Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-07
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rne NArlnyAL. CONVENTION


We had determined not 10 30 into the discussion o
III subject for time yet, believing, as we now
d. that 1t had better be deferred until the Democracy
have secured majority IN Congress, and arranged
other political Objects so re 10 insure The success
the party in the approaching elections. But others
have espoused the cause, generally, grounds
for Withholding our own, and the sentiments OF out
friends, from he public any longer. 1t is matter
much t. be regretted that The Democratic presses and
leading of the parry seem too much disposed tc
commit themselves 10 the support Of tnvore persons
for the Offices of President and Vice President Of the
United States We had hoped, and still hope, that
none would, viii 70 far, as TO pledge themselves
10 the support al their avaTite Gan, before selections
made by National Convention. But in the disap
pontmeni o! ,hs hope, think some danger IS TO be
apprehe nd.d aud principally owing TO the great
diversity of opinion which exists IN relation to the
time Of the meeting of such Convention. lfthe sub
ice, not prominently before the country cs 10
elicit The wide range OF discussion which is going
on, should have objection TO the mos, distant day
proposed for the Convention TO assemble. AS the
subject now stands, from premature agitation we
are of opinion that the earliest possible period would
be the best Tor the Convention 10 meet The longer
i now deferred, the closely the friends of tavor
re men will adhere TO their personal preferences aud
very many may become so far pledged 10 create a,
lcast akewarunesS 10 support the nominees Of the
Convention, should those not be their per
sonai choice. la such an event, division would prove
disastrous 10 the present prospects OF the party And
although unwilling to believe that there is
Republican to be found, who would far differ from
the great body of the Republican PARTY as to withhold
cordial and hearty supper. of the nominees Of the
Convention, though net his own personal choice; YET
we are unwilling Ia open door for dssensons to
the ranks of the party. We should sedulousiy avoid
the breakers which threaten divisions Our adversares
OF The Wing party) are anxiously looking forward 10
such dis senslons, and using their best endeavors
create breach the Republican ranks; and in this
lad this alone they rely for their and
our defeat
The early call of a Convention would have The ef
ice, to allay discussion and prevent commuals II
we had our candidates the field, the party would at
once unite upon them; if any d,ssensons found
To exist (Which hope is not the case, know
Of money! we should have time 10 heal them and present
an undivided front TO our opponents. IL is urged by
some tina, further time should be given discuss the
merits of those most likely TO receive the nominations.
This we think quite unnecessary as the political cha
aclers prnci pies ond talents Of The prominent Of
the party are Us we'll known 10 the great body OF the
people now as they would hc at the latest day proposed
Tor holding the Convention. As 10 preferences Tor
We are Ike others-we have choice OF men; but have
not expressed IT, and think improper TO express il
this occasion We embrace the great principles of the
Democracy, viz: 'Unlon, harmony, concession-every
thing fer measures and nothing for men" We rely
wish Implicit confidence sucn candidates may be
selected by. the National Conventions; that selection
we shall give our humble supper; with cordially, and
hope our Republican brethren throughout the Union
will concur in this grea, principle
iiacdSi'c Democrat