held in Pittsburg on Monday evening last.-Pennsyca
Should the great bribery scheme succeed at Harris
burg the contest waged throughout the Union since the
memorable veto Of 1889, will be labor lost The vcto
res the Bank and its purchased Senate which
the Democracy Of the Union have often congratulate
ed themselves will he rendered nugatory and the hour
Of triumph the scrvIle rout, Mr. Blddle saw TT
style The people, in his Princeton address, will not be
far off has been supposed. The institution, gain
ing foolhod in syvania with greater powers than
ever, will eventually succeed in establishing itself IN
the different States. and at ease carry on its inca
for obtaining charter from Congress, and
establishing itself the effective head of the confed
Grafton. We have already seen it give scrve Sc
nate laws, and wage hoses against the other branches
of the Government with strong chances Of success and
there is much to fear from its efforts when il from
entertainments, and with secure stronghold.
Under these circumstances, tho excitement and rrita
ton of the people Of the State not 10 be wondered at
is it surprising that they hold language Of the most
Serious may say the most fearful import. They TO
purpose Of the casan is sought to be concealed, and
they will visit its aiders and abctcrs with the scyercs
retributon.-D.
The cfars of the Bank faction 10 carry their point,
arc in proportion to the value of Their agents
are concentrated upon Harrisburg and labor with unir
ing zeal TO drive the charter through the Senate. Jo
seph Mlvane, late Recorder, and the future President
of the Bank in of success, is there experimenting
the operations. The Harrisburg Reporter says: All
the hotels of our town literally filled to uvcrHowinr
witt, friends OF the Bank, who by movement secretly
concerted have been gathered in from all quarters Of the
State. The object OF this munGuvIe is TO false
impressions Of public opinion abroad and carry by storm
their darling through the Legislature. II the
people vigilant and active in maintaining their
rights, the arstocracy attempting 10 enslave them
not democrat could be found who would dare
to vote for the monster Itself and is poisonous brides
would be equally condemned 10
PHILIP T. BAKDouR.-!This gentleman, long known
TO The people Of the Union, Of the soundcst and
most consistent of American statesmen has magnani-
mously refused to upon the White ticket for the
v Presidency! Unseduced from his Democratic Re-
publicansn by the tempting offers Of the Georgia Null
.rs he has proudly and periodically refused be used
as tool to defeat that party" whose principles he has
praesscd and in whose ranks he has stood since his frs,
entrance upon the theatre of public life Possessed Of
rmness of purpose, and decision of character and
we may add attachment to principles, than Judge White
he has not been attracted by the glitter Of high Office to
desert the democracy, and fling himself into the out.
stretched arms Of treacherous and unprncped opee
sition. s". ~
This high minded conduct of Judge Barbour. will
win for him golden opinions, from every Republican
and ricnd of principles, and add much to the already
eminent reputation he possesses for ireproachable poll
teal integrity and consistency Had Judge White adopt