Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

particular course. Our opponents have yielded ont
term by giving up the two terms principle. When they
shall be induced by their political reverses, and by til,
solemn admonons OF the public voice, uttered in in
dgnant tones OF rehnke, TO yield the remaining
pre'ension they will then have plished the
ment so ostenlatously commenced, and have gained
The pc siton 10 which their skin revelres then
hard cider debauches, their genuine bacchanalIan
gourts their whole conduct opinions and doctrines have
justly and naturally conducted thcm-to wit TO the "No
term principle"
vi. movement in the Legislature of Ohio on the
part OF minority composed OF our political opponents
deserves in every Stale of the Union particular notice
and eprnbatnn The Constitution of Ohio contains
provision for the sgnation of the members of the Lee
gslaure and requires twohirds be present for the
transaction of business The minority refused attend
and constitute quorum under preence Of resignation
thus leaving the mai oriy, not amounting 10 two
thirds, without power 10 lesslae. The pretended
sisnations were The result Of precuncerted combna
ton TO prevent legislative action. A minority COM
bned successfully Ia subvert the legislative department
of the Government, 10 anniIate virtually the lawnak
ing power, by an agowed conspiracy. The movement
sustained md approved by the Wing party in the
State, and as far is known sanctioned and de.
| Tended by them elsewhere. In the Wing Convention
of The State which nominated Henry Clay for President
and John Davis of massachusetts, for Vice p sident
the entire body approved the course of the seeding
members, and pledged themselves 10 sustain them and
their cause. Upon the question propounded by OF
their orators, the air rended with unanimous
shout OF app.obatlon-with disturbance of the
notony by single note OF dissent. Orators from
abroad introduced into the State 10 aid the cause,
and animate the hopes aud exerlons of the party
Even "1orry OF the West in the tented field and
the battle ground, accompanied by faithful cohorts,
exhoriing and rallying the encumped bGltalons OF
Wings urging and prickiDg them TO the desperate
encounter. We looked OH the contest with unspeak-
able interest, and with inc preside anxiety Crcum.
stances, in the language of the National Intelligence
had given TO the election in this State additional i'm
portance, and unusual degree of interest. This
State had been emphncay termed the battle ground,
and apon the result of the late elections suppo.
sed hung the destiny Of future movements, of nomen.
tous consequence to the Wing party md to the coun
try. Within the last few DAYS, intelligence has reached
US, confirming all hopes and unticpntions of glo
rious triumph, the part Of the Democracy We
join heartily in the congratulations which sill he sent
forth from every part Of this good Old Commonwealth,
for the brilliant victory achieved by the Democracy Of
Ohio The Mother of States will greet the daughter,
because she has preserved her virtue and fair fame
and has molly sustained her character for inhexhle
frmness Ohio has neither been sednced nor subdued
The pioers, aIdrs nnd abettors of anarchy and re-
volution, have been rebuked and beheaded. Order
and sound prime pies have been restored The accept
of the legislative Office, without provision for
signation contract with the electors 10 perform
wees which caprciousy be set aside by either
party.
The reouisition of two.thirds to form quorum,
designed secure full attendance, and not enable
minority refuse to attend under pretext of resig
nation and thus defea, all legislation.
The right 10 resign, If il exist without consti-
tuiional sanction, attaches separately to ench member
be exercised fer Individual cause, and subject to be
controlled received rejected, by the body of which
the individual IS component part-Ihat combination
To it, in pursuance of political designs, and for
the subversion Of the power of the body, abuse
and perversion Of the right, is foul conspiracy
against the intent and meaning of the Constitution -
| consequently, moral treason, and disregard OF a
Tenn oath 10 support the Constitution, virtually
amounting to perjury. Actual or unprecedented wrong
the part of the orliy-paral and unjust legs!a
ton, ought properly be corrected by the people, by
the election IL members or TINT purpose and not by
violence, anarchy, md revolution, tie part of the
mnority-lhe institution Of representative Govern
ment, and The election Of delegates for short and
stated periods of sctvcr-siter winch 20 10 the
body Of the people, places II in their power peaceab!y
TO control aud the legislation Of the country,
and takes away all pretex for disorder and lrregu
lsrty.
These mild peaceful, Republican, but efficient doc.
trines have been CALAMITY and trumphantly sustained
in Ohio, against the Wings and their unprecedented
exer,,ons with their peted chicain, the bold and fear
less Harry, al their head.
TIE Democracy of Ohio have followed the fare well
advice OF the Father Of his Couniry-They have ndig
mainly frowned upon the first dawning Of comhlna
nation 10 snhvcrt the Constitution and laws-Thpy
have rehuked the incpien: manifestation of disorcan
zinr violence, and foul, d,sbonnring treasnn-Tbey
hive defended their Constitution from concerted vio
aiicn They have preserved their principles from de-
Element.
N conclusion, the citizens here assembled rejoice in
the signs of the mcs-1 hey greet their frllowctzens
upon the suspicious reluiis every quarter Of the
Union They congra uate them upon the prospect OF
more cordial and general operation than has here
ofore been effected. No PRIDE of previous name or
position will prevent The sincere and united efforts nj
ALL who dsapprove the tyranncn and dcinioal course
Of the dominant party in Cnngressof all who condemn
Tariff of duties not for solely, but for proec
ton Of all who condemn the distribution of the proceeds
Of the sales of The public lands ALL who condemn the
provisions of the Bankrupt Act and desire lis REPEAL
of ALL who are opposed 10 the institution Of National
Bank, or 10 that mongre creature, an Exchequer
Board-of all, who are opposed 10 system OF Internal
Improvement by the Federal Government, and conse
queny 10 an appropriation o money for snch objects
of all, who c.ny to Congress the power Of assuming
the liabilities Of the States and imposing their redemp
ton upon the Federal Government-ot ali, opposed 10
pcrnanrn national debt in lime OF peace all the
friends Of rigid economy practically and not teore,
cay-of ALL who d, fdclty, impartay and strict
accountability IN public oicers-o ALL the enemies OF
wal on proscrpon-os all, the opponents of latltu-
dnous derivation Of power and party serving nterpre
aiions of the Constitutional n the odvncates of
plain and limited construction of the powers of the Fede
raj Government; of all, who advocate the collection and
Of the into the Treasury, 10 be there
SAFE ly kept until drawn out in consequence OF appro
praiinns made by law required in the Constitution:
of all who perceive that the trainers Of The Constitution
designed To confer The powers therein granted, md TO
entrus the execution Of them TO natural and not 10
artificial persons-and that quently there IS no
anihority in the organization and management OF The
Treasury or in the arrangement and execution of any
other powers duties, for any connexon with banks
or corporations of any kind. We feel coniden, of
cess in The approaching contests We shall have an
open, and trust, unembarrassed conflict with our
opponents.
We hope that no murmurngs of disappointed ambi.
tion-no complaints of neglected merit, will break in
and disturb harmonious exer'lons a fair field and
clear sky, End our buges will sing truly If victory.
With friends we promise to meet our adversor'es
IN open and manly combat
Armed neulalrties will not, we hone, intervene
half way houses OF ENTERTAINMENT at which the soldiers
Of either party NAV oter, will go down for want OF pa
ronaec--and the last q" The Conservatives will d'sap
pear or he no longer separately distinguished in the
greot circle of The cumbalans And when Tie battle is
busbed and victory achieved-nstead OF the tyranny o