Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11
A REPUBLICAN
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
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FOR THE ENQUIRER.
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Before proceed farther in presenting our views
upon the subject Of the National Convention now con
ceded all hands to be held in May, 1874, we beg
leave, most respectfully, to say word to your
CORE oondens liking Il Queen, and "vindex."-
liking g. Queen" although writing upon another sub.
ject, yet such his feelings and sympa,hies for
those styled By him srereating Wings" that be goes
little out OF bis way to give vent to them. Whilst
pretending 10 express his great sympathy for his
slate good friends" he evidently designed to produce
breach between them and their political asso-
GATES He in 10 interfere in the little family
disputes between the old Democrats and State Rights
Wings, and very likely he will receive from both an
n,ruder's reward. am sure, that our new friends,
liking g. Queens" "retreatng Whgs," will know
full well how to appreciate his apparent So mpathy.
If We may be allowed the privilege, would give
TO these "retreating Wings" word of admonillon.
We should say to them, not within the circle
OF the enchanter, (tIarry of the West) Suffer him
not to wave his wand over you. Dash, Oh dash
from your lips the poisoned bowl, prepared for your
ruin, IA National BankD else you will awake when
too late for repentance "retreat." To "V,ndex,'
should say, that we convinced that we were
unguarded in our language in regard TO Mr. Hunter,
aud find that words bear construction VIC did
not design they should do
With eVindex," we think too highly Of Mr. Hun
ter 10 say aught against him in any way. Although
defeated last Spring. yet his talents and standing,
OF Virginias gifted sons, will induce his fellow
retirement
again.
We now proceed to state in addition to what we
have heretofore said the objections that present them
selves our mind TO the proposed mode of selecting
delegates TO the National Convention. As to the
mode recommended by South Carolina, 1t is impossi-
BILE to carry it into execution, with any thing like
justice. We presume, that in Virginia land we have
nothing to do with other Staes) the South Carolina
mode finds but few if any advocates. The mode re.
commended by our own State Convention OF district
Conventions, has been heretofore adVerted TO. In
addition to what we have said in opposition thereto
would add, that if adopted it will place it in the
power of few active individuals in each county, to
control the whole business For instance take the
county of Hanover, Louisa or Caroline. meeting
IS called TO appoint delegates to the district Conven.
ton Some active v. Buren, man moves that Ger
tain indvidua! be called to the chair and, oppo-
slt'on being made, (as is usually decided V. Buren,
man 10 thus made Chairman. The next move is, tina,
the Chairman appoint FIVE or Ten delegates, as the
case may be, to attend the district Convention. As
matter of course, he selects gentlemen Of the same
stamp; and thus to agambler's phrase-The cards
are stocked and the people cheated. Is This not as
clear as beam And the same thing might be
done by the Calhoun, Tyler, Cass, johnson and Blu
chunan men. How then, should we act in this matter
Have we presidents TO follow? No lights to guide
us' No experience upon the subject ; No tredden
path to walk in? Yes zoe hacs. Thrice at least, we
have had to &C, in this matter before Let US ing ue
for the old and tried paths, and walk therein Atho
II 10 not perfect way, yet has, at least, done no
harm. Let the old rule then be followed Let each
county have It's meeting and appoint IN the old and
usual way delegates to the National Convention, and
when they shall meet together, after canrassing The
prospects of each candidate, let them give the vote
of the State (the entire vote, Jas believe that in
the Convention the vote should be by States, and not
per capita This idea Of voting per capita, proceeds
from the belief, and is founded upon The considera.