Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-23
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JAMES n. THORNTON. j., Esq.

iS6pd.Gr for lie Car0hae Otsirti.
The peculiar characteristics of Federalism have been
sriknsIy cvinced by the reckless and wanon v'tnpr.
ration Of the Bank Wings against this high.n,"ied
aad honorable Senator. All .irir arrows OF caiumny
and deraction will fall barm!essly at his feet true
to their policy, first 10 cajpe, then to ntmidae, and
lastly to asperse they have been unable TO conquer s
independence, tn induce him to renounce his polit-
chi faith. Ardently devoted 10 States Rights princi-
PIES he looks 10 the Constitution the Magma Chara
Of treemens rights and nc is determined to stand or
tall upon lis rampnTts
hlr. Thornton enjoys the rare advantage OF having
been a consistent politician. From his first debut on
the political stage till The present time, he has been an
advocate fof strict construction OF the Federal Con-
su!on, and, par consequence an uncomproiHsinS
opponent Of National Bank. Il is true, he has here
toioe acted zealously efficiently, and IN good latin,
with tie Wings, in their opposition TO the election AMI
OF making any compromise OF his political principles,
or o yielding his firm and honest convictions OF duty
to the behests of party.
When a candidate Tor the SURFACES of the Wings Of
the District his opinions frankly and publicly
avowed. He was known to be opposed to tie charters
of National Bank, and also to the election of Henry
Clay. Whence then the mighty cla,nor against our
Senator: What are his political sns' What the oc-
casion for the Dissatisfaction and vndicve persecu
tons of his quondlm friends Can il possibly be- that
his honest and unwavering adherence 10 principles,
long cherished, and to professions often repeated has
disappointed hem' Ifso, the fault IS theirs, not his II
his honesty and inv;nc:be frmness have given otence
10 hs party, he may regret it, but he cannot, lie viii not,
sacrifice h;s principles appease their wrath. Not be-
but his party, are obnoxious to the charge ct bghted
faith. lie has discharged his Obligations faithfully and
ably In the Senate lie has voted for their men and
sustained their measures. AS the Representative Of
The local interests OF his District, he has been assdu-
Gus and yigilaat.
doubt not, that it will him much regret to be
Obliged TO oppose the party with which he has hereto
fore acted, at the ensuing session Of the Legislature
but If his duty to himself and TO his country shall de-
mand IT, believe he will not hesitate TO all the
responsibilities that his delicate and trying situltiom
may involve.
Il may be proper for me to remark, that | am now,
and have always been, Democrat Of the s,raest sect.
| voted against Mr.. Thornton the time Of his ei.c-
ton, and have since differed with him in the course he
has though, proper 10 pursue. cannot then, be
peced OF aduatlon to him, OF any wish 10 compro
mise the interest Of my party. With these expana
TONS VIII offer few suggestions TO my Democratic
friends in the District.
The time has evidently come, when parties are to be
cassed according 10 their political tenets The one par
ty Will be Federal, the other Republican. In the seiec-
ton Of their agents. the Republican party should make
their choice depend upon the honesty and qualfca-
ms OF the individual. Though lie may have been
da,ated from his natural allies time by the acct
s combinations OF parties, by ntious con-
:, h,,no duty; II ~ the hour Of trial, lie IL found
hs ,he great interests Of the country, against
: -, |, N equal rights and Democratic Govern
h hailed welcome auxiliary and
oe sus.a'nea aga.s, the mischievous efforts Of our
uo;s, VIM ~ H.. destroy his influence, and thus
ln,s ss =, , ,h The po.on of Mr. Thornton Ali
and feelings lie must necessary MS hepuu.,ean E'eMs
Democratic party And while the Sederaiiss arc using
every exertion 10 dispasagc his poIr.l ,ad;n -
finally to expe him from oce, the duly and nssas a o
the Democrats are obvious and Imperative TSor -,
doubtless encourage and sustain their faithf4i ~ III
Representative, and thus rebuke and defeat IL. -.
l:cious designs OF his Federal calnmn'aors. WA,
should wish expect him 10 make any concession
His defence of The States Rights principles Of %
%, sufficient guaranty OF his future course. He is
opposed to ali the demonstrations! measures agstct
and acted By the Clay party 1T the late Extra and
Extraordinary Session Of Congress. These are TIE Vi
tai and alabscrbing questions before the country
and with him the Democrats can cordially cooperate
lis services will be valuable, and his relation to the
two parties will enable him TO accomplish much good
In conclusion, may he proper for me 10 Sdd that,
though my information of the political principles and
views of Mr.. Thornton, is derived from unqueson-
able source, these hasfy lines are penncd '7dhom hs
Eno1ciedge consent. CAROLINE.
/ Nov Is, 1871.