Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-02

ng md teuntng together the Democracy upon their oiu
rncpIes we regret also 10 observe In somo quarters u.s.
noson to keep open the agitation OF the 4"ee
;.- ro sl effect of which be- by exciting disSen
~ 8, our rapks 10 yield the palm Of victory TO the Wings
ahouoh The Democracy almost every where are In the ma
,v there Is danger Of defeat unless the maxim OF every
b;nu for the cause nothing for men" De fully carried out
We advise friends in every State to initiate The con-
servative bearing and perfect union Of the Virginia Oenocra
cy-and cordially reecho the following sentiments OF Inc
Wilmington On. c. Journal:
HARMONY vs. BIcKERISa-Gen Scott will be the next
whg candidate; at least The chances In his favor are TWO 70
one greater ,hnn those against him. 1t true ao
Graham may receive the vote 0! ihs ana some NIL T
ern States In convention; but this will weigh ntle Inc
South generally speaking gives very lew 'otcs io WIG
Presidential candidates and the strength Of inc party e
AZ the North 90 also does tho influence zen Sco IS o
choic az rho Nor-he will be supported by Seward
will! keep IN prudent reserve en- as 10 secure tne
oderadoss and most OF mo Union Wings % s se bon
~, ;st Inc country runs we would sincerely asK our
cerds If his bs the time TO indulge In any course OF con-
duct dictated either BY pudGe m dam
o,o,ic asnirants Is there one man on the D. mocauc
Lido m whom the nomination 10 at oil possible VINO IS nor
more reliable upon the States tights question lah ueleIa
g,,7 t. her, one who is much mixed up with Sew
arIism and hgher-lawsm7 Is thcro one "o ms not III
6ni,oy more political talent ana more ,s
aired nv some Southern Democrats than any other eqay
n1nnn.nt member Of the national pr'y was defeated ioar
by
~ which Cen Scott will his nomination. What pru.
dsnce or what p.opey is there them in US as party or as
o,s allowing our strength be weakened by any bcS
erpg or want of harmonyl We must DC unllee. we o"eh
"a ourselves, and TO the county,
hn In tru and fact and personal feelings OF OUT OWL
nm 10 party friends however respected bha hauce
u.s. In our e sphere TO publish awning cacua,ea
weaken the union disturb the harmony OF me pnr-sJ
easaniu in view Of the coming contest against
Scott.
The Kentucky Wing state Convention recommend mat
that the Wing National Convention be held al LoasVe on
the l7,h of June next. They regard the series o meas
s uspay called tho Compromise laws, as ia settlement
:; c;n,I and substance final settlement Of the danger
ON. and existing subjects which they embrace and an nd
BIZ which we were rescued from the wild and bound
ess agitation that surrounded u.s. and obtained r dis
tnct and legal ground 10 stand upon"
They earnestly protest against he unjust policy TO which
the Geneial Government TO be fast Tending OF grant,
Inc the public lands 10 the several States IN "hch ncy
Ne for anv ,urpope whatsoever" They compliment Mr. Crit
tenden and present Air. Fillmore to the WhS Naona! Con-
yenon IA statesman Of such approved prudence expert
snce Rrmncss and WISDOM would Unite the entire =" mig
yo,o of Kentucky" and the same me pledge themselves
e, "do their utmost for any nominee OF the Wing Naohei
Convention"
They ayow their deepest socude for the present preca-
rious attitude of their ustrious citizen, Henry Clay Tho
ro,,owiop nominations were unanimously confirmed:
Electors for the State arge-Janiss T. Robinson CT
Scott county and Win. Presina OF uisvisle ,
Delegates to the National Convenion-t5encrGi Leslie
Coumbs of Fayet,e county. Hon. Josnts r. Ben Oh boyle
cnunIy Col John S. Williams of Clarke county, ant the
| Hon Vim. Tsipe;t OF Davies.
The following letters rcud The cee alton o! the
| 22d of February, by the citizens Of Alexandria:
RrcHMoSp Fen. 81, 1852
Sa:-I have the honor the receipt vi Jour
latter of the 18th inst inviting me- on behalf Of The ccn,
|
Alexandria, celebration Of the approaching nnETersa-
| ~ Of Wash;ngton's Birth day.
