Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-09-22
From Es Pcfcrs5arg Republican,
TO TIE PEOPLE OF vIgGlNlt-rN, 7,

From Gs PacrsJurs Rspnbi.enl
TO THE PEOPLE OF vIRGlNlA-fNo.
Fellow Citizen: - have referred To facts md Offer
20 suggestions I" establish two mportan, propositions
firsl, that Mr. Calhoun, If chosen as the nominee of
the National Convention, would command n oryer vote
than can be secured for any other person. as And
second, that MIR Van Buren, from the force OF circum
Stances would receive smllie. vote than any other
per'on, on whom the nomination could be confer
red (2)
However much may prefer another, trust should
he restrained by the love Of Justice from Offering any,
thng ~ derogl;inn OF the claims of Mr. Van Buren,
winch vas not true IN fact reason NV remarks in
connexon wh bis prospects, are exorted by an earn.
est desire 10 establish The true and genuine principle
oi our frdera'i"e System together with sincere and
strong conviction, that his nomination would embar.
'ass, 1t not defeat the accomplishment of that high OBJ
ject ihey submitted 10 the dgment OF the cam
dad, and are neither expected desired to exert any
other influence than such results from the force OF
truth!
The greatest i,Pedmens 10 the progress of our pn
cipes encountered through long series of ye,hcul;y
gna'ed IN personal objections 10 hing, the bitter and
OF supporting him. personally IS In the canvass for
ha second ,sn r resident Jackson, all on! emear-
easements had dect reference 10 The ice rfcs'oe"y,
and the proprety OF c"nierrng 'ne ONE =" ,"c .ny
When he was elected TO tho Ptss'fs ncy n IN 49, any
votes recorded for him. together with those cast for
Judge White. 90 And the joint poll of both, would
have received accession Of strength from the sup
port of many who did not vote a, all, being unwilling
10 support the Judge under the circumstances which
atteD ded his nomination, and restrained from the sup
port Of Mr.. Van Buren, by dissatisfaction with him as
the Republican candidate. e This remark is jus-
f-d by the malHess Of the vote actually cast, MIR Van
Buren,, it believed, having been elected by the small
est me ory ever received by successful Republican
candidate. a.
From ls29 10 1910, the energies Of the Republican
party strained and constantly devoted TO the per-
soma promotion of Martin Van Buren, No party
toed more asslduously suffered more severely in
The personal service of individual 81 Yet 1t ter
minated catastrophe The cause is obvious. ii wcs
accustomed by his personal character and qualities.
The vlrtuuus people Of America happy under the n
fUence of mid institutions, absorbed IN their daily
active pursuits, or reposng the incidence 81 ease
and security, neglected their high political interests,
and entrusted the choice OF the Republican candidate
selfish part!Zens, more intent maturing their own
personal plans, than establishing the pepondeance of
the Republican party or protecting and peFpetuat'ng
our mode of poliy The choice vas made with reie-
renee 10 their views. Awaiting themselves OF L
casual sympathy, temporary iervor OF the pubic
mind excited by the acton of the Senate, they selected
a candidate no DID, and never will engage tho
ervd affections of the heart. In him. surrendered
the nesllmable advantage Of popular enthusiasm and
party ENJOY an enduring prosperity, who VIII
relinqu:sh so important an element of success Our
principles 10 command their ns, support, must be
Elected By those whom love No such feeling
10 the support of Mr. Van Buren,. The people but
colby acqnesced in his elevation His enemies were
encouraged by the supihencss OF his friends. They
saw from the lhin vote of 1895, that he nigh, have
been defeated By vigorous eSe'ons-they took courage
they gathered strengih-lhey were stimulated by
species OF phrenzed they made the assault, and
have but too painful recollection OF the sequel 90
II source of unaffected regret, that the Editor
of tine EnGnrer should have fallen INTO certain notions
II State potiry which bring hEi into close alliance
With clique, incapable Gf apprec. ating his VIEWS
U0) He IS iabpfing with them TO excite the sensb'-
les Of the public, behalf OF their iavorite and to
make the public 1T justice subservient 10 their
schemes in the chu;ce Of the Republican candidate
IQl) The obligations Of justice Al all tunes mpe-
ratre Bat justice never did demand, and never can
Justify the sacrifice OF public good 10 the lere personal
eradication, and individual aggrandisement OF mere
man. Government instituted for Tie benefit Of the
Peope- ard Il n terect.on from duty, aad perver
Of principle, 10 bes;oY' the powers OF society on
an individual, from motives of special and particular
| advantage 10 the .hagtSiratG. (i2
II were unrcsraned by console rators OF personal
respect for the Edor-l might say lie is engaged in
the yidicuious cforl-and w say in The unaeashng
effort 10 convince us that Mr.. Van Buren, is actually
popular and that from aotiacs ot Potcy We should
| take hlsn candidate Mr. Richie may have
The address, when supported by the energy OF his COM
PATRIOTS to make Mr. Van Buren, The Republican can
d,da;e Cor tie Presidency, and he w be entitled to
share with them, line glory OF the ticnt achievement
-il3 but he never can convince the public, that
.Yartin ian Bmea is actually popaiar-tecause, on
ness-avery ran feels the relation which sutssls be
tween his o1a heart and HAT distinguished statesman,
and he is enabled determine the dtgree ~ poarer,
winch gentle "&ef, over tic hfarfS u osrs
We al. feel t. lie never reach the heart-thnt he
never can be personally p0pGar ;hough he may com-
mand esleem aud attain 10 political power. Q4) As
to selecting him from motives of policy, 10 add strength
10 the strength Of the strong IT The Enquirer could
succeed in bringing the past Impenerable veil
of oblvon-if II possible TO blot out from memo
ry the Illuminating associations oil lo40-the lmpoiicy
OF the selection would Lc made manifest by the SIM
pie reflection that Mr. Van Buren, has heen for the
las, twelve yeas, the cand dale for the Presidency or
Vice Presidency. If he had popularity, II has been
exerled already. We have secured all the advantage
which his Influence can bestow (l5) Every man
no be Brought to aid, by any such influence
! as he may happen 10 passess has been long SINCE
joined unto, and moulded into the Democratic party
They already par; ard parcel OF Inc De'ocfacy'
and must, in manner lose their identity before they
can b. di-enc grated and severed from it. G6( Can
the Enquirer-oan any p,rtizin OF Mr. Van Bufen,
t,Etk a, boz