Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-04-18

which, nj least, we must look for the blessings
OF eiyi. hberiy,-as We must look to the national
government. as our outer rampant, prcsentiny
an imPrrsnable front and tower Of strength a.
gaipst all danger and aggression from abroad.
while It's chief office. IN tunes Of peace and pros
periy. - to look after the special matters OF ge-
neral concernment coming within Its pale. ac-
corting 10 strict rule Of construction.
IL we lose the presidential election then with
| the Republican party, all power il lost and our
principles Frustrated with our power Such, in
my opinion, being the true issue and the election
m ih.s district having such bearing on H. trust
that all transient differences" will be Welded
and forgotten IN this contest. II i, not a time
wnh The Republican party, To he indnlginy in
family diSSensions, involving great PRINCIPLES.
but mere matters of expediency. IL Is bis with
danger 10 our principles, and why should We lie
quaTTc!iing about nothing, a IL were, and there
! by hazard all; Rather let every true Republican
buckle on his armour. and 20 To battle, Iecoliect-
ing principles union and victory, ~ the true
wa,chword. He who receives any other will b..
betrayed and captured from his party to fight
traitor ike against his own cauSr. Ii all do
their duty, the triumph j. sure bat let only n
few be betrayed. desert or .rsase IN, c.lcrs and
defeat - certain. Now is the time and time
repeat. too pregnant with peril, 20 let side
way differences" draw any from their principles
! or parry u honest, principle and patriotism
/ alike. forbid. Those who are too firm 10 finch
should watch 10 see who stands fast, and
~ho u drawn into the political deail-embrace OF
party, with which he holds no principle IN
common, no affinity and nd sympathy Val not
ali The honest diSdain to affiliate: TO use the lam
guasc az the day. All know we have the strength
IN this District. and tnat union will insure vicin-
~, and division produce defeat. Lei IL not be
disguised ihcn, that we are IN n political life
ana dcaih struggle, aud that every true Republl-
can - expected at his post TO do ais duty and
mat II any who bear that honorable and veneer
able name, shall be found fighuny in the ranks
OF The opposition, his treason will be discovered
and II any stay from the polls, his disafiection
viii bc suspected.
The poisonous Installations Of BankiSm-the
ScnSeless cry Of danger to the much abused Gre
dt system. the clamorons cry Of patronage abus-
! Ell, and Official corruption, cannot change the
principles of %, and the Democratic faith As
long a. Republicans are true 10 their principles
they will BE- irne TO themselves. Then nothing
( can Subdue the free spirit of the and Then the
institutions, established by the saces and patriots
of the Revolution. instead of bein- sadly alter
ell, or Subvered, will he preserved IN their puri-
", descend unimPaired. and the Republican BAN
ner continue 10 wave triumphant -
Then let time low on IA the cbb or the flood.
May We stand BY the faith where our fathers have
stood.
The united opposition, seeing us. in some degree.
divided between the Stale bank dcposiie system.
as mode Of keeping aud discussing the public
MONIES, ard the independent constitutional Trea-
'ury, are seeking, by every species %; straiagrn.
10 widen The difference, tina, they may glide INTO
power, through ihls unfortunate breach Eut 1
have bette. opinion of our dlNssntient brethren
Than TO believe they can or will be so easily Sc
duced, either 10 desert their PRINCIPLES and parry
altogether, or even TO hang back. TO transfer the
victory 10 the Wings, knowing a. they do. how
Their opponents would, If victorious, use their
power; knowing too, as they 10. the momentous
consequences OF such an acquisition by their en-
einy. hope all stannch Democrats will scorn
10 coaeSce 10 raiSe Federal Whieism above De-
I mocracy That the true issue Is one of power
between the two great conicnding parties. is moi
10 be disguised or concealed, and that the queS-
ton OF the next Presidency involves thar most
important issue. and all others OF minor import.
Now, hc who Is not for ms IN ihIs ora I'd is>ue -
against u.s. and The result OF the coming contest.
IN THIS District, may decide the success or the
overthrow of Democracy. We must con0uer by
principles, by union, and interchangeable perSeyer-
ancc.
While am satisfied myself Of the eSpediencv
and con>uiuuonaiity Of the IndependeDt Treasu-
~ system YET lock upon IT'S success as nothing
compared to the great question, whether the Con.
servatiVe or Wing parry shall prevail in the
pending struggle.
Though believe Il important 70 establish that
measure upon Its own merits, aud am firmly
persuaded II Is AZ present the strong ground m
the South upon which to rally the Southern De-
mocraey IN support Of Its own principles, now
happily sustained ''by a Northern man with
Southern principles" as President, 80 peculiarly
fortunate IN these days OF aboliiionrm,-ihat
dreadful danger TO Southern Institutions. because
u appeals so direcilyto Southern interest and pa
trIoisIn. against The Federal an,a.ofistical fnea
Sures OF national bank, national tariff. &c
with their threatening dangers and corrup,in1
IRAN OF eyilS.-I am vet free to say. had ra,hey
and IN sinking that Ito mel favorite measure.
Than push u too far, and DIVE really honest Re.
Puoieans from us ! am. however, frank 10
say, do not zee how those Republicans who ON.
pose the constitutional Treasury upon the ground
OF ineHpediency, (for no man can deny is con-
suiniionalty,) can conscienuousy unite with
The Wings 90 bring them into power. when they
must be satisfied, that II the Wings should be
successful. they would establish another Tinted
states BaRs, protective tariff, SC m violation of
he constitution and when, a. ! have every rea-
son 10 believe, those same Republican a.t,-sub-
treasury men, hold such measures as unconsii-
toiional and dangerous az well As inesn~dt.nt
In lhis view, am fully justified m betesing.
that they cannot with propnety cosesce, or even
STAND quietly by, and see Whtrgery steal into
power Ths would he carrying armed neu-
traiiy' too Gar. a. supporting the sub-ireasu,y.
~ an .itnhSlrnfioH measure. | am but consists
eni. went for the divorce principle and against
the STATE tank dePosfc system. N 1894 Tie
eKposioh 81 thai depo,i;e system Afterwards. fil.
y strengthened my convictions. In going for H.
nov. therefore, my honesty should be above sus-
Piciyn. Ny opinions 81 hat da'~ are known m
some Of my friends, and prove. that predicted
the struggle between the government, and the a.
STATES bank, then just ending aud fortunately m
The GLORIOUS pr0siTaiion Of The latter. would after
Toe adoption q he State bahk system. be soon
renewed. IN different form between ne govern
ment and the State bsnks and that The coniest
would Ultimately, b. dangerous 10 the harmony
and union Of the Democratic party. Still. gave
up my individual opinion, and acguiesced in the
vIl Of ihe majority q my party nay. continued.
unfaiienngly, 81 support with pnahsted zeal, sbe
Republican Administration q nv choice IN no
contest, ~ my county OF district. sncs old enough
20 take part have ever been an Inactive Tneu.
lcF Of my party. Ny dissent. upon the questions
inst named. dad not abenais NE N the slightest