Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-12-12
DEMOCRATIC


We .r-ee with the Petersburg South Side Demo-
cra,, tina. if there is one thing which 10 addition to its
,,,adfas, allegiance to time honored principles dis'in.
cuisines the Democracy of Virginia, and makes its
nome o synonyms o~floynlty and devotion to the creed
OF our fathers, it is that affection with which it regards
;s organization and that Difference it yields to the
usasea Of the party. We need cite no stronger proof
that ,his ancient characteristic, that this Implicit be-
lief that on unity, harmony and II s,rict adherence TO
organization, rest chiefly our hopes Of triumph i'll the
approaching campaign, we say we need cite no
stronger evidence that this sentiment still prevails,
than the hearty, enthusiastic and united support
which the Democratic press Of Virginia, from one end
Of Il 10 the other, is giving to the recen; nominees OF
OF. party at Stauntou. We extract from several,
known to have preferred other gentlemen, and to
have been rather hostile to the nomination OF Mr..
Wise.
From the Norfolk Argus
OUR NOMINEES y THE CONVENTION.
We have placed the names OF the Democratic can
d!da,es Tor the higher offices Of the Commonwealth at
the head Of our columns, and our readers, therefore
need no further assurance OF our most perfect satis,uc-
riuu and acquiescence with the action uf the Stuun-
too Convention. Our predictions and feelings have
been fully realized in its results. The ancient faith
OF Democracy has boon preserved, and all its eatab-
lishod rules and usages scrupulously kept. There
WAS an ac,ion Of the Convention that gave lis much
pleasure, viz tho Unanimous tribute OF applause
vieided 10 the fidelity Of the preseu, Government in
ali its affairs aud regulations to Virginia States Rights
doctrine; it shows still, that notwithstanding the op.
position that has come from various quarters al the
North, old Virginia ID not dissatisfied and ti,appoint.
cd in President Pierce, and that be still uIainiains \
trul place in the hearts vf the people. We have
See: rlany who attended at Stanton, and they re-
present tho convention as in every way peaceful
There were sharp debates on personal preferences
but when the nomination was made, he who had beer
one Of the most bitter and denunciatOry opponent:
Of Mr. Wise-Mr. Irving Of the Lynchburg Repub'
lican-at onoo moved that the nomination be made
unanimous, on which the majority was overwhelming
The minority have shown a muguanimity ever cha
racteristic and worthy OF them. Overcome in a fail
series Of balloiing, they stand, us ever the Democracy
have, staunch and firm to the nominee Of the Con-
yention. Mr.. Leake's friends will have no cause fol
complaint; on the other hand, they are highly pleased
with the nominations; since, not being able to obtain
their first choice, they acquiesced heartily in the Sc.
cood. We have an invitation from several influential
and warm Leake gentlomen, residing in the Piednou,
District. for our candidate 10 visit that section of tho
State and canvass, they promising him their whole in.
aucnce aud the votes Of the people. Such will be the
spontaneous voice Of the State. We have no fcGr for
the constancy Of Mr.. Lcake. The report that he will
bclts false, for no ono is moro hasty in girding on his
nr1nor TO defend the Democracy whoa the enemy is
on fout, than this worthy son Of Virginia. "He does
not sulk in inglorious Inactivity when the trumpet
calls the Democracy 10 battlc.'
One word to tina most disaffected in our ranks
Let us all lay aside minor differences; lot us DO gov