Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10

duty OF controlling him and il bccameus TO pre-
pare for the worst, by placing there our abies
men. MIR. Randolph said he was appraised tina
the acting Senator ofVirginia Flames Borbour
was solcitous for the election of Mr.. TYLER, and
that. he had paid the Legislature visit, ex.
pressIy for the purpose of aiding his election
| He said that that gentleman wanted an infan,
as ms collcaguc-one whom he could mould "a
his own purposes. He could not endure a SUI.
perior. MIR. Tyler would be pupil of his. a
mere tender in his wake.
| MIR. fcnidoif,h joined most cordially in the
praises which had been bestowed on Mr.. Ty-
'er But when he compared his capacity with
that of Mr.. farewell, he could not hesitate i'm
ms cholce-Mr. Tyler, he said, was a beautiful
orator-his voice was one of the finest he ha,i
ever heard. He strewed his path with flowers,
and delighted his audience with his eoqucncc.
but when ms arguments were sifted they were
| light and unsubstantiai. He was Duf-Some-
times he said, he flew Dlrir:o infinite space. and
called the comet his brother-he had no fixed
orbit, and refused obedience to the laws of g,u-
| ritution.
He concluded with spirited panegyric on
Alr. farewell. He said he hrd been called
subtle, and sophistical 1t was only in law,
that he was so-in politics, lie was clear, pro-
found and luminous
Mr. .4rmisfeat., MIR. Morton and Thomson of
Fairfax, repealed the imputation that had been
thrown on Col. Barbour, and explained the
motives which had brought him to Richmond
They expressed their conviction that Col. Bar
bour, was greatly above the unworthy motives
which had been Imputed to him, ami their bc.
lief that he had studiously RETAINED ever from
expressing preference among the various in
dividuaIs named for the Office.
Mr. ffandotph reiterated his belief in what he
said. He observed that he was confirmed in it,
from what he had seen and heard and foresaw
COL Barbour would be here at the commence
inent OF the Legislature, before he had seen
him.
Mr.. Upsiur observed that he had not intend
ed to take any part in the discussion when he
came this morning into the House; but he felt
great interest in the question. If there ever
was crisis to call into use the best talents in
tue country, this was the crisis MIR. IT, said
he could scarcely excuse himself for going into
the discussion unprepared, but as the gentle
| man who had preceded him had omitted some
few remarks that might he made, he would beg
leave TO submit them. had seen nothing
| IN Mr.. Tyler, but what was honorable to him
lie believed him to be man of genius. He
knew him to he man of worth: Yet he was
| not IN favor of Mr.. Tyler; not because he be-
iievcd him inferior TO the trust which was sought
to he contided to hin, but because he believed
him to be inferior to MIR. TazewelI.-He had
| known MIR. Tazeweli long; that he was decid-
the Republican party. He was always So
10 he hal seemed lukevarm in the cause. il was
because he had never obtruded himself upon
| his party: he had thrown himself upon his own
| means and resources; and his maxim had been,
never to seek, and never TO shun an Office
| HIS modesty was equal to his talents. Those
who are most anxious to serve their country,
are generally the least qualified for what they
seek. MIR. U. remarked, that in his political
principles Mr.. t. was decidedly the friend OF
State Rights.-But he had voted for General
Tayi.r! When he had voted for General Tay-
lor, one of the most honorable of men. he was
bound TO him by the strongest ties of private
friendship. Yet he would be doing injustice TO
Mr.. T, to place it upon that ground The ques-
ton OF the restrictive system was then before
the nation. Mr. r. was opposed to 1t. II was
system pot involving the politics of parties,
but the interests peculiarly of that section of
country, where his people ana his prosperity
were most directly concerned. Is it then as
tonishng, when he saw his own party divided
on these restrictive measures, when his own dis
tTict OF country was SO deeply concerned when
the commerce and wealth OF his native state
were so strongly assailed that he should throw
his weight into the scale?-Mr. r. though al
ways modest, though not AN obtrusive politi-
cian, was always frank; not niggard of his vast
Information; though he never obtruies he never
refuses 10 give his sentiments on the measures
| of tile day. In no instance whatever, where
his town, his state, his country, have wanted his
| assistance, has he declined TO employ his vast
abilities in her service. These considerations,
therefore, undoubtedly relieve MIR. T. from all
doubt, all charge oftcrgiyersation.- do we
not want such man at S, III crisis, Though
no great difference Of opinion now prevails on
party politics yet there Is party rising, which
will prove infinitely more distressing to us.
New denominations are appearing. a great
question is growing up between the farmer and
the manufacturer. .'arty is rising 10 the
north, who will tax and grind us for the estab-
iishInent of their own manufactures. Can il
be doubted that the Tariff will again be agitat-
ed? that the restless master Of this system, not
satisfied with what he has achieved; with this
bill, which is neither fish nor fowl, which does
not go bali the length at which he aimed will
again agi,ate it ? That this question, then,
will again be pressed with all the force OF the
party? And what are Mr.. It's opinions? They
are known TO ait-be is vehemen,ly opposed TO
this enormous tax. Can itSbe doubted that the
weight of his abilities will be felt in the Nation
al Senate? Tins mongrel bill passed the Sc
nate BY a majority of only two or three votes.
Suppose his weight had been exered on that
occasion, perhaps we might have been relieved
from the odious measure.-But there was ano-
ther question arising, equally mischieyous to
the country, equally contrary to- the Constitu-
! ton OF the United States. Mr.. u. allu led to
the grand system of internal i,npror enents,
now in embryo; the national roads and canlas
which were 20 extend everywhere, ard where
ever they spread, would extend the patronage
| Of the National Executive. On this important
national topic, Mr.. 7. was strongly in o3po-
sition. He would support the rights tire feelings,
the interest of his state-Ought she not then 20