Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-02
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.s :. ~ ,,;co, winds which seem, at this equ-
o,l ss,s,n 10 have blowing from every quarter
has taken the sails this Commodore's ship completed!
,hacl 1T is an i'll wind which blows nobody any good
90 saws the aduge and will The rivals OF Nh Stockton say
h. has really made such speech Wing papers
publishing made by him. recently at Trenton, New Jer
sew on the occasion Of the entertainment OF Mr. Webster
BY the Legislature of tina, State No Commodore IN man
ofwar was ever sailing easily and gracefully before
the prospecting gale than hc but yesterday he was running
with the popular breeze of Democracy in Virginia What
ever difference of opinion preference existed in our Con-
venon of last week. respecting The prominent cand-
dates Buchanan Cass and Douglas, there was very little
room 10 doubt as who who would be very great
fayore with The Virginia Democracy, in case those three
gentlemen were aside in the nomination Tor the pres'-
dency Commodore Stockton was generai-aye, uni
yersal favorte Every section OF the party would have
gladly taken him second choice; and this was openly
avowed by the most BY all DESTROYS of reconcilng
tho nasty discussion which had begun be threatening 10
respect 10 other names.
No one knew exactly what his sentiments precise
questions WERE We that such men as Mr. Wise
and Mr. Patton who generously and 80 eoquently spoke
of hs paaut deeds in arms in their speeches 10 the Con-
yenon never for moment supposed that he could be
cused OF such sentiments and sympates US he is said TO
have uttered in this Trenton speech Indeed we have taken
occasion enquire somewhat into that and we fee! author
lied 10 declare both Mr. Patton and Mr. Wise that they
knew no, the particular opinions of the Commodore upon
political questions; bu: they took l. for granted as others
did, thu, he was sound Democrat, and would not differ
widely from the Virginia platform. True, they could not
suppose that he very we'll versed in political learning
had formed any distinctive opinions of policy of cons
tuonal law 10 the of long practised nshp
The experience of his life and training forbade this
conclusion respecting the Blu, he was thought TO be
q bold Democra, all questions and was known 10 be
sound least the slavery question; was abundany
shown By his noble speech last year. which took much
pleasure in commencing. The Democracy OF Virginia. like
Messrs Wise and Patton word, would hare taken him
trust TO dissenson and the defeat of Whiggery
But, what now7 This Trenton speech, bursts over our
heads like bomb! His admiration for Webster could
readily pardon dropping the criticism upon his exaggera-
ton of praise and hushing the wonder that Democrat
could 30 admire the wisdom and virtue OF Daniel Webster
as Commodore Stockton has done in the following
of his Trenton speech:
This is proud day those here assembled, and
JERSEY feel il New Jerseyman man, pat
riot and a Christian. Wheneve! contemplate Mir. Web
ster nv heart goes in devout aspiration Heaven that
il has endowed species with such virtue and intel
ect II, simply for his manly form that noble brow
which seems placed there crown by the Almighty but
the virtue of the have known him for thirty years.
have him sitting among the wise and good in the
councils Of the naOn have sat as boy and heard the
words of wisdom falling from those lips, which deemed in
spred And say this assembly and before the
world that if there patriotic heart in any man, that
heart in the body Daniel Webster. have heard him al
wsrons times discourse of public affairs in private and have
heard word that might be construed against his
try interests that should not emanate from great
and pure have seen him In the sports Of the field
with his gun upon his shoulder, following my dogs;
and whenever and wherever have him he the
great and pure man,
No wonder that Democrats should begin imagine him
.inspired" when Wings have deicd him .Godike."-
Blu, we did dream that Commodore Stockton was OF
Mr. webs,ers school of politics. He must be, though, ii the
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speech.
He Commodore Stockton) then referred the State OF
New jersey her interests and what necessary de-
velope and protec, them. He said:
"When you come TO look her history. you would be
amazed what she has accomplished and asionisEsd al
how little had been done Tor her Her Immense resources
are nexhaus;blc Her hills filed with iron and copper
lying dead and they have been dragging he money out oil
your pockets in OF an e;enaiy ucua'na re-
venue system. shall he tegsar al their doors. l
shall meny moulhed in telling them what we want
shall insis,-that IL good democratic doctrine At least
now-adays shall insist upon dragging tie IRON ont OF our
mountains and Transporting 10 The coasts am rwate
that am about tread delicate ground, and hope
will take fence, for mean none DO 1t on the
principle tina, the operations Of the general government shall
contribute development OF they have
done for other intend 10 get this OF iron as well
as OF glass included in tariff system, they VIII pass H.
The question Of protective tariff was always denocrht.
ic measure n New Je,sey. The first resolution this sub
,ect was introduced BY Mr.. Wilson No will doubt that
he was Democrat-a man OF commence and Of worh-the
leader Of the Democracy in New Jersey. But soon after
the party split One aide ven! oil carrying Tie thunder
with them and i, was all thunder they had and they
would let the be settled and il became party
question. e-oooo nm
the face is there any thing ridiculous than talk
abou, the vaea,ies free trade? To raise this amount
would require 3S per cent on all GU! imports and when we
all know tina, this has been raised Is folly 10 'aS
about free trade.
Nv politics don't hang heavy my shoulders and
when the nteres, Of my country al stake very
easily get rid of have passed the grand clmac'ec
Of life and the best have but few years 20 live and
live but in my children. If wec to consult my own feel.
inys only and wanted 10 have good .ne would KICK up
row. would be certain in The confusion 10 get
into the White House Than am now.
Again The is reported as having snid
.sThese may queer sentiments coming from me- III
did belong to the young ard progressive school was
brought up the Of Gamale!-lwas brought up in the
sraitest Of Federalism My father was tedeaist
was one. He compeer CT Washn. and Of Ham
i:ton, other those times. lie loved them
when they lived and loved Their memory whom dend and it
his religion 10 follow in the footsteps Of Washington
they led. Ii had lived in those days, should
done they did pure band Of patriots and more
homes, men lived Perennial flowers shall eve! bios
som on hcr graves Those the men whose principles
Tnsy nev, put their hands forward 20 the future
any than attempt Ia control il fifty years III ncr
Since their day. country has increasing 10 i'm.
portance surprising all belief We Judge OF public al
fairs for ourselves. do like that opponent who
stand fast and when he enters the ring takes Washington
his lha, you cannot shoo, him without shooting
Washington. YOU have no right 10 bring Washington here
now with his opinions OF nifty years ago
These astonishing doctrines be made and published
by fasorc Democrat. lust The moment ha The Viz.
poia Democracy by the largest convention held in the
capital Of her State announced her unacrabs sdhe
the Republican creed OF jefferson and Madison has
soemny affirmed the doctrines OF $3.50 and has sssn
declared against the consutionay OF protective tariff.
and of Internal improvements by the General Government
Can Commodore Stockton have made such speech
containing such views OF polcyl We rus tina. there
is some mistake about this But. II not. we express
not hD 10
why such sudden and startling announcement. of such
doctrines has been made bv proeSscd Democrat,
In conjunction with the Of Daniel Webster
An on!:nous conjunction What was Mr.. Webster doing
with Mr. Stockon a, Trenonl The former there
attend gum elastic trial. iuSecd-hut
Mr. Stockton doing there? |; Tenon the capital
and Mr. Stockton the Senator OF New Jersey Was there
any scheme OF political conjunction sure enough TO
be then and there fomed2 Is Mr. Webster the aucs.
lion 70, the Presidency Can't Gen Scau'< ana Mr. Fill
mores friends be reconciled Will Mr.. W.bsie, allow
Gen Scott 10 be nominated Does he know that Mr. Fill.