Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-14
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Surprising it might be unnteresing to the people
generally Of tins State refer of the people
OF whatever political complexion party, whether they
be Cay-WhigS, Van Buren, Calhoun Democrats to hear
something about who j. To be, rather who ought
be, the nominee OF the great Democratic State Convention,
which is TO assemble in the metropolis the second nj
suitable individual for the Presidency. must though
member OF the party which you steadily and sonuousy
oppose ask the favor insert this communication
your paper should, of have forwarded that
leading journal OF democracy in Ngina-the Enquirer
but fear might be suppressed for You will find, before
you shall have finished perusng IT, that the views shall
express will be in accordance with the Indirectly
expressed opinions Of the Editor of that paper Of his
friend Benton OF the Senate Nor will the queries that
shall suggest up his idea of propriety this time.
wish learn, why is that see in the Enquirer
OF late speeches OF Mr. Calhoun Why il is that
mention of that distinguished staesman's namel
Why It is IT Mr.. Richie compliment the great
Souih Caroinan, democratic paper, purPorting be
from the pen of of his (Nr RS party, he cries
ont, ait is Fedcralist in dsguisei No doubt spirit
OF forgiveness for you 10 ask ADO you think,
Mr.. Calhoun richly deserves III" He would readily
reply "Oh! yes, dangerous qualification indeed why
does the author Just this ume speak acringy VI that
gentleman Does he wish create dSsensions in the
paryl" He will them in his very paper discourse
large the improperly of canvassng the claims OF any
the many distinguished democratic candidates for the Office
OF President, while he himself, apparently fogetul OF I'M
propEiey, will, in few days after, tell US OF MI. Van Blu
great and prominent claims upon the party and Of the
great and enthusiastic meetings OF the Republicans in dis
cities, nominate Martin Tan Buren,, with probably
a long letter from 1T. II. Benton in the way Of exor-
dunn and appended proceedings, YOU may find commu-
ncaton. after the Of conclusion, (you know we
always look winding up the soustirrins portion
of a discoursc) signed "a. Jackson"
To plainly and above board, it is NV opinion
that Mess Benton Richie, etc, wish dictate the
dear people of the democratic party and upon
us, say us, because l Il member OF the party always
have been and will VOTE for any OF the Gsn-
guished gentlemen, who may receive the nomination Of a
National Convention provided he TAI w. force
upon Mr. Van Buren,, whether wish him TO be our
President not. While they would willingly see Mr..
Calhoun retire TO the peaceful OF "Fou HILL,
spend the remainder his lite the enjoyment his do
duties and there leave him unrewarded for his aru-
efforts behalf OF his coun,rys cause and the prnci
pies which he common with the democratic party the
Union, processes. do intend throw any nsinua
lions the least degree dsrepatabe Mr.. Van Buren,
a politician. But do think, he will have nothing
TO complain OF, IT he does receive the nomination OF
the peoples Convention. Justice has already been meed
him BY his party He has been made President Of
the United States He has been tried and mas failed give
satisfaction the party which elected him. The people
o; the Union have pronounced their disspprova of his
minstrauon. Is 1t more than what he might expect
that we should look 10 else with similar prnc
PIES who may, perhaps by wise administration GO
vernment be enabled give party elect
ng2 To man, who may least, command the respect If
not the admiration and supporo his political enemies by his
ranscendent Of mind still conspicuous
by an open, bold and independent administrations
with such qualifications VIC have; his name need not be
mentoned-the nations eyes turned towards him
sss been his
The applause Istning ssnates to command
But that man Will not receive the nomination OF Virginia
for President although GO believe us the will OF the
Iory Of the Democratic party OF the State he should
If the delegates the Convention of the % OF March per-
init Mr. Richie 10 draw the wires that day, as he is
do similar occasions. They should all before
going there read and ponder well Mr. Rheis able essay on
the subject OF COnyentions-ihey will fail be con-
vnced after having perused 1t, that there may such
thing incorporating the peoples will in conventions
and bestowing the nomination upon individuals who are
not the first choice OF those who delegate them They
should before they their votes, be they are
the fruaa fanfFh
Of the peoples choice shall have been designated
him with their influence and votes whether he be their
personal iavourte notand learn forget sEintercst
when the subject of countrys welfare subject under
consideration 4 Democrat of AlBemdrls