Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-21
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For The Enquirer.
TT u DEMOCRATS OF ALBEMARLE DISTRICT
We are now at a crisis in this district, which
threatens a complete discontinue in the Consres.
sional contest. The apathy that pervades orr
ranks, arises from personal predictions, and III.
seeming injustice done 10 The counties OF ORANGE
and Greene, from The mode Of voting in The Con.
%vention which nominated Shellcn r. Leake.
regret mnch 10 say, that this spirit of discort il
not confined 10 The rank and file OF The party hp,
some ot distinction, who heretofore have been
faithful s~cn.ineis on The walch,ower, annonuc,n,
The approach of the enemy, have shealhed Their
sworls, and retired 10 their tents. Among these
are some ofmy friends, and it renders ii more MGR.
lilying 10 me, that ! believe them 10 be enemies OF
their own political family. Yes, retired 10 lhei,
tents, when ''the Philstines are down upon Us" and
we, at such q time, are 10 be shorn OF on. Strength
By The comralriols Of our Democracy. Iu,le,
us inquire, is this n part of our duty. 10 become
inactive, because the mode OF voting in a Con-.
vcntion does net fiji exactly our measure Of ms.
tice? As one, ! denounce the mode Of votins IN
the convention as unjust. Further, | believe tie
delegates appointed by some Of the counties we,e
for the purpose of sustaining a nomince wiihou,
a full exposition OF rhe peoples preference.
But The die is cast, the enemy is fully arrayed
against us; and is il, wise, is it Just, is il ratrio,c.
10 throw down cur weapons, halt and inquire
how came we 10 he organized, or how were the
officers appointed, or, like Cato before the Roman
tribunal, when inquirina why he revolied, the hold
exclamation was, That he Romans, and no, lie
were the aggressors, since they had sent. instead
OF dogs and shepherds 10 secure their flocks. cnly
wolves ard bears 10 devour them" This is No,
the language OF a patriot, either political or mi.
liiary. But il we are DESTROYS OF a defeat. such
acourSc will i~nfailibly insure il. We all have ON
predictions for men and for modes. But is itro,
our duty 10 lay them down on the altar OF our
~counlryl and 50 long as Tie Democrats will as.
senble around that shrine, victory will rejoice 10
perch on her standard.
The Texas question is one that should awakenu u,
10 all our energy, independent Of the decisive frown
which should ever mark the Democratic brow
towards The urhallowed waywardness Of Federal
croakers. But suppose we consider The Iexa.
question as settled, should the Democracy, by Their
own act anddeed, place the wreath OF victory aronnd
The brow Of J. Is. Irving, who, in the last Pres.
dental campaign, and in the contest now waeirc
opposed il upon the grounds Of expediency7 IL.
quire of yourselves, voters OF The District. are
such a iesulr2 Arc you willing, bv vour apahy
10 reward, by remaining 81 home. on tie a.
Thursday in April next, J.K. Irving. for opposirz
the admission Of your brothers, sisters, friends
and, along with them, The Lone Star, with is IN.
wcalih?--Or, with He gratitude W.
owe 10 Shelton F.. Leake, for The zeal, energy and
ability employed in the last Presidential election
rally 10 his support! Is il not our dnty 10 rise
from our slumbers, shake off the discord that hang.
aboutour skirts, call up the sou!-stirring spirit aid
10 sound the parting knell ofdiSa Election? Lelencf.
- and Cancellation be our wa,chwo,d. AMI The
eagle emblem ola Republican victory will perch
on our banner, whilst The enemy's will dragg!e in
The dust, as a .trict administration Of Justice.
RAPID ANN.
DrorD. March It,I, Is..