Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-13


second time. The States refused 10 concur in The
wishes and resolutions of Vermont. In 1910, JOINT
committee Of the South Carolina Legislature fully DIS.
cussed the Vermont resolutions and, IN an able and
onvncing report, pronounced them unwise, danger
Gus, and suicidal The Committee unanimously treated
the one term principle Wing measure, hostile 10
Democratic doctrines and intended 10 deprive the peo
pie Of their woned saluary freedom OF choice The
Republican Statesmen Of South Carolina, approved and
recommended this report and denounced the artlu con
trvance Of the Federnliss, TO prevent the restoration
of Mr. Van Buren, TO power and place. This was pro-
per and constellation, in $780, South Carolina, with
iaudable spirit and unanimy, voted for MIR. Van Blu
rem and ably vindcaed his public course Since then,
Mr. Van Buren, has appeared on the public Stage,
and has done nothing to forfeit the favorable estimate
which the citizens Of South Carolina placed npon him
Yet some Of the leaders and supporters OF MIR. Cal
ioun seem anxious TO reverse this memorable order oil
lhings-to adopt the notions oil fermnnt-and, by an
unwise political esloppe TO preclude oil possible rcsor
alton Of Mr. Van Buren, 10 the Presidential Office =
They who in other days, denounced General Jackson,
now exto him the alder and abetter OF their polit'
cal designs They should always remember and dis
close the fact the General prefers Mr.. Van Buren,
over every other candidate for the coming Presidency,
and will never countenance any continuance 10 jostle
his favorte out of the full and equal advantages OF q
General Convention Of the Republican party.
But il it were not so, the praeties of General Jack.
may be smelly opposed To the doctrine imputed TO
him. With honor patriotism, and Abilities that illus.
trous citizen served in the Presidential office second
term In three successive elections for the Presidency
he received plurality OF the popular voles-bnt, 10
the first contest he wronged by Massachusetts
ma ma rement and Kentucky intrigue, which dehed and
defeated the public will With equal injustice, the
Federalists defeated the election Of Mr. Jefferson who
served tpo TERMS freely supported IN three sncctS'
sire elections for the Presidency and Gttrtoards re-
ceivsd many petitions and entreaties from his fellow
citizens allow them to support hum for The fresiden
cg u fourth time. But, having been supported Mitco,
and elected cicc he waived this latest partial mark oil
the national appreciation and regard
| The most ustrious Fathers OF the Republic APP
proved and served n second term. Washington, Jel
ierson, Madison, Monroe, and Jackson-what mighty
combination Of example, wisdom, and worth all
filled and adorned the Presidency for egh, successive
years-and their useful patriotic services through
out each second term furnish the evidence and secn
rity that the elective range may be safely permit
ted in the selection Of Magistrate for the highest irusi
and that absurd and suicidal TO deprive the nation
Of rpcued virtue experience, and Abilities in mighty
political station which requires combination OF the
rarest qualities and highest qualifications. II is dotnrd
fear or puerile concet that any Executive patronage
may prolong reign which the people dlsapProVe In
1900 and S2S bad Presidents Justly forfeited the nation
al favor and were promptly deprived of power. In lolu
{ wise and honest President could not MAINTAIN ms
place against the combined articles OF fraud ialsehno
and vcnalty All this shows, that amendment OF
the Constitution is necessary 10 enable the people 10
displaee their President al the expiration of single
] term.
H., constant
Mr. Van Buren, has served IN the Presidential once Tor
The proper period of time; and that the people are re-
uctant 10 support him for another term Many P"l'-
tcians who oppose him now, never supported nun ~
his former need. And, instead of distressing their
{ ability 10 elect him again, they had better acknowledge
that they never supported him on any OCCASION The
continual parade Of their apprehensons tina, he cannot
be elected notwithstanding the controlling ascendancy
Of The Republican party, looks like "a father to the
thought aud is plainly calculated II II be not Design
4 The g.
sion among The houghess and weak, that MIR. Van
Buren, is wanting in requisite qualifcatonsthat, un
der his auspices The Republican forces will become
rotous and reractorythat the doubtful mud waver-
ing will desert the Republican cause ground their
arms, or fight The other sde-and that the Federal
party will take courage from the spectacle and essa
, their opponents with vigor, confidence, and esu!la
ton.
