Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-09-05

.',y In the opening address, the Editor says:
".We expect to support Martin Van Buren, tor Inc
Presidential term. He has always been uniform
N ~, nnfnchng Democrat-we know his princlcPies,
,,se we have tried him-has served but one term
his, all other Democratic Presidents served two ne
n with our cause, and We feeli ungenerous ana un
,,a,eful not to support him now
w.,e indebted 10 the Hartford Times, and the Nor
;,h Aurora, for decided answers to the ques"on We
~, 10 the Republican Editors IN CONNECTICUT lucy
,essy contradict The assertions OF Inc corresponds
sot of the Charleston Mere are 'o'u ,n 'ne.e
srs that the Democracy OF Connecticut WIN De al
pap, UNANIMOUSLY in favor of MIR. Van Buren-that
NV Democratic paper, with one exception, That was
s HIM in lS4O, is for him now--and that only one
~, of Congress. goes for MIR. Calhoun We shall
repubsh these articles
}, Example Of Moderation 'corthy Of all Imitation.
Ths uAthens (Georga) Banner Of August 2ith,
n;ss an article from the Macon Telegraph which we
,scommend 10 the general consideration OF the ne
hicsn Marty The article in name and IN reality
i.aa,,ss the true spirit Of "Modera,Jon;' and the
-, anCorces his lessons, with courtesy as we'll
go WHICH must make some impression upon
-, ph,c 1.-The writer (says the Banner) prefers
Ms Calhoun bu, he manifests proper apirit to-
y" "a, ,he other candidates, and justly rebukes those
W. ,,, seeking 10 dsparage them, in order TO
wnn The Carolina statesman. We are glad to
as,.s;ye that it has had the effect to induce the
Ii,ior Of the Macon Democrat to take down the
objectionable qualifications as 10 National Conven.
DON hitherto standing at the head Of it's editorial CO.
umns By tbs way, our friend of the Constitution
ALA, not long comp planned, that Mr. Calhoun was
mt kindly treated by the Van Buren, press. We were
surprised at this for far exchange list enables
US 10 nudge, think they have been particularly cour-
,sous to him The same cannot be said OF the Cal
boun press No paper in Georgia has said more bitter
things Of Mr.. Van Buren, in the same space OF time
than the Macon Democrat, paper established espe-
cially TO aid Mr. Calhoun. And, indeed 1t is no hard
matter TO find articles in nearly all the Calhoun pa
pers calculated to disparage Mr.. Van Buren,.
Bu, to come to the kernel of the matter at once
(From Macon 7eiegraph)
Mr. Editor II Is by no means an asceftained point,
what the decision of the Democratic Convention al
Baltimore, will be. Mr.. Calhoun may be The nominee
i earnestly hope he may. Or MIR. Van Buren,, the
snan for whom struggled in lS4O, against ooioquy
when Democratic Republicans stood up for Jefferson
AGAINST Adams and Federalism. For him am willing
to battle again. If majority Of the Democracy of the
United States will 1t SO.
Whatever my prepossossons are in favor OF Mr..
Calhoun, however, feel no disposition to underraie
the claims of Mr. Van Buren,. And | conceive it to
be very bad policy for any one OF our political family
especially the Editor of paperto do so, as he may
vet have TO sustain Mr. Van Buren, and IN that event.
the Opposition would fail 10 quote his own words
against him.
Some of our most siaunch friends-those in Craw'
ford and Madison for nstance-wth worthy zeal IN
the cause of who overwhelmed IN lo4U by a
torrent of alsehood and abuse have felt reluctant to
give him up now, when prospects have grown bright
They felt disposed still 10 bear aoft the banner of Van
Buren,.
