Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-05
;, from Inc Petersburg Republican,

whose Editor was one of The Secretaries, Inc loi-
lowing sound and sensible comments upon INC
action of The late Republican Convention We
are pleased TO believe that the proceedings OF INC
Convention have met with the appreciation o' '"'
REPUBLICANS of The Slate, and that many OF lhose
who disapproved Of some OF the ac's OF the oo.''
yen,cn will 90 heat and hand with The party III
defeating the Wings and vindicallns Inc great
principles OF Virginia, SO aby and So ieaiessy
promulsed and maintained by the present Aami-
nisiration.
We shall publish al the earliest pracllcao'e
moment the debate in the Convention. ! De Ut
Law has been caused by our desire 10 Obtain rom
each speaker The substance OF his remarks
REPUBLICAN STATE CoNyEsTios.-We had IN
tended 10 submit 10 our readers lew remarks III
relation TO the proceedings Of This body, but as
we have been anticipated by our friends OF The
Foouirpr in an article which so FULLY covers Inc
wnnle ground, we do mol know that we can do bel
Ter FOR our readers, particularly those who do mol
receive thai paper than 10 copy The entire article
We think mat some of our Wing contemporaries
have given unfair and rather one sided versions
OF The speeches delivered by members OF this Con-
venlion-repoyting very accurately some portions
and almost entirely omilling others. being a
member OF that body and taking mol part in lis DIS
cussions, We had an opportunity calmly and de-
liberalely 10 weigh and examine all that was
said and done. We did not 60 there with The ex-
recitation of Witnessing an entire nnanmiiy OF
action, nor did we expect any thing would be
done which was calculated 10 drive of any men,
Der. Nor do we believe now that any thing icas
done which could leeitimalely be construed mo
an act OF separation. True, there were PROPOSE
tons before the Convention which all The mem-
beIs could not sanction, according 10 their own
declarations But that was no reason Tor their
Withdrawing from the Hall; else members oil olhef
deiberalive bodies who could not agree 10 every
thing which was done, have acted very unWlsely.
II did seem to ms, that if any member Of that Con-
vention were dissatisfied with any resolution IN
der consideration he had the right 10 speak
against il, 10 offer modification or substitute,
or 10 vote against il; and il, after all his exer-
lions. he could not succeed in his opposition, ne
should content himself with having exercised his
rights and done his duiy,--but not To carry his
opposition So Tar as 10 say, vi you don't DO
as / desire, | will no longer ac, with you."-
There were some resolutions which our Cal
houn friends 10 that Convention declared they
could no: vote for but, on account oil that
declaration, they ought not by their own act
Ia have placed themselves in such position
as prevented them from voting for resolu-
lions which were presented BY one OF their own
NUMBER. So, however, they did, in our estima-
ton, act,-volunlaIiy, and, as we sincerely be-
Iieve, without Just cause, cutting themselves oh
from a harmonious connection with the great ma
lorty of their brethren OF Inc Democratic party.
We regret thai such differences Of opinion
producing such Gissa.;s,Icion should have exist
ed among the members Of The Convention. We
trust however and bcliere, thar these discussions
will ere long be healed, il not entirely, al least 10
great extent, and that We will, in the ensuing
spring present an invincible IRON, 10 the enemy
But, II some OF our friends rW stay away from
us and refuse 10 cooperate with rs. although we
NAV deeply regret il, we entertain The opinion hat
ultimately, our party will sustain no serious da
mage; and, in The language OF one OF Vifginia's
most distinguished sons, we do mol know but thar
from these difficulties the democratic party will
become firmly united on principle aud in purpose
and will stand on the true platform. The presen,
loss OF the disalIected will be source OF future
gain, Of future strength, and OF increased energy
and harmony.
The Fredericksburg Recorder quotes the rcsu-
lulions adopted by The Convention, and adds:
"They were considerably modified after they
came from the hands oilhc committee, and most OF
them have our warmesl appreciation. The refer
ence TO Mr. Calhoun is much more delicate and
respectful Than in the original resolutions; and
while we think il would have been better 10 omit
the third and fourth as matter oil policy, be-
lieving no principle involved, We do not see how
The peculiar friends OF Mr.. Calhoun can feel
themselves vefy much aesrieved. What man On
Garth would havs a friend, il every different
shade Of opiron we're allowed 10 separate us :?
We hunhiy ~u5mi: hat Mr.. Calhoun needs
some oha,v ard 20 G,es The Convrntion-as
who does no,7 Ant have those who need So
much no particle 10 sive2
We are glad 10 see that The Convention has
taken strong grounds in iavor Of National
Convention To nominate 4 candidate Tor Tie Pre-
sidency. Too much pains cannot be taken 10
impress ii upon The minis ii aspirans til Office;
that they mnst not tiil. with the unity and haf-
mcny Of tho party. We ale willing 10 commit
ou,seli fer Tic. 20 resula: Republican numina-
tons, knowing that bi''er pills will sometimes be
offered, bul believing the alternative is more bitter
than The prescription. Call il party servilily, or
what yon please, it is the only way party can
live and prosper. Politicians have discovered
This, and between their periodical hls Of indie
pendence they never hesitate TO resort 10 caucus
machinery" when they can work il 10 their own
/ advantage