Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-11-20
(From The Baltimore Republican,
,I,IIi. ID 81 .rIIE I'I''rI u 4

In the great political battle which has just terminated,
our enemies have been too expert IN "tdwng Ppes ana
uspinniao n0rn for plain honest Democrats, who ask
for and desire nothing but fair and upright dealing
Like the British during the war oil Tie Revnnton they
have succeeded in employing horde OF SWISS mcrce-
nares who always fight for those who pay best, regard
less of principle honor, honesty. Those with whom
our fathers had 10 contend, sold their hood far money!
and those with whom have had 10 contend have sold
their cousciencfS for Il similar reward. Those who EN-
poyed them III both were actuacd ny similar con-
sideatons which 10 secure power III The hands vi
the few in order that they might riot IN luxury and
pomp at the expense OF the rest OF the community As
the British BY means of "HcssiGn aid occasionally
succeeded against patriotic sres, present adver
sarics by similar aid have succeeded IL the late con-
te5;.
We have heen beaten, and it is useless 10 indulge in
any vain regrets idle lamentations OIL account oil H.
We would ian have had it otherwise which no one
will doubt: but what stcan be cured must be endured
We must submit with good grace rs possible, not
outstanding the dishonest means used OH the part OF
our opponents, BY which the result las been brought
about, and with much better grace than they submit
ted o Il eifar and HafoWtitd decision OF the nn6o"eM
and ierai votes of the country. We viii not IS they
did procaim upon the threshold we VIII not
as our opponents did, on the election OF the great
Jackson proclaim war to the kniie, ana ,he kh:ie
to the hil," We will not oppose them merely for
the sake Of opposition, and that, too, at the sacr
fee OF the honor and interests of our country, as
then have done for, however much we may be de-
voted TO party and It's principles, and how
ever much our heart may be set upon ITS triumph We
would not peril ioa Of country glory, or the
happiness and prosperity Of any portion OF people,
10 improperly forward their advancement. We will
wal, TO see some indications of the which is to
be pursued by the man who, when in the capacity oil 4
candidate for the sutrages OF the people, refused TO
make any declaration for "the public eye. We shall
desire 10 see whether "Danie OF the Norh or "Harry
Of The West, he his right hand man, and take the
place Of his "Conddenhal Committed We shall be
anxious to what part Thaddcus Stevens and other
politicians Of his cast 10 have in moulding the nose
of wax;-what part Francis Granger Lieut.. Gov. Bra.
dish, and VIM Slade TO have in shaping his course
Much must be expected to depend upon the first
with reference to the course 10 he pur-
sued, may be expected to be pursued. For some OF
the developemcnts which must be made, we shall,
therefore wait with much anxiety. Whatever course
may be adopted in the matter thing very certain,
il must have the effect Of scattering TO the four winds
the system which has hitherto been pursued, OF making
no "devclopements for the public eye and will display
in colors distinct rs the midday sun, and III tones
more expressive than language can convey, how far
the people have been cajocd and cheated by the
commtta policy pursued BY the Opposition, 10 steal
into power.
We shall be not little anxious aso to see how
they Will reconcile their course with the many lm-
Piled promises they have made in their dennnca;ions
against the present Administration II is, however, 10
be recoleced, that General Harrison, in of his
eectioneerng speeches, by way Of apology for rcu-
sing TO make any avowas respecting his views and
purposes, remarked, that those who made the most
promises, told the most lies. Considering his con-
ncction with the party having the control Of nearly
all the Banking institutions of the Country and con-
siderng, also, that very many of those institutions
have violated their fro'nises with perfect lmpuniiy,
and have been applauded and supported by the Fede
raj party for their perfdy, there was, perhaps in
hat particular at least much truth and proprcty in
his remark, that those who made tine most "py0miSeS
told the most lies. II is nevertheless 10 be expected
hat those who have been induced to give their
support TO the Federal cause, in consequence Of the
complaints which have been urged by them against
the present Administration, will expect them TO pursue
such course will have the effect remedy the evils
of which they been SO loudly complaining. They will
find ont, or much mistaken, that the 'change
which they have been seeking with much industry,
will be such they little dreamt of and one
too which, in their calculations will thoroughly
vince them, that man, party who have no princ
pies for the ''pubc eye, but who, to gain their ends
are ali things TO all men, unworthy 10 be trusted
and never to be depended upon. 1t needs no prophet
To forte the speedy and certain dissolution of party
composed ofsuch gonisica views and principles as
that the Opposition. And therefore take no cred
it for predictions, for all the utter imposs
by of creating unity Of feeling and of action in SO
heterogeneous mass; and without such unity of feel
ing, sentiment and action, like the house "diyided
against itself, il cannot stand.
FROM The same
THE MASK MIST NOW FALL
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