Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-13

ENrKNer ~ Letter from
WAsHiNGroN Crry, December 9Th.
We have here been much sraied at the harmony that
seemed 10 exist in in the organization Of the House
at Delegates ci good old Democratic Ststeas had
been led Ia fear that division have been created
the umnanN efforts ut opponents introduce but
thanks to Mr. Taaicrro tor his integrity and lofty bear
any IA the preniisetor hrs hmneSs and adherence the
principles and unity OF the party. lie should receive the
confidence and W need bel the support OF the entire Demo
cratic party.
Alths is omnous SURELY OF the union and consequently
triumphant o the Democratic party the approach
ing Presidential election; and the finger board otc points
with unerTng certainty the candidate ol the party aud
that candidate will be MIR. Van Buren, All seeing OF
every denomination or faction admit IT, But when he shall
have bceG selected the candidate at the patty for the
Presidency, task nearly much importance still
remains TO be performed, viz the selection uf candi.
date for the Vice Presidenay-and who from Proyiden-
s interference, might have thrown upon him the admins
tTauon of the dcstnits OF this great nation How much
important has that office become, the
the people, from the late history ct countrysnd the
people unwilling longer tn place Individual in that
prominent station lest be that they would vii
hngy and heartily place IN the Presidential Chair itself
who then Is such individual I sure | will not be
running counter your good aud patriotic echng
when say, John T. Calhoun Is that individual ann
Sir, that some few OF the mast mprudeni and enthusiastic
friends Ut Mr.. Calhoun will the s ntmauon OF this
proposition, tTea, almost with conompt-bu. upon
htt second thought cannot but think they must approve H.
Who doubt but that, with such ticket, shall sweep
the Wings with tcgnado) from the of the land
Here will be union OF Northern and Southern Democracy,
which will be- inseparabe tor yeaTs And IT Mr..
Calhoun. great mighty and talented lac ) hc what
conceive h, mOdcoi Southern patriotism and chvalTv lac
will, with sinslenes OF purpose 10 take position
that will ensure the integrity and success at tile party, thereby
ensurng the prosperity OF country and the u
rabity of the Union and institutions. IL places Mr..
Calhoun an the estimation OF the public upOr-
taa position than he ever before occUp'dbecause The OF
flee Itself considered important than when Mr. Cal
houu filled It'll. will occupy the top round the
ladder Of all that human ambition aspire o-and should
the top round break, be thrown from It. pace-h will
then he the opnOst ltwould be OF the good
feelings aud wishes OF Mr. Van Burcu friends towards him.
and would, PROFESSIONALLY, place hlm imposing
position than amy in the Union 30 that, take in
point OF ,IcN the friends 1t Mr. Calhoun should not inter-
pose obstacle the formation vi such ticket If the
Democratic party should dcsir II, .a> believe they do
This matter has been spoken of but 'c hrrebut with
these have spoken the subject has been received
iayoTahy, and. amongst them, who friendly
Mr.. Calhoun"
So this i To he the end of all Mr. Cahoun's
high hopes and LOFTY aspirations If "he cannot
get pudding, he is willing To take pie Oh
most "lame aud impotent concusion!" Since the
day when applicant for foreign embassy. al
ter proposing for n number OF intermediate Offices,
and being refused all in turn, finally wound up by
begging MIR. Madison for pair OF dlmity mer-
presSij!eS, there has been nothing like ii. That
he will finally submit To the arrangement, have
not the least doubt that his accession will pro-
cure any addition of strength 10 the I.ocOioco
ticket. beyond the limits of South Carolina, we
feel authorized from the signs of the times, in de-
clarng 10 be a vain hope but that it secures the
track 10 Nan is now beyond dispute. He is the
candidate who rs 10 sinele-handed against
Mr.. Clay. There has never been such an over.
throw, IA the history OF the world. military or po.
llIical, from the days OF Iama to those of Water.
loo, the Locoioco party will experience under
the command of Martin Van Buren, Who is
Martin Van Buren, Is he not the very same can.
didaie whom mauled INTO 4 perfect Jelly ia
$40, when he had all the offices, and all the
powers Of the General Government To- back him.
Did not all the Calhoun strength 20 for him then,
and did he not undergo the most humating de-
feat in spite of it ALI The fact is, the people Of
this country are tired Of Van Buren, and all the
measures originating or in any way connected
with him. He could never have been elected but
Tor the popularity of General Jackson.
Thes" remarks are adircsScdio our own friends
some oil whom may be disposed 10 apprchcmd dan.
ger from this union OF the Calhoun and Van Blu.
rem ticket and may not advert io the facts above
stated. Our own impression is that ii will have
no effect upon the result, which must be- very much
what il in 1910.