Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-13
A STRONG CALL, STRONGLY ENFORCED.

We suppress all the courteous, but extrava-
CANT compliments, which were introduced into
The following article from The Marlborough On.
C.) Press" Of the Slh inst, and content ourselves
with preserving The excellent advice which il ad-
ministers 10 The Republicans Of the old North
State as well as Of the Old Dominion Better adj
rice could not be conveyed in more lerse, ener-
getic and even eloquent style:
"tCALI OFT YOUR STRONGEST MEN.-Such is
the language Of The Richmond Enquirer, address,
ed 10 the Democracy Of Virginia, with reference
10 the coming Congressional elections in that
noble Stale.
"'Call out your strongest men'-aye, say re-
Call out your strongest men'-Momentous ques-
tons are agilating the country-lhe times and
the age are rife with great issues. The paramount
question of all, which like Aaron's rod swallows
up all olhcrs-a question involving the interests
and happiness Of thousands and tens Of thousands
Of the present and future generations-is now
pressing itself on the American mind We mean
the annexation of TcXas-the restoration OF the
lost Plcad' to the brilliant constellation oil con-
federated States which throng this glorious Union.
1t is question as broad as liberty ITSELF because
it involves the Issue whether our happy form Of
government shall extend its blessings For our
selves, we would open our arms, as our national
bird expands its wings to embrace the continent,
Gfit were compatible with the interests OF our own
dear counlry.) Nor does this issue stand alone
Other great questions are coming up for adjudi-
cation. The great question OF the Tariff-that
is, whether any other branch of industry shall be
taxed for the benefit OF the manufacturers, NUS
be decided in the next two years. These are in
deed momenous issues, and, therefore, we say
with Mr.. Rchie-'CdR ont your strongest men.
"At the ROOT Of both these issues lies the aJOli
tion Of anrcry-hcrs is the NIB. Let US not de-
ceive ourselves about this. The Federaists may
cry peace, peace but there is no peace The
war is actually begun. Day after day are the
abolionists knocking at the door OF the Capitol
with their insane petitions. How unceasing are
their efforts, and how fratricidal their attempt 10
ring the funeral knell of this glorious Union
We say that abolilonsm is treason, growing
and most dangerous treason. We want men
from the South, who can support her in this dan
gerous crisis-men of stout hearts and strong
arms-lnen who will plant themselves on the
battlemcnts OF the Constitution, and hang the
banner OF Southern rights on the outer WALL
We say, then, again, 'CaNom your strongest men. :
II Texas be lost TO us we shall owe it TO The
wild influence of insane Abolitionism-an il
Abolitionism can work out this immense mis-
chief, and arrest this great blessing, where is the
stopping point 10 its desolating furyl Who shall
say to il, THUS far shalt thou CO. and no farther!
The victory will stimulate them 10 new assaults
and prepare us for new concessions-untl push
ed beyond the point Of forbearance The pillars Of
the Union themselves may be shaken and shat
tered 10 pieces
Again, lis manifest that powerful opposition
is forming against the Young Democrat, whom
the people have called 10 the Presidency. We
should be blind to the signs of The times, if We did
not open our eyes othir startling truth Look at
Massachusetts! the hot bed Of treason and bastard
federalism-even before Mr.. Polk has put on The
robes of office, she has sent Daniel Webster 10
make war upon his administration. Look at
Delaware! look at Maryland! Thus il appears
that concerted effort is making on the part of
the Federaisls 10 crush man. whom the people
have honored with the highest office in their gift.
To counleract these exertions we say again and
again, Cal ont your strongest men,"