Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-07

PRFsIpESTIAL The Portsmouth Gazette is making
itself unhappy, because we have declared that MT
Van Buren, is the choice Of the Democrats OF New
Hampshire for President 1t takes upon Itself 10 re-
present Mr.. Cahouns interests in tins Stale amd &c
efectuate its purposes, attempts to place Mr. WOO
bury in position auiugonstIcal to the Democrats o.
the State. Its friendly oiIceE in this wise VIII surely
meet fitting termination. Mr.. Woodburys standing
with the strong and ardent friends of Mr. Van Buren,
cannot be affected 81 any such sinister efforts They
appreciate his talents his fame and his worth, and are
ever ready to pay HIM the tribute OF their respect, then
admiration and their friendship
What we have heretofore SAID Of the preferences o.
the Democrats of this State for Mr. Calhoun, we here
re.assert with greater posltsveness. Among the De
mocras in the Legislature, Mr.. Calhoun, per Sc has
hardly one supporter. His nomination is supported "
thsiStats by such crew. who put themselves forward
rs hrs especial friends the very moment oil their sc
cesson from the Democratic party, reekng with deser
lion and treachcry, that undcserved prejudice IS un
doubtedly attached TO BIN Bat aside from this md al
other reasons that postpone him 10 Mr.. Van Buren,
there which renders II impossible that alr Cal
houn should be the first choice OF the Democrats OF TIM
State as agans, almost any Of the prominent Democra
tic candidates. His views on the Rhode Island question
90 10 the essential principles OF Democratic nsll
tutions. He contends, as We understand, that th
people have not the right 10 change or abolish the Go
vernmenl that 10 rule them, without the consen
of those in power and without acting through the exist
ing forms Of Government where no provision IS made
for mode of revision and amendment. If The people
once tolerate Government they must endure OF
through all tme al oppression and all abuse, unles
that Government which exists BY their tolerance
consents TO an alteration This opinion is danger
GUS error in public man, and serious objection t'
MIR. C..
But we will no, pursue this, We designed merely tc
point to the huresSue at the Portsmouth Gazette II
It's abandonmen, Of tee Democratic party, having de
serted and vGfre4 upon il when il was assaed by TIE
combined forces Of Feds Calsm, Conservatism and Iy
lerism, assuming TO recommend Mr. Calhoun to The
support of those toward whom it cherishes the mos
deadly hostility ~. II Patriot, June 90.
PRorEssIoSs,-E,ery day confirms opinion, tina
the Wing papers, wh'ch have made such strong pro
LESSONS in regard tie faith OF the State, have been
prompted to their course, by wish to make poll
teal capital for their party operate upon in The CON-
ing elections, than sincere desire TO the faith OF
the State mainlai:ed. /: is not The case bow is
il they are SO very careful no, put forth any Of their
laundering denuncist'ons against those Wing counties
who have not il is true, passed peambles and resou
tons but have acted in such manner to ente them
more TO the character Of repudIaors, which these gen
tlemen pretend so much 70 dees, than any other por
lions of the State: We animadversons their
course by the Wing press-we see no bolts OF denun.
citation hurled al ,hcm-no appeals TO "honor and
honesty. Does this look ike nsncerity Does not
this making "hsh of one and flesh Of another prove