Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-19

November, al Ncedwood. The Democrats OF
King William and Hanover, and all other per-
sons are invited TO attend. The speaking will
commence al IL o'clock, A. M.-AIc>Srs Tribe
and w. w. Crump have promised 10 attend.
LETTER OF ANDREW STEVENSON on
This fine, statcsman-ike letter, which will he
found in another column, suggests matter OF deep
meditation To the mind that looks forward 10 The
attitude which this country must hold towards
England The ambition OF Great Britain is the
mastery of the world. The ocean, the isles, and
continents, must all he subjected 10 her CONNER
cial and political influence, if not 10 her arms
Her policy is, therefore, 10 dwarf The natural
growth Of The United Stalcs-thc only nation
possessing all the elements of that superiority 10
which England aspires. Sh: looks, therefore,
with jealousy, envy, and hostility on !he people
Of this country as well rs their institutions. She
means 10 seize on Texas and Oregon 10 curb
their power GioJc.
(From TIC " o. H7aM)
We present, TO our readers to-day The Letter of
Mr.. Stevenson, in reply 10 an invitation 10 attend
the Democratic Mass Convention OF Louisiana.
IL is worthy OF pcrusal:
ALnEMArLE. Va. Sept. 10, 1911.
Genllemcn-I did not receive, until my return
from the Springs Two days ago your letter oil the
2lst OF August inviting me. IN behalf Of the De.
inocraiic Stale Convention OF Louisiana, IL a
Mass Meeting of The Democracy OF that State
TO be held al the town OF Baton Rogue, on the
Sfi.,;.-:pr; -".- A. on,I, of~ r-,r,,,
Whilst am sensible, gentlemen, OF the honor
which you do me, exceedingly regret that my
situation is other us 10 put il out Of my power 10
accept your kind invitation. Under such cir
cum>tances, beg You 10 believe that il would
have afforded iae cordial pleasure TO have
complied with request which does me 50
much honor, and which you have been pleased
10 convey in sach kind and Gathering terms
Upon some future occasion, la;tcr myself !
shall be more fortunate, and have il in my power
To accomplish what ] have been long very sol-
citous of doing-ysilng the Western frontier oi
our Union, and especially your gallant and pa
iriotic Stale.
concur with You, gentlemen in opinion upon
the vital Importance Of the present political crisis
of our country. Indeed, regaid the approach
ing Presidential election rs traugM with deeper,
wider, and more impending dangers 10 the pros
pery and happiness OF our country, and The per-
pctuily Of its free institutions, upon The principles
of the Constitution than any Which has yet taken
place or probably ever WILL under our existing
Confederation. 1t is cmrhaically contest for
principles and not for men; we are lighting the
battles OF constitutional liberty, and not for the
advancement of aspiring politicians. What have
We 10 do with the claims OF individual ambition,
| or advancement, but for the maintenance of our
principles, and the security and happiness of our
beloved country? What are The little interests oi
individual ambition, compared with The great is
sues involved in the contest Is il not similar to
the memorable one of IDS and 30 and does it rot
| involve the same great principles? Nor were the
dangers then greater than they are al present; We
must meet them therefore successfully, now or
never This is the time and occasion in which
we are practically called upon to show how Tar
VIC are animated by The principles and patriotism
| of our Republican fathers II is 4 sacred duty
which we owe no. only 10 the present, bit 10 sue
cccding times; and orc which every man who
| claims 10 belong 10 the Democratic party should
be prepared and willing 10 pay bu, TO do this ei-
fecmay, and insure success, will require the
united and vigorous action OF the whole Demo
cracy. Democracy, gentlemen, cannot exist with
out concession and compromise; and II union be
essential 10 safety, il mast often he preserved ai
the expense of some sacrifices This is the spirit
which should animate our party; and if We are
! true 10 ourselves we must triumph rejoice 10
see that il is in this spirit that Louisiana chival-
| rous Louisiana has buch!ed on her arinor, and
! taken her station in The arena. God grant that
She may succeed in maintaining the principles Of
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the dignity of her own sovereignty ] rejoice
moreover, gentlemen in having il in my power
Ia assure you that we regard Virginia a entirely
safe. Il was this old and renowned Common.
| wealth. "a You may remember that led The van
in that great halll" which produced the civil rcvo
luton of 1909 and under which the Democracy
of the Union was rallied. She is destined, under
Providence, trust, again 10 lead them 10 another
glorious and triumphant victory. Animated Their
BY all the motives which demand and justify such
n contest, let us advance 10 it with rcsoue am
high-beaiing hearts supported b. that devotion io
our country which wishes for her triumph canno
| fail 10 kindle.
Will you allow me, gentlemen, before closing
this communication to make one or two sueges.
lions upon a new question which has arisen in
this contest. and which forms one of the inror-
tant issues 10 be decided in the approaching Pre-
sidentiaI election? allude 10 the annexation o.
| Texas.
Our opponents tc,! us that the subject has beer
pressed into the presidential question alone FOL
party purposes, and not from those which its
friends claim for it-ihat there is no danger 10 be
apprehcnded from its posponeirenl and sill les
from the interference on the part OF The Briusf
government; they even deny that It can ever right
fully become question between us ana Urea
Britain. or that she can have any interest in SIT
nnlatinr with Mexico, TO renew her attempt upor
The freedom and independence Of Texas. 1t is TO
for me 10 suggest which course England may de
crmine to take on this subject; but who is there
that seriously doubts her wish and disposition Il
interfere? What have been the feelings puh!ici,
manifested by the British people on this subject,
VIVA, the belief and expression of the whole %
man passions, or political history, who can hcsi
tate for moment in believing that the true inc
rests and policy of the British government 1a e arr
raev? That Great Britain desires 10 be al peace
with America, do not doubt; that there has beer
for some years past strong and steady leaning
on her part TO pacific counsels and peaceful mea
sures, readily admit but do We not all know
the same time, that these arc limited by con
sciousness OF the sbiy and power Of that great ma
lion to meet all consequences, even those Of war
should her interest or honor compe,l.her TO resol
had lessons which ought 10 teach US something o
prospective wisdom; tina, Great Britain has Ion: