Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-10


council the country tseqnalIy that during that
enric period the most painful feeling endured,
CONSCIOUSNESS Of my inability render that
efficient But, 10 the end Of my life, shall enjoy the
comfortable reflection, that no part of my long, and
often rough and dreary path of public duty ever
for moment crossed by the pronptings of ambition,
obscured by desire views of personal aggandize
mcnt. The exceeding nalering terms in winch you
kind as to speak Of me, must be my apology for
this touch OF egotism. Although now lead very
retired liie-ake demanded by The slate of my health,
and my private duties nevertheless feel deep and
diminished interest in whatever the welfare of
the county, and the OF good old party, with
which IT IS so neary allied. read with some attic non
public journals, and must confess that what in
them fills me with painful concern. May no TO The
dear friends now address, freely express that feeling
Knowing liat The proud and boased motto Of our good
old Republican party "Prncpics, not men, thought,
nothing at hrst of the difference Of opinion manfested
10 some extent IN our ranks 10 the who should
be the Democratic candidate, at the ensuing Presden
tiu election did not for moment doubt that, where
there was no difference in principle, and have heard
none alledged, each and every Republican,, in Virginia
at least, would be fully convinced of the necessity Of
timely formation of the nhoie purity into solid column,
as promptly and freely yield up his individual
preference Tor this That man, TO hum who might even
clearly seem 10 be the decided choice OF majority of
his political brethren 1t is now most apparent, that
are Differing about men, and not about principles
Every consideration dear to Republicans, and con-
ducive 10 the best interests of the country, demands
that, tins difference should be speedily and amcaby
healed know, that the Republicans of King William
will glory IN dschargng their part of this pleasing and
honorable duty La that process, we have 10 encounter
the mischevous end willy arts of our old adversary,
who knowing well the force and truth of the old
adage-"dtuide and conquer will not fail to throw
into the bubbling caudron of Democratic dissensons
every poisonous ingredient they Gull from their
own "unweeded garden of deception and humbug
gerry. We shall, also, in applying the remedy 10 the
disease,
perectionssuch the pride CT opinion, the PRIDE OF
consistency and the supposed obligations OF mn express
ed per'ona preference for thai the other But
rue Republicans possess the sagacty 10 perceive, and
the magnanlmIiy TO overcome these and every other
impeachment TO their own harmony and identity, and
thus prove to the world that theirs wordy boast
OF 'pr,nciptes, mol men. Many gentlemen named
by their respective friends suitable Democratic
candidates for the Presdency-With all OF them,
except one, | on terms of personal intimacy
and friendship, and TO most Of them would cheerfuy
conde my dearest political rights, and the best interests
o our beloved country II IS, therefore, impossible,
that any be placed far personal conslde
raticns concerned, in more painful situation than
he who now addresses you,-In making selection
amongst these eminent lndIvduas,-but the selection
is to be made, and do SHRINK from the discharge
of the painful duty Never have more maturely and
rmpartialy reflected any subject, been better
tIsfied, with the it enables TO give the oft
repeated question, who should be the next Democratic
candidate Tor the Presidency say, that it IS alike due
to the honor integrity and justice OF the baseiy defeated
Democratic party of 1S40-to injured country, and
HIM who then fell martyr in the of BOTH that
Martin Van Buren, of New York, above any other man
who lives, should receive The united undivided support
of the entire Democratic Republican party Those
who supported him in the year le40, when he and
hundreds OF good Democrats were overwhelmed by the
frantic hordes OF unhoy alliance have seen nothing
10 his bearing conduct under defeat that DOES not
confirm and adurn the Republican character he has SO
ans he rim IN
ration. Those who-snce that memorable and dig
graceful elecion-have the of their ways
and come out from Neutrality-suspicious. its dis-
guised Federalsn-and united or eunIted themselves
gOOd old Republican purify cannot, will not when
convinced by any evidence, that decided maj orty of
their comrades differ with them, hesitate TO yield up
their preference Tor another ndlvdua especially when
II is recoeced that that individual owes his well-de
served present popularity TO the cordial and aos sup
port he gave the great leading which MIR.
Van Buren, boldly and ably recommended to Congress
measures, winch every sound Republican will agree
with in saying, will be adopted, whenever we are so
fortunate 10 have a Republican Administrations
1t seems clear, that IN this State, public opinion
has dropped most of the gentlemen named and only
hal,s in lis choice between Martin Van Buren,, and
John e. Calhoun OF South Carolina: 1t seems equally
certain to me-, that Mr. Van Buren, is the decided
choice of large ma orIty OF The Republicans OF var
gina Should any developments manifest the cor
OF this atcr opinion, 1t possible that those
u
will hesitate moment to deter his claims to a later
and propl,ious day, and at unite their zeal
Gus strength, IN making head against the common
enemy | will not doubt IT, For myself, sacredly
promise, and believe could safely make the promise
or all the friends Of Mr.. Van Buren,, that we will
daily, and TO man, operate in carrying out the
ascer,aned (no matter how) will of decided jorty
Of The Republicans of Virginia, in selecting chief 10
lead us in The decisive battle of lS44-whch is TO de-
termine for years TO come-perhaps foreyer-whether
IA.
ton of this great naongrown great under the prnci-
pies Of the former and only slunted and retarded during
The short intervals when those Of the latter prevailed
No two gentlemen could be presented between " HON
could b. personally panied TO make choice, than
the two have named. am on terms of intimacy and
friendship with both Of them, but Of mach longer du
ration with Mr.. Calhoun. Never can | forget my de-
lighted feeling, the cordial welcome | gave him,
wnen al the called session of 1887. He renounced the
party with whom he had been cooperating, and gaye
all the support of his powerful mind to the strong and
decisive measure which MIR. Van Buren, presented,
which measure, repeat, must be adopted, before our
system exhibit It's fnll strength or symmetry -
With oil my unfeigned friendship for Mr. Calhoun
with oil my admiration for ms genius and talents
all my high respect for many Of his ardent personal
friends aud suppnrters-my Judgment and sense OF
duty will not allow me TO postpone the claim or
ner,, Of Mr. Van Buren, 10 his Mr. Ca!houn's
claim is just; but it is not get due, in my humble
opinion; and shall be exceedingly sorry his
account, TO see " pTcSStd at fRtS lime IL, however,
he should become the nominee of National Con-
venoa, man will yield him a cheerful support
than wi-There seems 10 he little coil about the
organization of this National Convention. 1t seems TO
me- that much Of what read and hear about il is nero
utweede DUN and tweedle dee Every must be
sensible (since dispensed with the old Congressional
Caucus) of the absolute necessity of some mode OF
concentrating public sentiment on some one Presden
tal canddate and thus maintain the harmony of our
party, aud curb the impatient or unworthy ambition OF
ITS members in the eectioa of President, course
IS clear. The Constitution and the la,o prescribe IT,
We can compel the attendance OF sherIfs clerks and
even VOTERS; but, in the election of members 10 Ma
tonal Convention we have no such guide Who can
by iap limit command the action of the people in
their primary meetings, their depu'aon TO Gene
raj Conventions How then is it 10 be formed
answer IN conformity TO the usase-the established
usage Of the good old Republican party-That usage is
the only law control the case, and it's antiquity
and happy results, have gwen it the force of la"
for one um wiling TO bow TO lis decision; and wo be
tide those who any nice points of casuisry ffivo
ous reason disappointed hope, shall attempt to frus
tra,e its iaudaJle and indispensable objects. have
been amazed hear it contendrd that i'll that bndy the
States are not have the relative weight and influence
which they enjoy in almost every other action Can
il be seriously con,ended that voting for candidate