Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-05
RICH MON d, VA.
Monday Morning, November 1
apRINcIpl.Es OLE VIRGINIA.

these mass meetingS-these frequent associations
ofthe Spartan Band OF the city7-why, these sleep
less Committees OF Visiance-why, the columns
of political matter, which have been necessarily
issuing from The Republican prcSsl-why, the en-
thusiasm which has animated our hearts--butthat
their influence may be shown, their fruit be exhi-
bed, on this great day? We have been bur-
nishing our arms-organizing our forces ONLY
for this day. Let every Republican in Virginia
bu, do his duty on this day. and, as our voice can
now scarcely extend beyond the bounds of our
own city, lei the Republican OF Richmond bu, do
his duly now, and the Democracy OF distant
age may rise up and call him blessed"
IIe that shall serve this day, and see old age,
WIN yearly on the vigil feast his friends,
And say-tc morrow IL Saint Cri.pian.
old man forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages,
What feat' he did mat day. Then shall names,
Familiar III their mouths ~ household words
he in their how ing cups freshly remembered.
These words were applied 10 very different pur-
pose ana yet the scigc OF llaiileur was not pIo-
badly OF as much consequence 10 the human race
as the events Of this day. On ls results will de-
pendtl.c ienown the principles the interests ofthis
'untcrriiied CONFERENCE.-The" II will depend up
on the present struggle, whether our Constitution
will be interpreted according TO Tie true spirit OF
is framcrs-whether the Federal Government
shall be confined 10 lis Legitimate orbit or extend
ed by the usurpalion oi Few and dangerous pow
crs-whcthcr a National Bank, of the deaGlicSl
hostility 10 liberty, shall bc erected upon The ruins
of the Constitution, and high Tarl:,, (potccfire
10 small portion Of capitalists, and oppyeSsirc to
the rest oflhe community shall he imposed upon
the South for the benefit of The North, upon The
comparatively poor for Tie benefit Of the rich
whether as Alill>on, Of Norfolk, said the othernight
in Petersburg, hcprlnciple should be observed, OF
taking oil the tax from the rich mans gold watch
and putting il upon the poor mans silver watch
whether the proceeds of the public lands should
he scattered among the States only 10 levy higher
duty upon the pockets OF the popc; whether Texas
shall lie surrendered 10 the influence al England,
or be acquired By the United States whether
passion partially, and prescription, shall reign
in the Federal Administrator, or wisdom and
moderation shall prevail in our Executive Coun-
cils--in other words, whether Henry Clay, the
ultra Ecdcrals;, and arrogant Dictator. or James
X. Polk, the calm Statesman, ard Jellersonan
Republican, shall be elected the President OF the
L. States. This day is 10 decide, whether moral
lesson is to be taught that every candidate is here
after 10 rcachthe Presidency by noble means only,
by appeals 10 the understanding, or whether every
future election is 10 be- a struggle among ambi-
tious 'moon-rcaching" aspirants, who shall best
succeed in nsul,ia3 The people, in sedncins their
senses, in corrupting their votes by frauds and
pipe-layingS. BY sccrc; in'riSues and by shame
less coalitions. The election OF MIR Polk will
keep down the ambition OF aspiran,s, and restore
the old rational mode OF addressing the intellect OF
the people b. appeals 10 principles. But The sue
cess of Mr.. Clay will bring with every four
years election additional humbug>, and grosser
corruption, unit Liberty herself may be sIrangled
in the contest
Republican, Of Richmond, 20 forth then 10
the polls DO Your duty, like good and faithful
citizens Of the Commonwealth. Give Your own
vote early and then carry your ncighborS. Vote
in your own City Hall, il you have vote in The
city, in the presence of your own Capitol, in the
lace Of the proud majority which rules the city
Go 10 the pols, then for Mn is your proper posi-
ton exercise the incsiimabie privilege, which
belongs 10 You as the Co-Soveregns OF the land.
