Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-22
THE ENQUIRER.
Richmond, July 10.
rrnnR CORRECTED.

...-.,rv cri,c;zes the communication OF "a
pe,nbJican Of 9s," in The Enquirer OF Inc ''h
inst. The object Of that communication @aS' -
depreca,e The disafiec,ion evinced oy ne 'l'enos
Of The difIeren, Republicans named LOT inc RE
sidency. in regard TO the alleged Par''al''y OF
~ PRESIDENT 10 particular "cliques" in Ire mat
=. of ,npoiptmen,s 10 Office. The writer in The
ENQUIRER in pursuing the subject, laid down he
following positions:
urhere is however. one result which must fo'fo'e
INV dissensicns between the supposed Calhoun
and Van Buren, wings OF the party. Inc peoTe,1
fh< patriotic psopl.-will lay The contestants a>ue
and rally, a. they all may, once more, onoer inc
banner OF James X. Polk. Treat not TINS as
wild idea-it must be so; nothing Is more ceI'd,u
in the future than that he will be 'e-teetea ov &c
eDpie II there be mol the most peIlec haIn'o"y ~
rr,rrants and ptylaps il will be so under 0np
s:,.,,,a,,onees There is no reason why II may
M, L., nar,isans and factions beware, lest ihey
n,k, his nomination second time indispensable
10 our triumph.
The Mercury's correspondent mus couihen's
upon the above article
SIS there not some matter for serious reflection
,here7 Whs, would be thought if the writer OF
the article in which those suggestions are contain
ed be- n peyso,. hnLting high ctire in Ha@inci"n
citr3 and il he lie on terms OF confidential lnima-
cy with Mr.. Richie and Mr.. Polk2 Not mat
mean 10 say ,ha, the writer has written II al
The reoues, Of either Of them or with their KNOW
ledee-but ask, what effect would ne produced
!fsuch an authorship should be proved on mat
article? Would il al all strengthen inc assertion.
that Col Polk is not aiming at, and VIII mol
serve a second term? or would II weaken Inc as
serions OF The letter writer's who urge that al ms
measures are concoc,ed with view 10 reno
mination and reelection, il poss'olef
Now we can assure the writer that ne is en-
t;rely mistaken in ascrlbing the authorship OF
the article 10 any one "holding high office IN
Washington city, The author is not only mol
an Office no der, but his pursuits and WISHES are
far above such position. distinguished Re-
publican OF virenia-one who has been honored
by his native State with repeated marks OF puo-
lie confidence, and who, in the late contest
contributed all his zeal and talents, without
hope Of reward, 10 the conservation OF his che
rshcd principles-he could not see, but win re-
ere,, the rising elements Of jealousy and disai-
1ec,ion between the friends of the several sup
posed candidates for the honors OF the Democra-
tic mantle. True TO his party rs TO his prnci-
,les. which musl be sacrificed if The party break
m in confusion, this Republican OF 90" aner
J, calm review Of the field, comes forward 10
warn his feow-Repubcans Of the danger
10 the common cause, should petty Jealonsies
and heart hurnngs be ekpt alive on The sub eel OF
assumed Injustice done TO the various sections OF
the party BY the partial appointments OF the
President az enormously commended by some leu
Of The disafected leaders. He wen, further and
poin,ed on, the inevitable injury TO the rival
candidates themselves, should these querulous
suspicions Of the motives OF the President be al
lowed 10 continue in iorcc-that the people would
be forced in order 10 save the party once more 10
run Mr.. Polk, and thereby unite (as they did be-
fore,) the clashing elements Of The Democratic
party. Whether correct or no, in his premises,
We know the writer too well 10 believe that ne
was acuaed In his course BY any wish 10 ingfa-
tate himself with the "powers that Dc" or by
any prejudice or ill-wll towards either OF the
distinguished men named for,he next Presidency
We are satisfied that he acted honestly, and with
a sincere desire 10 keep the party united. and
10 place Republican principles upon an
impfesrable basis, by committing the relns
&c eoyernn,en. 10 able ard competent hands.
TO attain 50 desirable an end, every Republic
can must, for the present AZ least sacrihce
his rersonal 2r.f.-e:ces and urJustly concerted
oreiudices. anG lool; alone 10 he success OF our
PRINCIPLES under Mr. Polk. The President, we
see CONVINCED, is most anxious 10 DO his whole
tu,y % The Republican party and 10 the country,
and then returning his high lrus, into me bands
CT generous people, 10 retire 70 private ne, IN
the en,ovmcrt OF the consolins reflection that As
mad no, been found wanting TO his vas, RESPONSE
bilities. We sincerely hope that he may be gra-
riied in his auda5le wishes. II ne succeeds IN
accomplishing Inc brilliant and inomenious
measures which he has commenced SO well,
ne should be INDUCED in his patriotic !nien-
lion 10 leave The helm Of State in wise and able
asnds-and with The satisfaction OF knowing
liza, Republican measures. il steadily maintain
Cd. r,uN rebound 10 The peace and welfare Of our
blessed Union But, in order 10 the full and per-
feet Accomplishment OF these measures, his ADM
nisira,ion must receive the cordial acGulescence
and supper, oe al! true Republicans II The Re-
pablican camp be again thrown into confusion
w The indiscree complaints, and the Earrings and
cisco Is Of sectional leaders, The people will oe
forced to take The matter into their own hands,
and 10 select Nr. Polk second lime Tor The
hsh Office Averse d he may be 10 the heavy
labors and deep responsibilities OF public life, ne
mar no, be able 10 decline The unanimous call
oftke Democratic parry, and, 10 save ,hs party
and lis vital principles, may be forced 10 yield up
hi. perscnsi wishes. We feel sincerely convin-
cpd Ina, i, IS The Presidents most anxious "l>h
10 retire after hrs present Term; and We are equal
" certain that the article OF "a Republican Of
9e" was written without his knowledge, and that
The consequences therein depicted are lar from
.onsonap, 10 his feelings. Moreover, as far as
We are advised, the editor OF the Union knew
nothing q the article in question, ill il appeared
in The Enquirer.
But wehave prolonged our remarks intending
merely 10 correct an error Of the McIcury> cor
respondent, We are almos! disposed 10 excuse
that error, ia return for the following ju.i a"d
liberal sentiments on great question, i,oin the
same pen:
81 must not omit L. mention The great sralif!ca-
ion which has been felt and expressed here since
-. publication in The Union OF the correspon-
s.tnce lei"'rn WI. Lonei~on o''. - ~
The Texan Secretary of State, with reference 10
snneralion There is such hearty earnestne.s
OF desire 10 complete the annexation ami cause
he success Of Inc measure, displayed By This cor
-espondence or the part Of the President and Mr.
Buchanan The Secretary of State, Tia, It has m
spred confidence and, as have said, given great
satisfaction. Men who have heretofore as il
were held their breath, breathe now ireer and
deerer-hey feel as il load were taken OF Them,
having convincing proof that Mr. Polk ard MT
Buchanan (and of course the remainder Of IN,
Cabinet) took no halt-measures, but sci out with
a hearty determination 10 complete the Union OF
the Republic oil Texas with the United States, SO
far az laid in their power. All hail 10 the new
S.ate!"
THE TARirF-PRoPosED REMEDY.
An able writer in the Charleston Mercury is