Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
MIR. VAN BUREN, ABANDONED.


candidate for the Presidency, (remarks the Balt-
moro Amercan,) is rapidly advancing. At a
meeting of the .sDemocra,ic Association of Rich
mond, held few days ago, tho proceedings of
(which are published in the Richmond Enquirer,
various resolutions were passed in favor of The an
nexation of Texas, and among them was the fol-
lowing :--"That the Democratic Central Com
miitee be requested forthwith to issue an Address
to the Democratic Party of Virginia. urging the
serious and prompt expression OF their opinion on
the subject of Remuneration of Texas to the
-Union-the propriety Of relieving their delegates
to the Baltimore Convention from the instructions
which now bind them, leaving them to the exer-
else OF sound discretion or even to instruct them
they deem II eXpedient TO do so, to cast the vote
of Virginia in favor of men known and pledged
to be In favor OF annexation, and of other ction
which they deem proper and efficient, in uniting
the Democracy of the State in the great and vital
object OF defeating the election of Henry Clay"
This is an open and decided stand. Virginia
is lost to Mr.. VAN BuREN. The Globe, in the
midst Of the confusion and dismay now prevail
ing on every side, preserves its boldness of tone
and its firm, dctatoral spirit. 1t procIams -
IL the Richmond movement is persisted in. the
democratic party in that State is separated from
the body of the party, and disbanded'' This is
accommodation TO some purpose-it is done re-
sol1tely and with decision at all events.
But the time has passed, we take it, for this
style OF hgh-handed er cathedra proceeding
>When Zen. JACKSON was at the head OF the party
the Thunder OF the Globes denunciation had some
terror in 1t; and the habit then formed OF striking
down without hesitation or remorse all who wa
vered In The least from the line of prescribed
movement, continues, i: would appear, still TO
accompany the Globe. The thunder roars, but
there is no lightning to make it fatal. The oracle
sun speaks, though the inspiration has departed.
me party an Pirginia is disbanded. SO sound
cd Napoeon's fiat: The House Of Bragansa has
ceased to reign. Let MIR. RlTcHIE look 10 it. The
entenC0 OF dpDOSition has forth
Nm. The same memorable despotsm of party
re which he has often enforced towards 9TH
ems now fastened upon himself He is in The
ci%s OF the dragon that has devoured so many;
nispny hope OF escape is that the monster is too
feeee to rend the prey within his grasp.
Atong letter from MIR. DRoMGooLE, of the
looe oil Representatives, addressed TO Thomas
niTciE' Esq. appeared In the Globe of Satur-
Jay IL is tuil OF circumstances and complaints
al 'h course which Mr.. Richie has thought pro-
per pursue in connection with the Democratic
Assollauon' OF Richmond. Mr.. Dromgoole
MAKES one declaration, which is quite TO the
Peint--to the effect that if Mr.. Van Buren, who
mas evidently been preferred, must be withdrawn
uecauso he cannot be elected by the party, then
1T Is manifest that no one with an inferior share
.ue confidence and favour of the party, can be
oy IL as at present constituted and ORGAN
izea. This seems TO be clear proposition.
A"C'her letter appears in the Globe of the same
gay rom Mr.. KENNEDY, Member of CONGRESS
from Indiana, in which he avows his participation
'u '"e ehort 10 procure the nomination of some
other person than Martin Van Buren,, at the Bal
,'cre convention, to meet on the 9th instant
ne is not urged TO this by any loss of confidence
Yin MIR. Van Buren's worth or integrity. bni nnder
aeeP conviction, as he Declares that Mr.. Van
Dusen Is not the proper man TO rally around
MIR. Kennedy goes on to say
MS conviction has been forced upon nv
nina ny the indubtable evidences FROM our
friends In the country; and its truth belle We, is
teil ana acknowledged by nine out OF ten of our
friends; and is checked only by te,o indiuidu-
ais In our ranks, who, fear iiom their course,
'ooufa rdiher see our party defeated, than successful
under lite lead IF any oihcr man than Mr.. Han
Buren,.
:, NOW, sir, in conclusion, if you feel disposed
10 oehouhce all who are engaged in this move
ment, you are welcome to launch your ,hunders
at my head as soon you choose.''
The words which we have italicised above
touch sore point. The particular partzans of
restoration" will know what the insinuation
means.
ihese notable demonstrations have quickened
a r hnds oil political fermentation at Washington.
The Tyler Committee, through its Is Correspond
ing Secretary" j. b. Jones, deeming the occa-
sion proper one for effective movement have
put out an address, final one, we presume, TO
INC democratic Republicans of the United
states" IN which this appeal is sounded
democrats! arouse TO sense of your dam
ger. Listen not to the syren song of those who
would deIude you with assurances of security
Behold The precIpice, on the brink of which YOU
are standing. Calculate calmly and soberly the
awful stakes in this unequal game. Consider
well what you are doing. Think before YOU act,
DO not suffer yourselves by any unworthy pre-
JUDGES to be betrayed into sef-destruction-
Consider well that the interests involved in the
Struggle OF 1910 are as nothing compared TO
those of 1874. What were the questions then
aagltaied, compared to the re-admisson of Texas
- into the Union, to the settlement of The Oreuon
question:, 10 our last and final independence of
1reat Britain and the expulsion OF English nnu-
ence and English intrigue from our soiI''
mere Is great deal more of it which we have
not room ior. IL IS recommended 10 the Dcmoc-
Iacy to carry banner inscribed with "TyLgr
iexas' America and the Vetoes, against CLAW
the Bank, Van Buren, and England" The idea
pular. ~
The Spectator, Mr.. CALHouN's organ at Wash
ihg.oh' taxes occasion also 10 speak out-yet not
In the clearest manner. 1t does NOT rroclaim Nr
calhoun candidate in so many words-but here
is what it does saw:
we nave, Tor SIX months, looked to Mr.. Van
ouren as the candidate of the Democratic par,v
LOT tne Presidency, and expected as such 10 sun.
port him, as we had done at the last election :
MI. Calhoun's friends in Virginia co-operated
win all their zeal with his friends in the late
- e'ectoDs. But Texas has DESTROYED him; and
considering him as beside the Presidential cam
vass' we shall hereafter say but little conceruino
I'M. nm, vi connection with this high office. We
auh tne Enquirer for his frank acknow ledp-
men, W OF the course of Mr. Calhoun's friends In
virginia; and we more than thank him Cor Iav
ing ohered to the Democratic Association of
HiChbohd the RESOLUTIONS below He at Ie,s,
WIN NOT shift his positions, at the mandate nj die
tdloldi ana unscrupulous politicians