Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-23
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DALocuE tet,ccen A. member of the Pseudo mig par
~. and b., member Of the Republican purty.
a. Wei, my friend, you know that feel lively in
teIest in public concerns, aud beg you to open your
mind and give inc your views, without Your
political information is extensive, and your Judgment
sound. Let therefore hear your opinions of the pro-
liability of Mr. Van Buren's success.
Is. You desire TO know my sentiments, and although
the election at MIR. Van Buren, will afford you no plea
sure entertain scarcely doubt of his His
popularity acquired IL has been, by the
OF avigoroos and well-cuvated intellect, sound pot
cal principles. much experience in public life, and
unblemisled moral character has heretofore whslood
and will continue to Withstand, the jealousy of his RI.
walls aud the hatred Of his enemies Mr. van Buren, is
esteemed by the people-he their confidence,
and they will not suffer him to fall by the Weapons his
foes The Editor of the Wing lately said, that .'abuse
OF man beloved by the people, has operated i'm
sersely.' MIR. Van Buren, is among the many
other illustrations of the truth of the remark
n My patience had become nearly exhausted before
you concluded your encomum upon Van Buren,, WHO'S
according to you, quite clever fellow. WONDER that
you should refuse to cooperate with the Wings in the
support OF Judge White, who you know warm friend
OF Gen. Jackson BE good enough to assign your
sons
y. will Judge White is not more friendly to this
Administration than MIR. Van Duren, who think pos
sesses higher claims upon the country and enjoys 10
greater extent the confidence of the Republicans the
Union. The latter is the candidate who has been select
ed by the Democracy OF these u States. consider him
emnenty qualified 10 fill the office OF President and
VIII not separate from my political friends and with
my enemies, in attempting the prostraon OF principles
which hold dear. Judge hiic is honest and patr
Otto man; butt fear his ambition increases Lille dyances
ana unable 10 resist the temptation of the Presidency
ne seems to have thrown himself into the of those
who have heretofore admired his principles approved
his public If had other sufficient rea-
for opposing Judge White have conclusive one
IN the reason which the Editor OF the Wing gave some
Time ago tor supporting him. .t.7 sd ..-
a. Fray mention 1t, as my memory is treacherous.
b. Here it is under the editorial head of the Rich
mond Wing of the organs of the Whg party in yir
GINA Speaking of Judge Whte, MIR Peasants remarked
that, elected, feeced at all by the OF Wings,
he VIII naturally and necessarily select his councillors
from their ranks and modify las measures according 10
their rieics" Now, sir, Judge White cannot be elect
ed by the Republican paty and if he should be elected
by the votes of the higs, and in consideration of
their support select his councillors from and
modify his measures according to their views" why
AYour question is close that hope you par
don me for declining 10 answer it, The truth is we
Wings do not support White, because approve his
course or accord with him in political principles. We
are endeavouring To demolsh Van Buren, AS TO Judge
White, you know that he considered the Tariff uncons.
tutiona and nevertheless voted for the Bloody Bill
uttered not word against the doctrines of that vile docu
nent, the the unconstitutional
removal OF the Deposites and in short truly said
OF him, by my friend the Editor OF the Wing .eyery
lawless act committed since Gen. Jacksons election
the Presidency"
B. Sir, your candour is worthy of admiration While
conversing upon the subject of the Presidency wish
to hear your opinions oil Gen. Harrison. What think
you OF him and his prospects:
a. think him honest but devoid Of great abilities
Cen H. IS scarcely known to the public, in any other
light than as man of high military character. ba We
always concurred with my friend, the Editor of the hig
"a
the chief Alagsracy, and regarded The elevation of
Gen. Jackson indication OF the decline of public
virtue and OF the consequent downfall of political
system ne ignorant multitude idolize military man,
but no such candidate the vote OF the
| enlightened " hig party.
g. Let refer the organ of your party in Vrpnia
Here is the Wing of October l6ih 1886 What saws
Mr. Peasants? Hear him. " We are not many degrees
removed from the persuasion that the cleo
ton Is even decided; for, if Pennsylvania voted
Oh Tuesday, as generally expected The success OF
" Cen Harrison becomes extremely probable. He too
is victorious Genera and such, his name is fami.
