Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-07
RICHMOND ENQUIRER
.l,1 rI1pnAI noRSINc ,DEcEalBER i, 1852
DEMOCRATIC FESTIVAL.


names Of other active friends may similarly have escaped
obs rvation.
The FLOWING excellent letters were t'cc''ea oo ' 0
publication yesterday:
r,.u, Andrew Stevenson, Esq.
BLESHElM, Nov. 29ih, 1852.
Geo,,men: On the eve Of my departure from home with
nv family received your invitation TO TIE Public Dsnne
10 be By the Democracy Of Richmond on wednesday
next in celebration the election OF Franklin Fierce and
William II. King The Presidency and Vice Presidency
Of the United States Gratefully sensible oil The honor you
do me- very much regret that my engagements are OF such
character put Of power 10 accept your kind
invitation Under other circumstances, need hardly say
how graed should have been have been able 10 have
united with many Of my personal and political ifcns'
and old constituents. on this interesting OCCASION
You characterize the late election, Gentlemen, as .l,u
plant victory, the part of The Democracy OF inc "oe
Union MAY il not be regarded one OF the most important
and evenul in the annals ofon' country Important not
10 men, or names things but to those great principles
which lie the foundation OF our Free institutions ana 80
vital TO their success And never perhaps has there been an
election in which the public mind was more deeply Impress
ed with the conviction that upon lis result hung the late OF
the Union that OF the recent contest Nor could IL
bc otherwise There were few, If any, of the old issues
which for more than half century mad divided the Two
great political parties Of the country, that were involved IN
The late election These, in effect were all abandoned and
made give place 10 Geographical and sectional parties
which had been regarded the uPAs Oh our nseons
and against which the warning voice OF the ather OF MS
Country, had been often and so signaly rased aud
which, Mr. Jefferson regarded the Fire Bell in The night
which once sounded up the whole nation with
alarm and prove The knel OF our happy Union.
II was this new ally Of domestic sarery in all its NEST
dou forms hu, was seized upon by the leaders OF the OPP
position in many portions of the Union, as the most avail
able means Of bringing the Wings into power and placing
their candidate in the Presidential Chair The effect how
ever crush instead Of elevate their party drove
their support thousands OF their a6es and BEST men,
and contributed swell the Democratic majority and en-
sure its signal triumph In contrasting the course oil the
Democracy with that Of their opponents, what cause OF
proud Generalization does present? The subject of sd-
rery has never found favor with the OF the Demo-
pary much less formed part OF It's creed or oee
test OF faith So far from il that in every portion OF
the confcderacy since the election oil Mr. Jefferson me
Democracy have been united upon the leading principles and
measures of its party The best and only means OF pre-
serving the Union of the States and the Rights OF the States
upon the principles and guarantees u the Constitution u
was upon this ground that the triumph was achieved
and has caused il be felt in every limb and artery and
vein of this great Republic
Such victory them is incoed worthy the dignity OF tree.
men TO celebrates and when to be So the forms oi
liberty may remain but the spirit will have been os forever
Well may all Democrats hail it auspcious 10 The primer
Piles which they hold DEAR and as prophetic oil Inc most
sautary consequences their country and It's union put
gentlemen, let triumph and cXuation, oansh ViSahce.
Victorious in arms Hannibal himself was Vanqulshed oy MS
triumphs If the Democracy sleep in indoent security IN
of their victory and overwhelming majority IN
.a national councils their opponents ever er anu
cess must mol ence them from the path of duty The
may sotccd killed. and il should never De for
gotten that liberty and free only 10 be pre-
served BY vigilance on the part OF me people, rms is
truth confirmed by the experience OF all ages And now
whilst this victory is GROWING the Efforts OF our great and
glorious party let 1t be borne IN mind hat mere may ye!
be duties perform and sacrifices 10 be made by the Demo-
cratic party. They must prepare fer fair and honest com
promise of individual opinions as well as surrender OF per-
sona predictions and aspiranns the best means not
only OF nving the administration energy aud cca'
cy but securing to the country the benehis has rs'
TO expect from their recent triumph Forgetting and Tor
giving all differences of opinion they must now rally MS one
tie defence of the Constitutional rights and liberties
of the people, and let e, motto henccorth be 'nrtoaouy
to rights and Constitutional authorities win
fixed determinations and forever 10 stand ordA to-
pether Then indeed will distinguished nominees nave
Cause 10 rejoice that Tho great battle has been fought in
,bo thot Ihpir
ity associated with this contest and illustrated by lis IN
umphs With high respect. am Yours, iaiIhfuly
To Messrs R. O. Haskns and other gentlemen. Committee.
