Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-07

dangers by which il was encompassed. IL "d
then wc felt thai James K. Polk OF tennessee
was one upop whom the Republic should in II
eve as y man 10 b. relied on IN The honroi 'flai-
as one combining precisely those qliail'ies WIN.
are required to do us service IN The lShesl s'aioi
and we had !, strong conviction that Inc ho''
would come in which he would thus be called W
on. Ii has come-mcxpcctcdly 10 &c sure, an
sooner than the anlicipalion-bul lts coming
moi the less agreeable from the rapidly OF rs It
proach: for every subsequent act Of MI. rom
political life. as Speaker of The House. as cover
nor Of the State of Tennessee, ana III every ~
sition which has given opportunity Tor opscrSa
lion, has served 10 increase and strengthen o'
belief in his fitness for any duty tilat couiu
conlided TO him. c,L .,oo,
[Thc Pcnnsyvan:an, not knowing OF The decl
nation of Mr. Wright, as the candidate lot u
Vice Presidency, passes high anu lust euiI3isi
upon that gentleman. The noliillid,oh VI "a, e",
sYlvania's able son, George NJ Daiias' "hi'
doubt, be doubly sraiiiyingJ -.
Our purpose now is 10 raise 10 the mas'-hea
the flag of Polk ami Wright. WhIe II Is ,sliv ~
Ing DER us" the lesions of Democracy VIII a.
semblc with quick and Joyous step. No wor
of discorJ can create discomfort or apathy. "A
are satisfied and we think il may be premise
that. when thus called upon, PENNSYLVANIA III Nc
vember next will roll upon The Zoe WIN lhe ava
lanche of one of her old-fashioned maJorlles.,,
The Jacksonian spirit will be up; Tor both fol
and Wright are worthy followers OF The patriot
the Hermitage. and VT feel assured mat The yee
many of Pennsylvania will be rejoiced 10 gree
them as such.
We now raise the names of The nominees VII
Il right hearty good will, and pledge ourselves
exert our utmost energies 10 place them III mos
high trusts 10 which they have been nominated
and for which they are so peculiarly quaiillc'
with honor 10 themselves, and 10 the happiness c
the people and the well being of our glorious Re
pablo. No nomination could have been made
lint could have been more acceptable TO on
friends in Delaware. James h Polk has Away
been iavorte here Del Gazette.
The Philadelphia Times raises the Polk bar
ner, and says:
MIR. Polk is a sound, consistent Democrat
nolilcian oil the Jefferson School, talented an
discreet"
The excitement on the arrival Of the Southcr
NAIL bringing The gratifying intelligence, va
hailed with one universal feeling of joy. An il
tense feeling of enthusiasm pcrvaded the who
party Every body was satisfied with The result
The friends of Van Buren,, and The friends OF ever
o;hei candidate, were pruclaiming IL each otht
he perfect satisfaction with which they receive
The nomination Ii is true, New York has not q
her first choice, but she has got distinguished
,zen for the Vice Presidency, and She will giv
10 The nominees at least $1,000 majority over /
Clav-IN y. Picjeian.
THE VICE PREsIDENcY-GroRGE NJ D.LLA
Il gives lis sincere pleasure TO announce that gu
distinguished tellow-citiZcn, GEORGE VI. DALLA
has been chosen as the Democratic candidate ic
The Vice Presidency, and we feel assured that hi
selection is one tina, will be received with cnthr
s:astic applause, not in Pennsylvania alone, BIT
;nroaghou, The Union. a who know Mr.. Dalla:
will conccdc that he is adorned with qualities III;
would do honor 10 any station, and his career /
public life has been sufficient 10 render the coul
Try acquainted with his merits. His abilities Al
of the most brilliant onlcr-he has ever been III
swcrying in his adherence to The principles oiDt
mocracv, while, 10 these requisites he adds ihos
personal accomplishments. which give lustrc I
exalted station. AS n Senator Of The United State:
he admirably sustained The reputation which la
preceded him, and in every position 10 which h
mas been called Mr.. Dallas has proved himself /
be worthy of anv trust that might be contded
him. We, therefore, rejoice in the selection whic
has thus been made, moi only because deserve
compliment has been paid 10 a Pennsylvania, bl
because we believe that q better nomination coul
n }, have been presented 10 the American peop,
With JAMES X. POLK and GEORGE n
DALLAS. the triumph of Democracy is sure
They have been Unexpectedly, both 10 themselve
ami 10 their fellow-citizens, brought forward fc
the popular suffrage but we are sure that the slll
prise which il may ca,lse, will be an agreeahi
one Pennsylvania, June |.
THE NoMISATIoNs.-A very enthusiastic NEE
ing was held at the Democratic Reading Room
corner of Eighth and Chesnut streets, on Thurs
dav evening last several OF the delegates from III
National Convention were present Althoughth
meeting was convened without public notice, III
room was crowded Addresses were deliver
ed by Messrs Dickinson and Camhreleng
New York, and Mr.. Pillow Of Tennessee. tn
speeches of these gentlemen were received vii
loud cheers of appreciation, and after an animate
address from Col. Page the meeting adjourned vii
Il cheers for the Democratic nominations-D
"PIcK THE FLINT, AND TRY IT AGNN."-Ou
Wing friends are dunb-iounded at the nomna
ton of Mr.. POLK. They have not been abb,
so far as we have heard TO stalt 4 single objcC
ton To him, except that rc can't eled him" Wei
we should suppose that they would prefer him o
tina, account but so it is. they pcrverSely prefer
red Mr.. VAN buren,. simply Lccou@ he ro
our strongest man. How generous! But III
hes, of the Joke is, that Mr., Folks nominatio
has deprived them OF the benefit of 4 hundrc
tons of documents. more OF less which they hay
been for months preparing, Thanking, and pacl
iny IN upon the supposition, that Mr.. Van Bure
would he nominated What mass OF iabrica
ton. fraud. and ial>ehood, will thus be rcndcrc
imperative. Their perversions and lies-the
garbled and false laiements-their hideous carr
cattlreS and elcclionecring speechcs-their thor
sand songs and ballads meant for Mr.. Van b.
rem. are all in vain. They must follow the al
vice of their llustrious leader. the Great Coo
Hunter, ''piek tic flint, ead try il again"
spectator.
1F,oon Mc UarScn'on. Ia. Flag of i9s
James X. Polk, of Tennessee has been nom
nalcd h. the Democratic National Convention, 4
our canr,i,latc for the Presidency We Join in III
united reclamation of all branches OF our party
hailino this nomination, as emincnlv auspicioI
for our marty. Mr. Polk il a statesman oi gre;
abilities. He was for many years the Speak,
of the lower House of Congress; and at the p,
Rod of the removal oflhe dePoses from the Ban
of the U. s, by the Hero Of New Orleans, wa
one of the ablest and firmest champions of II
Democratic cause. He is sound in principle
the very core, and comes before the country By III
unsolicited but unanimous nomination olthe COZ
vention. Hismoralc character is above all reproacl
and his abilities above all controversy or objection
His principles are without spot or faint Lii
god seven times tried, they have passed throut
the sever,st ordeals bul 10 prove his deep devotio
to III. cause OF free government, and his ju.
claim To the confidence Of his counirymen, an
the first honors Of government, which lie has :
ably and powerfully defended. He has nl
sought office. and stands now a candidate onl
because the voice of his country calls him.
Under such leader, chaos is turned into order
our scattered Squadrons have been turned into
imp,nctrable pialanx. and the shouts of million
of united voices proclaim our country is safe, an
victory hovers over her ever glorious standard
The Democracy are now of one hear, and on
.ri %, cf't will roll, I'll