Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-21


of cur iethsrry and are ready for the fight We are
not vet tired oil our OLD Republican principles and
Characteristic glorious principles which our fathers
cherished and the exalted character they maintained,
in by-gone days We Will honor their venerated names,
and initiate their deeds OF noble daring. We know how
10 assert our rights and wl rally under the tai
tered banner wach has 50 long waved over our heads
and still ners tha breeze as II counting another
brilliant victory for Hunter and Democracy. Then,
let W make an effort worthy OF ourselves, worthy o.!
freemen, aud verify OF this renowned old Comnan-
wealth Let devote day To the cause OF freedom
and those sacred institutions which sealed with the
blood Of martyred heroes Let the ollng farmer leave
his plough IN the furIow let the carpenter lay down his
plane, and the merchant MS yard stick; let the sound
OF the anvil aud the trowel cease: and let US rush like
mighty torrent from the mountains aud sweep the
ghost OF Wggery from our borders. "Once mere,
brave comrades, 10 the breach KING WILLIAM.
FOR 7ifE ENQUIRER
Democrats IF Chesterfield, yoar principles are IN
ddngcT!
By law of Congress- requiring the States TO District
themselves, according 20 fixed basis Misrepresentation,
YOU have been severed from many of old political
friends whose opinions regard TO the true policy oil
The country ha,monIze with your own, and nave been
united with another portioa OF yoar fellow citizens,
LARGE majority OF whom advocate measures antagons-
tic TO those which you believe alone restore the
blessings which Republican institutions were IN
tended to dispense. Democrats, YOU have been pro-
verbal for adherence 10 your principles, aud have al
presented
tests, and as one great Republican family. When there
was O cause 20. you TO rally under the standard Of
your country, you have, VITA unilinching hrhlness
worthy the and the patriot, spoken at the
polls in language not 10 be misunderstood by your
opponents Then, ii there time for
union and harmony--f there ever time, when
your country expected every man to do his duty,
that time dawning upon you. Let not the
crafty Misrepresentation Of yoGr cpppGents who are
busy engaged collecting capital from The Tax bil y
r,up.r mis- at al Ia ma
tive pride support OF the plighed faith o the old
mother OF States--Let ask, which is Of the most
Importance the reservation OF few cents IN your
pockets the preservation OF the faith and honor Of
the good old Commonwealth? This is the true ques-
ton you have mee,.To her liabilities, which
the msl-adnnstraton Of previous Legislatures had
swollen to enormous amount, Virginia reduced
10 the necessity OF gong either the market
dcent for additional luans; pursuing that policy which
gave daily warning ot the RUNS II vas destined 10
bring upon us increase the harden of taxes upon
her people, 10 rcpudIae. OF these alternatives,
does ii require moment FOR every lover Of his
country TO decide sustaining the faith Of The State,
The Legislature has ado tied The remedy least ohec.
tonable and has throw herself upon he msgnanimity
of generous constituency for their appreciation, who
will, doubt not, vi hen the Tax bill Is fully under.
stood, cheertully give IT, But, Democratic irt your
views BE- what they may upon tbs subject, hope you
will not let them have any influence peudcia 10 the
Congressional election. That IS the subject nearest
my heart and one, no. properly managed, may, at
future day, Jeoparaize Your rights aud crimson
your hresdcs with the III blood ct your waves
and children II party spirl, had not usufped The
throne Of reason the Wings Of Richmond would
have abandoned the Hon John N. Bolts, after lac voted
for the repeal Of the 2ist rule of Congress whc!:
rule, you must rccoilgct, closed the door Ia Abuoa
petitions. Mr. Bolts tries to seek refuge under the
right of petition; Which, II he is sincere does indicate
inbeciliiy Of mind either in himself, in the other
delegations the whole Southern delegation, with
four FIVE exceptions, voted in opposition 20 MIR.
Bolts 1t ia right, that MIR Bolts should hold the right
of petition lnriolae under iar construction Of the
Constitutions bat the atitudnous construction he pns
upon that Sacred instrument, allie III con
strGcton aa- practice subyers!:e of cur dearest
rights.
The Constitution says, that Congress shall make
no law 10 prevent the people from paaceably assem-
bling, and peiIonng the Government for redress q.
grievances. Now, under view Of the subject, can
perceive how the fanatics of the North, view
institutions source OF grievance 10 them ii is
not compatible with common sense, 10 suppose 70!
one moment, that The Trainers OF the Constitution
ever Intended in the right OF peton, 20 give 10 The
people the night to petition for Tie abolition o; lnsttu-
lions, which the Constitution recognizes. The very
idea as absurd revolving to common sense. Ba!
concede every thing 10 Mr. Bolts that he claims
and does he not occupy tie unenvahle attitude Of
lang the rights OF ms own constituency, to consum-
mate the wishes OF The Aboton;s,s for he - yet tc
learn had h,s constituents beer consulted, nineteen
twenticihs would have told hin no u throw his vote
in the scale, which, II turned iagcf O! the AholI-
tionists, would number the days of the Republic
Then, Democrats. oil your body-one, whose
interests identified with your interests whose prn
cplcs merged VITA your rlnc;ples-aow Inc ic
conjure you, you cherish those Princples-as yo'
love the institutions Of your counfyas " prize the
blessings which eaanate from the samc-as you love
the soil that gave YOU hr,has you value that liberty
which, under the blessing OF Heaven, your progea
purchased with their lives, and sealed with ihe
bood-once more buckle your arnsor, ut cut your
strength, and the banner, winch has often led you
TO victory, may again float triumphant from the bat
Elements OF your country Your patriotism hitherto, like
an avalanche has swept every thing that array
against your principles and have made you renown
ed in the political, LsonIdas aud hs little band
in ancient, history but, IN the approaching contest
you have opponents 10 mee,-opponents, who
us familiar victory yon are strangers 10 defeat
They will maze bold aud vigorous charge upon you
which canno; be repused cXcep. by well directed fire
IRON every man. The approaching contest Is Of doubt
ful issue, and requires every maa To do his Duty the
want OF single ire may defeat you, when that hire
gwen, may put yoH- enemy 10 rout, and crown your
leader the victor. Then, Democrats let not that apt
thy, which lave -oo4 10 fear has seized upon
of you, prevent yom ram recording your vote 10!
your leader, the Hon. JOAN W Jones, the able de
fender OF your rights. Perform s!.a duty, which on
10 you, mothers, TO your wives, 10 your chld;,
and to your country, and, victorious not, you sill
enjoy The proud satisfaction Of knowing that yen have
performed your duty. The eyes OF the Democracy oil
The District are rpon you. They have formed laite
inr antcipa,ons of the and you give them VIII
you disappoin. their hopes Here IS the theatre on
which the great battle is TO be fought, which is 10 de
eide Lie coaiict-ticn come 10 the polls next Thurs
day let nothing keep you away aud 1t yon are over
come BY superior numbers, let II DC alter you have
marshacd all sour strength, and contested every inch
oi ground DEAiATuS.
FoR TIE ENQUIRER.
Hon Jytn Minor Bets end tie kght II Petition.