Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26
3. II. AvERETT, Secretary.
TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER.
M,plsoS G.. H., June Is, lS40.

MADIsoN G. H., June 10, lS4O.
: Having oiven YOU a few of the particulars IN a Tor
mer communication relative TO the political address we
had from Governor Barbour at our May Court, EN-
brace another leisure moment 10 communicate a few
more of the facts connected with that address.
The Governor, in his 'sempty barrel" style, (and If he
had had the bells he introduced to the people OF Cllar-
lottesyille some months since attached thereto, perhaps
bo might have hcen heard something ~furthcr) held up
Nj. Van Buren, as being utterly obnoxious, because ne
used his influence, as the Governor SAID, IN OPPOSE
ton 10 the admission of Missouri mtg the Union
unrestricted: nothing OF when he proved by le
way. other than by empty barrel defamation, con-
nectcd with which, he told US, that whilst that ques-
tion was pendinr before the Senate OF the U. 3, there
came n resolution from the lower House, Tor the au-
mission Of Maine, as a State; upon the presentation d
said resolution, he tackled to 1t an amendment Tor the
admission of Missouri also, which was the feat that
made him the Savior of the Union. L pon the prescnta-
ton of said amendment, the Governor informed us
that Rufus King, the old blaze cockade Federalst, pass
ed by him, and remarked, that after this we were to be
governed by slaves, which remarks were made in an
anrry and indignant spirit towards the South. Inc
Governor, no doubt, thus coupled r.. King along with
MIR. Van Buren, TO render him as odious as possible
The Governor might, perhaps, have forgotten, that
whilst he held a high and advisory seat in the councils
OF the nation, the obnoxious King was recommeha-
cd and appointed by his favorite Statesman, John q.
Adams, land no doubt with his advice,) Minister to a
roreipn court. The Governor did not think mt to tell
us. whilst raging aud sounding about this Missouri ques-
ton, that he had voted for John Sergeant Tor the ice
Presidency, who was guilty OF the same SIN thal ne was
endeavorinr TO condemn Mr.. Van Buren, for tavoring.
The Governor made an effort TO induce us 10 vote Tor
Gen. Harrison, by telling us, that his father had been
Governor of Virginia, and was one OF the sigrers OF
the Declaration Of our Independence; and appeaiea
to US to know, if it would not be proper Tor US 70 aware
to the son, bv voting for him for President, a debt oil
gratitude we owed 10 the father; and argued, that the
son should be elevated in consideration, at least, IN part,
of the services and once elevated standing OF The Ia
Their. This doctrine certainly is entirely opposed 10
the true principles and spirit of our institutions In
this land OF freedom and equal rights, every man mus
rise upon his own merit. and should have n"'h'he OF
"impulei righteousness by which he can be exontra'
ted from building upon the only true ionGda''on' TO
wit his own works Of worth and merit. Inc iloFai
code tells us, that "eyery man shall be Jrd-rh accord
ing To his works. and so says every eanohi.I" fec!-
ing Of man, and every sound doctrine oil i'ePnO!'-
cansm. !. F.,
What would have been the situation and political
standing of such men as Van Buren, and Clay, and va
rious others, who were so unfortunate rs to nave been
born Of poor and humble paren,age: They might now
have been hewers Of wood and drawers OF water Tor
those, whose fathers happened TO have been signers OF
the Declaration Of our Independence or once Governor
Of some of the States. Sir, let it be proclaimed oy
your press, and promulgated as lar as human freedom
has gone, flo! every one that thirstetll alter dsstIhc'
ton and political preferment, come, with your n'InaS
stored with solid and substantial information, and poll
teal doctrines, and your characters untarnIshed WIN
moral turpitudc; though YOU should have been born OF
humble and poor parentaGr, you Will be received mt"
the favour Of the truly Democratic and republican
no,w Notwithstanding the doctrines Of The Frderalists 10 the
contrary.
The people Of Madison stand upon a firm and Gle.
waited political basis. They have been rocked IN The
cradle of Repuhlicanism. They remember with plea,
surable delight the sentiments, which were incnIcated
upon their minds, whilst but youths. Rcpublicanism
has grown up with their growth and strengthened with
their strength. The county of Madison now stands as
a great beacon light in this congressional district, IN
viting her beloved mother and sister counties to return
from their political prostitution and npostacy, and once
again tread the great highway of virtue and democracy
DEMOCRACY.