Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-06
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RICHMOND, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6.
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cIeeroess of views open-heared sincerity and unpre
tending honesty of purpose, that we hasten 10 lay u
before readers. Every line of 1t deserves the at
,enlion of The Republican party;
TO TIE EDITORS OF TIE Enquirer - ,o,,
CARROLL COUNTY, Va, Sept 70, l5lo.
"Gentlemen The various answers winch nave oeen
furnished to The enquiries propounded IN your 1rcu
cr and which have been published in your paper, and
others the Common wealth. have determined
me To give you my opinion of the sentiments OF the
Democrats Of this region, concerning The SUBJECTS OF
those enquiries. | think may say, without beng
liable 10 the charge of presumption, that our feelings
and opinions upon this subject ought To be entitled TO
some weight the sons OF Little Tennessee, by
their unwaverng devotion to, and ardent advocacy OF
the principles of Democracy, have acquired Tor this
re on the title of the "Banner District
"Upon the question of the National Convention, we
are all believe satisfied, with Baltimore for the place,
and MAY next as the time for its session. The majority
of The party far learn are in favor OF the
district mode of eectng the delegates. but perfectly
willing that each State should choose her representa-
tves as she may desire. With regard TO the manner 10
which the business of the Convention shall be con
Quoted how it shall vote, &c, we are generally dis
posed submit The discretion OF that body itseli
IL we delegate body of the high trust OF Sc
Letting the man who shall receive sutfroges, we
fear 10 let them nominate that man IN the mode
they may think most advisable.
zone thing consider settled We are unanimously
resolved 10 support the nominee OF the Convention
The man who sets himself up opposition to the will
of the party, expressed through lis chosen and trusted
orpan or who bndly sustained by his friends in such
ouposon, would find his doom forever sealed in
Southwestern Virginia. We believe, that there is too
strong necessity for union IN the defence oil our
principles, to allow our councils to be distracted and
our efforts be paralyzed by partiay towards men,
or respect for the wishes of individuals or course,
preferences exist among us, and OF them VIII say a
word. The OF the party are warmly in lavor OF
Mr. Van Buren, Even many of those who prefer
others would "rather BEAT the Wings with Van Blu.
rem than with any other LIVE man. Many men OF
standing and talents, devoted to the interests OF
| MIR Calhoun. Col. johnson and Gen. Cass have each
friends among US; and but few, suppose, would be
dspeased It Mr.. Buchanan were nominated. But as
have said, Mr.. Van Buren, is the general faVotte
Yet highly approve Of his conduct, and confident
s we .,e of the rectiude OF his principles, are not
disposed 10 let the neglect of ms claims, breed
schism IN the Democratic ranks Let the Convention
nominate which they pleuse of the prominent men OF
the party, and nominate him they please, venture
the assel,lon that "Little Tennessee Will give that
nominee majority oi2,00O or $500.
uBy the bye, are heartily SICK OF the discussion
now being carried in the Democratic ne" spapers
concer the claims of the different candidates, the
Con venon, &c We consider 1t useless, indecorous,
unhroiherly and dangerous. Yours, &c
(Si6sEp Gg one RtpuLitcan-and endorsed By another
The last suggestion is entitled to our most respect,
full notice We hear and hearken. We repeat, we
TOO are almost satiaed with discussion For ourselves
we shall attempt TO cease all controversy We wish
more long pieces, If We can fairly avoid IT,
But there is one pon! only which we wish to shed
little more light, from the pen of Correspondent OF
the New York Evening Post. We wish 10 "rally our
party, whole party, the Republican party one ana
indicisJe, TO union, 10 harmony 10 concentration
of all efforts against the strong, daring ana ram
pant enemy. who is organizing his forces against
u.s. Is this then, time for US TO divide our forces:
Is this time for portion of party TO dictate
unreasonable conditions the mass OF the party; Is
this the moment for the Charleston Mercury, and the
meeting in New York, to tell Us, substantially, 'on"o
all that you have done Do away with the proceed
ngs Of New York of Indiana, of Kentucky, OF rem
syivania land of Georgia-but breathe not her name
al alb Abandon the right OF each state 10 elect her
Delegates in her own wny-take our way alone
elect your Delegates in Districts, and let them vote
per eapita'-or, will not cooperate with you
We will not 90 into your Convention. Do they
still further to say, awe will appeal 10 the riends
Of all the other canddaes-and hold one OF our own
If we canno, succeed in bringing them INTO our own
measures (Which, know they cannot do,) I've WI
hold separate CONGRATULATIONS our candidate bold
" into the arena-and trust 10 run hun through Inc
Electoral Colleges into the House oil Representatives.
