Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26
RICHMOND EKQUIEiEg.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 81.
In the Petersburg South Side Democrat oi l"esu''

ing, we find the following: ,,,,ocr,t,
STATE CoNvENTloN.a,To.m morrow From !nS all indica
tions full delegation will be IN haacer Tho be
inss will be of interesting ma domination of the Bllti
tween the different % IN some measure, be transferred T.
o'n n;bnnd Convention. For, oououess an tte,I'.
the hchnon m EXPRESSION CT opinion in behalf OF som
be MADE 10 60 Electors will be appointed, we'll as dele
one % -, ,hc Baltimore Convention The Hon. Henry a
W.; viii be present: and we may expect from nun one
M speeches. eloquent d5cursive ana powerful
h,Iess ne will be one of the Electors FIR the State
large We every delegate from PETERSBURG ana c
rounding counties will attend the Convention. we sm
the sentiment of this section OF the State 10 nave
preston. horsion
Our excellent friend has been led into misappsc"e
of the duties and probable action of the Coh'en'''"
assemblies to-day. He says that not only -,
gates to tho Baltimore Convention, VIII % az
Convention This body was conVoKea oi VIC ' ~. =,
f or,on,inp electors for the State, ana Oh o'sHi~s
,ho ,nnro,chiuc Presidential campaign II mas ii"
,bc nocv Of the Democracy OF virginia 10 a'oo, wtn
.o,si, rv Thing like central influence end actoh. i'
n,ocr,tic State Conventions N fAg'h'u
49,. c,,, ,hstained from any interference VITA '"' 'f
! .-. f a,.oatcs 10 Baltimore leaving 1ha' ""''~
on,s Of each electoral district, IN lheir o"i
! a,,;ons It's truly Democratic ana Iair pm.
~. ro, hib we presume, the present Convention VIII
no, deylae. ,.o elm
oro dsnrecao-any thing like conest between inc GU
.o,s,, ,snirapts for the nomination OF Inc bai'"'e o
o,,io,, or apy "attemp gel IN expression OF oPo "
hh,r Of son,c one Of them" In this sentiment Inc pe-
oor,, fny agrees with Indeed upon ms po'i' VIC
,vhos Democratic press of the Stale so lar as i"s e
ont occupies the ground. The last Fredericksburg nv
co,der takes the following strong view OF the matter:
| cua1L WE CRAFTY OUR ENEMlES1-our "p'
onents desire nothing go much that the Democratic Con
yention TO assemble in Richmond on Neu''Is ;on,inn
should lra.nne The delegates TO the nal'oao , h. or,
] he'll
W se ,,nc,;nns 70 delegates TO conventions defeat The
objects of such bodies ard should therefore
surely can be danger in senalne "ncnmad to anv
cuiar candidate for Presidency since no one can sup
use thew would support any other than sonho stairs
Rohs man. who shall be true 10 the SCUM anu hel c.l
insIitnons II seems US, indeed that Instructions 10
our delegates would not only tend TO produce
men and dscord in convention but would DC uam,s' Gu
INV and every aspect In the selection OF candiaatc or
Ihc Presidency is impossible for each State In inc G"
10 have its peculiar choice choice can ony DO eee
ny concess!on Cancellation and harmony f ncona nrcr
encc Notwithstanding The apparent a'scoIu az @
we cherish abiding hope that me oaI.i Inv ~ ,ba
will he able 10 nominate Presidential candidate ue 10
i,u,on and every way acceptable TO the entire Demo-
cracy OF the union. ,l
NJ the counties of the State will not be represented
b Convention; other counties will be represented oy
teroacs who cannot possibly understand the preferences
NJ those who have selected hei,-heEce, II VIII oc n-
possibc 10 give any such expression OF opinion Id s'a
guide the delegates Baltimore, appointed by an eheF
diaeren, constituency in rejecting the voice OF Virginia
IN our own case for instance coa!d not vote n'cgeh
w. Bv the kindness Of friends we have 0eeh requested
hv ,ha Democracy OF more than dozen countless In every
norton of tho State 10 act acrnaies at this Convention
How can we possibly undertake TO vote the Presidential pre-
ference of so many and distinct constituencies eSPec'
ally as we ourselves entirely uncommlttea 10 'he
claims of any candidate and calmly awaiting the ac-
ton Of the Baltimore Convention whose Nominees
ars our candidates for convinced by lie constitution
that that Convention will nominate none but good and tue
men, whom the Southern Democracy can safely support
For these md other reasons which have set FORTH
trus. that no effort will be made TO obtain
prosson of opinion as 10 claims Of the candidates and
that the delegates to Baltimore, appointed by popuar
Conventions in tho several electoral Districts will go TO fal-
more entirely uatrammeed and free 10 select the best and
the strongest candidates In this way alone, can tie Viz
pinia Democracy maintain its influence and moral power
With due respect be spoken, The duties OF the present
State Convention will be few and simple viz 10 appoint an
electoral ticket prepare system of State and ceuhy Or
ganizaon and publish he chart Of principles to the world
leaving u the the people OF tho several sirlcts
and 10 the d, !egacs al Baltimore
-ese---
W. hail with pleasure the chscfng signs Of cancellation
and union among the different divisions OF the Democracy
In the State south Of u.s. to the important sirug
Of. in November For instance the Albany (a) Patriot
firm jealous "Southarn Right paper reviews the Whole heiu
in the following sensible and patriotic remarks
Thc more We reflect upon the Present cond OF roi.
