Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-02-03
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
THE TRIrE POLICY.

We were Engaged nearly the whole Of yesterday morning
In wadng through the huge of papers, when mao '
cumulated the road by the detention OF the MANS
avalanche proportions made us exciain 100 "'u'' y
good thing" In the midst of their dry contents we met
with an excited debate in the House of representatives. vi
the subject of the printing Of the census le'u"s. ~
paiucd TO see an tempered discussion sphghs up
Democrats which hard things were salu on oo.n
ssvan, ssues were introduced and tests laid down,
which If carried any considerable extent must endanser
rho unity anil safety of the Democratic party Weinvoke our
In and elsewhere initiate the wise and con-
servatve example of the Democracy of Virginia Here as is
we'll known there has been difference of sentiment among
the Democrats certain questions not embraced 10 the pat
form of tho pav-bu the devotion Of the Democracy 10
heir cherished principles all such considerations
and as shown by the united vote Of two Democratic L.
gslature In the reelection Of Messrs Mason and Hunter
harmony and strength given to the Democrats party OF
Virginia Why the same moderation, sagucity ana
devotion to principle be manifested by our friends In Con-
press The national Democracy oil the whole country &C.
ouesces In the Compromise and opposition 10 all further
agatons on the suhlecwhy not them discard all recent
and irrelevant issue let cones be and unite up
on the old Democratic platform, as the Democratic people
every where are dong4 The OF the Democratic
nary al the next Presidential election OF vital importance
10 the South and behooves all Southern Democrats TO aid
IN producing that harmony and good feeling without which
our party will be shvered into ATOMS and become the prey
of their nsdous and cunning opponents who are preparing
their batteries for action, with gun-powder candidate for
the chief Office The Democratic party is the party Tor The
Southland already South Carolina herself is getting ready
TO take part struggle If wc are to Judge from the
following remarks of the Edgehed Is. c. Advertisers
leading Journal which has been ultra on the subject
not the duty therefore, of every Democrat devoted to The
South to quie, agitation and aid in the of the De-
mocracy at the next Presidential elecion7
PRESIDENTIAL CANVASS.-Our wide spread country
will soon oecume thoroughly agtated by that greatest OF oil
territorial eIeclonsthe election OF President and Vice Pre-
slden of this glorious Union 1t is an election which In
wolves more puer and patronage than other now known
among men. Nor ia this remark an empty rulsn IL con-
veys meaning wide und deep 1t means that's government
of growth has already ouslrippGd every
decessor il means that North American Republcanism
while securing freedom the individual has been obliged
last concentrate an amount Of influence in single
man. not far short Of the Monarchs strength II means
that civil institutions becoming DULY more eX
posed 10 the chances OF revolution or suovers"n
from the rapid increase OF strong temptation, act
| Ing directly upon the passions OF corrupt amb
tious 1t means that We are not far from having
Russian Auocat, with his ten Thousand parasites eVe
ling amidst The luxurious privileges OF This wealthy Western
| Republic II means much muIe-bnt we have Indicated
enough 10 show the overwhelming consequence OF this great
election II affects more or less sensb me rights and the
happiness every American freeman And the question oc
ours us, South Caollnans "ShaH we stand oy In
gloomy indifference and suffer this important occasion To
pass without exeriug what little strength we have 10 give
turn favorable 10 Southern prosperity ~ We incline
cdedy to opinion that such would be in direct
violation OF duty ourselves and the country. IL is
becoming but evident that the difficulties in the way Of
getting out Union almost superdble. What dis
honor then or Inconsistency would there DC in
setting ourselves work for redemption In the Union
If This be principle what matter, OF greater in-
than the election Of President CHIN our watch
fu attention this time7 II be but the part
OF wisdom nuke the best Ut hard case" Aud we are
disposed do the present instance We trust Them
The State of South Carolina Ia remain IN this unon
she will begin this election with the rest OF her
OF theIn identified Win ner Dy
interest and position, in turning the great Presidential tide
to the best purpose possible.