. The TO all this restless anxious fabricated
| upprehension is obvious If any candidate for The
Presidency be stronger than Mr. Van Buren,, let il
d pear IN General Convention Of the Republican,
i party, aud lie will become the nominee, and he truly
supported hy cordial and patriotic vote. But II Mr.
S Van Buren receive the nomination oi General Con
/ ventou, may not his timd supporters and reluctant
friends dismiss their fears? VIII II not convince every
candid that he is strongest candidate and will
succeed IL any individual of the purty can? And i
this reasoning be honest and conclusive does il become
genuine Republicans disparsge the prelensions Of
gallant soldier who carried their standard and fought
their battles in thousand fields!
Whether the Convention assemble Six or twelve
months hence, is matter Of indiiia renee Mr. Var
Buren, and the honest supporters OF The Republican
party will abide the general voice
Yet million and hall Of steady Republican voter:
/, will be nsued out of the. equal rights by fer,
and ambitious spirits, who suddenly join the army as
pire To direct it, and to monopoze the epauetles which
adorn it. The freshest recruits may assert all equal
privileges and authority but TO dictate The terms and
conditions OF general battle, is of The question
Every attempt In do IL, is unjust, arrogant, and pre-
poslerous; and ought TO be firmly resisted, at every
( hazard.
With hasly exultsion the question is often propound-
ed, why should The Republicans support for The pres,.
dency statesman who lately defeated in despite
of every exertIon to elect him: retort The question
and enquire, II the wrongs and falsehoody which de-
eated great public beneiactor, should be suffered 10
lay his fortunes forever in the dust; No, we owe il In
the bounty of Providence that the cannot be prr
rnanenty obscured by the dismal and unwhoesome ocs
which the earth throws up The orb of Jefferson
emerged from the Federal clouds which folly and in.
justice thIckened around him. Jackson rebuked that
political argan which retarded his career and deprived
him, for season, Of his fair deserts And despite OF
management and corruption his popularity rushed on,
over every obstacle, with the chafed impetuosy Of
swelling and resislless food
The same motives and inducements, which impelled
the Republicans 10 persevere in their support Of JEFF.
feson and Jackson, should govern their present course
For, throughout his political career, Mr. Van Buren,
has acted like an honest duliiu and enlightened
statesmen always preierrihg the prosperity of his
country 10 the vulgar incentives of ambition Had he
pal,eed TO oorrupiion and succumbed to The dazzuo
temptations which beset him; had he coaxed and pam.
pered that incorporated ava.ce which combined arais,
him. had he meanly followed The politicians who bar.
Ter conscience for authority, honesty for convenience
and the public interest for sordd and dshonorable aims
he might have retained his ascendancy and s,renrlh
ened his position. But he firmly supported the cause
of the people, fell, fairly covered with honorable scare;
and scorned 10 initiate that hobblng multitude of I'M
commlsseraied apos.aes, who are always provdenally
crippled by restless anxiety TO climb above the world
TO sacrifice their beneactors, and beiray their trust
President Van Buren, lrod every path of his nrduous
duties with laudable and gallant step Great match
less Jefferson was never steady 10 the cause Than
he. And when the sacred Constitution required his
support, no fear nor danger venalty intimda.
ton, impeded his patriotic purpose or shook his rcso
lutte and manly heart.
This noble supporter Of his country cannot be neg.
lected until ncorruptbe integrity treated as dsrepu
table, and artu enegades police the power Of The
ma lion, and the honors of the Government Then, and
not I'LL then can the people of this Union forget his
become all