Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-14
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY "a. Is4s
AIscmarie Democratic Meeting.

The Grandson's Democratic Constituents appear TO be
getting little unruly and show signs OF disposition
kick OF the While he and his atulent col
league understood be the fas, friends of Mr. Van
Buren,, their Democratic folks home have thrown the
weight the telling weight OF the Albcmare Democra.
CIV into Mr. Cahoun's scale We presume this has been
effected by the activity OF cSGov. Gilmer and Gen Cor
don, whom know, from sad experience to be the two
most dangerous to their party in the Common
wealth; gentlemen who stand still to be counted and
who that they with YOU Michaelmas an inable
sign that they will be against you Martinmas.
That this is demonstrable both from the pirate in
tcigcnee from Albemarc, and the Democratic proceedings
at February Court for analysis OF which refer to the
interesting article from the Charlottesville Advocate which
follows. At present the controversy between Van Buren,
ism and Calhounsm has mooted but ponts-lst The
time OF assembling the National Democratic Convention
ID The mode of eecting those who compose it,
Mr. Calhoun and his friends of opinion that his popu.
ary is increasing among the "Rogues and Royass las
they termed the old Jackson paryN and under this
impression they anxious TO gain time and defer
long possible, the choice OF members OF the Convention
the holding OF the Convention itself and make the cleo
ton by Districts. 1t will be that the Abemarle De-
mccracy-we beg pardon. Democrat is now pretty much
dropped-the Albcmarc Republican party have decided
both points in favor of Mr.. Calhoun
One other point insisted upon by Van Burcnisn and
which Cslhounism is afraid oppose the Albemae party
have decided in favor of Van Burcnism and in doing So
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indeed he had the sighcs, hope of a nomination.
Gen Jackson has vouchsaed his attend the Con-
venton in person. provided it Is held any where on Steam
Boat navigation. Having in view, probably, only the ac
commodaon of the great Fun OF Democracy no, p 10
the design and the consequences Of his attendance Mr.
Cahouns friends in Abemae have fallen into the snare
and recommended Cincinnati the place OF assembling
We need not observing men, dwell upon the effects of
the simple ncden; of Gen. Jackson's being a member of
that Convention. They will outweigh all Others. The
sword of Brennus will be thrown into Mr. Van Burens
scale, and the before poised scale If poised of his com
peutor, will "kick the beam"
But the scales poised Has Mr. Calhoun Horo.
has he had, he have without General
Jackson's preponderaung and overwhelming weight when
bodily present Convention OF his party any, the least
the Tcmotes chance lie has not, had and never
can have-and disposed almost to fall out with our
venerable contemporary for affecting his chance with
any thing but contemplation pretending assume that il
l. question for deiberation, ii he did know per-
ecty well that decided already-and for pretending
still farther neutrality, equal of favor to both
wings Of the Democracy, and hunbugging Calhounism
with the idea that the cards not stocked and that
fair game TO be played.
We have the smallest affection for Calhouni.rn We
pretend whatever OF the several caste. Of modern
Democracy, think decidedly Of that which scans
every public crisis with the sordid eye Of individual selfish
ness, and arrested Precipated It's course influence
ed TO dPaF; from the solemn public professions or TO
commit the fragrant and enormous regeneration bv
the the enquiry "Ni enurc to nv Interest,"
No par;alty 10 CahounisIn influences U.s. but merely
love OF Fair psy.
THE Democratic Meeting at Court
"No e singular and certainly quite significant Of the
future If the seisiyed Democrats Of Aben,sre
are the proceedings Of meeting held by them February
Court, which duly published the last Jeiiersonan
After approving the object OF the Convention be held
IN Richmond the I'd OF March Or the purpose again
promulgaung the principles and policy profess" &C. &c
&c they reso!re that the Republican party OF Albemare
will supper, such candidate las q Genera! Convention
properly organized, may nominate"
"tis no secret that the harmony of the "Great Dcmocra
TIC Family" Is most seriously threatened By open lea
lousies and ncpient chickering's OF the respective friends of
Mr. Calhoun and Mr.. Van Buren,, who have become the
leading sdehems OF the opposite TANKS the Party Mi.
