Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-04
SIGNS IN AT.REMARIE.

Yesterdays Charlottesville Jeliersonian IS
pleased 10 republish some observations which we
took the liberty OF addressing 10 our Republican
friends in Albemare, and suhjoins thereto The fol-
lowing remarks:
"There is, perhaps, no person in The Stale,
/ whose counsel and advice are more highly apprel
ciated by The Albemarle Democracy, than that =
The respected and talented editor OF The ltichnonu
ENQUIRER; and we doubt not they would be VII
linz 10 NAL Ike any effort within their power to rescue
The tomb of Jefferson from the hands OF the inf
dels. The subject has not been unhoueht OF,
I'M il has received The attention OF The most Judi
cious and sa.acious men in the Democratic
ranks. and the conclusion they have come 10 IS,
that there should be no Democratic candidates Tor
the county. The Wings may have as many
candidates as they please, and il they guar
rel among themselves on account OF il, lei the
Democrats keep aloof from The family quarrel
Not only are Messrs. Snulhall RlveS, ana
Brown talked OF Tor candidates, but Nlessrs Hat
Dabney and B. Fl. Magruder have many strong
friends; and some Of them talk loudly that they
will moi be dictated TO, or ruled off, by any coh-
yenlion. Ii there were Democratic candidates
brought out, the fears Ct The Wings would IN
duce them 10 unite upon two of their candidates,
and rnie off the rest but il there are no Demo
cratic candidates, there will probably be more
than Two Wing candidates in The field, and The
Democratic voters may then vote Tor either II they
think proper 10 do 50.
Since writing The above article. we have re
ceircd the following communication which we
commend 10 the attention Of our friends.
"To he Democratic Voters Of ANema,lc.
"Bylacit consent, il has been determined by us
to have no candidates for the Legislature this
Spring. But il docs not therefore follow, that We
shall have no voice in the election, or make no
effort for the country On the contrary, il will be
much more crediiable 10 make such an effort than
10 stand by with folded arms, sullen because we
happen 10 be in a minority.
IAN opportunity of earning this credit is offered
BY The question ot Enumeration, a monenous Issue,
which is still before the "A mcrican people, and
which, il is useless to deny, is in danger, both
from Texas herself and from our Congress.
"The success Of measure SO important TO The
South, and so necessary 10 The whole Union, may
depend on the next Virginia Legislature. The
tone of that Legislature, and the sentiments Of The
Senator they shall elect become in this aspect
of the first importance; and il behoovcs all De
mocratS, who SO think 10 unite upon an anneXa-
ton man. five could get Democrat, it would
certai nly be much more satisfactory; but since
we must have Wing it will be great allevia-
ton of this misfortune 10 have him true 10 his
country IN matter which claims The concurrence
Of every intelligent patriot.
1T is, therefore, respectfully suggested 10 the
Democratic party, to meet at Charlottesville on
Monday next, (April Court day) ard pledge
their votes TO any Wings who may become candi-
dates for The county, pledged 10 the substantial
support of annexation, pledged 10 vote for no
other than an annexation man for Senator o the
u S. and pledged 10 vote instructions 10 WIN. S.
Archer 10 20 Tor annexation whether in the form
Of ilealy or joint resolution 1t is, Of course, IN
dersood that such candidates must be men whose
previous political conduct and general character
Shall warrant the opinion that they will moi paltcr
! with the friends OF annexation.
at is not proposed to the Democratic parry
to nominate any one; and it is hoped that there
will not be- as there has not been, any agreement
with gentlemen likely 10 become candidates.
! Our best course will be 10 declare publicly thai
! if ann annexation Wings shall come oul, We will
supper, them as such 0i0nc; and 10 decline every
/ thing which might subject us 10 the impuaos
Of intriguing 10 dissolve the Wing party.
There is not much ground 10 anticipate IA
vorabe response 10 such an invitation; bui IN
giving il, the Democratic party will have suii
cien,ly cvinced their disinicrcstcdness and patriot
| ism and it will rest with those Wings who are
truly friends Of Texas. 10 have one Of their own
number nominated and elected.
I'll is hoped that this suggestion will be acted
on al Court II is respectfully submitted by
"MANY DEMOCRATS"