Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
Friday Morning, January 7, ls4s.
rpT1E FIRE OF THE FLINT.

rally Of the Spartan Band on Wednesday night.
# cave token, that the little heaIt.burnings year
AGO, are thoroughly quieted and that the Democ'
racy of Richmond are now closely knit loge'her'
in defence Of their great principles and Of inc
rights and honor Of The country. IheY Sahu
like one man, upon The questions OF the war; oi
territorial indemnify and just and hoholao'e
peace. They adhere with immovaole hfmhesS
10 The great principles which are now so triumph
an,ly in opera,ion-rcsolved 10 stand or 1ali oy
them, regardless of mere availability and barren
victories, achieved by any other means Inc Oh
fetal proceedings in another column SPEAK '"e
foil voice of the Democracy OF Richmond anu,
as we sincerely believe, of The whole stale.
They meet every question boldly and dI'tinclly'
in strong and vigorous language lay down 'ne
Democratic platform, and slernly but Justly re-
buke the leaders of the opposition, who' TOR parry
purposes, seem 20 put aside The Interests ana 'ne
true honor of their country. The Representative
in Congress from this district will SEQ, that while
his own party are afraid to open their NOUNS
whether in appreciation or censure oil his recent
extraordinary conduct, the Democratic portion Of
his constituency have boldly rebuked his course
and, but for the pride Of party consistency we
believe that many OF his Wing constituents would
rc.echo the sentiments Of the resolution.
But il is unnecessary 10 analyze The manly,
lhoroughgong and conclusive resolutions adopt
ed by the meeting. We publish them 10 Inc
world as the voice OF The Democracy OF The me-
ropolis, and we earnestly invite the other towns
and counties throughout the State 10 follow up the
good movement, and avow their sentiments and
send their delegates to the State Convention
From The fine spirit and enthusiasm here and
from The reports we hear from the country, we
cannot doubt that Virginia will unfalterngly
stand by her principles and lead on, once more,
the Republican army 10 victory. But lei no
county hold back-we want The aid OF each
and every one. Let old Chesterfield, when
she rallies around Alexander Jones, on Monday
next, meet in council and second the move
menr Of the metropolis. Let The other counties,
far and near re-echo The sentiment and swell Inc
victorious cry from every portion OF the State
Had we any doubts before, events now occurring
satisfy US that The Democratic party, from The
success of their policy and the moral force oil
their posilion on the war, cannot be bedfen. But
every man must do his whole duty, as in 1874
We call, then, upon the several counties 10 IRE.
spond" TO the movement here, and speak out and
act for our country aud our principles.
1t was cheering once more to meet in consulIa.
lion the familiar features OF The veteran members
of the parly-ii was an earnest OF success, TO see
SO many young champions stepping forward lo
"cnlis; for The war" The admirable resolutions
from the committee we're received with acclama
,ion-and all were delighted al the harmony o.
The scene and The brigh, prospects Of The future
LIE, the Democracy stick together, and their vic
tory is certain.
The meeting were entertained with severa
stirring addresses. P. Fl. Ayleit, ESQ., pronounced
an eloquent and powerful vindica,ion OF the JUS
,icc and rightinlness of The Mexican war; HI
gave clear and interesting history OF our sener
ous treatment Of Mexico, while she was strus
Cling 70. Observation-Disclosures TO her insrali
) Jude and her mad and insolent injuries and in
suits 10 us-traced the history Of annexation and
in lucid and comprehensive argument, demon
SlrdteQ our W iNip Oi"'''
and The aggression of Mexico in striking The frs
MIR. A. dealt some heavy and well.direcied blow
y upon the inconsisten, and unpalrioic course O
the Wing party on the war question and rebuket
in glowing and eloquent language The recen
, movements of the "Meyican sympathizers" a
Washington. His remarks were most favoTably
2 received.
Walter D. Ieake, Esq, Of Goochland, mex
mounted The Stage. He was iu The happiest vein
, and his sweeping ridicule OF their gross incon
sisency and Surrender" OF all their principles BY
the Wing party, and his pungent sarcasms upor
their actious position on the war, called forth The
shouts OF applause and merry laughter otlhe whole
audience. He reviewed with great power The shit.
ing movements oilhe Wings, and showed up heil
abandonment Of principle in putting aside all their
tried statesmen and taking up General Taylor
who had avowcd that he had not formed an OPT.
Mon upon important questions, and who had ire.
fused 10 be The candidate Of any party The
Wings, said Mr. L., had denounced the war as
unjust airocous and damnable-and yet they
nominate for President one Of the principal
heroes Of this abominablc war. On this point
Mr.. L. was very happy and effective. MIR
Clay, "lhe great embodiment Mr.. L. said, had
called upon The people TO respond 10 his Lexing-
ton "pla,form"-Mat response from The Virginia
Wings was the resolution OF the Wing members
OF the Legislature, that ZACHARY Taylor will be a
most acceptable candidate for the Presidency ''
Mr. L. went on with his humorous dissection OF
Wing professions and practice, presented many
strong views on The justice of The war and lis
righuul prosecution, and wound up with an elo-
quen, appeal 10 the Democracy 10 stand by their
principles and all would be right
A. r. Wood, Esq, delegate from Frederick,
made short but most effective address. He
warmly commended the expression OF their sen.
timenls by the people in public meetings. He
said, that this was an emineplly proper time for
the people TO come torh reerae their principles
and stand by The Administration and the coun-
try, now that we were engaged in war. MIR.
WIS sensible and well expressed remarks, made
most favorable impression.
The finest spirit animated the whole meeting.
All were satisfied, all proud OF their principles,
and all resolved 10 maintain The patriotic position
OF The Republican party and The country upon the
war. Once more, We appeal 10 our friends in The
country, 10 keep the ball in motion, and to speak
out and acI as Virsinians, as Republicans, as Pa
lrols.
STRONG EVIDENCE-AND ELOQUENT
SIGN.
The Wing Governor of New York, in his
message on Tuesday, avows the most patriotic
sentiments on the subject OF The war. "Upon ma