Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-12-22


But We commend the whole extract 10 our read
ers. Coming from Wing source as it does, il
goes far 10 justify the rue Of action laid down by
the Democratic party, ard 10 rebnse the "errn's"
(io use The mdest language Of tic Wing leaders
in the House OF Representatives:
"Mr Edi,or-You will perceive that Congress,
so lar Is the lover House is concerned, IS blow
ing of steam about Mexico and what is Texas
Enoneh, il | can tell You The probable result; Of
all this useless expenditure Of empty words.
look upon il as useless for many reasons. IL can
have no good tendency, aud will only bring down
upon j S advocates the cry Of Hartford Conven.
ion' | know that manv Of these gentlemen are
truly sincere, and m one depfecales The COM
mencemenl Vi the war mole than | to; but This
war is begun. Ii is mol prospective. Il IS here,
and our duty is 10 bring lie nation through with
as much glory and as liiile waste oil men and
means as possible. II will be time enough 10
quarrel about lis justice lrhcn IL IS 0rer, bu, Tor
Heavens sake ktas Mvoic no obstacle In tic acay
Of Tic 1chcelsof Government rh,lc crisis Gen.
tlemen think differently in this respect; but am
pleased to be able 10 assure you that all the
polher now brewing and baking must add will
settle down in the Wings themselves lending las
they shond) free and generous support 10 the
army and navy 10 prosecute The war effectively
and TO a speedy close. Some say This is all that
can be asked! ! answer lnat il is not IL can
still be GsLed 10 preserUs yotlr go0d name from me
reprOaeh.s ojGtc future, and 10 do his rc must mt
gire The enemy an oplmtunity 10 san ausdi " us
hGt IS mt far, or That nc do mt DESIRE
"Wilh these sentiments cannot remain silent
when ! see talented, patriotic and true men, en-
bracing an error which presents vain phantom,
rhich ken in,as inaiion has coajurea fSr acir de-
RI, nj, fnr tho zoe
10 take, and The truly patriotic course, is 10 lend
all the aid 10 shorten this war, and it can only b.
done BY show OF determination 10 fight. Vote
suppiies-vole men and monev-and by the time
a proper organization Ct The force is made, Me1i-
co herself will ask for peace. Peace 0nce dcclar-
ell, zoe can fght d1ew among 0,rslreS upon lie Jus
ne or injustice of Tic irar ltsef."
We doubt not that the Presidents course in re-
gard 10 The war will be lriumphanlly yindicaled
by large msjori'ies, and that, the more the AID.
minislralion is attacked, The stronger will it be
with Congress and The country. The honor, The
interest and The character Of The nation have been
held up to ridicule, in the face Of The world, and
il lakes no prophet 10 predict what will be The 20
pular verdict in such III issue.
A letter ION gentleman OF high character in
Washington says:
1.-THE Wings in Congress have passed, not The
Rubcon, bur The Rio D.t Nortc in defence OF tie
Mexican cause. How many Of The rank and
file OF heir party they can carry with Them, Time
will determine"
"rhe Richmond Erquirer may hug me com!orr
10 lis heart, that boih lIerz and Sivofi will be in
Virginia before Tie Winter is over. II either
should arrive about The time MI. Arcner's sue
cessor is 10 be elected, he would doubtless infu-
ence harmcny."-lI,ha NO,M Amcrieon
We are delighted 10 hear that our society is ID
be blessed with the sweet strains Of these srcat
musicians. Eu, We can assure the Norlh Ame.
rcan that we shall not look 10 their music 10 pre-
dace harmony" in our ranks. The Wings may
call upon odd Dan Tucker" 10 excite enhusi-
asm in their PARTY, and sing themselves into pow
er. The Democrats resort to no such appeals Il
the senses, 10 carry lhei! measures. They rely
upon The moral iorce o! their principles as the
bond Of union. Our friends see lie game The
Wings are endeavoring 10 play in lie election q
Senator, and will b. warned II lime. To secure
their ascendarcy in the State and carry The sp:ina
elections in triumph, The Democrats OF the Legs
lpture will, DOUBT not, practise harmony,
and once more disop roinl The Wings. The sign:
OF The times clearly point 10 his result.
It being understood tha, the presen, cxcellen
Representative in Congress iiom The Lusan Dis
,ric A. a. ChsPman, E.q., would nc; be a car
dictate Tor re-clrrt:on, he Democrats OF Logan
have held meeting, Dr. Hugh Bryan Presiorn'
ST. Clair Ballard, Esq, and Or. J. Roberts, Vice
Presidents and WIN. Smooi, Esq, Secretary, and
nominated Albert G. PeEdlslon, Esq. Of Giles
as Tin point q! high moral worth AMI dstiE.
glished ability, every way qualified for that in
por;ant slalion," bui subject TO lie decision Of a
District Convention, should one be held
The Fncaslle Democrat seems 10 think thai
Gen. Chapman may ye, consent 10 bca candidate
We commend 10 every Republican tie sound and
patriotic advice Of The Democrat:
"Gen. Chapman has been long DESTROYS 10 quit
the station which he now hods-hs own feelings
and the situation OF his family, make him very
anxious 10 retire from public life. But his friends
have urged him so earnestly and SO often 10 per.
nit his name once more To 90 before The voters
Of the District that we incline 10 The opinion that
he will consent. He promised some OF his friends
here, 10 in!"rm them Of his determination, soon
after arriving a. Washington.
"llGcn &. does decline running again, We hope
the Suggestions OF The people ni Logan will b.
adopted Let there he lair ami inl representa-
ton Of the Democratic voters Of the District, and
1t them bring ou' a candidate under whose aus
pices we will be certain Of victory. II no time
Tor caviling-no time tcf jealousy between The
friends OF different gentlemen, lur We may rea-
sonaby expect a contest in the Spring, which
will require The united energies OF ALL"
VIM. Bebb was inaugufated as Governor Of
Ohio on the 18th instant. He goes for the un-
conditional repeal OF the BLACK Laws" 50 as 10