Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-29

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into this pit"
We submit that ti, vicY OF the matter,
! shows deeper >crisc in the Governors mean
ing, more philosophy in the illustration en-
ployed, and better reading Of the Scriptures
than the correspondent of the Gazette was
aware OF. when he pcnncd the above crtiluc.
THE DEMOCRACY OF PHILADELPHIA.
\ few weeks soiourn in the Quaker City
enables us to give our readers most gratiiy
ing assurance with regard TO the aspect Of the
Democratic organization in that quarter. In
view Of the approaching city elections, the
Philadelphia Democracy present united and
harmonious front. This is TO be attributed to
the laaStcrly conduct Of the nominatin. con-
ventior. The management Of this body was
not permitted to fall into the hands Of any
clique or faction. Violent administration men
and violent anti-administration men combined
were i;r outnunbcrci by the great conServa-
tive and Independent mass Of the Democracy.
sturdily bent on supporting the administration
to the extent that the President maintains the
principles of his party and no further. The
objcc. kept steadily in view, was the cpaSoli-
dation Of the entire party in tac support of
sound ticket. Thus all the machinery Of
resolutions calculated to become so many
apple: OF discorl, was altogether ignored. The
consc ir;ence has been, that with the exception
of some indications in a single word, everything
seems favorable to complete and generous CO.
operation among the supporters and opponents
of tn, Federal Administration
Intccl the Democracy Of Philadelphia are
now doing exactly what the Democracy Of
Virginia has done from the start-thev have
agreed to disagree on the I.ecompt0n question.
This WAS very evident from the tone Of feeling
exhibited at the late ratification mass meeting
held at Jaync's Hall. When the Presidents
Leconpton policy was approved by speaker
the I.ccompton men chcered with Il good will,
an expression Of dsapproval of the same policy
when uttered by another speaker. was answer
, cll DN u ucuIlN DhiSb va hS'' NhS N'N'
Lcconpton men. And when the President Of
the mcetn. called three cheers for scnti-
mcnt ignoring all further separation and party
discord abou, the Lccompton issue, the ap-
,larlsc was rs vociicrous, as the previous vote
| for the resolutions of ratification was unani-
nous.
E.Hicirut measures have been taken to com
mand for the Democratic ticket large "out-
side" vote The exposure of gross mismanagc-
mcnt. and extrayagant wastefunrsS on the part
Of the present Opposition incumbcat> and the
we'll guaranteed pledge Of reform which the
( Democracy have introduced into their platform
is scn-ibIv operating among the quiet citizens
and sterling business men of all parties and I"
no party.
| Cur fellow Democrats Of Philadelphia hav,
been equally happy in their selection OF candi
dates.
DR.. James McClintock, the nominee for City
/ Treasurer has been for long time well ant
iavorahly known throughout the city. He is :
! Philadclphan b. birth and constant residence
and his eminent social qualities have attached
to him a large circle of devoted friends. lie is
the son of n well known merchant in the city
distinguished by his enterprise in business, and
brother of Professor John McClintock, o
| Dickinson College He had the advantage o
an early aud complete business training in
counting house, and thus commands those
qualifications as an accountant, so indiSpensa
BILE in the Office to which he now aspircs. Af
! forwards he became 4 very successful metlica
nractitioner. and attained especial distinction
as a demonstrators of anatomy and physiology
While he was still quite young man. he was
called to Proiessor>hip. and soon became "tht
head and front of the Philadelphia College o.
Medicine
Still at the height of his reputation and sue
cess. he resigned his profc>sorship, to attend tc
| the preparation. on large scale, Of number
of remedies used with success in his private
practice. This, Of course, secured him the dis
pleasure Of many of the Irregular faculty
which has not, however, availeu 10 rcSlricl tii'
sale of his valuable medicines, nor his immedi
ate practice. Indeed, he is still in high stand
ins with the regular practitioners, by many
of whom he is frequently consulted,
We are enabled to furnish this sketch by re-
ference to Il number Of articles from sundry
cwspaper>-neutral in politics-the eompl'
mentarv notices Of which promise well Tor DIR
McClintockS election aS City Treasurer during
the ensuing month
Some acquaintance with this gentleman ha'
imnrcsscd uS not less favorably than has his
general reputation for high ability and manly
integrity Of character.
Mr.. Henry 5. Boric, the nominee Tor Ut!
Commissioner. is also described Us an active ahc
experienced business man. he is a cons's'en