Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-02
THE DISCREPANCIES IN NEW YORK

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THE DISORGANIZERS IN NEW YORK.
Everything satisfies US that The faclious Her
kimer Convention was a miserable failure. The
editor of The Herkimcr Democrat who was on
The spot, saws that he counted The delegates Sc
ycral times, ard our statement may Ir relied on
as strictly correct" lie then informs US mat
the whole number present was only 462, and that
a great portion OF these were Wings and Adolf
tons,s, delighted, no doubt, 10 see the dsorgani-
zers play into their hands The editor further
saws that his "candid opinion is that The whole
number OF disorganizing Democrats presen, al
this Stale Mass Contention did not exceed three
hundred" Speaking OF the "very elaborate and
hieh-soundiug" address AMI resolutions Of This
"abor,ion," The editor says that, Considering the
size OF the meeting, they will appear like very
large hat on very small boy. The whole thing
was complete farce, and We cannot believe that
il will have the remolesl influence in swervng
Democrats from their duty, either here or else
where. l, will rather strengthen the ticket than
Otherwise"
We rejoice 10 see Ina, the greatest enthusiasm
prevails in the meetings of the New York Demo-
cracy proper, in favor OF the regular nominations
the triumph Of the party, and against The faclious
issue OF the Wilmot Proviso. The New York
Globe has strong hopes (oo sanguine, we fear) OF
a triumph in New York. II says:
"Ffom every part Of the Stale We receive The
most gratifying accounts, and the most cheering
assurances, that the old.tashoned Democracy
The unbonghl rank and hle-remain true 10 the
party, lis principles lis invaluable usages and
regular nominations. The Herkimer Conyen
ton has opened the eyes Of The people to the
reasonable designs oil It's observation-disclosures
which, however inuch they were cherished BY
The factous and disorganizine they dared mol al
tempt 10 carry out. The result has been, 10 show
how feeble and impoent is the faction which has
arrayed itself against the Democratic party, and
il any Tears were entertained as to the result OF
the coming election, those fears were dissipaled
when The proceedings ol that Convention were
received"
Whether victorious or defeated, we rejoice to
see The noble stand taken by The genuine Demo-
cracy Of New York, in behalf OF The rights Of
the States and the saluary compromises oil the
Constitution. They occupy the true ground
they stand as powerful champions in defence OF
the Union. The Democracy every where cheers
them on 10 victory, because they plant themselves
on The broad basis Of right and justice, harmony
and union. While The whole Wing party Of the
North has come out in violation OF The Constilu-
ton and the rights OF The South noble band Of
Northern Democrats manfully resists The tide Of
fanalcsm and personal disappointment, and
,b,;r md tha
evidence of their spirit, we rc-publish The fol-
lowing sound sentiments from the Hartford
Times, leading organ Of New Enga Demo.
cracY:
"The Wimol Proviso, measure that in our
humble opinion is inca pable Of effectins any
good 10 Tive bond or free, but directly tending 10
sad and mischievons results 10 The great Demo-
cratic party OF the Unon-this measure has bro
ken M The harmony OF our friends in New York.
Talk as they will Of thew men" and old Office
holders-the Wilmo, Proviso, pressed upon The
Democracy Of The Empire Stale, is dsoTganizing
and breaking them down.
III we look a, the measure in connection with
The compromises OF our constitution and The vel
fare OF The Union, we ale forced 10 pronounce it
wrong in spirit and principle II will never
make one less slave on this conlinent-but whilst
II aims 10 deprive Sldtcs iHdi iody HeitdlteI Ue
admitted. OF righis that exis! in every Stale OF
New England and of the Union, it may destroy
The nation and the welfare OF twenty millions OF
people. Such is its tendency. II is capable Of
vast mischief bul has no real power Tor accom-
plishing good result.
"This is the result of our reflections upon that
measure; and if the question is pressed unduly
by leading Democrats OF the North and West,
the result must be exceedingly unpleasant.
every man, high or low, hasa right 10 his
opinions in this country. Democrats may iden-
lty themselves with fanatics and Abolilionists If
they please may disregard the rights of the
States, and The right Of The people Of each Stale,
new and old, 10 settle the Slavery question for
themselves, if such course suits their views;
but Tie Democratic party of Mis Union cannot and
ein mol stand upon any such basis. IL should not
This Constitution was not formed upon such
PRINCIPLES, nor can il be sustained by Them. We
hone the result in New York will prove lesson
that shall be valuable"
The citizens of Fishkill, New York. have
splendid sword ready for presentation 10 Captain
Van vliet, Sd Regiment U. S. Artillery, for his
distinguished gallanrry in storming The Bishops
Palace al Monterey. and other glorious battles.