From J. y. Barbour, Esq.
CuLprpEa, Nov. 29.h, 1852.
GentIenen:-I return YOU my respectful thanks for the
invitation with which you have been pleased 10 honor me-
Circunst do allow TO accept H. JOIN you
heartily in all the synipahics and congratulations,
which justly cultivate and interchange on his occa
sion II is glorious triumph for country and its Consti-
luop Ii reinsiacs principles that vital 10 free govern.
mcn, whilst rcbukes that arc OF deadly "suy 10
the perpetuy of federal Union MaoTilits are not al
ways prone the obligations Of duty and prosperity IL oil
fatal principle than adversely and defeat Win
wise men, brings its highest dutes and true patriot
ism will employ The power which victory brslows 10 con
public good. cherish Just confidence IN me
leading suits of The late election 1t is Tor The democrat
party by its gcon and is frbearancc 10 add to The
use of its Triumph lasting benz faction TO The cou
try It's principles have brought into pnwcr let il take
that those principles he brought into power with IT.
The value Of the ctuy depends upon The use mat mace
= = Your fellow citizen, j. S. BARBOUR
Richard o. Haskins ESQ., and others OF the Committee of
Invitation. Richmond.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTS.
We suhoin all The volunteer that have reached u.s.
BY the President " A. pattesun.-Joseph Johnson, Gu
Of Virginia. republican Citizen calm, Just ma
By Vicr President Herholzer-The Democratic Creed
Liberty Justice and Eqnalyeqnal rights 10 all exclusive
privileges to none.
By Rob G. Sco,.-James Barbour: An accomplished
gentleman sound staesman-his bright blade fell heavily
on the foe in political struggle.
BY D. p. Gooch-Dr. VIM. A. Patteson and K. Q. Has
kins: Two sparans-Nay their names be ever remembered
by the Spartan Band OF the city Of Richmond.
By the Democracy late defeated Democratic canon
dates Of he city RchnondGooj in the past better for
BY Mussena Beazley Henry a. Wise: The gifted orator.
devoted patro-We regret his absence and sympahzc win
him for the cause.
By Richard O Haskins-The venerable Elecor of the
9th Congressional District Rob G. Scott: wheel horse
Of Democracy that tires in the good cause and his
energy and ability in achieving the late triumphant victory
entle him to the thanks OF the Democratic party
BY Dr.. p. e. Gooch.-North Carolina: Old Rip Van Win
kle awake again.
1.-THE Hon Abram venabc was loudly called for To
spond for his State but he had retired
BY William Richardson.-rhe Modern Wing Party, con.
distinguished from the Wings OF the Revolution: The aic
Presidential election has demonstrated in characters so eg
BILE they can't be misunderstood that they have been weigh
ed in The balance and have been found wanting tliene
Meme, Itksl, Upharsin)
BY NJ z. Starke-Tim Rves The Sou,hS Democrat
and Democrat always on tho Southern side
H. w.
and to "the of mankind" grecne "We have met the
enemy and they ours"
By r. h. Rens.-Cuba and Ireland: Our sympattes arc
with their patriots Let them hit the lick and their
strikers.
BY K. Fl. Dickinson-Tom Richie: An old without
specs.
BY B. F. Harris.-The Richmond Enquirer Jealous and
s,eadfasi in The support of Democracy; ingenious The
hatery of May the recent signal triumph Of the
be followed by tangible proof OF the succesa OF
The other.
BY Country Guest.-rhe Richmond Examiner: As
vrginian and American Journal abe fearless and ruc
"VIuge issue sort OF reynard in the midst of coop
If pcacocks
BY Dr. James Dove.-The Riches Of the Democracy, and
the Democracy Of the RchiesThe party support Of pruci
pie, and the principal support of party.
BY Il. D. Addingon.-The United States seventy -four,
Virgina she lies the stocks, in sister State,
Massachusetts Virgnans reassucd that the moudcr
ing lmbers Of their Mothers namcsake have been rescued
from Foreign soil, by The election of NEW HAMrsHIRE's
UNIoN LOVING SoS.
By a. agg.-The Democratic Press Of Virginia: noble,
honest and worthy-iher files will be The history Of their
usefulness and industry bound by our triumph.
BY W. p. B. Wes-l AM Dclnocrat-!Ur ''TruIh is
mighty and will prevail
BY Jno Moss.-Genl Frank Pierce, of The guardian