Go forth, Spartan Band, like Band OF Brothers
firm, free, ONE and INp.visiDfE. March 10
Thermopy!n loday--but al this very moment all
Greece is rushing 10 your rescue. Here, Paris
is not Francc-Rchniond, with all her virtues,
and reGnement>, and Wing principles, is not Vir-
ginia. The vote of each of vou counts as strong
" as the vote o: any Wing, here or elsewhere
and your respectable minority will help 10 swell
the torrent and 10 save the State. Go, then, and
give it-and let no, man be oil his post. You
are already distinguished throughout the State by
the ini,peadcncc OF Your principles, and the firm
ness of your department LEI us put, on this day
cf days, the shcaf cap TO yonr character. Dis
charge your duty firmly, bui with all moderation,
courtesy and respect 10 your opponents. Let Us
not mar the harmony oil orr city by any impas-
stoned act. or The slightest angry word. We dill
Ter with the Wings ahou; men, and sometimes
about mcasllrcs-but ii is our own city. and our
own oountrv.-In the distinguished character OF
both Of their for order, Tor obedience 10 the laws,
for generous liberation and refinement OF man.
ncrs, we have all Of us The same stake and pro-
found interest.
In this spirit, let us pass the day. Go TO the
polls; bu, lei us go the polls determined TO give
our votes firmly, and do our duty faithfully. We
appeal 10 the Spartan Band OF Richmond 10 come
forth with all their energy, and do their duty on
his day. They are known 10 the state Every
where their names are respected-their generous
services are appreciated talents OF their breh-
rem are celebrated The eyes of the whole State
are upon thcm-and VIC call upon them. by every
ihinr sacrcd-hv The respect which they feel ior
ihemsclycs--hy the reputation which they have
.aincd--bv their love Tor their principles and their
devotion to Virginia, 10 put forth AL their votes.
Let Ms do our part To save the State from the
hands of the philisnes. In word, we make
final appeal, in the language Of the Petersburg
Republican. which calls us, on this remarkable
day, 10 arms 10 save the Republic:
"To the polls! Fellow-Dcmocrats, 10 the polls!
On Monday next. YOU are 10 decide, each one oi
YOU as far as his individual vote can control the
event. who is 10 BE- your Chief Magistrate for
four entire years from the Ith Of March, lSl3-
You are row engaged in the most momenous
political contest which this country has witnessed
since the great civil revolution OF 1909. For the
frs, time in the history of our Republic, since
that glorious era, do the political parties oil The
country occupy respectively tie same grounds
which thcy did then The Democracy of u"
Union are now on the same platform o' T'!hc!Pies
then calamity sustained by Jefferson, Madison,
Monroe, Giles, Randolph, and the other giants OF
The Republican phalanx. The so-called wing
or Coon party are boldly advocating the most
laru,nous Federalis, doctrines, and urge The
adopiion of the old Feieralst system OF measures.
They advocate 4 Bank, in opposition 10 which
the Republican party took lis origin, and winch
has been condemned by our wiseSt statesmen ana
6nanciers, and by all the experience oil our own
people and OF all foreign countries -.
"They advocate an oppressive Protective arm
which sacrifices the interes, OF the farmer, the
merchant AID mechanic, 10 fl The purse OF the
lordly manufacturing capitalist Of the North-a
farming and planting section of the Union, from
state of plenty and prosperity almost TO the very
verge OF ruin.
"'rhev advocate the Distribution of the pro-
ceeds OF The public lands, which were grained for
the payment of the debts of the Union and the
common benefit of all the States-lhus offering
a nalrv brb, to the sovereignties of the COME
deracy. 10 induce them To sell their birh-right for
this mess of po;tage. They advocate this mea-
sure, because they wish 10 take money out OF the
Treasury that the deficiency thus created may
be supplied bv an enormous revenue from Gus
toms, and thus high Tariff be saddled on the
country.
"They advocate Modification of the Veto
power. which is equivalent 10 its abolition, and
thus would take away the great safeguard oil
Southern institutions.
"On The other hand, the Republican candidates
come before Us offering no brides, making no pro-
misses which experience shows cannot be fulfilled,
bu, pledging thcmseles simply 10 administer the
government economically, and constitutionally, 10
protect usal equally in our pursuits, without favor
or partially to any one class or individual, and
III ne oJonc To thrive i'm proportion 10 our capacity