Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-04

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There seems to be, among the Wings, psea, a,m'
ton at the idea OF discord among the Democ,
the coming election. Every symptom of ti.ssa!
held up to public view, for congratnla,lon and
ard every willy device, which their inventive
tons ca suggest, is employed TO give impens : Ia
reckless course Of few ma!econients h" We
omitted which may give width 10 the breach s .
10 the flames, winch their disingenuous pol'c .e'l
their conscious weakness, make them am ons |H.
die Every impelleRt continuance is reso,tsd :, T.
promoting their schemes and maturing tle,rtax - ~
Among the rest, the Richmond Wing, is most hn.a
propagatng inhammalory rumors of thus sort inst! "
addressing the understanding with arguments "a,
and founded on facts. Why this resort to the
and artillery of witlings and children; bu, for
the stamina of honest warfare. AS with manv ~
CO ordinales the Wings dernier resort, land n -
cases where there is lamentable dearh of Informs
its immediate resorD is wi,tcism and r,diculr TtH'
are trying 10 humbug the Democracy into fatal s.a1!
Bat whilst we have abiding distrust Of Wb,s.'''.
their appurlenances, We have On abiding confce,.sp
The Democracy. There is indeed, some sli,l,;.'"
Of disatfection conveyed by few scattering Rrpuba.
presses-wfo inconsIderately pledged their sqggc..
favorite, without the proper qualification. re,4 Nv
be of this class than aware Oft 81 ~
should bear in mind the memorable saying "url,+
stand, divided We fall" Resist the encroachmep,s
p,abe influences Of personal preferences or local ~
JUDGES. Let US, for the sake of the Union, uale
remain cemented in solid mass, by the COHESIVE a.,
traction of pure and elevated principles. Let The it
tenacity 10 principle, which has hitherto ctarac,er,'
the party, and preserved Republican institute.
still attend deliberations. Though there be p.,
attachments and predictions, nevertheless .cceyei
balm OF reconciliation, and suffer not the srI,s.,
speck of 4 cloud of dIssension to your couEc'.
menace an overthrow. In numbers, there ATE sati,
and siren gth-but when the time for action cone, .
union of purpose consists the ability of srcug la.
whca we desire. true devotion 10 principle an In
IL.
hominss- should be sur motto But is there :Tulv
need of these admonons; Is il not inconsistent. -,
absurd, to harbor suspicion of serious pern4res,
schism in the Democratic ranks? Docs their pteycg,
harmony warrant such doubts: Does it no, r, aect q,
their past patriotism and mas nanmity: ltls nteec
reproach 10 the party. When the Wings Ter e. a,
36, they agree to disagree. With the policy oil err.
renced huntsmen, they separate, going ti.eAi d.
recttons, and promising to meet-al Phllipp-u an
teignet differences are "amica5y adjusted" There
calumet OF peace is passed around. Tins wi,e.go,kr,
and scena.shlfting are none Of ours-and u 81 ar.
above those low disingenuons articles and v.alus
con.rlrancesii despise those eXec.ablc eNpscer.
let US, in unity Of purpose with "pull altogether.
apply every honest effort TO supplant aud IiGg;pi ,
those who have practised them. Reflect one mo,ea-
what may be The consequence OF dscatdlng the over
lures Of peace and compromise; Wing success rt,
haps, and the defeat of Democracy, and, o. coa:se o.
every collateral candidate. THIS result would sho.
to be extremely mpolitic absurd, and INV Use ac,
To do thus, would be to throw away efficiency -
A mad and obstinate adherence to the maion G.
fraction, is but tuJ6er lift to Mr. Clay The "os,
deemed most worthy to lead the Wing host, &c =
and may erentuate in Wing victory, whilst /, ms..
be followed by their defeat. Is there germ @.
reason in this ipeuinacious, suicidal course Not
glimpse of reason is visible IN ii. Such policy 3.
indeed. calculated TO ''5ring their sanity 10 sers4,
doubt" FerJum saG But there is an abiding eoaf.
dence in The Dsnocrecy-and if any there be, whose
sectional feelings have led them astray, they may ~,
make repara!ion by their Strenuous and united .cMs
OF the nominee Of the Convention. Tie people o.
this State in their primary capacity, have given la
monous expression Of sentiment on this suLj"ct 50
let old Virginia buckle her armor, and marshal w
the contest between Prince Harry of the West, AID
some true Republican, and all will be well that cat
well. POWHATAN