Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-08-31
why the Democracy are opposed 10 John
He'll.

He'll.
Because, he turned traitor to Gen. jackson
and the Democracy, when the tank ~; tht
United States undertook to crush oul both by
the exertion of the concentrated money power.
Because, since his deserti0n, he has inces-
sanity fought the Democracy, and all their
measures and men.
Because, he still clings to every Whis heresy
which distinguished that party, from its birth
to its death.
Because, he is in favor Of the business of the
country being ruled by the money power Of
the country, in the form Of i mammoth money
ed corporation.
Because, he is opposed to the Independent
Treasury, and to the Government keeping and
controlling the peoples money.
Because, he is in favor Of ruinous tariff,
which would needlessly increase the price of
what we buy, without enhancing the price oi
what we have to sell.
Because he is in favor Of destroying our mail
system, by giving the transportation Of the
mails to private spectators, and thereby leav.
ing the sparsely settled parts OF the country
without mails, or to be supplied by enormous
drafts upon the Treasury.
Because, for years he has shaped his course
in Congress, to obtuin nomination to the Pre-
sidency, sometimes bowling low TO one party,
and then to another, without regard to consist
cncy of principle, or the interest, welfare Or
honor of the country.
Because, when our country WAS ut war
which was begun by foreign eneny-al his
svmpathies were with that enemy
Because, he has none Of the elements OF
Democracy about him.
Because he refuses, and d0re not tell US
what ground he now stands upon, whether Tor
the "higher law" OF Lincoln, or that OF Doug
las, or for Constitutional equality.
Because he conceals his present principles,
hoping to draw votes from the Lincoln party,
because he is with him, and from the Douglas
marty for the same reason, nnh from the equal-
tv Democrats because he H., be with them
Because, he seeks support rom those holding
opposite principles, believinr hat each may be
deceived into the belief that ne is with them.
Because, by refusing to declare his prlnci-
pies, he expects to be surpo ted upon dlfterent
grounds in different parts Of the country.
Because he has no executive talent, having
made complete failure when Secretary oil
War.
Because from his weakness and want ol
ability, if President, he would be an inStru'
ment to be used by designing politicians who
are now running him without principles
Because, he is at heart, and dare not aeay
T. more in favor Of Lincoln's "higner law
principles than in favor "i Democratic equaI'-
ty. a
Because, as o speaker, he is confused and
foecy. and US a writer, no better, and as 4
thinker, he thinks what he dares not trust to
those whose support he asks to elect him TO
Office.
Because he lacks manly boldness in taking
and declaring his intended future course If cleo
ted.
Because, he has not confidence enough in
the people to trust them to scrutinize his prln'
ciples. and to permit them to judge and act up
on them for themselves.
Because, the people ought not to trust can,
didate who is above trusting them or IS airaio
to do so.
Because, when 4 candidate has something 10
conceal from the people, he designs to msleao
and induce them to vote for him, anu then 70
act contrary to their expections-ln pia''' Lug
lish, to cheat them. =,
Because, his general qualifications ior u,ie Iie
Presidency are like the platform OF principles
furnished by his friends-aN btan6s.
If tho nsonle are true to themselves, ana
s;.hs,i to the Constitution, he will lind hls
votes next fall like his principles ho",IAL1 L1
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