Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-19
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Correspondent Of the Eaqairer.l
The success of the Democracy in Illinois and
Indiana appears to be complete. The result in IL
linois was anticipated; that in Indiana was not:
thoughthe people are proverbial for political insta-
bility. A few years past il was among the most
enthusiastic Democratic States; suddenly it turned
right about and gave the Wings some 10 or $4,000
majority. Probably its present detection is n pre-
Jude TO a like result next year. BE this, however,
as it may; one of the main causes, apart from local
questions, of the present result, is said 10 be the
fact, that the battle was fought under the banner
of Col. Dick Johnson. Mr.. Van Buren's name
was not mentioned, or only mentioned to be boot
ed ut. This circumstance denotes that Col. ]. has
great strength among the masscs-a fact we have
never doubted, for we have often stated, that he
was the only Democratic aspirant, between whom
and the unalloycd Democracy, there did or could
subsist any genuine sympathy. All the rest of
them-Nan Buren,, Calhoun, Buchanan and Cass
are a totally different order of beings from the
hard-fistcd and hard toiling Democracy. Their
habits, their associations remove them far from
sympathy with the mass. They are all more or
less aristocrats in their feelings; and ifthey affect
great love for the Democracy, it is done purely
from selfish considerations, and at a great sacri.
flee of feeling; and the awkward and unnatural
air with which they do it, bctrays the motive
Not so with Col. Dick. He is never so easy and
natural-so much at home, as when among the
hard handed Democracy--shaking hands with
the men, chucking the women under the chin,
and handling the little-oncs on his knees, or put
ting them in his huge pockets to find chcsnuts
or other goodies" He inquiries after their health,
and about their business and success in life, in a
tone that gives assurance that he feels an interest
in the answer-that the question is not asked
merely for form-sake-but from sincere sympathy
and an overlooking goodness of heart. He con.
verses with them in a strain suited TO their under
standings, and as familiarly as one of themselves
about matters in which they take an interest. A
kind-hearted old fellow, and genuine Democrat, is
this same gallant Dick; and having, as Gov. Gil.
mer once remarked, 'killed an Indian, and mar.
RED a black wife," he is the most popular man in
the Union. 1t is in his mighty name, that the re-
cent triumphs have been achieved in the North.
Western States, and in Kentucky. The aristo-
crazy of the Democracy may sncer at his pretcn-
sions but he will cause the prophetic fear of the
E%nqmrers correspondent TO be realized-and give
them a deal of trouble. He is right in insisting
on his rights. If he be the favourite of a MAORI.
ty of the Democracy, why should he not he the
candidate of the Party! Why should he aid in
defeating the will ofthe majority merely to CRAFTY
the personal ambition OF MIR. Van Burenl He
owes Van nothing, except an old grudge for disre-
spectfIl treatment. Why, then, should he not re-
turn scorn for scorn, and show TO the scrub. Arts.
tocrats, who affect to despisc him, that he is more
powerful than they}
The Calhoun paper at Portsmouth siezes upon
the results otthe Tennessee and Indiana elections,
to give Van a severe blow. 1t says:
II ELECTIONS.
The returns from Tennessee are less favorable for the
Democrats than we at first expected. The Wings have gal.
ned considerably over the vote of lS4l. II is now suppo.
sed that Polk is defeated by a strong majority-the Legis-
IatuTe is yet doubtful. 1t will he recolectcd that Mr.. Polk
run as the candidate 'n expectancy" of the Vice Presidency
with MIR. Van Buren,, that he canvassed the whole State
with uncompromising zeal and ability, and is Defeated
VIII Mr.. Van Buren's friends persist in running him n third
time, and once more throw the government into the hands
Of the Whigs?-We do most earnestly and respectfully beg
OF them not TO persist in this suicidal course. We do most
sacredly and sincerely believe that Mr.. Van Buren, will be
defeated If again putin nomination. Will his friends force
him before the people with certain defeat staring him in the
very facet We hope Motive trust not. Let them abide
by their iavortc motto every thing for tie cause, moth.
ing for men"-and all will be well.
In Indiana, where the Democrats fought under the ban.
ner Of Col. Richard VI Johnson, the result is cheering in the
highest degree.
k~entucky-gloriou "Old Ken,ucky"-where the Presi.
Dental flag OF "OId Teeumseh" was unfurled-has given
the Clay Wings "Waterloo," 90, oo!!!