Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-11
THE .pEMocRATlc rEuDs. >

The Richmond Wing, fattering itself with the idea
that the s.feuds which 1t magnes to exist IN the De-
mocratic ranks, will end in rreconcable breach re-
CARDS the victory in me next Presidential election as
already won and that there is nothing left for the
Wings 10 do, but to prepare for the coronation OF
their idol, "Harry OF the West" The calculation IS
unfounded and the hope delusive there are no such
feuds as will lead to that result. The Democratic
party contend for principle and the opinions oil each
of the asprants nearer to each other than they
are to those of Mr. Clay hence, each cam with more
proprety, support his Democratic rival than Mr..
Clay. However much they may differ among them
selves there is but one sentiment among he Demo
cratic asprants TO Mr.. Clay, and that is opposition
to him and his principles Mr.. Clay boldly stakes
his election upon National Bank, Protective Ia
riff, Distribution of the Public Lands system of
Internal Improvement. and the abroga,ion of the
Executive veto; measures which, from time TO time,
have been prescribed by public opinion. To these
measures all his Democratic rivals opposed
How then it be supposed that either of them, out
Of mere resentment, will turn round and support his
election III either could, he would deserve the strong
est anathemas of every Republican and every patriot
We have idea that either OF the Democratic aspi-
rants will play ths false and reacherous game if,
however, in this, should he deceived and either Of
them is seeking the nomination more with a TO
crafty his ambitious aspirations than TO his
try, the sooner he unmasks himself the better for he
is at best but thorn in our side and should be speed
ly expelled from ranks. We anticipate no such
result; but suppose are deceived, and there is q
Judas Iseariot among US; what then? The moment he
betrays that moment Ill he be deserted by the great
body Of his friends who, adhcrng to the Democratic
party from principle, Will no, abandon 10 follow the
fortunes Of any political adventurer. Some Of the
leading Democratic journals may wrange, and weaken
each other-some of the asprants may jealousy
and discord in our ranks-bu the great body of the
party is sound to the core; and of them there
enough, we hope and believe, 10 beat the Wings The
decisions and false issues Of 1910 passed, and
the Wings must stand fall npon their old aniqnaied
Federal notions and in these they have no hope
We are not like the Wings We do not desire the ele
vaon OF our candidate upon the ruds Of our adversa
res; but upon the strength of principles and
the merits OF our candidates. Upon this ground
We mean to fight, and upon this ground mean to
conquer; public sentiment with u.s. and it cannot be
resisted.
We have word to say TO our Republican friends
Cease your wransllng, and look 10 your cause-Dis
cuss, 1t you please, the merits and preensons Of your
favorite candidate, but let il be done in spirit Of har
mony and forbearance. We have large, active,
talented, and very adversary to contend WITH and
should not exhaust particle of our strength upon each
other, but husband it all for the great day. We are
battling for country, its free institutions, and The
liberty of its people, and not for Buchanan Van Blu
rem, Calhoun, Cass, or johnson. Why then, should
we risk the triumph of Cause, in miserable
scramble Tor this or that Leave it, then, the
hanns o. the National Convention, to deal with men,
ano ABIDE by its determination, and battle with the enc
my Ias Is the only wise aud only true course
[Lynehburg Republican.