Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-06-28
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 27, 1888.
A PROUD SPECTACLE.

PROUD SPECTACLE.
We rejoice that Democrats of the great o'ac
of Georgia have no5y put inside all their past DIVISIONS
loted out all traces Of rner separation, ana "u'' 0
together firmly and nnitedy upon common p'''o''" -
the language of the jledgeyie Federal unon the Demo-
cracy Of Georgia, united as of yo'e nave h"e'
upon their ancient basis the Constitution OF the Country
and those time honored principles esi'smutey sp''ss
from strict construction OF that great instrument ihs
renuhc,, a,o w ,r,in unfu the brsez bearing on It's
broad folds dear the Democrat as the fha
DIV drops that visi. his hear-sentments conceived IN m
wisdom of Jefferson, demonstrated IN 'he pacucc VI
Jackson and not the less beautifully and powerfully as-
rrned n the great Administration OF tha pure ana
Statesman James r. Polk These sentiments, lhs polcy
"a dear 10 the Democratic heart n the hour OF eir r
umoh as in the nomen, Of their greatest peril Shall then
Democrats their energies lay down III" implements
of active warfare enemy appears 70 have aban-
doned his open position and rccaned his exploded dogmas
Is less for Democrats guard with unremlt-
ting vigilance the portals Of their hao~ed Temple because
the enemy has taken 10 lhc BUSH" and fights "under
the wagun?" MOI II the capulaton OF the Federal Army
has left no bold and manly opposition 10 the creed ol our
Party tempered the hate which they nurse in their
hearts against the principles We PROPOSE and Ihe men we
honor. Composed as the Convention was OF Union Demo-
Gratis Southern Rights Democrats and Republican wings
il might have been expected dscodant sound would
be heard but breath OF division for moment disturbed
the universal peace and friendship prevailing Forgetting
uuhanpy divisions of late Union and Southern Rights De-
mocrats met as yoe around the old council fires smoked
the Calumet Peace and pledged each TO the other their
hearts and hands in defence Of the unanimous choice of the
Convention That this pledge will redeemed well
assured.
Ii also gives us true pleasure e-eco the following ad
irable sentiments in the letter OF acceptance Of ersche
v Johnson ESQ., the Democratic nominee for Governor OF
Georgia:
The Democratic party of Georgia is sectional organ-
zaon formed merely 10 obtain power, ey the concea!nen
ui principles the hand and the other BY present
ing issues the country which have been eeled IL ls
an part of the national democracy and It's pnc
PIES inscribed upon every banner are known anu ieaa oy
all men," That party, in the late Baltimore Convention,
sfrmed those principles II stands solemny pledged 10
maintain the rights of the States and the integrity oi inc
Union IL triumphauty elected Gen Pierce, ~ho IN ms
inaugural address reiterated the pledge and avowed his de-
termination redeem it, in the conduct OF his admins;ra
lion is due therefore, brethren throughout the con
federacy President who looks TO Us for support
under his heavy responsibilities that We ray win zea ana
harmony and disregard effort decoy u.s. by a!Sc
pretenccs from our allegiance common standard
Hence for who desire in good faith 10 sustain his ad
minsralon and realize the hope, hat the constitution
OF country home, and her rights and honor ABROAD
will be maintained their true POSITION ls IN ihe RANKS o
the Democratic party
Looking to the locality Of Georgia her boundess means OF
wealth and power her increasing population and her hour
hin improvements requires extraordinary prescience
TO discover that high destiny awaits her. if her councils
shall directed BY far reaching ana ioera polcy ne
OF popular educaton the vigorous prosecution OF en-
ghened enterprise iu Agriculture, Internal improvements
the Mechanic Arts aud the development OF her natua
Resources should march hand in hand Each is ndspensa
Bile other aud all the prosperity o our STATE IL
shall pleasure, will 5e my duty, IN every posi-.
ton 10 which may be called 10 exert my feeble lnlehct
every legitimate and proper way for the promotion o.
these great interests.