Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03

20 M ,r. Of his countrys glory and there remain
forever regret all painful ccis'hs upon nan: la.
n,omnao The glorious prospect before us. II is enough
r orr honor and for the public veal That the Union when
vc dearly p2c is safe beyond the contingencies OF human
harm; that The Constitution VIII Dc hImly .i!inTs ~"
fairly cyoouned: that the doctrines anu pocy OF e Deo
cratic Marty will prevail and increase in strength; and ih
genuine spirit patriotism VIII adorn me natioha' cou'
ellis and complete the circle OF on! national felicity
And now Gentlemen with every feeling OF respect M"
cordial w;gfcs for welfare and happiness, tender The suo-
j I,ant s''''''''' anu su0S'''' WI SELDEN.
Democrats Remember The past persist and pefseVee DC
true ~ The country ana . yourselves
10 Richard o. Hasklns, VIM c. Tompkins, ana o'"e's
Committee.
From II. X. cralIe, Esq.
Gentlemen had the pleasure this evening oil receiving
voa favor Of the 18th ns inviting mo 10 DO present al t
celebration proposed by the Democracy Of RIchond IL
horror Of The Tuhant victory lately achieved in The elec
ion ii Franklin Pierce and VIM r. King 10 the Presidency
and VICE Presidency of he United States
would be very gratifying 70 me TO DC present ana 70
deem, 10 be 50 aus gcnus bu' my ensaseeh's :eio "e
such ma irc as render it impossible Tor me 10 'eas' 'e
civ in lime 10 reach Richmond hy The lrs OF Decei3ei
'Tnn ,I,r.ion .; Mr. Pierce may justly be regarded nos
only as triumph Of party but as something o's, M "a
than this change OF administration y, u Ii, 49,;
nary circumstances and in ITSELF Of comparatively Nus i
no.nce is only when great issues ln"o'ihS me ""o
character oil the government itse-Iis pocy' i"eiSh ".
domcs;ic and above ALL the rfsncs@ rs aes.o o ae M az,
rats Of the o7snuy involved that victory lAc ~
Won wru!t commemorate, 'signeh, tc Use e p!cs"'
language O! CromwoI) "sgnifett somemha IN fespsc'
former regard the election as se'ii.; ~, s". III
Al c.. the questions Tariff Gank, Distribution ana al
other Ike conTiyanccs rob the many Tor me benefit o m
fs In respect tic ller-ooklnS 10 TIE cafhc"' a
The example mani take IL 10 be decided 'haI
and corrupt of the public money Mn una
IN countcnancc Whatever presidents may pc Dtousht
sustain them, while ho retains his seat a. Chti III i.c H
r,iye Department Of the Government Further: II teas
an important nd saudry lesson TO all asltans 70 power
teaching them that small ntrsucs and snooe acts are '
the of attaining 10 emnence ana power ",
la .iuurp ir
learned Rut the example, alike honorable 10 the M
intelligence OF the people, carries with II MOI ohy e p
misc Of sure rewards bu! terrible admonltlonS IL 'Gac'
chem tina, honest earnest faithful service, need noi resort 10
ard nlrigucs nay, need not even ooiruae l,s
bur will receive gucrlon nnsought ior-unasheo h's
great moral lesson never more needed IN any cou!
liam IN ours and if there were no other considerations
prompting 10 rejoice with you hls' OF i'Sel'' WOMB ~
all sufficient
Bat 90 IA er The election, In my view OF lis results
puts an end Tor pesent that d,id question oil aoY'
lion sneak a!.sedy. knew Mr.. Pierce many years
40 when he in the Senate OF the United States; ahu
on question: particularly, have seen mn! severely
And here might tell you tale Of lneres-thc iIiciue"S
are fresh IN mi, memory but this is not fiji OCCASION nor
have the tim. command Suffice II to say lha. ~ tue
icnurab. of 1878 he was among Inc very lew,
II the only Senator from the North VINO, outing w
;aaruI agitation that prevailed -disrrsafdnH al parry e'
isiaiuna follow the example him by Inc leaders ~
parties North and soulh-body stepped form anu o.
