Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-04-28
ONE MONTH MORE

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ONE MONTH MORE.
TIE discussion of the one issue. upon which the
Opposition have essayed to meet the Democracy OF
Virginia in this canvass, will soon be brought to a
cose.
Tao hour Of action is rapidly approaching; one
,noaa more and the day Of election will have arrived
TEA, the result. will be another glorious Democratic
triumph throughout the length and breadth OF the
S.a.e We have every assurance, except comparison
OF The polls after sunset the fourth Thursday Oh mex
month But conviction of victory, it TO be hoPeo'
will not induce Democrats in any town or county, al
any precinct in any locality, TO abate their enors
in h-haf of their candidates aud their cause In
every portion of the State our standard bearers
appealing to the patriotism of the people, to sustain
those time honored principles which the suretis
Of the South, the supporting pillars of the Union;
which have guided us safely in sunshine and in
Storm. and have invested VIRGINIA with prestige
and pride worthy the mother OF heroes and sages OF
statesmen and Of States"
Our Congressional candidates are all able opponents
aad advocates Of the cause in which they are enlist
ed-men Of mark and promise. And so far as our own
acquaintance extends, and reliable representation
hzve reached us with regard 10 the Democratic car
diia.es for the State Senate and House of Delegates,
We have no reason to sppreheud that single injudl-
selection has been made by the people-hat the
good work will not be well done both before and after
the election. But the leaders can accomplish little,
Unless they aided, ardeny, earnestly, and actively
by :heir political and personal friends. For the most
trlian. victory that circumstances will admit it is
necessary no. only that the army should occupy good
haf N, rs hstt hn wall
vised, the soldiers brave and the officers efficient
bat every man must feel that be is fighting for some
thing higher and nobler than merely to strike down
his fellow man the field; that be is himself the
commander of mind and spirit. He must be i'm
bued with the Of his country, and aroused with
an enthusiasm that connects and dement's the rankr
Of an army like wall. The officers may lead and
fi,a men may follow, but there must be sympathy
SOUL enthusiasm, enlisted, well as arms TO do oil
that can be done. And SO with elections, the canGi-
dates may speak, the press may thunder, the Leaders
u:y ring rAc war.cry into the Of the people but
unless the people themselves individually feel an H.
tercs the triumph of the stronger party Will not Of
each az it should. The Democracy Of Virginia never
fai! to respond to the call Of their country, with
heartfelt earnesness that always aids US in the cor
tes' And although they have atrenendous majority
in the State, and there is but single issue between
them and their opponents, let them remember that
there is as much glory in increasing or maintaining
that majority, as there once was in winning vic
tory; that this single issue involves the principle
which is the pedestal upon which the goddess of
liberty stands.
The other old questions which have heretofore
separated the Democratic party from It's adversa-es,
nfts heYic IL mod
bv the voice of Virginia. to render them available
eyeu as points of dsputaton again. distribution
is the sole surviving issue of the opposition which
they present for the suffrages of the people,
That i, will share the same fate at the ensuing cleo
,,ns with which il has ever been visited in the Old
Dominion, we have too much confidence in the In |
,eiligence, patriotism and pride Of our people to
douh, for en- instant. But Democratic victoryi in
Virginia il not all that ia expected by the country
To comply with the wishas and answer the eSpecta
to:s ii the nation, month from to-day, the De
noc-acy OF this great and glorious old State, must
nciisv- spiaadii triumph Tia. opposition must be
routed from the Ohio to the Seaboard, from the
Sa7ibern to the Southern boundary Of Virginia.
Like an army beaten and disbanled, in the fast.
nes,ss OF the mountains, or Billy BoweSs and the
remnant OF his Indian tribe the sYamps OF Florida
our few remsinins opponents are intrenched in Ger
tain towns and counties Of the State and it is our
duty as Democrats to drive them out. Let il be re-
membered that there ia but one more month before
the day cf election.
However actively the candidates may canvass, il
is highly desirable that prvates in the ranks should
80 exert themselves z.aousiy. There are Demo
cre.s Of Influence aud intelligence in every village |
aad county, who are highly competent to eIpound the
principles Of their party aud convert their erring
Ne q. and friends from false faith msay OF
n On a,tsd for prominent places Aud while they
Il y have no political aspirations, and consequent
!y have no immediate personal interest in the |
ec:ions, it is their duty as Democrats, as pa |
riots, as defenders of the Constitution and the |
Unloa. to uss every means not Inconsistent with |
fness and honor for the furtherancs Of their cause
TIE amsun, Of individual influence e1erted by pri |
VAC gentlemen Of intelligence, in every political
va.a is incalculable.
Every Democrat should take pride in aiding |
10 increase the majority Of his own party, or
reducing that of the opposition in his own county
.own. Whether the odds are heavy in our favor or
ne ainst u., let no loyal member Of the Democratic
party shrink from his duty at single poll precinct
10 November last majority in the State amount
"a 70 almost thirty thousand. What say the Demo
e-acy to adding Ave or ten thousand more on the
fourth Thursday in May'