Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-17
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., Get al some length Nindlcaliis WI an pu'e "0
completed, from the aspcrsons oi his enemies ana prov
49,, yi ,,,i il tn. flu, referred TO be attributable
any where il belongs much more TO those VINO are ar
ro,i ,,iu. ,s Than Ia the friends Of lie Democratic
ra:,sr r. the course Of III oh-er'aioiS 10 hs erect
The Globe repub!ishes such Iofoi's o Mr. van bu'en
reply to the General Assembly oil Missouri as are aPPi
c,nje Ia TIE subject under GscussIon ana we are
,e,.ed that our contemporary has reverted TO mat ad-
mrabIc document which Ia every respect So creai!
able 10 the Ii al and heart Of lis aitiio as e"oe
u, likewise 10 ocr it more In c consideration Oh
orr readers. This letter, II "lI oc rcnichioeicu was
.itrJ h, the pruucsal OF The Missouri Legislature 10
recommend Mr. Van Buren, again Tor The fres'uc"cs,
the olar bcns made only two vs. alter his retirement
from olcc a.d in returning his Acknowledgements iot
the compliment thus offered Mr. an bureh i'ails hipi
self of the opportunity to notice III oiiei anu maui,
terms the principal caunnes WHICH 'au Dte' u,'elcu
against him. IL will be seen .,a' among o''ers' ~ a.
lJdcs 10 this very matter oil alleged intrigue anu man
aucmcut and there is no WHO can gaiisay what Is
here set down; it is neither more nor less Than rul
def, ing all the ingenuity oil malignant malice 10 us
Owe It, But i, not for the purpose oil rIndca'ioh'
ih,t This republication is made In would be super
nuous Ii is, however sour oil Priac ana srail!lca-
,inn IN every Democrat again 10 be reminded oil the
sentiments ayowcd by Mr.. Van Buren, oil the occasion
of his retirement from office, finding III them as we al
least do additional reasons Tor beng proud oil Inc man
who under every reverse, never forgot what was aue
70 himself and to hi, party and who, whether III pros
peri,y or under Disaster swcrsed from the pr-
c;n.- y hch he had land down 10 govern his conduct
We IN. rcforc once recommend these extracts 10
general pcrrsa. They we'll worth IL, As beng truly
! characteristic of their author:
possanss from Mr. Fan Burens Lener TO tic General
.4sssmbiy IF Missouri d"frd
WAsuINGToN, March 8, ISL.
Tho legislative address ch you have conveyed u
me in such oblieng terms, ard most especially the re-
solutions subsequently adopted by the members IN con-
yen,on speak OF me, in connexon with the next RE
sden,,al cleo ion in way which makes more part
culr notice of the sub Gets my part consonant with
that unreserred communication OF my opinions ana
wishes ~ relation Il public aiaifs which have always
maintained with my political friends
Having iur wears, been INCREASINGLY nssailed with
t,r G,puta!ion Of intriguing Tor the Presidency Tell
il due u myself, when 81 nominated, as well as 10
those By whom that nnninatcf was made, 10 put THESE
charges tie test by dec,rng, the face OF my ie
low .c,,zens, that had neither solicited the ad, nor
sought the support, of any Tor that hugh and res
ponsble s.atonuness my frank replies to the inter
rocaipiies Of my countrymen in relation 10 public mea
slres aud political principles together with my con-
slant and sincere efforts to make myself worthy OF their
regard and confidence, liable 10 that construction
For the truth OF that declaration, appeal TO the hun
dreds OF honorable men who composed The then recent
conve ntion-to The numerous editors and politicians
throu yhout The Union who had distinguished me BY
their preference-and 10 my personal correspondents
and friends excepting the very considerable num-
Der Of persons my intimate associates, who, IN
the fluctuations OF politics, he'd been converted INTO
opponents affirmed, tha; in none of these classes,
or IN any other, was there man who could truly say
that had solicited his political support, or with whom
had entered had sought to enter, int any arrange
ments to bring about the nomination | had then re-
ceved To my elevation TO the Office OF Chei
Magistrate OF the Union. took to add, that
| trusted should be excused by the liberal minded OF
all parties for thus speaking of my own course OF con
duet in reference a point which had been so fire.
quenly aSsalrd, and had hitherto continued silent
mos, especially alone could for it in rela-
lion To all M conntrymen, though thousands might oe
ready To answer for themselves.
