Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-11-24
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Should il eventually turn cnt that !hs eminent man.
instead 81 receiving tie need OF applause, which faith
ul public servant deserves at the bands o! ms constr
tucns, shall h. rejected, no; because he IS "annd
wanting, but because he has honestly redeemed every
pledge tina, he made thc people, he retire u 'hr
walks .! private life, with that CONSEQUENCES u right
Fcposiug IN his aoson which only integrity 81 motive
and rmness OF purpose IN good cause can oesow on
their owner.
He does net owe his present exalted station 10 the
adventurous circumstances Of birth forunc-to IA
milv conncxjonsto party intrigue 10 the scnsfess
cry Of "og cabins-coon skins-hard cider-certii
Gates Of bravery, &c No lie commenced ms
rees III lie Democrat Of the school Of Jefferson. lie
worked his way up 10 distinction b. his own cxcTiions
alone. lie became distinguished IL New ork, when
some Of her greatest r:cn--hcr Cntons--her Temp
knses--and other bright and glorious names, threw
many men of ,alcn, into the shade.
Bu, the clouds 1t chscGritv could not hide the merits
Of Mar;,n Van Buren, from the public eye, winch is Of
ten SLOW 10 decide, but eventually To discern Ia
lent. lie took his place amongst the first men II
his State Councils and was subsequently elevated
10 the highest stations in the Union.
We did not, however, when we commenccd intend 10
give even "birds eye view Of Mr.. Van BURNS
His life occupies prominent page in the history
Of the country. We only mean 10 say that we believe
h;m to be al honest and an upright sta;esHan-a
true patriot, and genuine cpuhcan-whose love 81
country and snglencss Of heart is worthy Of better
aud noblcr agc--of Rcman or Of Spartan times
Whether he shall b. reelected, not, matters
little, in personal point Of view 10 us-hut have
honestly supported him, and would glory III his sue
cess
we were not amongst those who imagined tina. an
alteration Of the leading measure Of his administra-
ton would be submitted 10, even if attempted bv his
opponent cabinet, should that opponent get INTO pow
cr Mono The SubTreasury scheme, We appre-
bend, would be left - work silently and surely for the
prosperity Of the country. We had other and we'll
grounded fears however We believe Gen. Harrison
not safe fer The South, the present in
cu:r6ent. His soundncss the slave question, we
doubt-hs attachments 10 the Rights Of The States, We
deny. Every event Of his public civil career shows
that he is not State Rights man, and proves tint he
consol,datonist friend to the rich, and foe to
the poor. o! his military life, say nothing. All
who desire to know lis skill! commander read
Tor themselves We INSIST, though, that act Of his
during his connection with our army, could possibly
give him claim 10 the Pres dcrcy Of this Republic
We may be mistaken, but such is our opinion. Yet in
these days il would that men are not allowed TO
have an oP'nion-'hat gourds hung pegs and latch
strings emblenatic Of Independence than hard
labor and common honesty Well, bc IT 50.
Well may Mr.. Van Bnren be proud That his friends
have rrsorcd 10 no other means than simple appeal
10 the Republican fire that burned in the hearts Of their
sircs. If recurrence 10 that period which ''tricd
men souls, which made 4 nation Of frecncn in one
day-cannot cmkindle the fame in Their bosoms
then they no longer deserve 10 be free!
Whatever is The result, little time will show who
is r'rhtwho is wrong. We content 10 abide the
issue.
Since writing ,hc above, We find that il is very pro.
bah!c that Cen Harrison will be our next President
II lie approaches half rs far Martin Van Buren,
has done, 10 the standard regard, than any
other that Of attachment To Southern RIGHTS and
Southern institutions, shall be slow to oppose his |
administration BY iactious opposition.
From all we can see, however, rather imagine |
that the bed Of Procrnses would he preferable 10 his
Presidential char IL is not easy to guide the car of
State and we fear the rens may drop from his encr
yated arm