Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-10-13

their principles MIR. Webster knew well as ans
man, that this distinctive apPellaton has from
lest history belonged to those who advocated certain
fixed principles of Government II was Griniual,
given to The firm friends of popular rights IN early
history by their Federal opponents us term of re-.
proach, and regarded opprobrious until the princ
pies they advocated became canonzed by Thomas JEFF
ferson. 1t is name which they bore with pride and
exnation throughout the Administration of the Elder
Adams, when bitter persecution CERTAIN conse-
quence of the declaration, g" am a Democrat" They
fought under that namc-suHercd pains, penalties and
forfeitures for t-elected Thomas jefferson under it.
infused their principles into his Administration, and
have since been known BY it IN ont OF power
yet Mr. Webster at this late day comes 10 Virginia and
taunts the friends Of Jefferson with taking 10 them
selves popular name for their abuse of that
very Federalism which enacted against it in 1900, Sc
dllion Law, and under which its advocates were fined
and imprisoned If it be true that alone possess
such magic Influence the public mind, how hap
pened it, that Federalism, in the days of the Elder
Adams, which then sail The 60, did not retain its
power the public mind, The reason is very OBJ
vous because the princp Piles it put forth of the
most revolving character to the freenen Of this
try. How happens it that which the Federal
party has since assumed, has not possessed this in
fuence : Because their principles have not changed,
and the people have understanding 10 perceive it, Yes,
Democratic frie nds have earned the title of "De-
mocrats," and well do we deserve it. We will not
basely, and for sinister purposes like the Webster Fe-
they have done, and disgrace each in succession,
they have been known by them. If we err, no.
nesly and will the error--We will not know
the wrong, and still the wrong pursuing change our
name to practise fraud and imposition upon cur fell
w-ctIzens.
But Mr.. Webster calls himself, or rather wishes to
be known us Jetfersonan Democrat-This it is tr ne,
is an unanswerabe commentary his opinion of the
influence of But does he suppose that there is
single Democrat in the United States who can be-
lieye he is Democrat, because he calls himself
No they Will not believe him. Before Mr. Webster
can be admitted into the Democratic fold, he must
change all his political principles-his very nature
even deeply bued is he with the anti Democratic
principle.
Again, if names have snch power, why has not Mr.
Webster and his friends been able long ago to pros
rae the Democratic party, Have they not been call
ed by all manner Of hard names-such Loco Focos,
Agrarians, lndels, Jacobins, Fanny Wright men, and
SO on
Again, our opponents, ever since 1884, have been
known by rendered dear to millions by assoc
alton with the sacred cause of liberty, as contend
ed for in the Revolutionary War, and yet they have
been able fool the people by name, and God grant
they never may-The truth is, names nothing-prn-
cpes every thing, and the people have understood this
whether they will understand the meaning Of log
CABINS hard cider, coon skins, flags, banners, and
hundred lies suddenly endorsed by thousand witnesses
before the character of the testimony be examined
into, remains 10 be seen
We have been always taught, from infancy that
earn good name inheritance for those who TO
come after u.s. was the frs, duty which to
himself, family and society. Mr. Websters argument
furnishes advice of an opposite character, or rather
takes away all stimulus 10 earn a good name, since
after earning it, IT is TO be reproacht TO hun who earned
it, and is TO be taken away but II is the office OF Fe
derasm 10 flch from others that which does not belong
to them; and hence Mr. Webster rdcules the preten.
sions of the Democracy to their name and kindly
takes il to himself.
The residue of the extract is master piece of disn.
genuousness want of candnr, aud untarness it is mel
thcr argument assertion. Such taunting comes with
a very i'll grace from supporter of Gen farisoa-a
man who has one fixed principle, or many that no
two persons understand him alIkc-a candidate
pledged TO make declarations for the public eye-in
the keeping Of committeeman whom Mr.. Webster
himself did not defend say what were his pes
candidate, who answers neither friends nor foes,
and when his principles arc asked for log cabins and
hard cider is the repy.-Mr Webster supporting such
man and tauntiDg as Democrats Standing too as he
was at the very time on platform decorated with
badges, flags, and devices, aud surrounded he
with badgcd multitude, innumerable banners, and
log cabin wheels, containing negro 18th coon skins,
broom straw and cat tails, hanging around aboutit
sob! what sight was there, my countrymen. yet the
great Daniel Webster HIMSELF practising in every
of the word gross deception on Virginia, comes here
to ,aunt us with our Democracy!
This distinguished leader OF the Wing party said also
Wing Convention. that though he had a sanguIne tenn
peranent yet he confessed that if Mr. Van Buren, could
not be removed through the ballot box in November,
the future was full Of darkness and OF doubt. This
taken connection with the reasons which
he assigned for the great asscmbages which every
where had taken place of the Wings throughout the
L Mon for the first time since the Revolution, and for
his coming five hundred miles from home and appear
ing for the first time before Virginans political
teacher and the gratu'ous assumption which he made
that the Democratic party had maintained the ascend
ancy tor long time through the power and influence
of Executive patronage against decisive majority of
the people of the IT, 5, incucatcs plainly as lam
guage nculcate, resort TO and bloody rcvo-
luton in the event of failure TO turn out Mr. Van Bu-
True, Mr. Webster in another part Of his speech,
up this threat, invokes for his party spirit OF
moderation and persuasion towards their political opPo-
nents, with view TO their opposing MIR. Van Buren,
but not one word does he say of submission to their
will, in case they out-nuInber them at the polls. This
Federalist, who opposed the rghte-
with England declared by the administration of
Madison, to shield sailors from mpressmen and vim
dictate the honor Of the natIon comes before Virginia
audience, that sailors rights defended, and the
honor, liberty, and prosperity of the country acknow
lodged by all the world but few desperate politicians 10
make the people believe their liberties and honor in
danger and that they should shed each others blood
in maintaining them. Had Mr.. Webster eyinccd more
patriotism during the war; or had he served his conn
try then in the defence OF her violated rights CT even
had he not embarrassed her movements against the
enemy, he might, IN consideration of his great COIN
prchension of intellect and powers speaker, have
expected at least that his counsels would have been
entitled to some respect and influence among his fell
low citizens but when it is remembered that he never
has been champion in his country cause, when even
engaged with foreign foe, how he expect 70
command the patriotic sensbilities Of those who live
in the land of Washington, Jefferson MadIson Henry
and Wythe, whose names he proaned the portco
of the Capitol when their eloquence Numbered in be-
half of liberty:
But Mr.. Webster need not come TO Richmond TO
threaten Virginians how ingeniousy soever he may
plaster his threats-They have comprehension
enough to understand them whether openly coverty
made, and irmness to treat them for what they are
worth. FIgnans know that the truly courageous and
determined make threats but always adhere to
their purpose. 1t is old saying that ga barking dog
seldom bites" and true of Mr. Webster if any one,
docking at history when he said all were GLARS who
called him 'lristocrat, and towards if they would not
come in reach Of his right arm Truly this Mr. Web
ster all at must be very ho,spur of fellow
Where his courage when ragged in our borders:
Surprising indeed, that this enviable quality had not
then manifested itself seeing that he possesses in such