The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-07-28
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f. II. Kane s,islant surgeon.
1.-THE WAND OF PEACE"

IHE VAND VT EhCL.
The last Richmond Enquirer, in lieu of that
fairness and mpartiality which il has been lis
wont to claim, contains long detail OF the
names Of places at which conventions and other
meetings have passed resolutions in favor OF MIR.
Van Buren,, but there is not solitary reference
10 the enthusiastic meetings which have indi-
Gated the preferences Of States and districts for
either Messrs. Cass, Johnson, Buchanan, Cal
houn, or Tyler; and we doubt if il will give
space TO the recent Baltimore demonstration in
favor of Mr.. Tyler, and in appreciation of Mr..
Nelson's acceptance of a seat in the Cabinet. The
Enquirer is pl ased 10 say has long entertained
respectful feelings for MIR. Nelson, but it is wholly
silent as TO Mr.. Henshaw. Is this silence 10 be
attributed to the fact that Mr.. Nelson's prefer
ences supposed to be for Mr. Van Buren,,
while the Enquirer is uncertain as 10 Mr.. Hen
shaw's partia,ies 2 Can il be that Mr.. Richie
has never heard Of Mr. Henshaw, or does he
mean that the Globe shall not ourun him in
zeal and exclusiveness for Mr. Van Buren,?
The Enquirer says
"The Harrisburg Union, friendly to Mr.. Buchanan,
quotes article Of the Globe which, says the Union
commits that distinguished paper Internationally to
Mr.. Van Buren-as ii the whole interest of the
test had narrowed itself down to Van Buren, and
Clay" The Union protests against such course as
"inAicting deep and irreparabe injury" upon the
other Democratic candidates-says that the Globe
is the principal Democratic paper in The Union
from its position and the extraordinary ability and
hrmness which have ever characterized its course
its duty is to heal the dssensions that break in
other portions Of the Union where it do with
out a compromise OF principle, and to adopt between
the rival Democratic candidates for the great nation
t,A,n. tk<. L..
Such paper, to be just, must be raj between
Democratic aspirans, or els. it ceases TO be the
gan oil the party and degenerates into the mouth
piece OF man. BY pursuing a course partial TO
single candidate IN contest where five equally patri
otto and worthy are competitors, virtually takes open
ground against all the rest" But the respected Union"
asks loo much Of the Globe.
With all respect, re would urge, that the Globe
owes II to its own bi standing, TO the friends Of all
the other candidates. and to the patty to avow its
preference. The country have a right TO call upon
IL 10 denne Its position II come uut anu pauo
its candidateat the same time treating all the other
candidates with courtesy and kindness From its
peculiar position it will take its stand the side of
one or the other Of the prominent Democrats before
the country; but, at the same time, perfect
ly liberal, respectful courteous and Just to all the
Democratic candidates. Occupying the distinguished
and elevated position, which the " Union claims for
II, we have doubt that il will discharge the high
duties, which pertain TO itand that il will combine
all frankness with all berality. Its elevated posi-
tion whilst il permits II to speak with truth, aud de-
clare Its preference for candidate, will raise il
above the region Of illiberay and pre- JUDGE"
We have rarely read a more nsidious num-
Der of the Enquirer. II opens by nierposing
its "wand Of peace" and yet, when the Har-
rlsburg Union attempts to teach the marauding
Globe-lhe first, and indeed the only paper, that
has disturbed the harmony which should subsst
between the Democratic presses and candidates
how that wand may be waved with effect the
Enquirer says, "tbe respected Union asks too
much of the Globe"
Mr. Richie incites the Globe to the very OPP
posite course TO that advised by the Union aud
very art'u!ly, in another part Of the article upon
WHICH they are commenting hopes that some
doz n papers at the East will be silent under
the diatrlbes of the Globe. II holds forth the
wand of peace, bu, its aspect threaten, unrelen-
ting war" The Globe is the great disurber-
it had shown not only its preference for Mr.
Van Buren, before Mr. Ritchie's advice came to
hand, but as prelude to that preference, sud
denly ceased to speak well Of other candidates,
and commenced furious attacks on their friends,
and upon all the pres es which were disposed to
show fair play 10 all. Mr.. Richie follows the
Gl obe's l. ad and its own advice, and is now an
ally IN The Van Buren, cause. Well, the odds
between veteran and younger knights may give
success to the codifion-but of one thing both
these champions Of Mr.. Van Buren, may be
certain there will be hard fight unless there is
fair field. Again we say, the alternative is
with the Globe and the Enquirer. There will
be no retreat, no surrender on our part.