" mar 10 the lowest ignorance. Ne rally beepe that
J0T the Union and IT'S stability the election of Gen HaT-
rtson ioOaid be the haPpieS that co4td
betaU."
ii. There is some apparent inconsistency in ,bs
course OF the Editor OF the Wing but apparent only
The remarks which you have read prcdicatcd upon
the Assumption that Gen. Harrison would, if elected
controu ls PASSIONS and act unlike Cen Jackson but
with dignity and moderation. My friend the critical
condition Of the Wing party requires the exercise of
adfoitness and dexteTty; and for rive credit 10 s
Editor OF the Whg for Ina wing long DELAYED the dis
solution of its Heterogeneous elements by the exhibition
OF those tactics which familiar only with the We
teran Editors OF my own party.
IL. That the Editor of the Whg has been ipconssi-
emit no one, presume, will deny. Whether his incon.
sisency be real or aHpayen only, the pubic decide
a. AS the Presidency is the topic Of conversations
wish TO say word mere, IN reference to your
friend, MIR. Van Buren, The Wigs cannot support hin,
because fhis political instability Willie i'm lie Set,,t.
of the United States, Mr.. Van Buren, gave vote i'm ia.
of The Cumberland Road for which vote he profess
ed repentance and subsequently opposed every work of
Internal improvement by the Federal Government We
cannot therefore, eonide in, and rely upUn such
/ a Statesman.
b. You doubt the sincerity of Mr.. Van Buren, 3 re-
pentance, although the honesty of his repentance is de-
monstraled by works as well as by words.
II. do.
b. If slight political inconsistency in relation ,o
internal Improvement be sufficient to damn Mr. Van
Buren,, why do you not denounce Your friend Mr. CLAY
who, while member Of Congress- in lSI denied ti,
consiituOnality and policy OF the Bank OF the u
and for my years since has been saunch dvocate Of
the constitutional authority Of Congress create Bank
and tie utility OF the present One' When Mr. CLAW
changes his constitutional opinions, you and MIR Plea
SAINTS think the change of convctlon Of honesty aud
sInccrity but MIR. Van Buren, changes an opinion YOU
both call ON the hIgs To cry aloud and spare moi 49,
Why not give Mr.. Clay the measure Of censure
which you have given to Van Buren, Give Inc a can
did answer
n. II could discard the spirit of party and personal
preference, perhaps should blame them equally But
what say you to Mr. Van Buens vote for the Tariff of
lo25! You are opposed to the Tariff and vet yonr
ifeud Mr. Van Buren, voted for tie Tariff of that wear
~. In voting for the Tariff OF 1898 Mr.. Van Buren
acted ~ obedience To the instructions of the Legislature
of New York. and thus gave practical recognition az
the obligation of hc fundamental republican prncin
The Right OF lnsruction-a right essential 10 Inc
healthy acton OF representative government and wbicl,
will be acknowledged and obeyed so long as The ppone
know Their rights and knowing, dare maintain them
In bowling TO tho popular will, Mr. Van Buren, did
upon that OCCASION, he set example which IL cood
well become Messrs Mangum Southland g. Co to fol.
low. While Mr. Van Buren, admits the constitutonality
Of protective tasif, he las never advocated hgb d.
ties. II you and Mr. Pleasants opposed 10 the raya
why do you single out MIR Van Buren, aud abuse hin
only Clay IS The great champion Of the american
System, aud think no ever heard either of Won
condemn his support Of tic system Of protection You
now praise Judge White and represent him as being ov
posed the Tariff the Osouud Of upconstifnt;,asr