Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-10-24
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Mr. BItkES AND HE Sa ~ Il - ~ L.
Tba F.deraliss claim that Gen. Harrison must carry
VIRGINIA beconse he is native of that although
neaTy his whole life has been spent out OF lt)-and
Mr. Webster called upon the Long Islanders 10 come
to the aid of the certificate hero, because ms wiie saa
10 be native of Souhold If these are reasons IN Ia.
of the support OF cano'oase, Whit ~. ho'u
Mr. Van Buren, have upon the affections OF the people
of his native Stale Not only is this his BIRTH place,
but the efforts of nearly his entire lie have peen con-
secraed 10 the service OF the stale Al the par III Inc
Senate of the United States and as her Chief ags-
trate he has been identified with the interests oil New
Work in relations os varied as could well fall 10 the lot
If ono man and all the duties devolvng upon hiIa have
been discharged with fidelity and snsieness Oh Pui
pose that have Justly endeared hm to his
Gems of the Empire State. But it IS IN his capacity OF
President that lie has done most 10 chaehge 'ne' az
miraton and continued support.
Where is the Administration that has encountered
greater difficulties and been more severely lried ah
That of Mr. Van Buren,; Look at the border d'ihcui-
ties growing out of the Canadian Neutrality-suspicious.
Abolition movements threatening the dIsinembermehl
of the Unon-the boundary question: with It's ireal-
ened hostilities with Engand-the removal OF the va
rious tribes of Indians, with lis attendant dihcult'es-
and finally, the universal suspension Of the banks win
its consequent embarrassments conflicting interests
and temporary annihatlon oil business aho credit
These with others that might be mentloned form ca.
taogue of difficulties sufficient to try tile nerves ana
test the abilities of the soutest and most gifted m
divdua that over filled an office OF trust or proht
And who can lay his hand upon his heart, and IN the
sincerity of his soul deny that they have been met and
surmouned with a GOODNESS and determination worthy
of the highest admiration and regard for the perna-
nent interests of the country which entite the fres-
dent to the lasting honor and gratitude OF his consu-
ents. Where may he look for the need OF approba-
ton due his signal services if not to the inhabitants
of his native State those who, having aided in his ele
vaon to Office, bound by every honorable obliga
ton to lend him countenance and support so long
rs he continues discharge the duties incumbent upon
him with the ability and faith which have marked his
past
Ii needs no prophetic ken TO foresee that the Adm-
nistration of Mr. Van Buren, destined to fill place
in the history of the country second to none tor the ga
racily with which it has met and surrounded the great
est obstacles, and the fidelity with which It has adhered
10 the strict letter of the Constitution Nor is the day
distant when its opposerS will be regarded IN as
odious the supporters of the black cockade
and sedon law administration OF the elder Adams
whilst the supporters Of the present Administration VIII
be as proud Of the distinction thus conferred as are
now the venerable relics who stood BY the patriot JET
ferson of the performance Of their youthful days
That the inhabitants of New York will share largely IN
this honor, is guaranteed by their devotion TO Demo
cratic principles, and by the regard they have ever
manifested for the distinguished individual now at the
head of our national aialrs-dented is his re-elec
ton with honor and interests ofths his native State