But mark the devotion to principle, of those Demo
Gratis Of Crawford and Madison They urged the
claims Of their fayorte with romantic and com
mendabe ZEAL but, as they saw the success Of
our party and principles jeopardized By continu
in that course, how they acted Let tbe
conduct be initiated BY all Democrats, when the mao-
rty of the party decide against their individual wishes
1t is natural, when strongly impressed with the justice
of the claims of candidate who we believe will car
~ out eecually principles, TO wish to see him
minated. And 1t is natural for US to feel for while
dscontented and FESTIVE, if he is not nominated Blu
should we not recoec, that majority Of the party
probably Jealous for principles ourselves
That they probably dsnerested, and capable
of deciding correctly are little reflection
then, Gains irrllated feelings, and acquesce
cheerfully in the Democratic rule-he majority must
govern.
have stated, that am favorable TO the claims of M
Calhoun am SO, for many Some of these rea-
follows: | believe John e. Calhoun To be
the first OF the age, depth and vigor of intellect
pnrty of heart and life man, and as statesman
and believe that his views and principles comprise the
only true interest Of the country and that he better
qualified to carry out those views and principles, than
any other man 10 the u. States. For such reasons o.
the truth of which am firmly impressed, as am o.
the truth Of the decalogue. disposed TO prefer Mr.
Calhoun ) claims to the Presidency.
But while prefer Mr.. Calhoun myself hold my
e ready TO abide the decision of the National Conven
,oa. If that body OF the delegates Of the Democracy
of the country, decide in favor of MIR Van Buren,, will
waive my own predictions and with all my strength
advance his claims.
Bat all Of Mr.. Calhouns friends, disposed to
Guiesce in the choice of the Convention? | hope ant
trust they are.
was induced to commit these ideas to paper particu-
ary with view Of quoting the apprehensions of some
OF our friends, who fear otherwise mus, believe tina
thar A g skaeS
paragraph, the head Of the editorial column of the
"American Democrat, we'll the some of lts
editorials has caused Of our friends to believe, tina
that paper 1850 strongly possessed in favor Of Mr. Cal
houn TO be disposed to sacrifice the integrity Of the
party, If he is not nominated. The words (aer pro-
posing the name Of Mr.. Cahoun) are these:
Subject Of course 10 the decision of National DE
mccaic Convention, tie delegate, to BE chosen direct
Iy by the people; to at Baltimore MAY 1874
and there Individually express FAITHFULLY, the aoH Of
Aeir constituents
1t suggested, that there is something equvocal in
the phaseology, that there is latent reservation Of
the privilege of embarrassing the action and
OF the party, by clinging TO Mr. Calhoun and raj
lying Southern interest for him, if he is de-
eated in the Convention. And that the Democrat re.
series The right to defy the decisions of any Conven
non the delegates to which moi "ehosen directly By
The people, members Congress or the State Legis
iaiufe are chosen; any Convention which meets else.
Where Than at "Baitimore, at any other time than
"hay 1874" or, if the delegates do not-in the opn.
ion of the american Demoerat-"ezpress FAITHFUL.
~ Inc will of their constituents.
These ideas are suggested, that the "Democrat' may
correct the erroneous opinions, which its zeal in the
cause Of Mr.. Calhoun has created in the minds Of
those who consider that paper rather too ultra in its ad
vocacy of that gentemans claims, for his good. And
The writer DESIRES that his motives may not be under
stood by The Democrat to be other than to ford it the
opportunity of correcting IMPRESSION that IS equal.
" untavorable 10 itself and the party.
Engaged as the writer OF this article is, in common
with the American Democrat, in advancing the princi
pes OF the Democratic party, and the claims of John
=. Calhoun to the Presidency, he has no other mo-
i've than the success Of both And if his deas Of the
pF"prIe'y of anathematlsng any public party
organ, whose views and interests differ from his own,
DO mt entirely accord with the opinions of the "Demo
Graf, the must be referred difference of
perame nj, rather than TO Of zeal for the triumph
OF Democratic principles, want OF energy in ad-
voca'ing the claims OF John G. Calhoun the suf.
frages Of the party which desires ''no debt separation
IRON banks, economy, retire nchment and strict adhe
renee to The Constitution" MODERATION.