Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-20

ever predominant. Treachery and dis.mulaton which
are "one and inseparable, often pracsed by de-
signing demngogues, to undermine the basis Of a we'll
balanced Government, whose operations accord with
The wishes and promote the interests of the people
If treachery has been the characteristic of those whose
duty it is TO watch aud guard the Liberties of this
try, it time that all things should be rect,fed and
reformed, that healthy action may be impaired TO
the body polite In the approaching election for Pre-
sdent there is but hndrance to the of the
nominee of the Democratic Convention" Should
there be concentration of the whole force, there is
doubt, but that the efforts Of the party will be attended
with abundant success Since the memorable cam.
paign Of 1870, there has been wonderful political re-
volution, particularly in the North. Those who were
deluded and mistaken are now chagrined and mor-
fed bearing testimony the good old kim, "that
all that glilters not gold" They determined to
90 with Republicans whose love Of country has been
manifest in all their actions, involving the glory and
happiness of their country. Their meetings are con-
Quoted with spirit and good order; and their creed,
which has been ever the same, they are willing the
world to know, and TO 'pront thereby" Let not the
zeao,s in the cause, permit their ervor TO lose itsefn
the .'sorm and phrensy Of fanaticism." And should
they find themselves violating the good old presidents
established in The days of Mr. Jefferson, and becoming
c!amorous the contest WAKES warmer, they have
but take retrospect of those elections when con-
cert aud peace hnndmads together. sin union
there is strength" II the party will consent TO abide
the decision of the delegates who 10 meet in
should do for the sake of their party and principles
all PERSONAL predictions and determine to unite hand
in hand for the nominee, it is my humble opinion, that
his election certain lfthe friends of Mr Calhoun are
oratfed their wishes and the preference IS given 10
him-if the members Of the Convention, after cool,
dspassionate and impartial debate conclude that he is
the ost popular man. and likely, from existing cir
cumstances to command larger VOTE them those who
are disposed 10 favor Mr. Van Buren, believing that he is
the most available man. should readily and cheerfully
Ia inf in his
half for it known To all that Mr.. Cahouns prin
cipes and opinions are not so obnoxious to the friends
Of Mr. Van Buren,, as those OF Mr.. Clay Therefore It
s that if they alone IN the field and the contest IS
between them, the Democracy should consider II their
boupden duty to vote Tor him whose creed is more
nearly assmllated 10 theirs. 1t the friends of Mr..
Calhoun intend TO take firm stand, regardless Of
the voice Of the Convention; if they to remain stub.
born and unyieldng, voting for the man with whom
they are best pleased, what good will result from their
going into Con yention Will lii avail ything' Surely
not The object Of the meeting will be to ascertain, il
possible who most likely 10 concentrate the vote OF
the party If majority of the members are of the be.
lief that Mr. Van Buren, is the strongest man, he will
be the nominees and if he is earnestly hope that he
will be ably sustained and trumphantly elected He
stands before the world able advocate of Republ
can prncipes and the ayowed friend Of institutions,
both civil and religious. Confidence has been reposed
in him, and we believe that II has greatly Increased
There are indeed few writer's, better acquainted with
the history of country and the progress Of opinion
on its political arena-few have more thorough
kno Wedge Of and measures, of the machinery OF
Government both at home and abroad, and of the va
rious springs that move it, than this distinguished
| scholar and statesman. On popular topics. MIR. Van
Buren, has always been perspicuous and powerful
writer and such his profound erudtion, that there
few departments of study, which have not more or
less engaged his attention, upon which his opinions
were not valuable to the American People. May his
long and faithful public services be remembered, and
may the last respectful tribute of grateful country, be
a second term in The highest office within their gift
| REPUBLICAN.