and there trust the votes Of the small States tor
securing his eleclion; Is this the time to hold such
language, or to entertain any such designs:
With what satisfaction do we hal the very oIieenl
course OF the large Democratic meeting, whlch "aa
held the 25th ult the Court House. IN the town
Of Tuscaloosa the seat OF Government nj the STATE
Alabama 1.-THE Flag OF the Union states, that was
lone Of the largest political meetings N haslever seen
in the county. II not only numerous, but II was
also very nearly unanimous in all It's proceedings
There were not than three votes IN The negative
on any one of the resolutions. They met Tor the
purpose of Amounting delegates to the State Conven
lion which is TO convene at the Capitol IN that CITY
son the first Monday December next, tor The puf-
pose Of appointing delegates to represent the Demo
cratic Republican party OF Alabama, IN National De-
mocra,ic Convention 10 he held IN Inc Guy oil bai'ho
lin MAY next, to select candidate for Democratic sup
port for the Offices of President and Vice President "l
the United States Among others, they adopted Inc
following resolutions
"Ror,d That Delegates be appointed by TN, 10
vcniion. ,,
R,orr,d while this meeting not DISPOSED to dspaaae
standing claims Of of The distinguishes een'asn
hose names are spoken in connection with the highest aSo
party, and while ws rejoice thal SO many e
worthy when go few can be chosen, yer. III M ~ onc;o,e
meeting the inject of the party Is Tue ADVANCEMENT ~ pn.
exalted NAV IL. h talents unworthy OF political trust from me
people, who not ready ana wht 10 saeee
private wishes or personal aspirations "po" ~ W ~ " $50
pJ,g rh, 81 far ~ The preferences this meeting
WE cordially recommend oountFymen the name
ri Marlin Van B,.n rs for the highest office within
heir % that We consider ms defeat 1910 blow inflicted
upon parry. and the man; ana tha therefore '
duty which The Pary owes 10 e a'hc 'ni
| To him"
pary is shown in the following preliminary arrange
menls-the resolution being Uttered, as the Flag says,
"by Calhoun man-and only one man seeded rom
the party under operation, because he would not
ngree Internationally to support the nominee oil Tue
| National Democratic Convehuon
sWhea IN order 10 ell rs TO the
character Of this meeting proper make preliminary
that charac;e. may be understood
Therefore, ,. -.
'Re,or5d That is meeting Composed Of those who are
ncpared abide of the Naiionn prnocaue
Convention May for the purpose OF se'ectne
remocraiic candidates o' the Presidency and Nic- frci W
the persons shall b, at liberty 10 So'e o
vie part proceeding. Of this mrens. n members
hereof except intend uncondiionaly 10 support ts mo-
mnce> Of the said National Democratic Convention
adopted with but dissenting voices
To show the gst of the argument, which recommends
a different mode of voting the General Convention,
from that which enforced in the proceedings OF Inc
Anti Van Buren, meeting in the City of New iofk' we
submit the following article
(Fror the .ytn York Erenug POsLJ
/ THE DISTRICT SYSTEM.
That portion Of the Democratic party, which avo"s
preference for Mr. Calhoun, avows an equal prefer
ence for the application of the District System, to the
formation of the nominating Consention, but they DO
not hold their candidate, and the mode OF his nominal
ton IN equal estimation. While they declare an entre
TO ware their claims of Mr. Calhoun II not