Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-04
lFrom the Ohio Statesman, juno 49,
lFfUm Tue OHIO statesman, Juhe to
address TO The Democratic Party by the Indiana State
Central Committee.

.5uuTeSS 70 me DeWOtFdttC IGty Oy INC lNUtuH1
Central Committee.
The Address of the Indiana State Central Commit
mee bears within itself decisive evidence that pro
ceeds from who ardently desire the success OF the
Democratic II the spirit it breahes were emu
lated BY the entire Democracy OF the Union, those
hopes would soon wiher, whch the common foe now
cherishes in anticipation Of divisions in our ranks.
Shall the National Convention be held in Nuvem-
Der of this year, IN May OF next year, Tins IS the
question proposed bv the address OF the Indiana Com
mee, as one which ought to be Immediately settled
Why, them may it not b. settled: why should II Ion.
ger remain open
II has been generally represented that the friends
of our last Democratic President agreed in the de-
sire that the Convention should be held in Novel.
ber Of the friends of Mr. Van Bnren in New York,
Virginia aud Indiana, THIS is probably true but ct
those in Massachusetts, Connecticut and several other
States we believe 1t true. Here Ohio, we
know, that very many of Mir Van Buren's warmest
friends prefer that the Convention should be held in
NAV. The friends oil General Cass Colonel Johnson,
and Mr. Calhoun, in this Stale, also, we believe,
in favor Of May. Still inclined TO believe tina,
a decided majority of the Democrats of Ohio if they
were free to choose would prefer November
There various strong reasons why the earlier time
should be preferred. In the first place, is inevitable
that many good Democrats will, until the nomination
shall be made, devote their energies to pressing the
claims of their iavori,e candidates. instead of UNFOLDING
those principles upon the success OF which depends the
success Of the party Secondly long The nomina
ousies. and recrmina,ons among the members OF the
Democratic party, the highest degree dangerous 10
lis harmony Thrdly-if Congress meets before the
nomination is made, there is great danger that many
Of its members will neglect the business of legisa.
ting for the purpose OF electIoneerng Fuurhy-nntii
the Democrats agree upon ther candidate, the Federal
Wing party Will keep up heart and hope and action, in
anticipation of divisions IN the Democratic ranks. Not
carry this enumeration any !crthcr, observe last
w. that IL s quite probable that every member OF the
III mar has already made has mind 10
whom he prefers for Presidential candidate aud tina,
he express his mind through convention held IN
November, rs well he through convention he Id
at any later period
But the question is not one OF principle, and not
wthstandng the adverse just mentioned, II ~
still undeniable that large portion of The party feels
a very strong interest in having the Convention il
May SO strong, indeed, does that interest appear TO
be, that it is rendered very probable, that those who
prefer November, the easily yield their pre-
ference. The members Of great political party,
ganized for the accomplishment of great aud noble
ends, should, in respect 10 modes of action, which are
matters of principle hold themselves ever ready to
promote the harmony of The party, by mutual conces-
sion, and the cheerful surrender OF individual prcde
Lotions.
1t is proposed, the Indiana address, that the ques
ton shall be decided by The expressed will of the mao
rity of the party. For ourselves we confess that
dislike 10 wait for the slow forms Of collecting that
will If that portion of the Democratic party, which
prefers November, should yield its preferences, the
question would no longer exist. Why may it-not do
so, and thus gain the credit of making the first
cession, in promotion OF that harmony which
tal to the success of the party Should the conces-
sion be made so far Ohio IS concerned there will
of course be no necessity for holding State Conven-
ton before the usual time, the Sh Of January
Democratic Convention must be held that time 10
nominate candidate for Governor, and, when assem-.
bied, 1t can perform all Tue uu'es usuay oeSoVing
upon such body.
AS we have no authority to speak for the Democracy
of Ohio, we have only submit these brief hints to
our readers with an earnest request that they will give
the whole subject the speedy attention which 1t de.
serves.