Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-03

The result Of Tic late election Tor President Of
the Ini.co States, speaks in voice whic! can
hardly be misunderstood BY those who. are dis
posed 10 read what is plainly written, the opinion
Of the people OF this Union upon the questions
which were fairly, broadly, and distinctly present.
ed as the points in issue between the TWO op-
posing parties and their respective candidates.
II cannot be conlroreIled, that sucn questions did
exist, that they were discussed with zeal and
ability by men Of distinguished talents, tina, thc
decision upon them was submitted 10 the judg
ment vi the nation, and that q verdict has been
rendered in The recorded votes oil more than two
millions of ireemcn. Happy would it be Tor
cur common country, il such judgments were
viewed as they ought to be- as the decisions OF
the majority OF family, bound together BY the
lies Of ra,ernal affection, having other object
nj heart but The common good. between whom
differences Of opinion Will occasionally arise,
which are 10 be discussed with sentiments of
mutual respect, and 10 be adjusted in accordance
with the principles OF orr institutions, by ma
jorilv of those vino possess common interest in
The subject which is 10 be decided.
Among the topics which were thus discussed
previous 10 the late election, and upon which the
people, may fairly be regarded having thus pro-
nounccd ,heir judgment, is one especially promi-
nent Il was in reference 10 il, that the success
full party made its choice OF its candidate Both
the prominent candidates had been called upon
to announce 10 the world, what opinions they re-
spectivev entertained upon the point Both re-
spontcd to this call, and the answers given by
them constituted the landmarks which distn-
suished the respective parties, and furnished the
standards under which the contest was waged
and the victory achieved. IL is a matter OF hi>to-
rcal truth, that Mr.. Polk was chosen 10 be the
representa- t Of that portion Of the american
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Texas TO these United States, and because he bad
distinctly and uncquirocaliy avowrd h.inscl. 10
be in favor u that measure.
Its certainly not meant 10 be asserted that every
individual! who cast his vote for Mr. Polk cid en-
terrain the same opinion upon luis question: or
that all who cast their votes for Mr. Clay con-
CURED entirely in the views al that gentleman.
While on the ono hand i! will not be denied, that
other considerations operated 10 a certain cxlen:
in determining the choice Of particular individu-
ais il cannot be conlroverted that this was the
one which exeiicd 4 prcpondcraliEg influence
Ii NAV h. conceded that neic were some among
those VI no cast their votes in tGro. Of MIR. Polk,
who differed with him upon This point; but il may
with equal truth lie asserted, that among these
who adhered 10 Mr.. Clay were at least an equal
. number who, upon this question, concurred with
his opponent.
Notwithstanding, however, these unimporant
executions, il may be fairly assumed, that this
was The chief issue upon which The election turn
ed, and which that election decided; that the peo-
pie Of majority o. the States OF This Union
have expressed their wish, that Texas shonld be
admitted as one OF lis integral parts, and have
given their uneGuivocal asseE, 10 The measure
The present luncture, then, appears 10 present a
suitable occasion 10 exhibit to the nation, aud es-
pecialiy 10 that portion oil ii, who. from honest
and s!accrc motives were hostile 10 this measure
some considerations, which, if received and
weighed in The same conciatory and kindly
feeling with which they are uttered, will proba-
bis, NAV il be said, will certainly, relieve thei!
.aads OF >oa!c portion OF that asperity which has
lon frequently mingled with and influenced their
deliberations upon this important subject.
II is certainly 10 be regretted, that 50 much Vi
rulence OF ceiling has been exhibited throughout
this discussion, and tho! language so offensive
has been 50 frequently employed in It's progress
The measure has been denounced in no measured
terms rs dishonorable, pGohisae and iniquitous
and its advocates have been assaied as plumber
ers-vioaers of good iailh-promolers Of dis
unun--and enemies TO The honor and true inter
ests OF their country Language Of this kind
forms but a wre,ched substitute for argument, al
though il too frequently usurps lis functions and
authority In The course of the observations
which it is contemplated 10 submit upoa this sub
Jet, ,hisexamplc will be sedulousy avoided, and
with Ibis passing observation, il will mol be no
ticed again The subjec, will be discussed with
out acerbi;y towards those who may entertain diff
ieren, opinions |, will be assumed, that all par
tics are equally honest, and honorable, and pa,ri
otic; and il viii, ii is hoped, be demonstrated thu
il may he advocated with as much sincerity o
purpose, as pure regard 10 individual and ma
ional integrity, and as ardent love of the entire
Union as can be claimed on behalf OF those BY
whom il is opposed.