co QUESTIONS and political parties in Georgia and o'he!
Su,bsrn States the more firmly convinced that il ID
The dun all Southern republicans 20 cocede 10 eai 'h''
nSr;aut differences Of opinion which 10 be amos
,h opy SUITS OF division among u= and that the South
sLovd re unite upon the old Democratic republican ana Sfa
Rights creed in the Baltimore Contention The effect OF suct
course would &C. correct policy IN The hdniins
traton OF the government and cessation Of attempts al m
references with domestic affairs of the severn! States
we are weak and rights In danger 1t is owing 10 ou
divisions AMI a remedy may be found in our union
| awe agree in the principles Of tho Old republican cree
which have been reiterated BY the Baltimore Democratic
Convention and all parties in the South have agreed ina
slavery agitation should and that ii Is proper that
declaration that effect should be made by That party '1
,rhich The South shall ect We neither conccde nor ask
surrender Of principles but ask that Eiuu: concession
on unimporan questions and obaolee Issues and ira'er
nal spirit shall make way for cordial union oi oou!er
men upon practical ssuesihe principles and the pocy
which should govorn in conducting the affairs OF The ma
ton"
In another article, the editor says;
What then hnders our cordial union and the con,um-
ma,iun oil our security? Is il the fHGiy Q! tie c2pro-
mise n.casus2 THESE AcouiEscEp IN AND RE-
ooGNrsEp FINAL MEN OF ALL PARTIES ~ THE
South. AND no TO DISTURB THEM lhee Is no
good then TO oppose our union and there are se
and weghty sons why ALL SOUTHERN MEN SHOULD UNIT
THE PRINCIPLES ASp THE MEASURES WHICH We
INDICATED.
owe then call upon the Southern mrn who are Demo
cratic republicans and SateRyhts men In principle, 70
mite with ", whou, regard 10 former political associa
liun the selection and support Of snrnd Democrats "i
Pre- stc and Vice President; and in The support 81 schoad
policy which is in agreement lrih our principte''
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Wo leurn from the Lynchburg papers that the friends md
ncighbors Of Judge VIM Daniel in Lyncburg desiring hf
election Court Of Appeals have drawn M letter tG
the people Of judicial Section making known hs hgi
claims in those portions of 1t in which he may
be personally unknown. The paper signed b" scve!a
hundred of the respectable and intelligent; citizens %
both political payieS and while it affords evidence which
be highly gratifying to the Judge and his friends CT Tx
confidence and respect of his and expresses
their appreciation Of the in which hc has heretofore
performed The duties of hi, occ- bears testimony 20 HI
integrity his distinguished Abilities and his business habits
and recommends him she people, inferior
in the section for high qualifications necessary to tn
proper discharge OF the duties Of the Office. Judge d. va
elected the Court of Appeals ia the winter OF 1886 and
the lime was engaged extensive and lucrative practice
at tho bar in Lynchburg and tho neighhorns counties
SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE PRESIDENCY.
The Charleston Southern Standard, Tho organ OF the CO
operation party which recently carried the State OF Soutl
Carolina cs short hut strong article "The Next Presi