Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10
VIRGINIA .LEaxsIArURn.
T'uesffau. Dec. Z

on motion of Mr.. Arnistead the Houss, procce.l-
ell with the Senate, to the execution Of the
joint order of the day for the election OF scna-
tor. a
MIR. .8,'na'sfedd of Charles City, rose and
nominated John Tyler, esq. n Delegate from
that county, in the present General Assembly.
Mr. "A. gave 4 brief outline of MIR. RS public
lite. In 1909, he obtained a license to prac-
tise LAWN 1910, he was elected to the Gene
raj Assembly, and continued a member of the
Legislature, until he was transferred 10 the
Executive Council in 1914. In 1915, he OF
Tered tor a seat in Congress, ana was returned
from the Richmond riot, tn fill the vacancy
created by the death of John Clopton. He re-
manned in Congress for five years when increas-
ing il-hoaith drove him from seat in that
body. In Congress, Inc had displayed zeal and
ability. ietook an active part against the bank
rupt bill, and IN the questions growing ont Of the
Seminole War. On the Missouri question. he
had displayed much ability, and il was he that
moved a acire titcias against the Ba.,k of the
United States He opened the debate ON the
Iariif biil, Which he opposed with the zeal that
obnoxious measure merited. Throughout his
hte' he had been consistent, undev iatng re-
publican, and had i'm no case turned tn the
right left With these. qualifications nj
a''iity, zeal ,-frnnness and consistency, he was
introduced TO the House, as n worthy SUCCESSOR
of John Ia, Tor Of Caroline.
MIR. Loyal 70 tn nominate Lltleton Val-
tor IazeceH of the borough of Norfolk-IIe
observed, thatthongh Mr.. It. had not often been
In public life, he was no stranger in this land
His fame was not circumscribed to his littl,, bo-
rongh, nor even To Virginia. but had travelled
FIR, very far beyond her borders. Place him in
this high Office, and this Commonwealth will
never have cause to blush for her son. MY life
on it, he will ever bead himself gallantl, in any
contest in which she or his country NAV be en-
gagged. 1t was acknowledged on all hands, that
he was emnsntly calculated for the appointment,
almost without Il rival iii public debate.-Yet
1t had been said, that Mr. II. was deficient in his
political qualifications. IT had been said, that
ne was a man reckless and abandoned in poll
tics; that he paid not the least regard TO the lines
which divide the political parties of the country
Such is lie described to be.-But (sad Mr. L.. J
do not stand here to speak up the representa-
ton of MIR. L. which Is immortal as the ever
lasting hills. AT very early period of his lie
he had become member the republican fani-
ly, and there he hal continued. lie was early
returned To n scat on this floor; and vet il had
heen said that from some obiquty, a certain
suppieness ofcharacter, he was even then some
times found in the federal ranks; or what was
worse, belonging neither to one party nor the
otheT.--Mr. l.. SAID, that to satisfy his own mind
with regard to these insinuations, he had gone
toconsuit the public documents; prepared il he
a. ,uli find them true to dis asa MIR. r. from his
confidence forever.
Let the House remember that Mr.. T. took
his seaton this floor in '97; when the whole co,n-
try was so convulsed by contending parties, that
no public man could retain neutral position
The memorable resolutions of the late Col John
Taylor were submitted TO this house in the win
ter of $3.50 What course did MIR. Taze-
well pursue,-Ue uniformly voted for those re-
solutions. In the succeeding session which adopt
ed Madison's famous report, he voted with It's
friends.-iiut we are told, that il had so happen-
cd frtr final IL
he was absent from his seat. Md it is this cir
cumstance, which is to bring upon him the ma
iedictions of this House. MIR. TaZewell hap
pened to be absent! and his principles are to be
suspected Now, examine the proofs. In '99,
he voted for John Taylors resolutions; those very
resolutions which laid the basis of Madisonis
report.-When subsequently to this reprt, in
strictions to our Senators were adopted, he vot-
ed for them, thus showing, that at that stormy
and eventful period, his political course was uni.
form and consistent. What next, In the spring
of 1900 he possessed the unbounded confidence
of his republican district, who returned him to
the House of Representatives of the United
States. And here scene awaited him, which
distracted the whole country; but so far from
being inactive at his post, that he was denounc-
ed for the violence of his zeal. He served but
short time IN Congress when he removed to
tire little town where he now resides. Engaged
IN the pursuit of the law, he had little time to
take part in the politics Of the day. But in 1909
it is said, yHtbiie dictM at an election for Con-
gress, he voted for the federal candidatel Mr.. J..
admitted the fact; he opposed to- the part
which Mr.. i. then took: yet give his enemies
every possible advantage which this circum-
stance may convey, is this solitary vote sufficient
10 reject him from the republican party; Adj
init 1t to be high misderneanor, yet where is
the man, in ihe whole country, who has reached
the 50tb year of his age; where IS the man. in
the whole OFFS long life, who has not given
at one time or other offence to his party?
But there would be more charity in this house,
than to admit of such prescription; there is
more charity, than to allow them 10 view even
this solitary vote in this aspect. Mr.. j.. told
them he need not remind the House of the his
tory OF those tincs--of that long course of inca
sures, tIat restrictive policy, which was intenI-
ed TO coerCe Great Britain TO a sense of Justice.
Even then, some Of the ablcst men of the Re-
publican party d:sapproved Of the systems: And
since, more have been convinced by the expert
encc Of its consequences Yet for this solitary
vote, given to a candidate who also opposed
10 the policy, is Mr.. T. TO be branded as an apos-
tate9 Mr.. l.. declared, that he entertained for
the other gentleman tMr. Tyler the highest
possible respect. lie was liigil-minded and
honorable man. But when he was 20 choose
n Senator of the u. $. he could not hesitate in
his choice., Mr.. TazeweIl was eininently
qu lifted for the stall m and he wond vouch fDl;
him that he would sustain the dignity, the princ-
pies and the interests ofVirginia on every occa-
sion which might occur.
Mr.. Rdndolph of Albermarle rose to sub
NIT q few remarks to the House. He said that
fc had hoard susncinns O. " nrcssad of fl,e soupd