If cIycuu, stance would permit nothing woul give me
more real pleasure than accept this kind invitation But
the preparations being made here for slmiin purpose
together with tho pressure Of ocal business, Will compel
me 10 deny myself the qualification should derive rom
Visit TO yous town or interesting OCCASION The ex-
,ensvo being made throughout the Cnon TO
the day, must be gratifying 10 every patriot
ana especially 20 10 every citizen NJ Virginia and no paint
in The aroad limits Of our beloved Oid commonwealth Is
batter calculated inspire tc heart w!lh chuons OF
-atitudc 10 the great beneiuctor OF mankind Than AeXan
ida is upon the banks of the beautiful Po!o
mac from which the passing traveller beaFc6 sign as n:
lingering ook upon the s1sIsd sP0i where no" rests
| the remains OF GEORGE WASHINGTON.
| give yon Us a sentiments 49,,
fatted calf be Rlain p -, ,o,,so~
Very respectfully you're, jus. 'ohNooH'
STEPHEN oHisS EST
nio x1s Inviting me, The part of the citizens of
Alexandria, dinner the mansion House. on the 23d,
In celebration OF the birthday Of Washington.
should have very great pleasure in accepting your npi
atIon were in my power do But my engagements
reference the public business will require me on the
day named 10 be in the Senate.
PERHAPS a, no period In our History should the memorials
left us by Washington be held in higher veneraon than in
that marked by the of tho present anniversary
II has found portion Of the people Of this country listen
Ing the counses OF stranger against to cornses Oh
Washington
II has found those amongst us who not only scn but
approve; and approving cheer this stranger on his way
toough land selfconaitued missionary 10 reute and
overthrow, HE oes OF pact age those grave maxms Of
Eh.i
foundations Of strength md sought, BY his farewell ad
dress to rve for in the hearts Of the American people
Strange things indeed have come 10 pass, when foreign
er welcomed thoresnot oil such have heretofore
BEEN share inheritance by uniting their dcstnes with
ours,u Ansroniztd; but avowedly 10 remain on
IL SO long as the supposed exgences Of imaginary mis-
sion may aoI and under the encouraging paudts u
abuse the freedom of onr Institutions by direct appeals to
the people, against the government OF their own creation
government, the wise foundations OF which II Is not CIV
en- him Ia comprehend.
say them gentlemen 10 you and 10 those who will be
assembled with you the day that Washington to
America let bis paternal valedictory again BIO read
Al each anniversary least Of Washingons birlh let
that warning voice again be heard, which, the crownng
Of ilustrous life the father of his conntry lifted up
to the American people from his honored grave
"aaainst the insdlOus wes Of foreign influence conjurne
believe that against all such he jealousy OF free
people ough'to be constantly awake since history and ex.
perence prove that foreign influence is one Of the most
banefu foes OF republican government Let his last words
now indeei culizcd as prophecyD convince yon jujg
mens, such influences arc but nvcncs Ct opp'tu.
nifty amper with domestic fciions TO practice The arts
of sed,on, mslead public opinion to influence or alarm
| public cOunses."
With great respect, AIN, gentlemen, your friend and ser
vani J. VI. MASON.
Messrs. Powell Smith and othcrs
| Mr. Speaker Boyd ssnt the owing ,oast
The Rights and Union Of The States-One and ndlvisole
of common origin--a common destiny awaits them.
1t Is said that SIR Buchanan has up~ards OF loo out Of
1873 delegates the Democratic Stale Convention in Penn
| sylrane.
| ---$ess------
| DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN SOUTHAMPTON.
AT meeting % tho Democallc party Of the county Of
SOUTHAMPTON. held al their Ccut House, Monday, the
10Th Of February 10 appoint delegates 10 State Convsn-
ton, be held Ia tie city OF Richmond the 24IIi vi
March next. the meeting called order by appoint.
ing William B. Shunds Chairman and John Cobb Secretary
The object Of the meeting was briefly explained by the
| Chairman, when, on notion 1t was
Resolved That thirty delegates be appointed to represent
this county aforesaid Convention The following del
egases w,ie then arponted; VIM II Schoison John H
Coles Hines, Vim Bell, Jacob Barnes, VIM Mu.fee,
ST., VIM Walter Cobb, f Mascnburg, James Maget Jnu
Kindred rhos Ridley, DR. W m Massenburg Robert Rid
ley, Ber Goodwin Francis Ridley. JOS II Prince, Ma
than Bryant, Janice D Bryant Allen Edwards. Junu than