Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-19
Fluvanna, Nov. II, 1914


recollect the remark OF one of your Spartan
Band when addressing the Democratic Stale
Convention in this place last September; ii was,
Eve will beat the Wings" and such has proved
to be the fact. II has been done, too, in 4 way
that hope will secure 10 The people the ascen-
dancy of sound Jellersonian principles, for long
series of years.
Iperceve that some OF the Wing papers begin
10 speculate about their ncrt candidate. General
Scott some say is TO be the mana military man,
they think, can always succeed But never |
believe, has any man been elected 10 The Presidcn-
cy upon his military fame alone. General Wash
inston's character contributed as much, if not
more. than his military fame, in placing him at
the head of the nation. General Jackson only
received 90 odd votes The first lime he was run, and
il was not until alter the people saw disposition
10 cheat him, hv elecling Adams, who had a
smaller number than The old Hero and the in
lr;guc. bargain and corruption OF Henry Clay,
that spirit was aroused, which finally elevated
Gen. Jackson 10 the Presidential Chair. How
did Gen Harrison gel on, the first lime they run
him? The civilian, Martin Van Buren,, dis;an-
ced him: and the unfortunate state Of the country,
during Mr. Van Buren's administration, was the
principal cause OF Gen Harrison's success, ard
not his military fame.
Our Democratic friends here enjoy their tri-
umph with moderation: they have no disposition
TO crow over their fallen political opponents
You see By the returns, that this Congressional
District is again Democralic and it is 10 be
hoped We shall nexl Spring send Democrat 10
Congress, in place OF The present Federal one.
Last night The Democrats of this town and
vicinity. 10 the nnlnner Of about one hundred,
had social supper al The Monticello House
Col Randolph presided. assisted by Captain u. P.
Levy and Colonel w. t.. Woodlcy We were
favored with speeches from Col. Randolph, Peter
Carr. l.. p Fowlkes Of No;oway, P. II. Ayeit
of King William, and Mr.. Daniel of Georgia.
Our supper was upon temperance principles, mel
Their champagne wine, nor ardent spirits being
upon The table The speeches were excellent
several sentiments were offered-anong them, the
Editor Of The Enquirer was not forgollen-as
witness the following Long life, health and
prosperity 10 the veteran Editor Of the Richmond
Enquirer. May the Democratic Party in Vir-
gnia always possess such faithful andenergetic
Waterman upon the political watchtower.'
Peer Carr. Esq, offered the following:
re Spartan Band Of R,ctmond.-The dus,
Of the melee has heen the breath of their nostrls
"Ot tint three hundred, grant hui three,
To make 4 new Tbcrmopyla."
Some other sentiments were offered and re-
ceiyed And after giving cheers for Polk and
Dallas. 3 cheers for Old Hickory 3 cheers for Mr.
! Richie, and cheers for the Spartan Band Of
| Richmond, the meeting adjourned.
A lorch-light procession was then formed, and
the greater part OF the company marched through
town, hal,ng in front Of Mr.. Leake's residence
(who was then at Buckingham giving him three
cheers, and then resumed their march 10 the Uni
yersity.