Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-20

the present with the old party divisions. Al such a
tine, therefore, a monument Of Democracy like vr
gnia-a Slate that has upheld the banner of State
rights in the darkest days of the RePubl,c-hecomes
douby valuable. It's loss would be lrreparabe.'
From Columbus Ohio, Noe II, $40.
"The great battle past, and FtGeral .75ouientsm
is in the ascendant. Virginia! old Virginia, 10 re
dee spot of earth proud ''corner stone on which
again 10 int Democratic Standard for the great
contest yet 10 come. Proud and exalted Common
weal,h!-a coming triumph awaits thy noble example
Standing forth IN The lead of deracy yet pre-.
served from dlssolulion the rayng point Of the Anne
rican Democracy the ruling star of our national destiny;
the friends Of liberty will every where rally around thee
and sustain and defend thee in thy patriotic struggle IN
defence Of the Constitution.
ado not disband, dtsarm, or relax muscle we
have never seen party who has been beaten, more
buoyant active determined to do their dHy than the
Democracy of the land. We have never seen more
fyetic sc, of politicians than those who around
rs. we have never seen the Republican Press more
enthusiastic more eloquent, more commanding IN It's
lone and talents. II TO The Virg,nlans oil
great satisfaction the terms, which The uner-
rIfied Common wealth has been spoken of elsewhere;
the confidence which she has won; the respect she has
inspired the raly'ng point which The principles of 90
seems every where have suggested
"These evidences multiplying fast upon Us, that
even if it proper to publish ell that are before
us, it would scarcely be in our power. The Piatts
burg Republican says:
"'The Old Dominion has nobly done her duty; the
Republic is saf. and after a short season OF msrule
and national af1c'ion the people will almost by com
mon consent again place the Government in the hands
of the Democracy the friends of the Constitution, and
the enemies Of great noned monopoly. Marvel not
gentle reader that we attach much political import
ance 10 Virginia II s the land OF Jefferson, our greai
political father, and his distinguished friend and able
advocate Madison The celebrated Resolutions OF 9S
in which The principles of Democracy are so ably and
clearly defined, had their origin in Virginia.
1tBeter infinitely. for the Democracy lose the
Presidential election for single than to have lost
the Old Dominion. Virginia is the nucleus or foun
dation OF Democracy; take it from us, and the heart
strings of Democracy would be cut, and we should
perish for the want Of wholesome sustenance. But,
God be praised Old Virginia is saved, and stands
like beacon light in dark night upon hill TO lead
her sister States to victory, four years hence.
"The Monmouth IN. J Democrat, declares that 'Vlr
gina had TO contend against fearful odds The strug'
giles of some Of her recreant sons were TERRIBLE
Every efor that desperation could prompt put
forth seduce her from her allegiance but in vain.
The battle has been fought and she holds proudly alo
the banner Of Democracy and State Rights. Well may
her editors exult al the triumph and say that amid the
general route and discontinue throughou, the country,
they have preserved the flag Of the party; that
ihough The GohS may haze taken Rome, the Citadel is
safe Virginia again ready to take the field again TO
lead the she did in the Reign Of Terror, when
she became the flag ship of the Union, and aided Clio
r,ously pulling down the administration Of the Elder
of n Federal Dynasty, and ohllerang forever the
accursed Alien aud Srd,on Laws We believe the
triumph of the adversary to be hut temporary Truth
cannot remain bured-ii rs mighty and ,olu pTerat
Our opponents IN the selection of candidate, plainly
showed that they governed by no pr'nciple-they
wished to deceive the people, they selected as Their
candidate man, with pretensons to the character
of Statesman. Blu, he available candidate,
because possessing fixed principles of his own, he
could avow such adapted to all The different
factions which made up The rank and file OF the great
Opposition party. He has been elected
Let US profit by The chastsement which we have re
ceived Let stand fast by our country and It's Con
s,ilution Let Democrat be dishearened, or fater
in his True the enemy have come down upon
like food but have been beaten down before The
power of money and corrupon; and those who have
lived through this fight and maintained their integrity
will be likely To continue PROSTATE There are IN
the country thousands and tens of thousands who have
refused bow the knee to Baal and We doubt not bn
that in time this 'ttle eaven will leaven the whole
lump
"rhe following letter from correspondent breathes
similar spirit Let us rally under the flag of 9o-lei
stand arms, and will arrest any torrent OF
usurpation State Rights which may threaten to as
sail
Extract Of letter from
"CoLuNars OHIo, Nov. "a, ls40.
81 seize the occasion to congratulate you that your
Democracy have rescued the noble and unterr'hed
Common wealth. from the avalanche of falsehood,
fraud passion and prejudice, which has temporarily
borne down the Democratic party of the Union For
one, feel like exclaimng with the noble genius OF
Shakespeare
''what though masts he all blown overheard
Our anchors from their fast mornings dragged
And half our sailors buried IN the ioUa
Yet lives our Plot STILL"
ITO Virginia were the eyes of the Democracy of this
country directed in the days Of its first great peril She
has stood firmly the helm amid all the storms, ana as
the good under her directions has been saved from
the shoals and the quicksands the pes and the rocks
Of Federalism, have ] an abiding confidence, mat
while our Pilot lives the Republic will be saved
To Virginia will the eyes of the American Democracy
gain be turned. The bright and shining light oil her
adherence to principle will form the beacon oil our
hopes, and the snunch and welltred Republicans OF
the mother Of Presidents will lead the gallant crew
whose perseverance, and labor will yet right the good
ship and save the country.
ITO the Pilot then at the helm, we cry, Stand
fast. The breakers ahead, around and about US;
yet gallant heart and soul in the great CAUSE
Of Democrat y-and when have cleared The last
reef and plo, and crew alike freed from duty, we
will all Join in common shout for the salvation oil
our gallant ship, and the redemption OF our common
country"
Such were the pledges made by Virginia in lS4o
And are you now read to redeem them! eucn WEIR
the predictions uttered upon the faith and c"nsancy oi
our S,ate-Are you prepared TO fulfil them Are you
ready to assist in saving The gallant ship, and IN re-
deemng common country? Need We ask ms
question, Must we ask you whether your pride has
Observation-Disclosures your patriotism has cooied-or
whether your principles less dear TO you than ever
orrare you ready to falsely your pledges and defeat
restoration your party by your own controversies
for forms, or your own divisions about mem What
has taken place since 1910, 10 change your purposes
and shake your sprs' Was it the startling fact that
sooner did the Wing party obtain The re'ns OF the
Government, ,han they threw aside their mask aoan
doned their dsgracefu scheme of non commdi,sm, and
began play the bold and dangerous game which you
had predicted during the campaign Was II, that MI
Clay decided to call an Extra Session of Congress, IN
order IN carry his mlschievous measures, whilst
his party flushed and warmed with The victory they
had acquired! Was it, because his bold and unscfu
pulous hand seized upon the Of State and pushed
UPWARDS into the nbyss-that he passed Bankrup,
bll-a Distribution bl-and that most fearful OF all
MS measures a gigantic National Bank? Nothing could
restrain his impetuoslty nothiug arrest his march,
the ve,oes Of Mr. Tyler. For himself, he was de-
termined to play out The whole game, and TO make
good all the predictions of the Republican party
Thanks he to the People They came TO the rescue
-nnd their ",ober, second thought vas awakened
against the Wings. State followed State. Victory
succeeded 10 viclory-unt decided majority IN The
of Representatives has crowned the efforts OF the Re