Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-25
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tn HE Editor; "Srssrx County, Va, Sept. 81.
Il cannot refrain from making you participation in
the dcep.fel gralcaton which the proceedings of The
Democratic meeting held at Copperhonk Spring, afford
Cd me-. The uncompromsing enemy Of WhIggism in all
lis various phases, from the genuine Federais at the
close of the last century, 10 the spurious but more obec
,onabe party of the present day. the steady and IN.
tnching advocate the principles Of on glorious Con-
suon, interpreted by the immortal Jefferson, and
other vcncrated patriots, you, sir, must take deep IN
tcrest IN every thing appertanng 10 the present poll
teal feeling the country. Regarding the present Pre-
sdenal contest struggle Of principle clearly de-
fined, against the Vaccinations and humbuggcry OF
reckless party, who from the first haze sedulously
avoided the avowal OF distinct principles, can
not contemplate the gradual development of public
opinion without emotion. Saturday, the 10Th ut, was
the day appointed by the committee to meet at Copper
honk and in company with two three others placed
myself route at an carly hour-determned to play
the part OF nnconccrned spectator II did not re-
ouire the lapse Of many hours to bring TO the APP
pointed place, where we found collected large and
highly respectable asscmbage of the good citizens
Of Sussex Surry and Prince Gcoree--principaly the
former We should have estimated the number, but
could find Wing to refer 1t to--and must content
ourselves with saying that the number much exceed
ed our anticipation. As soon dinner was con-
cluded the company repaired to adjoining house,
and proceeded 10 organize the meeting. Finding the
room small to contain all present, even with the ad.
vantage of the windows and doors, from which many
was proposed to hold the meeting out Of doors. The
object of the meeting having been briefly explained by
our late Representative, Col liargrava the Hon Fran
els f. Rlvcs, Mr.. Martini and Mr.. Walker, were re-
ducsed to address the meeting. Mr. Martin then as
&c uded the Steps and in speech Of length,
rxpaliaed upon the miserable deficiency OF principle
which has charactc rzed the OF the party opposed
TO US; dissected the political course Of Gen Harrison,
and placed before the naked skeleton OF the man, d.
vested of the veil in Which Wing ingenuity has enve-
I,tatta al
Gus supporter of Democratic Republican prnc'-
pies lie was succeeded by Mr.. Walker, young
debutant the political stage, but who gave pro.
mise of talents which must secure to HIM an elevated
place among the great actors IN the polt'cai drama
Of our country. With many OF the faults OF young
orator he possesses 4 and impressive energy OF
defamation, that will always secure the undivided at
lenton of his audience and iniaiioy BRING cohVicu"n
10 their souls Without tcspassng long upon the at
tenton of the audience, he gave place TO Nir. hves
our present representative IN Congress. as we con.
templaed his gray hairs and recolectcd that his head
had become silvered in the service OF his country,
battling in her legislative halls Tor many years past,
we prepared to him our strctest attention IL may
with truth be said of him, 'non $40, sed pdtrd r'L,t
He kept our attention completely enchanted Tor a
con siderable time, commenting IN mastery style upon
the course Of the Wing party towards the close OF the
last session Of Congress- and explaining the motives of
many measures which were as yet shrouded IN mystery
to all except the actors in those scenes. He advered
to the case Of Lieut. Hooe in brief manner and then
drew vivid and appalling picture of the Union under
the guidance othis execrabe Abolition party, who are
moving heaven and earth 10 defeat the election of Mr.
Van Buren,. In conclusion, he alluded in style pc
culiary happy 10 the devotion ofour present Chei MA
gstrate TO the interests of the South pointed out me
ingratude and inconsistency of abandoning him 10 take
up one whose principles so far as We are enabled 70
Judge, initiate against dearest interests. IL was
one of his happiest efforts; and can assure you inc
Copperhonkers fully appreciated IT, Alter adopting
some resolutions which we cannot too strongly recon-
mend TO the attention of the party in every section Of
the State, the meeting adjourned