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

The situation of our party never stood in need oil
greater GOODNESS, discretion, conciiaton and hrmnesF
than at the present moment-oppoeed as we are tn
party so strong, united, so shamelessy devoted
10 man worship, 10 q mao instead Of principle SO
determined TO cling to their Idol at all events SC
reckless; so Indifferent to the means-and, all this
while our own party is threatened with DIVISIONS,
and distracted among various candidates, on The very
eve Of the meeting of the Baltimore Convention II
ever there was time, when our most distinguished
Democrats should think OF themselves, but go sole
" for the cause-shoud show their love for their
country instead of for themselves-should come for
ward and lay their selfish aspirations, and their patty
ambition upon the altar of the Republc-NOW IS
that time II there was time, when our
party should become discreet, dsn,erested and UNI
ted-NOW is that time. The Baltimore Convention
assemblies on Monday next. Several OF its delegates
have already passed through this City, on their way 10
their destination. They will meet under very different
auspices from those of the late Wing Convention IN
1.-THE Whig) met not deliberate; not 10 compare OPT
Mons not to confer the candidate whom they should
select or TO announce the principles on which they
would support him. but to the previous deci
sion of their party and TO register tho edlcts OF one
man-and that man was Henry Clay. They met to
proclaim and 10 hurrah the decision But our Convention
meets 10 reconcile coaendng candidates, 10 confer with
each other about the best mode OF actionto unite
party and to give impulse to the ball Unless they
assemble in good spir-to discard all prejudice and
preposscssion--to sec calmly and determine with hrm
ness upon the best mode Of saving the party they VII
assist in the elevation of the most dangerous man in
America to the highest Office in the Union For our
selves, we will indulge no feeling, fan no flame oil
d'scord and will lay quietly upon our oars
until the Baltimore Convention shall assemble 10 adop
the best mode of action for The Republican rar Al '
most trying and momentous period Honor 10 lhose "I
will distinguish themselves by the most dsneresed aho
patriotic course-IIappy will they be, who will tee and
show by their acts that they cannot receive inc nono
they will best deserveit These are, indeed, "thc lime:
which Try mems sous" ny
| We 90 against Henry Clay. We want man, and
system of action that can best defeat nun we nave
The STRENGTH to accomplish this object-f we will e1er
It prouerly The only thHg to what best to be
done and to do it "wthout fear, favor or affection
We wait therefore, upon the movements oil the Bal
timore Convention heavy responsibility rests upor
them May they prove themselves worthy OF ,hs
confidence, which the Democracy OF the Union re
pose in them. These remarks ore sufficient to sho"
the deep and earnest and solemn conviction will
which we are penerasd-the profound anxiety WIN
which we contemplate the destiny OF the lie
publican Party-upon whom our glorious inatitu
tons and very Liberties essentially depend
Blu, we trust in this form the few hasy rehec
tons we have formed about the best course of action
We conclude with laying before our readers the fol
lowing extract from paper of great respectaoiy an
Of infexble Republican principles. The paper is Is
sued in the midst of the "Tenth Legion OF FFgin;a
(F-cm Rockingham Regisle,)
" Rockingham, Shenandoah and rage, VIII give
good account of themselves in the coming contest 10
/ President. Whoever shall be nominated by the Ba
tmore Democratic Convention on the 2ftn INST, WI
receive larger vote in this region than any kepuo
can candidate has ever yet received. All IS unior
all harmony upon point in this quarter viz or
position to the leader Of Federalism We have had
excitement here this Spring. all the elements whic
make up the Democratic party have been undisurbe
and tranquil but the first Blast Of the buge-the hr,
sound of the call "To arms " will awake into activit
tremendous host of stout hearts and strong bands
This whole region will do lis duty. ANY man br
Henry Clay. is the ralying cry Of the unfilncb'n
Democracy of "lhe old Tenth Legion and c'rcumj'
cent counties. Our Republican friends Throughout
the State may rely upon US.