Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-21
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An AppeaiiO The Democratic Ioicrs 81 Chesterfield

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An Appeaito The Democratic IotcTs Of Chesterfield.
The Convention recently held in The city OF
Richmond, for the purpose OF s%electiEga FIT per
son 10 representa- sixth Congressional District
of Virginia in the next Congress, have appointed
James A. Seldom, as The siandard-bealct oi The
Republican party. Already has this gentleman
entered upon The canvass with a zeal, which
couli only sprin. from a thorough conviction OF
The truth ~oltiose principles that are inscribed on
the folds OF The banner, which has been committed
10 his care. No man could have been selected,
who conld give us surcr warranty oil success;
il a gigantic intellect enriched with the cho'sesi
stores OF learning, and a mora character adorned
with every virtne, can win a triumph in The in
i~elligence OF an enlightened people, over party
hacks and political demagosucs. The noble
bearing of this gallant leader must and VIII COM
mand The confidence Of sensible men, while II will
compel the respect at least the outward show
OF The reckless satellites OF The great embodiment
and his friend "lhe immortal"
Republicans OF Chesterfield! Will YOU SUM
Der and sleep on your posts, while strong arms
and stout hearts are waeing an unrclenllnS war
fare, not only against The voice oi Inc people, oul
the general welfare Of Tie nation, and particular
Is against The peculiar institutions o! The South!
Have no, The people demanded, and have noltheir
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theirs could d. given 10 us an Empire on our
Southern boundary1 Did not the "hrcerand OF
the North declare, that he would admit Texas
in a moment, il slavery were abolished ~there!--
And have you not read The threats oil NlasSachu-
sells 10 destroy the Unionl-and are not. IN The
elections now being held in some OF The Northern
States, the anti-Texas candidates canvassing on
their opposition 10 the admission OF that State
pledged 10 do all in their power 10 prevent III
DH,,,I1 $50. .zn,.t n~a If thaSo mpn1 IN en-
vote for John Minor Bolts, who has sworn eter-
nal hostility 10 the annexation of Texas, how and
forever
Did you not r~epudiate MIR. Clay in 1914, be-
cause he despiscd The peculiar principles Of
Virginia principles, as contained ~ the Report
of 9S-99-dear 10 every true patriotism OF the
Old Dominion? Then, will you hesitate 10 "do
or die" in opposition 10 Mr.. Bolts, who, from the
Hastings, denounced and repudialed that Re-
poTt7
Republicans! if you sincerely wish your prin-
cipleslo be carried oui, and unless you would have
The fruits OF your late glorious victory TO turn to
ashes on your lips-vou must exert every nerve,
OF body, mind and soul-you must leave no stone
unturned; you must work day and night; you must
in good faith determine 10 do your best. SWearon
the altarof your country never TO cease your la
bors until victory has perchcd upon the RepublI-
can standard, as ii floats over The bail|ements of
the constitution. Never lei the idea Of failing en-
Ter your heads. Fail!-lhere is no such word in
The Republican dictionary.
Butasain: your labor will be in vain, your re-
solves useless, your efforts unavailing, unless you
healihe dissensions, already spread 10 an alarming
length in our ranks. The election Of a Republi-
can TO the House Of Delegates from old Chester
field, to be doubtful, is a reflection upon her hitherto
fair name. Shall The Wing candidate be return
ed, from a county giving Two hundred and sixty
seven majority2 Never! never never! Why
is it that the success oil a Wing is probable Do
you love any man more than your principles!-
Will you sacrifice your party because OF pre-
JUDGE towards, or preference for, any mani
Will you run The risk o. losing a Senator and Go
vernon, because your ~favori'e is not the candi-
date? God forbid! Sink all personal conside-
ratiuns and strike for your principles. If these
disscnsions are caused BY the friends ofaspiran's,
let them lay aside their preferences, aud unite on
a new man. Ii aspiran,s, refusing 10 yield 10 the
decision Of a Convention, have produced these
difficulties, and threaten new troubles, let the peo-
pie, in The exercise Of their right, throw them
oxerboard-showing them, tina, 10 man can, with
impunity, press his own claims 10 the injury Of
the party. There are men enough who can re.
J presen, Chesterfield as well as the named candi-