Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-26


II is due then TO the violated Constitution, and 10 the
cause Of offended Liberty, that the peoples po"e.
should rebuke this attack the sacred right OF SUI
frage BY his election. In the expression OF an OPP.
MON in favor of Mr. Van Buren,, MS the canoidate OF
the Democratic party, think do not err when lsay
that very large majority of the Democratic party OF
North Carolina entertain similar preference, lnougn
ready cheerfmy to support any one OF The
ed individuals spoken of who may be the choice OF
National Convention
pray you gentlemen, TO make acceptable my most
grateful acknowledgements 10 these whom you repre-.
sent for the honor they have done me- and TO accepi
for yourselves individually,
~ BEDFORD BROWN.
To W. II. Borcx, and others, Committee.
NV YORK, JAM 5, l543.
Gentiemen-Y Your very hatterng invitation TO al
tend the celebration of the victory of New Orleans by
public meeting in your city, should cheeriuly ac'
cept if were to be in Philadelphia at the time ap.
nointed share most fully your opinions, that the
measures which marked the administration of "Mr.
Van Buren,, calculated to protect the institutions
and advance the prosperity and honor OF our country
al home and abroad
Very respectfully,
GEO BANCROFT.
To W. H. Boycr, and others, Committee.
DAsvILLE, Dec 49, 1912.
Sirs:-Your favor Of the 18th inst, inviting me to
participate with the friends Of Mr.. Van Buren,, in the
celebration Of the anniversary of the victory OF New
Orleans the 9Th Of January next, have received
II would give me great pleasure TO participate on that
occasion with my fellow citizens. with whom so hearth
ly concur in their partality for Mr. Van Buren,, but
severe and protracted illness has rendered me totally
unable 10 do so were the distance but twenty miles, or
c ven in my own town.
by the notice you have taken of my weak efforts while
me mber Of Congress- to sustain MIR Van Buren, in his
noble stand against the entertainments of the Federal
marty and money power, and their attempts 10 destroy
our political institutions. Had | done otherwise,
should have violated my duty to my constituents and
my own long established principles.
clearly of the opinion that the country will dis
grace ITSELF If MIR Van Buren, not elected to the Pre-
sdency at the next election His measures while Pres
dent have all stood the test He nobly and boldly with
stood the Storm refusing to yield when moot men were
alarmed and doub,ed-provng that he was not only
capable TO govern the nalion but incorrupby honest
The Democracy Of the Union him debt of gratitude
which reelection cannot discharge. mus, ask
you to excuse my writing, as II IS with difficulty that
hold pen owing TO physical debility. send 10 my
fellow citizens the annexed sentiment and my best
wishes for their future prosperity
Very respectfully, yours, &c.
TO the Committee, &c.
Principles and men-The latter are necessary 10 sup
port the former by acts such Mr. Van Buren, exhibited
10 the world during MS fresiuency.
WAsHiscros CRY, Dec. ~, 1912.
Gentlemen-l received by due course of the mail,
your invitation in behalf of the democratic citizens of
The city and county of Philadelphia, who are friendly
to the nomination by Democratic National Conyen.
ton Of Martin Van Buren, a candidate for the next
Presidential term, TO join with them in celebrating the
approaching anniversary of the victory Of New Or
leans, the Museum Hall, in the city Of Philadelphia
the evening Of the 7th Of January next.
1t would give me much pleasure to join the friends
of Martin Van Buren,, in the proposed celebration, did
not distance and my public duties compel TO be alb
sent.
Believing, as do, tina, Mr.. Van Buren, was defeated
in ls40, by the most vainous frauds, hold It to be
duty to ourselves, and, considering his talents and
experience, greater duty 10 country, TO elect him
to the highest Office in the world. No evil
cam but much good may result from full interchange
of opinions in such meetings you propose; and while
we agree 10 abide by the decision Of National Demo.
cratic Convention, and support lis nominees, we may
without offence, express desire that he may be
ected standard bearer, TO lead the Democracy
TO victory, which shall wipe out forever the foul
stain inflicted upon free institutions by the next
Presidential election.
Accept the assurance Of my high consideration and
esteem, BENZ TAPPAN
To the Committee, &c.
DAysviLLE, Pa, Jan. dth, lS43.
Gentlemen Your favor Of the 10Th ut received
by due course Of mail, inviting me 10 meet with the
Democratic citizens of the city and county Of Rhila
delpha, who are friendly 10 the nomination, by De-
moc7atic National Convention, of Martin Van Buren,
candidate for the next Presidential term 10 cee
brate the approaching anniversary Of the victory of
New Orleans by public meeting at the Museum Hall,
in The city of Philadelphia, on Saturday evening, the
9Th Of January.
The committee will please accept my thanks for the
very tiaerng terms in which they have been pleased
IL. .t,l.a
time was in the public SERVICE in supporting the mea.
snres of Mr. Van Burens administration.
My domestic arrangements are such that shall be
unable to meet with you upon that occasion, but will
look TO The proceedings of yoar meeting with more
than ordinary inlerest.
All the movements upon this important question: es.
peciay when they called by the friends Of any
candidate, will be viewed by every man of reflection
with the deepest interest, because may u
tmatey depend upon the harmony and union in our
own ranks. Several distinguished names have been
presented to the confederation of the people in connex
ion with the highest Office in their gift, whose charac.
ter from their eminent public services, have become
public property, any one Of which would Go honor to
The station. Should Mr.. Van Buren, be selected by the
Democratic National Convention, their candidate,
carry into effect the leading OF the late adj
nnistraton, which identified with the best inter.
ests Of the country, would 20 into the contest
with stronger desire 10 secure his success than myself
because believe he is peculiarly fitted 10 reconcile the
diversified and conflicting interests Of the country, and
that his whole soul would be devoted 10 his countrys
good
Many are of opinion that the Democrats will carry
their next election for President almost by acclsma,ion
because the money power has been weakened, and the
leaders of the Harrison party having failed carry
their promised reform, have lost The confidence Of the
people, and therefore the work will be mainly done
when the nomination is made, consequently the strife
and excellence FOR the nomination will be very great
Such men have formed their opinions without look
ing over LIE whole ground, 10 see the in the
hands Of ar,ful and designing 10 operate npon the
public mind.
Indications, in different parts OF the country, we'll
the resolutions in Congress- of Mr. Johnson of Mary
land, and Mr. Gentry of Tennessee, relative to the
sumption OF State debts together with the tone Of the
British press upon that subject, incline to the OPT
non that the assumption Of the State debts will be
of the leading questions Of the opponents Of the De-
mocrutc candidate, whoever he may be. By taking
hold of that question: they obtain any amount Of
money from the holders Of American stocks in Eng.
land, 10 purchase presses, and employ writer's TO ope
rate upon the public mind, in The indebted States. In
the States, free from debt, they will thei.
candidate with that question