ning and cOunieminng, plots and plots are now
the order OF the day. and preliminary questions have
arsen, which, like the conflicts the oupOss OF the camp
often indicate the fortunes of the day when the
main battle fought Mr. Van Buren's friends who are
led on by Gen. Jackson, Mr. Benton and the Albany Ar
gus, openly and ayowedy, and 10y Mr. Richie secretly and
seathy, known 10 be the advocates of an adjustment
OF these conflicting claims curly day as possible
whilst Mr. Cahoun's parisans and drill sergeant. Mr.
kheit Of = e, Gen. Saunders, and the South Carolina
papers reckoning with confidence the honest Nuifers
coniessedy growing popularity, determined 10 procast
nate as long possible Justly fearing the result of the
superior talent for intrigue Of the Kinderhook politician in
National Caucus and determined bring their favorte
into the field any rate they have every thing TO gain and
nothing 10 lose by Potacng the final decision of the qes
ton. So much iOrthe tune Of the meeting of the Conyen
ton.
The mode OF representation too seems to be subject Of
difference between the rivals for the honor OF being beaten
by Henry Clay Mr. Rhett - known has lately publish.
ed elaborate and able pamphlet designed TO demonstrate
the superior Democratic orthodoxy OF Convention Of Del
egaes iresh from the people" and depued by them in mn
mary meetings. He repudiates the plan Of dcpuatons
from State Legislative Caucuses and refers without dis
gse, to the unancs and fraud Of the organization of the
famous Baltimore Convention IN 1886 which nominated
Mr.. Van Buren, and Col. Johnson nomination which Mr.
K declares "eyery body knows was procured by a Mr.
Rucker Of Tennessee who accidentally in Baltimore
and the thirteen Of that State" Here again AN
issue is presented between the friends Of the parties
The Albemarle Democrats I'VE ike to give them the
name; they rejoice in II so much, though tempted to
utter the reproach' Stat Homnis Hbrd have felt themselves
called uPon II seems 10 respond 70 these issues and BY that
response give the weight Of their party strength i'm the
country Of Jefferson the Calhoun segment of the marty
for they take pains 10 instruct their Delegates 10 the Rich
mOnd Convention, to recommend day IN Nav 1874
a. the day 0f meeting OF the General Convention thus
settling the time the latest period desired by the Cal
houncs and m regard 10 the mode Of Representations they
are equally compliant with the demands Of the Calhoun in
crcs for they likewise instruct their delegates &, oppD4,
any proposition having for he object the appointment bv the
State Convention Of Delegates 10 represent TIN. Common
wealth IN the General COMMUNICATING their seI,c
ton by the people Themselves 10 the respective District
These proceedings, opine furnish pretty fair evidence
Of The inclination Of the wishes and feelings Of the leaders
10 ALTERNATE toward Mf. CalhOun-tOw1rd one who has
blnkwptod the Of the English language for
terms and epitcts sufficiently expressive Of his horror Of the
projects and designs Of fLis sge pariy WHOM, IL was his ,,
~ denounce A. "R0guss and R0ydiists"
Politics, ike misfortune surely makes ms acquainted with
strange bed fellows. Not ha dCmur ho preference
Of the Democracy for Mr. Calhoun Mr. Van Buren,
On the contrary heartily applaud their choice for In Mr.
Calhoun f elected, will have chief magistrate who will
administer the Government independently uninnueucrd
by cquos and cabas-onc who will Get his face agsirs,
the degrading control o inguers, of the Blair Kendal!s
and Bontons, in whose hsnds Mr. Won Buren, was mere
puppct n therefore the Democrats can forget old inurs
and rubou old scores, let them for Mr. Cahoun-but
Tot them not set mp any claim IN future consistency
The "Abenaris Democrat"
In spirit Of IhoraIy yesterday published commu.
/ nicouon from Van Buren, Democrat Of King & Queen
end IN the spirit publish orc this morning from On
"AibsmarIe" Calhoun Democrat the writer u each antie