Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-08-28
TO THE rDrrop ar THE pNorrBER.

| TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE EQCfRER.
II may not be amss TO offer suggestion in regard to
the mode Of conducting the discussions which our
friends entering upon with much spirit uh-
out the State. As the great question which agi-
tates the country involves many, and vitality inter-
cstng topics, il is obvious that individual, IN
the compass of single address, do justice TO them
all 1t is, therefore, respectfully submitted, whether IT
would not be advisable for friends who shall enter
upon the discussion of the subject in convention and
elsewhere, to arrange the branches oft such
manner TO aot TO each separate portion of the
great whole-which, il is the most thorough, will,
Doubtless prove the most effective mode In that way,
every argument and all the evidence, may be brought
to bear with tremendous force All we desire is a
full and far hearing Let our friends one and ALL who
possess fair speaking talents stand forth Let each one
feel that he il called upon by every consideration
dear to the patriots heart to enter upon the service with
becoming zealand, although Il NAV require some sa-
crtIce, and prove arduous work. vet the conscious
mesa Of being engaged in righteous cause, and the
certain and glorious triumph that awaits him. should be
sufficient 10 nerve hun for the contest Behold what is
at stake. Our most glorious Constitution, and the no.
b!e institutions established BY the toll and wisdom of
our Republican fathers. What patriot, what Repnbli-
can is not reused to sense Of the danger that
hangs over the unprincip!ed combination of dcs-
peate reckless and tratorous factions and their daring
and shameless violation of thing like truth honor
and justice. Then, PATRIOTS buckle your armour,
go ort! maniuly TO the contest, and, the of
your country, and her dearest hts you must you ,cH
prevail
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Pcopte, not the wreched of Demaaognes and po-
htcal Gamblers who have been securing the country
and gathering assembage. of slavish parzans mani.
testing alarm and the hypocrtcal for
dangers they know TO be utterly groundless-and al
!cctng an enthusiasm disgusting 1t is nsincere
IS II not, lsay, heartc heerng 10 the honest yeo
many of the land coming forth resist this extraor
binary and alarming assault upon their dear and
precious rights Yes let only grapple with the
enemy IN fair and open contest, and If there be
any virtue IN principle, any power in truth, any
cellency in justice, ace shaH raRqutsh.
Among the favorable indications of the times it is
not the least cheering, that opponents have been
made to feel, degree, the and Indignation
OF all Insued People; and have been forced,
lucant!y doubt 10 pay the respect due their lnte
gence, by addressing themselves in manner, TO
their But after all, shall not he cheated IN
tins late manGuvre OF getting up meetings IN mita
ton Of the Republicans: VIII they dare to rest the
upon far and honest discussion of the great
questions involved in The contest If they do We
have nothing 10 fear But whatever they intend, we
shall be prepared Tor them-let them do their worst
Although we have been guilty OF almost criminal apa
thy, relying with too much confidence upon the int
gritty and purity Of principles and the justice Of our
cause, have al last been reused To of our
duty. The true Democratic spirit is awake-we shall
90 forth to battle, and with united, valiant effort
put the PhilIsncS 10 flight To arms, then, Frecmen
To arms II