Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-29

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John Jones' Tingna Jones, Richard H. Baptist Paul
C. venabie, .3masa r. H'righi. Ed.card larry, and
OZARK .7ieraader-t Committee Of Vigilance and Cor
respondence for the county Of .MecklendWg.l
Gentlemen The times require plain dealing. The
truth must be told The press must speak out or else
we should prove traitors TO The great support
Il is truly SAID in the late Address Of The Democratic
Central Committee, that these the times that try
mems souls-when it will become to show
whether he most loves himself his country" We
will dare to speak the truth, although it may offend
you.
All our great principles ore at present in issue
The Federasts of Virginia (tha is their true epithe
are, after many dsgraceful receptions practsed in ls40
to get into power, threatening bring back upon
you Bank and the other alarming and prin-
ciples OF The Federal party. They have placed Hem
ry Clay as their leader and their canddate-who for
more than 20 years, has been Federast in his doc
trines and hrs measures Is it wonderful, therefore,
tnat with those earnest and profound convictions of
the disastrous changes he would bring u.s. should
oppose his election? AS of the must dintingush-
ed members of Congress writes in private letter.
before u.s. "l regard his election being identified
with measures and principles absolutely fatal 10 the
South and indeed 10 the whole country
Knowing that his parzans are determined II posi-.
BILE, TO elect him. and 10 restore the reign OF Federal
measures; knowing, that they are determined, posi-
Bile, to subdue Virginia, whom Mr.. Calhoun has called
| the standardbearer Of Republican principles, and
| to whom MIR. Van Buren, has awarded similar lofty
~ her in the Spring. that they may have an opportunity
Of trumpe,tng their victory, and decevng the other
States about their prospects the Fal-knowing that
they Boosting of their present "pefect organi-
cation in Virginia that MIR. Clay is himself
coming among to operate upon The public sentiment,
preceded by Of the veriest buffoons that insult
ed the understanding OF a proud people-knowng all
this and seeing all this, and feeling the importance of
carrying the State this Spring, can you wonder
at the intense interest feel in the Election p
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name, and in virtue OF your character, as Committee
men of Vigilance in the county Of Meckenburg when
We are assured, by private letters from your county
that we in danger OF losing Meckenburg-a aud, il
we lose her, who knows but the majority of the House
may thus be jeopa7ded and by the mismanagemen, Of
our party Under these circumstances, gentle
can we remain seni' We are told that Mr.. Basker-
vile, Wing candidate, is likely to be elected in
Meckenburg, because our present candidates will
carry the force of party, and because Mr. Basker
VILE calculates upon the support of some of the Re-
publicans. We have heard this from many quar-
ters, that we no longer consent 10 remain SILENT
bu, we come forward to address you frankly, tre
thren of the principle, and ask you 10 your
county from this eproach and the party from the dan
ger that threatens us.
i We have been charged over and over again by the
| Democratic Central Committee, to whom We have the
honor to belong, TO sound the alarm upon all such
casions-to address letters to The Committees of Vi
GLANCE in every debateable counyto press in these
letters the same measures of organization, which they
have recommended in their public Addresses We
have been charged to ask the Committees, whether
they have met and organized whether they have en-
larged their numbers whether they have assisted in
the establishment Of Democratic Associations and in
obtaining and "circuatlng the Documents, TO en-
! tighten themselves and the people. We have been
specially charged advise them, assist in bringing
out their strongest 1nen-in case there arc loo many
Republican candidates in the field, 10 interfose their
good Offices; and either by amicabe arrangement
among the candidates themselves, or by appeal TO
the people, 10 concentrate the Republican vote up
on the selected candidates. We have been charged 10
beg then that, whether they get out intrnscay their
strongest men no, still 10 make themselves so, by
throwing all their forces upon them-by drawing
around them every sword and every shield that be-
long to the Republican party. We have been charged
to recommend to the Republicans, TO give no
vote, in great times like these, t. any 10, Re-
II pubcan-lo assist no Federalist to seat IN the
4 Leglsa,ure-but by UNION and by ACTION, TO carry
their county district, and save the Commonwealth
by every honorable In their name, then, more
than humble one, take the Liberty OF address
ing you to-dsy-and through you the Committees oil
Vigilance in the counties Of HARRISON of Taylor Chat
new and name honored county, whom Vt is not nj t.
bap,ise with the tears Of the disappointed Republicans
OF Monongala Of Pocahontas, of Tyler. OF Wood and
Richie (whose noble and dsin,eres'ed resolutions
waving her own rights and allowing her sister Wood
TO select the candidate worthy OF all praise)-
With sentiments of profound regret that we are com
PEELED TO address you at all; with respect, which
tStncereIy
10 the Republicans Of yur county? Have you organ
ised enlarged your numbers assisted IN bringing out
the necessary candidates. and called upon the Repub-
lcans 10 unite upon them: generous federation to-
wards our political opponents is in many proper
and bscomng--bul in times, like these 10 trust the
gates Of the citadel in the hands of the opposlton is
neither to be expected nor conceded.
Il We see among you, gentlemen, Republicans OF IN
devatng principles and of high character and dstinc-
ton. Your Chairman is known TO the State You
embrace several gentlemen who have been in the pub
lie councils. Among them are happy to recognize
a former member OF Congress, who with some shades
Of difference with ourselves 10 men or "a to measures
has always been the Jealous friend Of the States Rights
principles Of Virginia We see among you a Republican
4 who is known 10 US by lis manly enthusiasm a, the
Charlottesville Convection Of September, 1910. We
see other names your committee, that should be
guarantees for every thing that IS public-zpfet In
feeling and energetic in ACTION.
Can such men see the ship running upon the break
ers and not step forward to save her Your county has
right 10 boast of the talents of her sons, who could
grace the nobl-s, cause, and emineny the State
Under such circumstances, what shame TO our party
what rebuke 10 her sons, if we were to lose one
atom OF our Democratic forceto he shorn Of one oil
our locks in that noble county. You have enough Of
such lnen in your party, without drawing upon the
Federasts. We appeal, then, 10 you. We appeal to
the Republicans Of Mecklehburg To come forward a,
once, and preserve the county. Save es far as
you can from Wing majority in the next House oil
DeIepateS-0SSiet
| w. c. Rves, who has gone over 10 the banner oil
/ H. Clay-assst to from the gibes and hurtahs
of the Wings! Remember. that the election is sweeping
on Within l-ss Than % days il Genes upon US
! You have not moment 10 lose in organising our tor
ces, and in settling down upon two available men
Danish oil dlvsions-sacrice all prejudces. Let us
90 for our cause, and for men, With one heart
and with one soul, let US the gallant ship
GOOD NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY!
The Republicans are rousing up, and establishing
Democratic Associations. Speed The work.
From Hampshire county, March IS -"The Demo
cratic party organizing in this county. feel con-
6dent that no fears need be entertained for this
". For The Democratic cause, the old delegates arc
again the candidates. It has rather been uphill
work for the Wings to sscc. candidates for the county
this year
TYLER CouxrY.-We learn, thai James G. West is
IN the field. Some dissatisfaction is expressed Our
friends on the spot ought to know better than do
but is it right for them to carry their differences
to the point Of dsunon and defeat Your shoulders
to the wheel dear friends Your hand to the plough,
and don't look back. Where is our Committee Of Vi
gilance? Where are Presley Martin, and j. Bowyers