Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-02-22
For The Enquirer.
IOHN M. Bolts. ESQ.
"TIe was in logic great critic,
Profoundly skilled In analytic
He could distinguish aud divide

Profoundly skilled In analytic
He could distinguish and divide
A hair 'twixt South and Southwest side"
Mr. Bots will no doubt ry 10 convince the neo-
pie that the rise Of price in agricultural products
is mainly Attributable 10 the operation OF the Ia
tti OF d. Ii matters moi il The prosperity which
now smiles upon our farmers is result directly
following the repeal Of our own abominable re-
stric,ions upon commerce, and The simultaneous
repeal Of The corn law nonopolies in England,
thus opening Ia The two countries free and ad-
vanlaeenus interchange OF surplus produce. All
these glaring facts are nothing in The keen eyes
of Mr. Bots and lis party friends. The Tariff
of ~ must be rc-esabshcd The humbng of pro-
lection, which, alter 4asping long time for life,
was, last year. crushed by The representatives Of
The people, must be again galvanized into life
and Mr.. Bolts is The chosen champion OF The
Wings in This district for assisting 10 effect
this patriotic design. Mr.. Seldom, who has render
ed noble service 10 the cause oi Tree trade and The
progress oil ighened principles, must be slaugh-
tered without mercy 10 appease The wrath Of his
political opponents. They k,low Mr.. Seldom has
a strong aud powerful hold upon The affections
OF his friends, who cherish and support him with
The wa,mesl enthusiasm, because he has faithful
" and with great ability represented their princi-
pies in the popular branch Of Congress. They
k,lo,r that be has strength with The people, for This
was evnced in the contest with Mr. Bolts in l845,
when The latter gentleman was defeated hy $50
majority in the district which, lew months pre-
viously, had given that majority for Mr.. Cap
the political friend ui Mr.. Bolts Conscious ui
these facts, the Wings are now making cxtraor-
dinary efforts 10 defeat Mr.. Seldom, BY means
having no sort OF connection with The grea, prin-
cipIes which ale al issue before The people, be-
tween the Wing and Democratic parties The
attempt is now being sedulously made 10 harmo-
nize and unite The different fragments inro which
the Wing party is divided with respect 10 the
choice OIL Nj. Bolts, and the unworthy endeayor
has been made 10 SOW The seed oil dissensiun be-
tween The friends OF Mr.. Seldom. Let our friends,
therefore, beware Of false issues; lei them remem-
Der tina, many Of our grea, measures have finally
been established, after long and arduous struggle
that by discarding our faithful servants we en-
danger The stability Of our policy, and open the
door 10 The success OF measures which we believe
10 be both unconstitutional and contrary 10 that
spirit OF improve ment which experience has de-
monslraled 10 BE- the best Tor dispensing blessings
among the human family.
But am curious 10 know how Mr. Bolts will
ride his old hobby Of The Tariff One fact is Ger.
taay worth ten speculative theories. Now, we
know that under The Tariff OF -, our farmers
got the most Indifferent prices Tor their corn,
wheat, &C., while they pad The highes, prices for
the Tariff Of '46, the case is just The reverse
How will Mir. Bolts gel over this stubborn and
undeniable fact 7 With all his ingenuity with
all his talent for making The "worse appear the
better cause" he cannot solve this difficulty 10 the
satisfaction OF the thoughtful and independent
men Of his own party. He may and no doubt
will dodge the question, and attempt To draw The
attention OF the people 10 some other subject; but
lei il be remembered that the doctrine OF hish pro-
lection was distinctly taught BY The Wings few
years ago, and insisted on as one of their cardi-
nal principles. Now that their theory has been
exploded by The touch-slone Of unlrammelled
commerce. they will no doubt, be glad enough 10
renounce their cwn offspring. | call, therefore,
upon our Democratic friends in this District 10
arouse themselves for The contest, 10 disseminate
truth wherever the Wings have scattered darkness
and sophisIry, and to retute erroneous doctrines
wherever they have been taught.
Feb 9th E PLURIBuS UNUM.