tered himself willing sacrifice the altar OF lruh ms.
tire and the Constitutions" Was he the only Norlhsrn
Senaor who dared by sord and deed 10 sustain lie c"ieDa
led Rights Resolutions 81 Mr. Calhoun IN rclaoh "
his aya,ug subject when many Southern caltif n'eh
IN place piHer shrunk from the discharge oil ms hny
freely declare knew in Congress "ho an'ih
event period displayed more earnest 1ca III "c'
u the rights al The South.
| Blu trace his line conduct further have mad no cor
rcsrondence any kind with him since the period eiefF'
10 bu watched his closely nave seen mn
voluntarily retiring OF the most coveted ana exalted
stations which sovereign State C0nci; dccnlne announcer
,aonr The most eminent the whole Of Federal pa
tronagr place al which the mere prospect q PoSStSSto
has been il bnsy may he relied on Sufficient III
seuce Southern Senators |" odif'
away their own and the honor interests and ri9hs OF ef
constituencies, have seen him volunteer mere private
tie ranks OF war! ready 10 risk not domestic qnet ana
only, but life itself in the cause oi ms country ~
last and mos; extraordinary OF ALL have seen ih d ea'
ncsy seeking avoid nomination IL the hi4hest once III
the git n the American people, as others to OBTAIN IL S
conductcan these qualities and characteristics oc3n%
10 ordinary man! cannot believe lt-- IS npoSst0ie
Now, in my view OF subject. the election Oh sucn
His 10 the Presidency is worth more 10 our ns'u
lions would preserve them in their original purity anu
simplicity than the elevation of Thousand rPanel'ea
Guf:aas dcxcrous dpIomatiss shows on e pat %
people Just appreciation of unoetrn.ve virtue a1 pa
trinsm, we'll as calculating cunnlng and military "t'
Being wooden image carved out by political caoas ana
Indebted . helng srbbers for the breath vi hie--"c
every hope that he will enter the discharge
his high and responsible trusts with eye single 10 me
rights and iucrcsse peace and prosperity o Inc "ho
country. Unpcdncd TO cliqles unawrd by iAcuons-ah,
C, fri all .nannlinu alliances with political leaders aud
aspirants may rcasoniy hope that Ee wan uo 'c.
repair the injuries of the past rerenchnE me ii'lS' a
corrupt expenditure Of the public money-inltoducln2 sr
~ : nubic service arr csny the raphl march Of cons1Il
iia and dcs 2oi-m and e-esahishing. permanently Tie
Union of he STATES, its only true bassihe CoSsT'ru
RIOS and the RoaTs STATES? To do This, am well
aware requires decision Of character. boines h't'es
perseverance, But, what may not an honest patriot q"
sustained b. the suiages and cherrcd by the paudts al
vir,uous ana intelligent people The field OF usefulness
before He will tread it, doubt not with fearless and
unfaltrring steps
In conclusion permit oer The assurances OF corti1
sympathy your rcocinss, ond of the profound respect
with winch am gentlemen s RTc IA sf' K cRaLLE
To Richd O. Haskrs, VIM. C. Tompkins and ohrre, Com
mttee, DC.
From Lieut.. Col. Ste ptoe, OF U. q. Army.
New YORK Nov. IS. 1852.
Gcncmcn--I regret much that professional duties VIII
rrcven, me from accepting your kind invitation 10 dine with
YOU on the Isl December II would give me The
highest pleasure you on an occasion so interesting
Accept assurances of my great respect
f. J. STEPTOE. |
Gen Franklin Pierce The Sraesmanand the Soldicrthe
man u hiuh chivay; the Of mind; when nation
ms ils welfare such Keeping it checks, al once The
spirit within and u! aggression from without
To Messrs Richard o. Haskins, William Z. lomPkins &c,
Committee.
From Judge j. 7. Aanon.
RIcHnoSD, Dee. Let, 1852
BIS Dear Sir confined my room by painful! lndls.
posnn and thus denied the pleasure OF uniting with
INV Dcnocra c fellow citizens celebrating The election 81
F:uukIin Pierce, Of New Hampshire, aud n William i,