Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-05
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Fellow Citizens 1T is rumored that few, 1t is
hoped only few, of the Republicans Of this county
are dissatisfied with the nomination OF Hr. Anderson
candidate in the April Election. II is 10 be re-
gretled that such is the but 1t would be folly to
shut our eyes to The fact. Danger threatens us-the
danger of defeat through own divisions, and pru-
dence requires that meet il boldly IN time to avert
il. 1t can be avered-victory is within our power
but we can conquer only by united effort Why, then,
should divisions exist among us IL has been objected
that Mr. Anderson has but recently forsaken our oppo'
nens. But what of that Did he not iorsake them
from a conviction Of duty and did lie not resume
his old political relations in good faith: Have you
forgotten his cxeriions in the great contest of 40
When he stood up in the front rank oil the light, and
batted hand to hand with the mighest champions OF
The enemy, did you then question his devotion to your
cause II is true, he has changed his political
associations but no one who knows the man can
doubt the honesty uprightness OF his purpose
Dupcity and inslncerty form part OF his character
nor has the most violent of his Wing opponents alleged
either against him. In his protracted discussions with
Mr. Waikins-prorac'ed from month to month during
the whole of lci0-he advocated the doctrines
of the Republican faith and the policy OF the Republi-
can party No Democrat charged him with holding
hereses then: why should you, now: 1t was the good
fortune of the writer TO hear Mr. Andersons Address
in the Charlottesville Conventions it received with
hearty applause by that assemblage of the leading
Of party from every portion Of the State surely the
who their appreciation rs s"nhc liepuoilcah'
What he was then, he is now. In the Richmond Con
ven,om of last February, he was prominent member
He was one of the Committee which prepared the AL
dress. He sanctioned that Address, and sent it forth
to the State as the expression Of his creed liz not that
Republican Address: "a,
But you have had more recent declaration OF Mt.
Anderson's opinions. IT was but the other day, he
ayowed them the presence of the whole people oil the
county He distinctly declared his opposition to all
the measures of Federal policy advocated by the party
in power and spoke briefly, but emphatlcaty IN favor
of the policy both State and Federal, which you ad-
voca,e. VIVA, Democrat did not agree with him:
Il cannot be concealed that Mr.. Anderson, in the
practce of his profession has been unfortunate enough
10 make some personal enemies. 1t may be that
some of these found in our ranks butts dhcnit
10 believe that any true Democrat will suffer personal
Cclinus to Interfere with public duty 1t IS the part OF
the patriot TO sacrifice all such feeling for the sake OF
prncipe and he who shrinks from the sacriilce,
has little of the spirit the crisis requires. The Crisis IS
treat one II involves issues, from whose decision, ny
the people ofthc several States, results will flow that may
decide the desnes Of the Republic, and must De ieit
with powerful and permanent influence, ior COCO
or for evil in the determination OF those destinles ne
STRUGGLE in which Won must act at the polls in April,
is not limited to Virginia. IL extends throughout the
Union 1t is struggle between the antagonisc prin'
ciples Of Federalism and Repubcansn and II must be
decided by the tue defeat o The men whose
nosilon MS candidates, constitutes them tho representa-
lives respectively of these principles For some years
past it has engaged the efforts ct the conendDg par.
ties to degree probably unparalleled in the history oil
the country. Its crisis is at hand Virginia must
strike the next blow and who can estimate the conse-
ouences Of her action, Who tell what influence
her example will exert on other Sates' Virginia gave
to the Union the mpeshable Resolutions and Report oil
'9S and 9-She has ever stood firm IN her ancient
faith and should she strike her colors to the foe
should she now forsake her cherished faith, what
would be the moral influence OF her example:
In view ofthese considerations II becomes US 10 re-
ma perform,
every one of us is individually responsible tor the re-
suit No one can doubt the suiicency of our strength
10 carry the State-but that strength will avail Us no.
,bipo. unless exerted in united, harmonious acton
This alone is necessary-and this is neccssary-to Sc
cure success Cabas and factions threaten the cause
IN several countesThe apprehension .. divisions ana
d. feat in other places should unite US more closely
here
Fellow citizens-I am unwilling TO trespass longer
on your attention, but Will mt conclude Without an
earnest appeal to the real Republicans OF the county
If any in ranks are so little attached 10 Inc cause
we cone nd for-so little devoted to lis high and gof
GUS obec-as willingly or wlltully to peru lis success
Far the qualification of private ends personal pique
il becomes YOU who faithful, 10 AVOID or aver, Inc
evils of their jercliction, by redoubed exerons iouf
duties are increased Their dsaffection, imposes on
You obligations to new diligence and energy You,
at least are not willing that Hhig shall be your repre-
sentative simply because his Democratic competitor
once led the egions Of the foe. You VIII merge past
differences between yourselves and your candidate ~
the rele con, that You now united IN one sluSse
for common cause the of which IN this coun-
~, at least, is identified with that of your candidate
Yours them be the burden OF the ight, ana yours
will be the glory of the triumph!
In the name Of The Committee of Vigilance, l can
upon you to prepare at once and vigorously, ior .he
election Visit your neiehbors-urge upon all who have
hitherto been friendly to cause, the necessity OF con-
ccsson and harmony and union and pom, IN out ,nd
suicidal folly Of its suffering that cause 70 pe
and its enemies to triumph, through our ,nd'lrr
ence or neglect To up all in word let devotion
TO the cause burn brightly in your own bosoms, and
resolve to act as becomes the sons OF the sres ne
kndled lllh 81 ~ ~ ~
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
meeting Of portion Of The at se ,hs
Cnnr, Hons. on the 2sth day of March, 1912, (beinG
court day1 Carter II. HARRISON Esq, was called to thu
Chair, and Hez. Ford, Esq, appointed secretary
wiereupon it vas u., r..
Unanimously Resolred, That Samuel hooson, Esq.
sbonld be SUPPORTED as candidate to represent TN
county in the next Legislature OF virginia.
| &c Thomas w CroWder, II was