Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-08

attend Chesterfield Courthouse, next Monday. (being
Court day. receive the of gentlemen disposed
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FOR THE ENQUIRER.
To the Democratic cn6crs of the irginia .4SSenGiy
May not q ieow.ci,izen and one Of the constituent
BODY assume the responsibility of tuaking few sugges-
tons to your honorable body, without mourning the i'm
puialon of presumption on the one hand or Of unne
cessary interference on The other? While | take the
liberty of addressing you shall! Study becoming hre
witty. and endeavo to make known my object succincy
and hope respectfully.
You are we'll advised Of the cause of Gscord in the
Democratic ranks. Many, if not all, acknowledge the
fatal consequences that must result from division of
the Democratic party and profess at least 10 dePrecate
such disaster and evince nudabe willingness
all difficulties removed. Various expedents have been
resorted to- armonize and unite the party. So far,
unfortunately, all efforts have failed and shall suffer
our pride of opinion reckessneSs of consequences to
effect, what the bold unceasing, and united energies
OF the Wings have been unable TO consummate? Shall
councils consultations result in split Of the party
and prove imbecili,y, and hasten the down
fall OF the Democratic cause that the Wings may GeriCe
mistorunes, and triumph in moments Of
confusion; Surely no Democrat desire such re.
suit II so. while we agreed upon other topics, why
should such uncompromsng conduct characterize
members of the party at this time: Would not either
branch Of the Democratic Party lose more by joining
with the Wings or by permitting the Wings to gain
the ascendancy than they could possibly do by meeting
some fair ground of conpromlse?-The Democratic
Party well aware Of The fact, that party long re-
tan the ascendancy, however pure their motives, sound
their principles, wise their measures may be, unless
there harmony and Of action have long since
battled under the motto of Union, concession, harmo
nv-eyery thing for the cause, and nothing for men,.
Why should We be unyieldng now, than formerly:
Are there any who have disappointed expectations
ambitious projects 10 urge them 10 dissolution OF
the pary;Shorid there unfortunately be any Of that
description OF Democrats, we hope they will heed the
dictates of reason, and the promptings OF PATRIOTISM
while they are competent 10 render great and valuable
services 10 The OF Democracy But if amidst The
mutations Of parties, diversity of opinion, and slight
alienation OF feelings, The prominent members OF the
party cherish not charity and orbeurance towards each
other with Whist reason they expect it from their
bite! opponents the Whgs?-n hour of great need
shall we throw ourselves upon the kindness indul.
gence Of that party, which has denied the Democracy
either talent honesty and upbaided them with every
eplthet which Tie ingenuity malice Of man could in.
vent, rather than rely upon old and long tried Friends
whose only offence consists in an independent difference
Of opinion upon Of political expediency but
who nevertheless coincide upon all other leading and
constitutional questions Of government
The subject now being discussed in Congress relative
10 the Currency and the mode of keeping the Federal
revenue, is great in lis bearings and mpcatedn
details; and inasnuch as it not mooted at the Spring
elections and made the topic Of public discussion ri!
gid investigation; and furthermore It is difficult II not
inpractcabla 10 get the members TO unite upon any fair
and reasonable compromise and Congress in all pro-
liability will have acted upon the subject before any
preston OF opinion by The Legislature could be had
Ger all The circumstances OF The case, does not wisdom
suggest and patriotism sanction the proprety OF your de-
cminy to express any Legislative opinions on those sub.
jecs: But apart from these considerations, do not
hear OF public meetings in various portions Of the State,
nor OF the petitions OF the people, calling upon members
10 introduce Federal topics before our Legislature For
the last few years Stale Legislature has been
vercd into arena, for ltmed, exravagan, and un-
poahe debates upon Federal politics. but is it not the
par! Of wisdom, unless when nome tous, sudden
and vital emergency should arise else in accordance
I" the clearly expressed wishes OF the people, exclude
such foreign subjects from Legislature, lest frequent
80 mpur The dignity Of the State 10 render her voice
OF no avail in matters Of the highest magnitude
Al the polls Spring, the people much ef
'"c'uaiy md with far greater proprety indicate their
opinions, than The present members possibly pretend
10 Co. II is to lie hoped therefore, that Legislature
w'l TO what they elected 10 do viz look TO State
na''ers-see to Internal lmpIovemens-the condi.
@ 81 our Banas-the probable condition OF our reve-
, rr The next year-and let the " dear people know
a"S amidst the many difficulties Of the times, they
zion T expect an increase Of taxes-or the augmenta.
could ou5 State debt These and various others that
ate imno, oned, are questions Of deep and nlnedI.
Ono un,""!e' ano OF visible and tangible character.
D, ou'a indeed have good reason TO think that our
meni f,e,nN congress could reciprocate the compli-
and invite on- w; a'e paid them by our Legislature,
80 e U =" Wise men here TO mrenovo the beor from
Their eyes, and to pve ,h; ''o '''e oe.' ..
"AeiS' u"u 'eSs 10 Federal politics n n,iolt afford
tn ti !. not Instruction. TO our Deople 10
;,c J;sc,;o - q VI tevenne has been pended dur.
ing discussions on Federal affairs bv our CT, I ;I.
lure, in the last six eight wears p @die
money has been squandered in that a e,,ousn
w.y.e or construct some valuable work Of n,e,naI ;m
MOSement least it is growing evil needs carr ,n.
thn, and should be arrested inGependen, co'fec
~ 'E'e and money, we must perceive il has ., -;
G!ous tiect upon politicians and morcove a"
,e attention Of the People from the Contemplation 70
'e domestic concerns and that peculiar adaptation Of
s,a LEGISLATORS to our State matters, which is indispen
sue 'T the well being and prosperity of Virginia We
sol hep being struck with the growing and injurious
,"a Of introducing Federal matters into our Lerisln
councils we but attend canvass and hear the
almn., es IN their harangues to the people, dwelling
nigh, Exclusively upon Federal politics. Indeed, we
oi,Ia, pp'se from such exhibitions that our State Le
Fpdryal were as much bound to supervise and aid in
really g. m State policy. and that the former body were
of te y advised of public sentiment or the wants
means or a"u and were ignorant of the ends and
"g Of he y,r" as require The counsel or prompt