Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11
A REPUBLICAN.
FOR THE Eve UIRER
PRISCIPLES-NOTM MEN.

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! Before we proceed farther in presenting views
upon the subject Of the National Convention now con
ceded all hands to be held in May, 1874, we beg
leave, most respectfully to say word or two your
correspondents liking Il Queen and "Vindex."-
liking s. Queen" although writing upon another sub.
| jeet, yet such were his feelings and sympathes for
those styled BY him "rereating Wings, that be goes
little out Of his way to give vent 10 them. Whilst
pretending 10 express his great sympathy for his
slate good friends" he evidently designed TO produce
breach between them and their new political asso.
cates. He in to interfere in the little family
disputes between the old Democrats and State Rights
Wings, and very likely he will receive from both an
in,ruders reward. | am sure, that friends,
liking d Queens" "retreatng Wings" will know
full well how to appreciate his apparent So pathy.
If we may be allowed the privilege, would give
TO these 'retreating Wings" word of admonon.
We should say TO them, come not within the circle
oil the enchaner, (Harry of the West) Suffer him
not to wave his wand over you. Dash, Oh dash
from your lips, the poisoned bowl prepared for your
ruin, "a National Bank; else you will awake when
too late for repentance "retreat." To "Vindex,"
should say, that we convinced that we were
unguarded in our language in regard to Mr. Hunter,
and find that words bear a construction ws did
not design they should do
With ssvindex," we think too highly Of Mr. Hun.
ter 10 say aught against him in any way. Although
defeated last Spring. yet his talents and standing,
one OF Virginias gifted sons, will induce his fellow
citizens to call him from retirement into public life
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We now proceed to State in addition TO what we
have heretofore said the objections that present them
selves mind TO the proposed mode Of selecting
delegates 10 the National Convention. AS TO the
mode recommended by South Carolina, It is imposs-
BILE to carry it into execution, with any thing like
justice. We presume, that in Virginia land We have
| nothing to do with other StaesO the South Carolina
mode finds but few if any advocates. The mode re-
commended by our State Convention, OF district
Conventions, has been heretofore adgerted to. In
addition to what we have snid in opposition thereto
would add that il adopted it will place it in the
power Of few active individuals in each county to
control the whole business For instance take the
county of Hanover Louisa or Caroline. A meeting
IS called TO appoint delegates to the district Conyen.
ton. Some active v. Buren, man moves that
tain individual be called to the chair; and, oppo-
s'tion being made, (as is usually decided v Buren,
man is thus made Chairman. The next move is, that
the Chairman appoint FIVE len delegates as the
case may be, 10 attend the dstric, Convention. AS
matter of course, he selects gentlemen of the same
stamp; and thus, 10 use gambler phrase-Ihe cards
are stocked, aud the people cheated. Is his as
clear as sun beam And the same thing might be
done BY the Calhoun, Tyler, Cass, Johnson and Blu
ehanan men. How then, should We act in this natter
Have we no presidents to follow? No lights to guide
Us? No experience upon the subject No trodden
path to walk in. Yes, zoe hare. Thrice, at least, we
have had TO act in this matter before Let nq uire
for the old and tried paths, and walk therein. Atho
It is not perfect way, yet 1T has, at least done NO
harm Let the old rule then be followed. Let each
county have its meeting, and appoint in the old and
usual way, delegates to the National Convention and
when they shall meet together, after canvassing the
prospects of each candidate, let them give the vote
of The State, Ohe entire Jas we believe, that in
the Convention the vote should be by States, and mol
per capita. This idea of voting per capita, proceed.
from the belief and is founded upon the consdera