Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-12
'Riebmono enquirer,
BY RITCBIE. DUNNAvANT, TYLER WISE
TUESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER ~.
THE DUTY OF TIE DEMOCRACY.

We have read with pleasure the following commu.
nicaton @. IAN Aati Lscompion Democrat, which
we fnd iu recent issue of toe "Peausy !vanan. ~
The writer points Gu, the true obligations uf every
member Of the Democratic party sustain the regular
nominees OF his party, regardless Of heir opinions
the Lecompton question SO far as we are concsrn.
ed We shall not suffer that question TO produce dis
sensions In our ranks. The Kansas problem has had
it's day and should no longer be permitted to shed la
blightipg influence upon the harmony and supremacy
tfihs Democratic party. In both Pennsylvania and
Illinois we hope to see The party rally to the support
of the regula. Democratic nominees, whatever may
have been their seutiments, for or against the LIE.
compton Constitution. For the life Of us, we
see no reason why test should BE- made out Of such
question, upon which men NAY fairly and honestly
differ Ii We would have the Democracy msintsin
its supremacy and still conduct the government
widely and safely, in accordance with its long estsb.
lshed principles We must banah such a source of
dsco:d and close up the ranks for the great battle of
lSG0-we must turn our arms, not sgains. our own
fricuds, bu. against the Black Republican host who
found their hopes OF victory the disssnsons of tie
Democracy. Our party must be united, in order 10
best Of from the Capitol the Yandals of Black Re-
pub!icanism; and We sincerely trust that, in The ap
preaching electioua, We shall witness the fruits of
Democratic harmony ard union:
Asa Democrat taking deep interest in the con-
tes now pending between the combined forces of the
enemies of Democracy on the one hand; aId the Ma.
fonal party of the country On the otler, WILL with
your permission, offer few remarks upon the senea
lsss dsaensions which unfortunately prevail in our
own rauks IL is well known that the Kansas ques.
,on is the pretext for those dissensions, and am
sorry 10 say that with many i; ia protect only. Now
| am we'll aware that many true Democrats were op.
posed 10 the adoption ofthe Leconpon CONSTITUTIONS
They conscienousy differed IRON the President and
his cabinet on that Question, many prominent De-
mocrats in The Senate differed from lhem on other
questions which Lave received The sapctiun and re
commendation Of the government. l need only |
refer you to the bill for furnishing means of |
transportation 10 the Utah expedition, and also
to the opposition which the bill for the increase
Ge tue number OF steam vessels vi war for the navy
ine: with from Senators whose Democracy ha. not |
been questioned, Notwithstanding their opposition 70
measures which had been rtcOmm- uded by the gov
rrnment Hence l aseune that those members OF |
the Democratic party who could not agree with the
government! on the Kansas question: havs right TO
differ without having their party esIrY quesiioned-
But with our old opponents IN 'front.' giostns over |
their anticipated Victories il b-hooves every true De-
mocrat to come up TO the support Of the regularly
dominated ticket irrespective Of the views O. the |
nominees upon the Kansas question. | would ask |
that portion OF the party who, Ike myself, op-
POSED TO The kansss policy Of the government, have
hey reflected upon the consequences OF running an
snti Lecompton Democrat for Congress where there
i. regularly nominated Democrat in The ield
What It but a virtual support OF Black Repub !
iicanism, political heresy with which Democracy
upon the possibility, nay, probability OF tbs n-I,
election for President of hess Uutrd States, being
decided by the House OF Representative, in which
case you may Indirectly assist in el.yang to that
hIgh office man whose political principles dia
merlchl!y opposed 10 you're, save on the question:
while with your own party you sgree upon all oues
tions but the one1 Now don't it look somewhat In
consistent to oppose political lrisads and support 20.
liiics enemiesl for dsguiss i; We will every vote
not given To the nominee Id given against him. We
claim the right TO Differ from the Government on the
Kansas question. Hate not our tello,c Democrats ar
Cqudi right 10 sustain III We canDot deny their
r. sht. How then can we, with any show of con. |
sstency, refuse 10 support tbs nominee and still
call ourselves Demoera,sl II the incong,uous
elements OF Black Reputlicani.m and Know Nothing
ism can combine upon the Gasls oi place rnd power
what shoud be said O protesting Democrats who re-
usetO support Democrats because OF simple differ
ence iopinon upon q,eslion of policy which il non
sseutal so far sz it bers upon The integrity OF The
party Judge from Ia, opposition press, one would
-uppose that Kansas is Il. only question which now
:vides the country, and that the policy nsugura
'-d under JeflersoD, carrie" out with few excep
'iOne) by his successors, and which has brought our
country 10 lA preaent potulon o wealth aud power,
was Of secondary Importance to the Kansas question.
cannot agree with them. l ;hiDk that there are
other questions Of far more importance, which, give
them power, they will rpTpg upon us. They have |
been beaten upon all the old ones. and their only
tope now is in our dssen.ioDs, which they are in
tusiriously endeaVoring increase. do sincerely
hope and trust that they viii meet with rebukc
from the Democracy of the State and country at
!srge which will teach them that Democrat may
bs Anti Leconpton withoa: being In the slisG;es;
degree tnctured with Black Repubcanism.
AN ASTtLscoNTToS DEMocRAr.