Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-26
From the Columbus, Miss, Democrat, Nay 49,
NATIONAL CONVENTION

III would be useless, nay impolitic, 10 disguise the
fact, that there IS considerable difference of opinion
difference we fear amounting almost 10 hostility, in
the Democratic ranks, 10 The time and mode OF hold
ing Democratic Convention, TO decide on the claims
OF the different asplrants 10 The Presidency Oar read
ers know, that we have held neutral position upon
the Presidential Election. That so far as II regards
the Two prominent Democratic asplrents, Mr.. Cal
houn and Mr. Van Bnren, the only two that have
been looked upon here the probable nominees OF
Convention, we have expressed no preference. We
have carefully avoided 10 show any special favor 10
either. Justice We have attempted to do 10 both,
without fear favor o1 ufection for contsndng
for principles, no. men, and it matters little with US
whether Van Buren, Calhoun, Buchanan, or any
other distinguished Democrat s made our leader-
We know, that if united, can, and will succeed,
and union, harmony, and concession, are onr watch
words. Such too, feel assured Is the principle OF
aciicn which viii guide the great body of the Demo
cracy IN the coming contest. Give them but can.
ddate airly chosen by airly organized Convention,
and they I'LL 90 for him
Bot IN The preliminores-in the getting up oil such
convention, there is have said, considerable
difference Of opinion among friends. We will here
note briefly "s.e THIS difference lee, and point 10 the
breakers ahead With common prudence and discretion,
we shall safely reach the port but, If we are divided
among ourselves, shall inevitably be shpwrecked
Two periods for holding the National Convention
have been accommodated on the 4th Monday
in November of this year, and the other in May of ls44
The Democratic party in the States Of Tennessee,
Missouri, Virginia and New York, speaking through
convention legislative caucus, have recommended
The former period the Democrats Of South Carolina,
Pennsy lvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky and We be
ieve some other States. the latter. Here Is breaker
ahead: how can II te avoided? Only by concession
Let both sides yield something, anc fix upon inter
mediate time, say the S,h OF January or the I'D OF
February next. If each side insists upon its own
time, there will certainly be split in our ranks, and
Two conventions will be held, and, If that is TO De
The case, 1t would be better that there shonld be
none, and that every candidate should run upon his
own hook
For ourse we have no hesitation in saying that we
are IN lavor OF the earlier day. because think most
prudent TO have candidate at once in order 10
prevent cssenons among Observation-Disclosures that
IN lime may grow bitter that convention can heal
mem. because We believe the party is as well pre-
pared TO select its candidate now will be al any
future Tune Having full knowledge of The principles
aud political creed of all OF The aspirans, postpone
nent o! the time OF holding the conyenton merely IN
order 10 ascertain what Congress will do at lis next
session., is showing an unwarrantable 6strust Such
reason Tor posponing the convention ill late day,
IS d'sorganz:ng in itself and dsrepuabe 10 the PARTY
1t IS saying, in fact, that cannot trust each other.
ana because the selection of candidate previous TO
the meeting at The next Congress- will tend to ensure
union and harmony among the Democratic members,
ana enaoe them better TO carry out measures promotve
oil the Puoiic good-it will prevent any caucusing 10
that body any attempt foresal operate upon pub
lie opinion This reason for holding the convention in
November next, Carries with weight than at the
fst view might De supposed, and no doubt, the
leading motive of the Democrats Of Tennessee, Mis-
souri, Virginia and New York for suggesting that time
But we are for any day, late early, that the party
may agree Upon AL! that want is, 10 have them uni
ted upon The lme and 10 get up such convention as
will give satisfaction 10 all By lis decision, matter
when held, all good Democrats we trust, will console
| themselves bound 10 abide
The other ground Of difference, is the mode Of ap
pointing delegates to the Convention, and the manner
IN which they are to vote when assembled whether b.
States, or BY districts We do think this ought
create any serious difficulty Take the Constitution
as our guide, md be at loss how TO act, o.
' 10 compromise in the matter. By The Constitution