Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-08-16

lowell by The republicans thus do we see a col,
ness manifested on the part of Mr.. NJ. toward
MR.. Giles, without any known cause, the conss
lQuence of which, whatever might have been N
design, WIS to divide, in a measure, those VIII
had, before that time, been supporters of tn
same principles.
In order 10 keep my points as distinct as pos
fslble, and to ascertain how far the administration
| has acted Justly towards Mr. c. | deem il ne,.es
sarY TO go back to the commencement of MIR
JeiiersonS administration, and examine eacl
question which has been debated and disaosel
OF IN Congress, since that time, in which the
country selt deep interest, and in which the re-
lpubhcans believed their own pru!cpes more Sc
| ciously implicated l shall do this with the
more pleasure, because think Il will be found
! upon examination, that Mr.. Giles has, upon all
and every occasion, sustained with great ability,
the republican principles of our government
do not pretend to recollect all the questions,
since the 18th OF March, 1901, which have been
debated in Congress, in which the republ cans
ielt much interests but think shall be able to
bring INTO view the most prominent of them, and
which may be Insufficient for my purpose In
reviewing these questions, l shall be constrained
to exhibit Mr. Madison and sir. Giles sometimes
rs contrast, not IN principle, but merely in col
lateral measures, necessary to give effect to their
principles; and in doing this, believe il will be
justly charged with departing from the same
genuine and patriotic principles, for which they
have reen so long admired leaving 20 the cool
and dlSpassionate Judgment of the people TO saw.
which OF them have been right in those things.
ON which they have entertained different views.
think, then, the first question which engaged
much OF public attention after Mr.. Jcfferson's adj
nnisuation commenced, was a bill which origi-
mated in the Senate, proposing toFepeal a law
which had been passed during the last hours of
Mr. Adams administration, respecting the or
ganization or the Courts OF the United States by
which law, numerous new Judges became ne
cessaFy, and the friends of fallen federalism were
rewarded for Their principles, by receiving ap-
Pontments at midnight, 10 fill these newly crea-
ted Offices.
This bin having been discussed in the Senate
as party question, assumed this character, not
only IN both branches OF the national legislature
out with the pcsple every where throughout the
United States : and those Who were hostile to its
passage, were marked by the republicans Of thar
dGy, rs hostile to the best interests of their coun
try In this state Of the public mind, the bill APP
pe1red IN the House of Representatives for dis
cussion, think, early in February, 1902, having
iirst received the sanction of the Senate: and here
was an occasion, which called forth the highest
excitement, and expectation in the friends of
both parties. When the question came on TO
oedeDated IN the House of Representative, eve
ny memier was watchiu at his post and the
anxious crowd left no space about the lobby and
galleries. The national feeling, divided as il was
betwetn two strong parties, was fixed and III
Ne'ted 10 the great party question, which was
now about to be decided, and in which II was
sad by all, and believed by many, that the best
and purest principles of our constitution were
involved. Upon question deemed so impor-
tant, the people of the United States, ought to
feel both pride and pleasure, at this late day, in
reviewing the part which was acted by Mr. Giles,
who was then n member of the House of Repre-
sen'atYes. Pride, because the American cha
racter and constitution We're so ably supported
by INN against the severe attacks VIII Oh were
made upon them, By the best talents in our co,,n-
try and pleasure, because his able and success
tut arguments, aided by other distinguished gen
temen, yanqu.shed all opposition. and delivered
our country from federal bondage
AT the present time, when the Republicans
have unfortunately become SO highly excited, as
to permit themselves to forget what IS due 10 past
services, itwould give me much pleasure 10 pre-
sent them with the leading principles which
were advanced, and advocated, by the debaters on
both SIDES OF this question, which, before its de-
cision, had become so interesting but am with
outducunents, aRd must depend onmy m emory for
so much OF those debates rs shall think 1t ne
cessary to bring into view.
The debate upon this bill, was opened, be-
lleye, IN the House Of Representatives on the
10Th or l7th February 1892, by Mr.. Henderson
OF North Carolina, federalist of no 4nconsidera-
bic talents; but perhaps his speech upon this &C
caslon, was more remarkable for It's furious cha
racter against the Republicans, than for any So
lid argument which it contained against the bill
lie was followed b. Mr. Giles or the opposite
SIDE of tue question, whose able argument in sup
port OF the bill not only Frustrated every thing
which had been said by Mr. H. but at once de
termlned majority TO vote for the bill lie was
answered by Mr.. Bayard, Mr.. Grswod and 9th
ers, but these gentlemen, although distinguished
Tor their learning and Their talents, could make
no impression against that which had been
stamped by the force q Mr. CPS. reasoning =
whose views ofthe leading principles of The Fede-
raj party, the expectancy and consttutionality of
the measure under discussion, were % ably pre-
sented, as that he could not fail 10 convince eve
| ~ intelligent and impartial mind, that he was
substantially right upon every point
| Nor were his arguments confined to the points
just mentioned the able vindication which he
then made OF Republican principles, and the adj
minstration OF Mr.. Jefferson, far 1T had pro-
crossed, and the distinguished and eitectIal man
ner III which he repealed the vlruent attacks Of
the Federalists. Will be read with mingled emo
tons Of gratitude and PRIDE, by every friend of
free government, 70 the latest day AID notwith-
standing the temporary cloud winch now, in part,
obscures HIM, the name Of Mr.. Giles will be
transmitted by poslerity to the last age, with in
creased admiration ofhis patriotic principles aid
his devotion to the happiness and independence
ofthe people
Passing over some questions Of minor conside-
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