Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-09
NATIONAL. CONVENTION.

We copy the following excellent remarks upon Thu
subject from the New Hampshire Patriot and Gazette
We have for moment supposed that there
could be any serious difference about The time OF hold
ing the Convention, though various opinions might bs
entertained and expressed. Nor do we see why any
question should be raised to the mode in which de
egates TO the Convention should be appointed In The
absence of recommendation from The last National Con
vention, there is no common rule 10 60 by, and The
party in each State must Of be expected 10 pro
coed upon the plan which has usually prevailed in tina
Stale. Nor is there any power, other than the Conyen
ITSELF when assembled that can prescribe the mode
of voting, and know not why the delegates from the
people should not be left TO determine that question fol
themselves
The cheerful tone in which the Patriot and Gazette
speaks of the prospect of the of the nominee Of
the Convention, is we'll warranted by the present as
pec Of affairs, and the Democrats throughout the Union
have but to be true to their to achieve glorious
victory Boston Democrat.
alt seems 10 he settled that The Democratic Nation
al Convention should be held in May le44. The dis
pute about the time of holding il, which has given
rise to no bitter elimination may be considered end
ed We shall now that The friends of Mr.. Van
Buren, who preferred November next, will cheetfully
give up their Preference and scquiesce in May next
1t is the proper time, ss conforms TO usage, and as nc
time for the assembling of the next Convention was re
commended by the Convention of May, 1870 Where
dispute ursea and no material principle is involved
harmony is best secured by following the tina
has been before practised The course of Mr. Calhoun
friends 1rho prefer him. has been very Objectionable IL
this matter; but the subject matter is not important
enough for serious ground of quarrel. We nre conf
dent that there will be no division account Of the
time of holding the Convention. II will undoubtedly
be in May, as wished by Mr.. Calhouns friends.
s'The old mode Of appointing delegates will probably
be followed, without much opposition. It appear,
but little dIscussion and is well understood
that it is impossible to adopt any other mode Severa
of the States have already appointed their delegates
and in others, State Conventions have been called fol
that purpose. The Democracy Of each State mus
exercise their discretion TO how the delegation tina
is 10 represent them, shall be chosen and for the
life of US, We cannot see what just complaint can be
| found with this
"lhe manner of voting must be decided by the Con
vention No other tribunal determine this so so
ttIsiac,orily and SO properly.
"Wba,ever pretext be held out by the factious ano
!!dsposed, it is evident to u.s. that If there be any d
vision in our ranks, it will not have It's true orisin
The mode OF constituting the Convention or the time
of holding il, the manner the Conven ton may adop
TO ascertain the will of the Democracy OF the Union
Local feeling, personal preference and the failure
warm, but fruess, efforts TO insure the success Of
iavorile, will be the true causes of what disafector
and rebellion there may be. But We trust that lher
will BIZ very little of this. We have confidence in lht
good and sincere devotion 10 the cause OF Demo
crazy, of our brethren in all parts Of the Union w,
have The strongest faith that the nominee of the De
mocratic National Convention will be elected Presi
dent by the peope-and shame betide any Democfa
who may oppose him. We will stand by that nominee
and give him our feeble support be he Calhoun, VA
Buren,, Cass, or any other member Of our party.
any of our friends in the South, West or North &C
unworthily Of themselves and the cause it will max
no difference in the result The nominee of the Con
venton will have a weight that will bear down nj
oPposltion and any disappointed portion of the part
raise The standard Of resistance, they will but exhib
their impotency."