The result. of this appeal was such as might conn
IDENTIFY be expect. trom the truth IN which IT was
founded; and not 4 voice was heard IN cont'aven-
ton of the position had assumed. II dad not, how
ever, relieve from the assaults of my opponents
and IN this | not disappointed; for had sufficient
experience such matters 10 satisfy me, that as long
as continued 10 the confidence Of my friends,
should receive the condemnation OF my foes; and thai
few political men are praised by the latter, until t'ey
are about abandoning the former. 1t, however cou'
PEELED them 10 change their positions, and adopt new
wespons Of warfare.
The feelings and principles by which my conduct
was then regulated, viii also guide i, in The future and
my friends may rest assured that Will never place II
of my power 10 repeat, with perfect truth, the de
clnra,ion at iha, time felt myself called on 10 make
Although might never feel myself at liberty to
shrink from any and every responsibility which It may
please the Democracy Of the United Staes TO impose
on me- and which consistent with The respect due tf
the people, account of The high station have helt
, by their CHOICE should, nevertheless be not merely
we'll, but better satisfied al seeing those great oh
iects accomplished under The auspices Of some o
the numerous names Ia be found IN the ranks ot DE-
mocrucy, whose talents character and services, though
they richly merit have not ye, received the highest re
!, wards OF the people.
My political friends everywhere will hope and be
eve do The justice 10 regard this declaration, mace
in The funess of grateful heart, indicating witt
absolute sincerity the feelings by which am actuated
> They made upon consideration OF the SUBJECT 81
u and 50 mature as 10 exempt the views and Opinions
they express, rs far az beangs TO human determination
from all liability 10 change.
y No one can xoecl or should desire he always il
Office under government and institutions like ours
and have enjoyed that privilege long enough 10 Sd
tIsiy my utmost ambition.
With regard 10 that vital consideration, winch, IN lht
estimation of we'll organized mind and an honest heart
wall be more deep aud impressive ihan the mere trap
pings Of Office the consciousness OF rectitudt
= OF purpose, and the estimat OF reDds-l th'nk
cannot be mistaken in believing that could, under nj
circumstances. hope 10 do better II, therefore, there
. be any political supporters who are, or who may here
i after be- induced by any consideration, personalto my
. SELF by respect 10 my feelings under snppos'nr
that they may have been wounded or emoittered bJ
defeat incurred in defence of their principles, Il
: bring me forward agcn n candidate for reelection
beg tbem IN justice 10 myself, to DISMISS all suc'
: motives from their minds. cherish no such feelings
and require proofs Of the confidence and g"ot
wt OF those who have sustained me IN SUCCESS, ant
= rallied around me in defeat. The circumstances unde
: which the Democracy OF my native county, and o
my native State, and Of the sister States, have raset
= me from the rst 10 The last step OF advancement h'
opportunities they have afforded me 10 eIempIiy Il
the world The principles by which have been govern
= ed, and the lndomahle spirit with which lhey have
sustained me in the late struggle to battle the exertlon
and appliances of selfish and political interests com
bned against me, and againat the measures which
have uniformly advocated and in part succeeded IN es
tabishng have imposed upon me an obligation a'linl
: as life, and leaving my heart debt OF gratitude
: can never discharge
II will be i':e enough herea'ter for the Democracy
to designate us candidate II is not TO be disguised
that feelings OF personal kindness towards myself and
! for which cannot be too grateful, have been among
the motives for thus early designating me for ne s'a
no.! from which have just retired This feeling con
s,itues dangerous Ingredient IN political operations
and from could attempt to check !. proceed
more properly than from .ysef Preparations for the
next Presidential election NOT, on this occasion, and
at Ibis crisis, liable to the ordinary object on OF PIE
Judging The conduct Of tie incumbent for the time be-
ing, nasmuch he will ., all events, retire at the ex
/, pifaton of The constitutional term.
. The most appropriate, well most useful erer.