Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-19
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We have never known 4 finer spirit 10 prevail
in the Republican Party. than ~nw IT,. l. -"
man-worship about tho grovclling ambition-
no private grieis from disappointed asplrants-
no hollow humbu9s-no infamous coalitions
contocted-no sacrifice OF our country 10 self
or of truth to ambition-bul,hey 60 for mite eRds
bu nolsc mcans-They 90 for great principles by
homes, means, and by truth and argument alone.
And the most striking beauty of the whole
party is that it does not sacrifice their principles
for idols, for aspiring, moon-reaching men,
but when the most distinguished OF our cand-
dates are dropped or defeated in the contest, they
not ONLY submit 10 the fortune of war with the
best possible grace, but they display the highest
pride in rising above all disappointment, and de-
voting themselves with all their hearts 10 the all
yanccment ofthc cause. Mr.. V. Buren, isamong The
first 10 display this noble magnanimity Blu
chanan. Calhoun Cass and Johnson are not in
ierior in carving out the lofty principles of the
Patriot who throws aside his selfish aspirations,
and devoes himself To his country.
Among these generous spirits, we are happy 10
associate the name Of John X. Thomson, the de-
fc1tcd candidate for the Governors Chair. Read
his address, We pray You. "16 the Democrats Of
.Neac .Jsr@y"-his manly, eloquent, soul-sirrng
address. published in Yesterdays Daily and in
,o-day's Country Enquirer That paper ought TO
inspire every True Blue Jcrscyman with an ar
dent and irresistible spirit. Let them say, "This
man was worthy of the office he has lost-and
we will now prove ourselves worthy of New
Jersey" We cannot surrender This noble State
we cannot abandon the fields OF Trenton and of
Princeton 10 our political opponents. Strike,
Patriots of New Jersey, and redeem yourselves
from vour defeat. and save vonr country from the
grasp OF a Dictator, and his mammoth monopo-
IL of n National Bank. We rejoice 10 sec the
Newark Morning Post already sounding the
inspiring charge-and announcing the prospect
OF a renewed effort and ct probable success. The
Post tells u> that
"The Wing party lriumphcd by the most dis
graceful means and we shall be disappointed if
they are not ovcrtakcn by 4 sudden reaction OF the
popular feeling. The conrSe Of Mr.. Thomson in
these crcums,anceS-,hc maniness with which he
has met this unexpected result, ndhc firmness and
confidence with which he returns 10 the combat al
ter an overwhelming defeat. cannot fail to cndcar
him To the Democracy OF New Jersey. and give him
a place in their affections higher than he has ever
held before We never knew a case where a
man was 50 obviously, the victim of SANDER and
abuse. lie happened III have been the brotherin-
law OF Capt Stockton and secretary to canal
company Our friends at a distance NAV think
that these are not very high crimes; but the hun
cry aspiranls for office in the Wing party runs
the changes on them So sucee>Siullv AZ 10 arouse
the honest fears ol the people and defeat our whole
ticket.
''The reaction has, however. already COM
menced. We hear OF n"mL,n pho roicd tm Nj.
.Shaitoa in consequence Of he 'o,r.nt Of aanders
which were heapcd on Mr.. Thomson by the
Wing oflicc-hunlers. who acknowledge that they
acted hastily and who will embrace the first OPP
portunitv 10 correct, as far as possible the error
which they have committed. This letter will
open the eyes of many more. 1t will show them
how eroundeSs is the dislrust which the Wing
sandercrs succeeded in awakening against man
in all respects worthy of their confidence, and how
true and faithful public servant they have dis
carded."