Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-02
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Tbsusetjpa o,he Baltimore National Convention rapid
~ approaching and the attention OF the pubic some what
,r,r;cd hy the subject j. will have under consideration
na Of selecting candidate for the ensuing Presidential cleo
lion The name. Of several distinguished statesmen have
,cen mentioned in connection with the Presidency and will!
r t,nb, Ne nnnncnt beinrc Baltimore Convention
candidates fa that elevated and distinguished position. Al
though difficult discriminate and 10 Judge Of The snc
cess o; Of The distinguished characters NJ ms time
v IL NAV moi be express preference and
recommend favorable consideration OF the people OF
n, Tr;ed States In expressing preference. have
M selfish ends to gati!y-wc hare desperate political
fortunes improve BY advocating the Claim. OF paT
cnrr person ior the Presidency. But actuaied BY
purely motive, and desire 10 witness the
cess of the Democratic party in the struggle OF 1852 Look
the catalogue Of eminent men who have been mos!
prominently named ~ the Democratic party connection
with the Presidency in 50 nd with whom
en;lcntr pleased in whom there every element OF
success and whom The whole party might rally with pride
and enthusiasm We re!e. JAMES BUCHANAN. OF Penn
syva ola already familiar 10 the people OF the United
States Tie history Of this ilusrious and highly dstn
cushcd statesman is well known and he claims upon
The Democracy nf this Union TOO great and too
Gus BE recouned here We have only 10 say that his his
tory (fro his into public fs is closely
led with the history oihis country, thai 10 know the
You necessarily be familiar with the other: whilst his
and efforts uphold and support the principles Of
Democratic party have o"en no less CONSPICUOUS tnan
tie patriotic motives by which he WAS ac;uatsd His
in the Senate of the United States distinguished BY the
bod opposition he made every scheme which
nj n, infringe u9o the liberties OF his ccury, and which
ms: tend suhvert and destroy the glorious constitution
under which live. As nemb:r OF Mr.. Folks Cabinet
his rrt, nts endowment. and distinguished ability
contributed greatly the happy Administration Of the Gov
ernen; and the fortunate treaty OF peace which
concut.t ;ta: time with Mexico and by witch United
States osaincj such valuable Acquisitions No is
more highly recommended 10 the people OF the United
States er the position which he occupies. than M
Ducanan He is neither tain,td with the doctrines
o; intervention. is ha degraded and di,sracsi
~ Being identified with The oilers and fanatics OF
North nor is he closely allied with the dsunion
men Of .he South but has pursued wise and enis
ent course dictate! By prudence aud modea,ion,to
gchar with degree Of patriotism rarely met with, and
nyi ls5tc attachments: loet.ie, OF his country He
has become ;he supporter md advocate Of
sure IL. srlnizenicn, and political pomo,!on; tut
upon tic other haEd he has been the victim his .n
cey and c,rdoT in giving publicity his political o3n
ions. Agains; this nothing justly be alleged
Generous frank nobs.heared in the circle. o; rivate lie
he is surrounded by friends dsvctsdly attached 20 him
his virtues. As politician his has Seen that Of
CURED By no false step; his democracy has been
as undertaking and fath:u the needle TO the mag
net This man, ii nominated. would produce on1e
in his Support enthusiasm which would break up the
Discussions which threaten party. In the trying
political period counys history he deserted
The Democratic party, deemed i; necessary attach
himself 10 anc newly formed faction clique 10 sndea7
o,ng 10 choose vir.nus ,asntc and patriotic citizen
be the chic: magistrate OF this mighty nation should
take into consideration also availabi,y-a lesson dearly
bouah, BY our dofe1: in ISIS when hones principles END
Jus, cause with leader OF consUmms!e talents aud
s,oe.s character and extended fame could resis! The
wild Ind enthusiastic seaport given military chief
Tain utterly incompetent discharge the duties Of the Office
which he hcrr:edlr elevated Il is therefore The
score OF availability, together with his Just claims, dsn
eu.hcd ability and answering patriotism that We hope
the Democratic candidate for the Presidency in ls5
VIRGINIA.