Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-22

Such are the results under the tariff policy of Mr. Polk
and satisfactory has been the operation OF our Drmocra
tic measure that the Wings esopped from all
osnt and no attempt is made by them 10 disturb it,
How is with Treasury system, as put into prac
tce the Democats7 When tins measure was h,st pro-
posed heard continual ontcry against IL and Nation
Al Bank demanded in its stead Then It was that W.
heard of the absurdy, Of the od The c holders and
rags for the peop accompanied with all sorts ot predictions
al ruin und mischief The Democratic pary in spite of all
these fierce snunci ons and fearful prophecies adhered to
he measure and the result has been that Inc revenue has
been promptly collected securely kept and safely disburs"d
10 the public creditors No attempt has been made by the
existing Wing administration 10 obtain repeal OF the Sub
Treasury and the re-establshment oil inc or National
Bank ~ ,,.. -,
la s4s we heard much from Whig orators and Wing Ed-
tors in opposition Gen. Casss doctrine o
lion as applied territory That opposition suddenly
ceased when Clay Webster and Fillmore took their posi-
ton the Cass PLATFORM and united with Cas DicK!nson
Douglass and other Democrats in inc slavery con-
troversy The Wings throughout the Union endorsed he
action of their leaders, and of that party IN VIZ
pna ca be named who is opposed TO the Democratic
doctrine and policy, on this question.
On all these subjects and measures the wings nave en-
dorsed the of the views and tho poprey OF the
action of the Democracy of the Union The course OF The
Wings elevated party and greatly honored our prin
rines Upon all these questions the Wings have surrendered
tn the Democracy What Democrat then, ut lime ike
this principles and measures have been y lested
and have been found give entire satisfaction even 10 our
,rtjudcd opponents, will for moment think OF aoHn
tJng his party associations? Democratic principles are
the hat they were in the days Of Andrew JACKSON
they are as worthy VI the support OF he peoples aud no"
hat they have fully endorsed by the Wings every
Democrat should sustain them with more zeal and energy
and determination than heretofore We should maintain our
position party oeanza on and the advantage We no"
hold Every Democrats pride should be aroused and ne
should determine to stand firmly in defence OF his
principles the and that party oreanza
% hcn alone can maintain our ascendancy in The State
And now in conclusion permit me TO express the grath
cation feel the kind and cordial feelings which exist De-
the Democrats, East and West. Ine alena.lon o
feeling which grew out OF basis controversy forgotten
and we oil once again united band of brothers, In
behalf Democratic and measures and oPposen 10
th.,
ration which were so distinctly marked in the old Constu
i"n, obi,ea,ed in the Neither blue Ridge nor
AHeghany is mentioned in the Constitution but tnat
visible" Wehav longer East Democrats and Western
Democrats, but all now known and will be known aod
recognized in all time come Virginia Democrats.
union ana harmony" exist now and it becomes all to eu
sse he ne spirit which prevails. Our motto should oe
every thng Tor ihe cause and nothing for ith ss