Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-27
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HON JAMES DUCHANAN.-tNo. %
This number which, in some respects is ably written
others il ysTy exceptiUnabit for after reviewing the ad
yised policy Of the present administration of the Genera
Government il undertakes, and boldly assumes, TO tell III
whole Democratic party what II mus do and what It mi
BRIGHT glowing and living colos, such political chaace
The Convention ought TO select maj personal preference
ought be given up for the good OIL Inc woe that they
1the Rcy!ewer.I swami man, an honest Democrat-a
able clear headed vigorous thinking man. raned 10 States
manshp, the nominee OF the party" ana yet the Ne
viewers strenuously conend he should De one OF N
Dung Democracy
Far very far BE- il from u.s. to undertake the Young Dc
mocracy of the counry far be it from us 10 doubt tor mt
mcnt their singeness of heart or nobleness OF pnrpos
their bravery their love OF liberty and their deVoteo love
country but while they possess, in an eminent degree
these high and ennoblng qualities they yet lack las ge
eral remnrs that sober and profound thinking, when m
and long experience alone ripen and thoroughly mi
ture Who then, of the Young Democracy has been thi
trainedl Come out, Mess!s Reviewers, and show yol
hands, 10 discerning people, and they will assuredy gi'
true verdict according TO the issue Joined and The CIV
Gence in the matter.
Agun is said and with propriey said tina, mo
cal poiticanno untrird Salesman can therefore, recei'
The nomination Of our Convention" In this opinion
entirely concur with the Reviewers for is the very groun
that we wish THO matter 10 stand on.
We all know, that to be an able Statesman, much tim
long and la5ouus study and familiar practice is indisp
sable; that The mind mast be thoroughly mbued with
knowledge OF the law Of nations; with The great cart
principles Of the Governmsnt-with its resonrces-l,,n
es-its powers aud its slonsi5itles-withits cont m
"A
future policy, and with full ledge Of The temperu
MUS OF Tie peoples and yet we ore commanded rho
ded. 10 lay aside The wisdom derived from expcH, ;
lreH tried patriotism OF distinguish Statesmen;
the Reviewers say, they not Of the pcsente
We confess, that we cannot perceive the turc'' ~" "
meat Cr The sourdneSa OF the logic. :,
Again, the reviewers say that ''the Den,'iaic iAy -
party has tic pimer Of, and claim, from S 3 'eiGi
the allegiance due 10 il as pary-and th ''.e
should Illuminate Statesman ut fame -o.c ="
The Union unoblccunable 10 any se,on--o!sd ana re-
"a h. run dnf iplup
blnn The interests OF the great maJoft ' r
the Presidency"
Is such man 10 be found among &c Dung democracy!
and If yea who is he, and where Is r! -, =.
Heretofore have not found ahge, ia .i'e ion ~
man, us; but wert.tc sem IRON i
greatly question his success in eil'eg
ficng views feelings and iGcIils VI We W'o'e Peoi..
mere abstraction none ca will object 10 this pro-
position but praclica y a1rehend such selection Is
utterly upractcablr, for mcnie ou: men VIM ~ iAe
sons preudces and precrcns, ana II IS one OF hc Prev
Iect of fremrn 10 think for ,msclycs and 10 act Tor them
selves, with the exception a' llc WIZ W 'ic !o' ~
in all cases the rule of deciJn when larry @
rrnre.s.J Rnt we have 10 learn that tue Judgment
and wisdom of youpu M, surpasses that OF ripper expert
cnce we have vel TO lean that the teachings and adon
tons of experience shcd be set al 1augh-or mat ue
principles handed dnuto us by lhos "ho were loved IN
if,-lanrn,cd in d.nr and cmbalned in the memory OF
grateful and erlphtesG nation, should be di'paeed TO
make place for the wigs and opinions o young ana uh
tried generation. .u .:,, -
We all know, tina tncre Is Season ot al '!Hss ""o
that all things haveheif season. ,. ill.,,
This new noysI and dangerous doctrine therefore, mat
none but ;h. Yong Democracy eopGdls CT governing
The affairs of M great and powerful nation, orcby re-
minds ma ri Jsssage Scots Marmion, wherein he
says
,ie fancei Fabric Ice!s away"
We boncr nd respcc, the democratic Reviewers 80 long
"a hcv conf their able efforts 10 the discussion OF Demo
-nres and usages; but when they assume 10 them
selves yrruy to nominate President the United States
when ,hey ssune themselves The right 10 rcpudste the
long sel,e usuges Of the party and under which usage we
have nronered as aalion in unprecedented degree
when ne, lights attempted 10 be Introduced IN oraeI 10
cyrpun those which heretofore threw GIoGa oliAe OF
loy o. political pathway, We hope that we Shall 10"
hp considered dscoucos in saying, That we MINK inc bc
tic Reviewers have greatly transcribed the
trust sonidcI them by the Democratic party US 's Or
gan - n ,,,o,,,,
n,v TO discuss and distinctly understand IN" principles
nj he party; freely the merits OF every cahu
,c for ruic favor; speak and feuf not ana ceer
iuy all times, and under oil circumstances, 70 suo' 10
tie will Of The majority -, n ~
Who lhen will oppose the Baltimore nominee: IL we
estimate the future by the pasi If follow the noble exam
veil settled principles and usages OF the party what maze
ye 10 fea} Avaunt thea thou evil genius OF an III advised
moment which seeks disturb The harmony OF the Demo-
cratic pary Heretofore have ac:ed, on All great ana
mporant questions unit and particularly as Tcgaitn
the nomination of President and Vice Prcs:deEi" nj TIC Uni.
led States and the example set us IS wen worthy OF ia
on for by initiating The actions OF the good, Inc Vuous
nd wise we thereby become good, vlTtnous ana Wiz:
and such is the effect of good example, that ne
who sets IT, or he who follows it, cannot ia To conlnann le
respect ard admiration of hiselow men. 'ALEhluo.