Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-22
ro TIE EDITOR or 7ur ENQUIRER.


Ihave been graicd to learn, through yonr valuable
paper of the frightening prospects of the Democracy
IN various parts of our Old Dominion | rejoice t"
hear IL: because verify bcer" that the fate of our Re-
pubIican Institutions DEPENDS upon the success and
progress Of Democratic principles. hope-sinc"rcl
hone that the integrity and intelligence ri III" people
will prove ,no strong for the Vaccinations and assaults
Of the enemies of Republican government. That as.
p:rnr Grnagngucs, political d,speradoes ana oilce-
hunters should venture TO appeal to the passions Of the
pcopr hy thu exhibition of log cabins hard cder, &c,
does not much surprise They who destitute
Of sound principles and homes; intentions, arc apt |"
suspect The want OF them III others. Who can witness
The cIamurouS bnastlngs and exatc revelres ." thu Re-
era party produced by their apparent victories IN two
or three States without yielding 10 the conviction, that
,n love ii party and of power rather than the love OF
cpun;rv, stimulates their unparalleled eXertions.
Rn, my object is to inform yon of the condition and
prospects Of Tn. Republican party IN my own county
the birthplace Of John Taylor. believe that there IS
decided majority in tins county who will sustain Mr.
Van Buren, at the approaching election, 10 despite OF
the cycr,ions of Wing orators and the appliances and
devices fTIppecanoe Clubs The strength Of our party
has been steadily increasing, ever snc" the announce
ment of the Harrisburg nominee Besides some substdi-
tia changes have already taken place. there arc many
who are doubtful of the proprrty OF cooperating WIN
the Whip party: and if they do not sustain MIR. Van
Buren thew will nevertheless withhold thcir suffrage
from candidate who is unpedGcd with regard to the
treat questions of pol cy before the Country. have
heard OF many of the latter desert tion.
II is evident that every public discussion tnat mas
taken place in the county, since last spring election,
has resulted in our favor Indeed, when good cause
is sustained by such advocates the iessrs Scous,
it would scarcely chance To suffer presume you
ha sc heard of the discussion between Mr. Gswold and
Francis " Scott mt our las, July Court Permit me TO
say in concise terms that the defeat a" The suh.elrctor,
was complete absolute irrctrevdble cant'G!y think
that Mr.. Scots reply the best specimen oil extern
porancuus speak ever listened 10. ne nnTtIhca-
ton of the Feds was extremely great They had ex.
pectcd much from the talents of their imported orator
But alas. they were sadly disappointed. hiss w.t. when
exposed proved be silly ridculr his ingenuity TO De
subtetv his evidence 10 I've explrte aud garbet, and
his assertions too reckless 20 rrgg!rc reuaton
Mr. Scat, deserves the thanks Of his Republican
brethren for his dlgnicd and able effort that occa-
SION understood that Two gentlemen, with one OF
whom am acquained) declared at the conclusion :"
Mr.. Scots address, that they should forthwith 'wash
their hands Of Harrlsonisnl.'
The Wings exhibit the distinctive character
with that they do throughout the Union. lhey en-
poy the same arts TO deceive the credulous ana cn
wary. think however, tina; their last hnmouS - exp
ring al some distance from the ears Of the people; "io
| am curious to know, what their !erte genius ",
next invent But as every day has ITS u"hoes' VIII
not undertake TO divine. Like Ovlds Lyeann, me!
still hope to surprise and murder Jupiter, while me.
| fancy him 10 be asleep.
A Tipoecanoe Club was organized at the Bull Churcf
on last Saturday 1t was the third time that Inc scat