Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-08-27
RiCHM0N EHAJIssslii:s:

Yesterdays En- qnrcr contained partial account oi The
immense gathering cf the Democrats Of New England. al
lisborungh New Hrmpshre the residence Cf Gen Pierce
on The l9ih instant, the anniversary Of Cunrcras Oar
readers viii have read with thrilling interest the proceedings
and speeches on the occasion. Our Richmond friends will
have compared this imposing Of the lonGrs shown
Gen Pierce al his home with the wrechcd demonstration
that had its few days since in this city tie former
hoine OF Gen. Scott There could be more striking evi-
dence OF the popular appreciation for The respective cnnt
dates than is furnished ty these eol 10 lhen hon
In tie case an immense spontaneous ouipour
ing of the people Of wide district Of country the
candidate OF their choice and celebrate his civil and mill
ary services. In the other meagre gathering Of the
noses clements of city popuace shouting the praises Of
a candidate whom they do admire; and bringing shame
disappointment and confusion upon the political
who ca0led them into taking part in play from which their
own scf-respcct rccoicd.
In the immense and imposing demonstration Hillsboro
we hear o no mock emil lhusasm fifty cent Transparent
ces; no scurrious songs; Juvenile Of
the !oics and rusarlcs Of The Scott procession in Rich
nond. 1t plain matter of fact gathering OF citizens
TO each ohc to know each other; leca,e each
other upon the bright prospects of great and good cause
and 10 greet The who its hnnorcd representa-
tive Instead Of dm gloomy transpaenrcs, their meeting
illuminated by bright and honest faces Instead of bus
shouting they had each others cheerful salualions:
and The speeches which they listened, instead OF being
lusome reashes and laudations OF abolition pcrucs
eloquent and paotic eXhortari0ns their duties citi
zens under the constitution and laws OF their country.
The only preteX which the Wing press discover for
deprtciang this immense gathering of New England pco
pie is the fact that John Van Buren, participated in its o
ccengs His speech occasion published in yGscr
days Enquirer in which he distinctly ccedes from his ultra
and ana,ica position of 1915 and declares his submission
TO the Constitution and the Compromise. He said:
"Ee willing stand by the provisions of the Cons
tuition oil Of its provisions. He believed it true that the
Constitution secured the right slaves and we
ul live up 10 it, The Constitution was 1T an end
il duty live IT, that duly should be performed
in a constitutional Ii Washington and Jay and
such made bargain he should believe IL ar one
though Abby Folsom and her should denornce as
the contrary.
He thus distinctly surrendcrs the democratic platform.
He is thus of democratic partY and his sub
mission presents striking 10 the attitude OF Sc
ward domiueeng The Wing party and astrde the neck
of lis candidate.
The reports of this great gathering OF New England
Pile does inform the Richmond Wig how many pumP
kin seed" manufactured of "boswood how many
"ow sneakng cun,ing, hypocrca Yankees" graced The
assembly "or considerations" what else was done that
offensive the nostls of the Southern Wings who re-
tail the pcruries OF Foss and the eight other members of
his 'hypocrcal set Of thorough. paced \ iankecs"