Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-27
The Petersburg Republican.

lHe IcttTSOuTg HtphUtcdn.
We have received the Ist No. of this unal under
the administration of Editor Greenhow. In chaste
and elegant Address ITO tho Public no commences
by tracing in clear characters the true meaning Of
the Constitution, and touches upon the many abuse,
which the Federal party have practsed, in direct
lation of that sacred instrument. He winds up by
defining his position in the following terms We look
for much aid from Mr. Gs talents and sterling prln.
cples, in dispeng the mist Of Whiggery that
overhangs the "Lttle Cockade"-and, when the Ma.
tioual Convention shall pronounce its solemn choice
we doubt not that the Republican and the Enquirer
will, with voice, press the claims of the nominee
TO the Jealous support of the undivided State Rights
party Of the Union. The Republican will be issued
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings;
1.-THE present position OF the two parties, which
have heretofore entertained different OF the
powers Of the Federal Government, is now
clearly defined than at any time since the memorable
struggle between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson,
ind both Of these parties seem to look to the approach
ing Presidential contest for the arbitration of their des
TIMES II is then, matter Of little importance
u.s. that should closely examine the petensions aud
the powers of all who aspire to lead our ranks on this
engrossi pg occasion. There are many among US whom
all might be proud TO follow, yet it is necessary
lact one, and that one ought 10 unite in himself more
fully, and in higher degree, than any other ndydu,
all the qualities demanded by The emergency The
result of my reflections leads TO support the noml
nation Of Jehn G. Calhoun. He advocates every doc.
trne of the Democratic Prty-he opposes all the dog
mas Of Federalisu1-he has had every advantage
which the longest political perience gve-in Con.
gress during the last Secretary Of War-a Vice
Pesdent-as Senator of the United States, his services
have been invaluable TO the coun,ry. Throughou. BIS
whole career, no STAIN has ever darkened his cha
racler-neyer has his name been associated, even
by the tongue Of malice with esther political or private
intrigue. His splendid talents lave rendered him az
honor to the nation, while his private worth and un
contaminated reputation must shield him even ifcm
the prejudiees of the honest and the good II Is mol
my won't to deal in the language Of adulaon, and ~
speaking OF Mr. Calhoun have gone no farther than
calm investigation of the facts will warrant. These
facts lead me TO the conclusion that in him United
all the elements which, in tie next Presidential contest
should command our support and will be crowned sa
his
at proper, before closing this address, that should
my decided conviction of the necessity OF sePs
ration between the Banks and the State Government
These institutions have time after time dsregarded Iht
engagements both with the people and the State, an'!
have been able to recognize either the =sice
the propriety of protecting them from the pehslf'
which, under like circumstances, would have been ~
licted on individuals.
WASHINGTON GREFNHOW"