Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-21

common country that we 90 for it, not for the
purpose of putting down putting up political asp-
rants and cques, Of honorlng this man, dishonor
ing that but from regard the best interests of the
community at large.
| How can effect the anne zaton Of Texas TO the
United States Weigh we'll that question, and you
will see that we have no hope, il the Wing Party can
gain and keep the ascendancy-that is clear. IL is
equally clear, that that party will gain the ascendancy
if the Democratic Party be divided the coming cleo
ton Will you allow ut to be divided Will you
coun,enance any split ticket If SO, yon defeat your
object inevitably. But if can keep the Democra-
tic Party united the xaton of Texas certain
| as any future event can be-
Thousands of Mr.. Van Burens warmest friends have
been dsheariened and discouraged by his Texas letter
Not few have allowed hasy impressions and pas
sons to get the upper hand of their and judg-
ment, and drive them TO rash vows and resolutions =
| He is denounced in the South an enemy 10 the
ne ration. IL that just Whether he be friend or
enemy, he places The question upon more favorable
grounds for annexation than those assumed hy those
who have denounced him. With him Preside n t,
Texas can be annexed to the United States whenever
we get majority of Congress to vote for it, II
will be easier to get that majority, if will place the
question upon its true grounds than it will be get
a majority of two-thirds of the Senate when trea,
the question as sectional question, or indeed any
other manner. And mark this friends That even
1t you sci ASIDE Van Buren,, on account of this letter,
you will have to exhibit the singular spectacle of seek
ing your object in the manner which he has pointed
out.
| | say this, without meaning to say that we are
bound 10 go for Mr. Van Buren,. Whilst hesitate
not TO pay to him the humble tribute Of my profound
respect and perfect confidence whilst hesitate not TO
declare, that would prefer him to any other man
living for the next Presidency, feel just lii
tie hesitation in declaring. that ready at any mo-
ment to give him up for second, third or even q
! fourth choice, the very moment become convinced
that be cannot and that another can, lead the Demo
cratic Party "on to victory" go further, and frank
express my present opinion, that we shall probably
find necessary to give him up and take another car
didate, to defeat Henry Clay say this, whilst
burn with Indignation at the systematic and improper
efforts which have been made 10 break down his well
deserved popularity, and whilst feel strong desire
to those efforts rebuked by The voice of the people
in his favor.
But we must not act with eye 10 Mr.. Van Burer
alone. If his popularity has been blurred, or I'd.
courage and confidence OF his friends 50 weakened
that cannot probably elect him, it will not do u fur
him. and thereby spite ourselves, whilst eHdeavong
spite enemies. Ii would be better to show our re
spect for him, By showing determination 10 snslat
the great principles with which he is identhed his
tory will do him usce-yea, even his present enemle
will long begin 10 speak out IN praise oil ms exa'
services and talents a statesmen
There IS something remarkable IN the CONFUSION o
the Democratic parry. Why, my friends, the VIII!
party are in greater difficulties than any which sur
round us. Can they elect Henry Clay after his lete
against the xaton of Texas? 1t they can, u will
he because of the most astonishing recklessncss on
infatuaon in the Democratic party. We can beat HIN
in his own State, If act with an eye TO our cause
rather than to men. We can make clean swee
against him from the Potomac 10 the Mss'sslpPi-and
united with the true friends Of the Union in the Nor
md Northwest, we give him Waterloo defeat H'
most sagacous friends here, and throughout the Soul
and West, arc alarmed at the prospects before them
True, they concealing their troubles, under thei
braos aed baners-but they in trouble, and ihei
only hopes are IN divisions about men, Let US de
termue that we will unite upon one man, and let thn
be good and ,rue-idcntihed with the Democrat
party, and The victory is ours.
} 4 Deecate 10 the Ba,limorc Contention.