Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-30

comhinations-a effect which Mr. *. thought
was greatly IL he dreaded, from the pracIlc,
oil nomination. by Congressional Caucuss,s.
Mr.. DiCKEKsoN resuined-he intended mt
diSr"Spcci Ia the honorable mcnbtr from y.
lurk, ~ inpniinS To hru change uf opinion
Oh this subject In regard 20 the caucus
winch mad heen spoken of IN This discussion,
Mr.. -. said, he conceived il WAS neither tot
bldd"h nor rnjoiued by tie constitution. He
considered 1t As Il perfectly harmless expires
si0n oi t'le opinions ofthOse who attended ii.
Memhers al Congress had certainly as good
right, In their individual capacities, To RECON-
mend Il candidate for the Presidency as any
other inen. Similar meetings have been held
IN every state, every county and in almost
every town IN Ihe country. The same pgiyi-
ieSe at recommending candidates is exercised
by every printer in the country-sonie of
them nave recommended three or four a fer
ent candidates within the last six ur eight
months n" mlschiefran result from the eau
Gus nnnlnatl"n--I imposes upon nohody-it
binds nOhody-it Will 20 for " hat il is worth
aud no mnTe-it is the mere exercise Of opin.
ION, and that Is right which, whether il res
ptctrd men or measures, Mr.. ID. said he would
never rrlinqush. 1t Is a right guaranteed by
tie constitution and the laws of the country
and one which will be exercised.
Mr. HOLMES, OF Maine, next rose. Ii is TO
me (ir. II J matter of regret and astonsh-
meni, that this debate should have taken such
a turn. had the honor To be, with the gen
tleman from New York, (Mr King on the
Committee ID whom these amendments tn IN.
C"nst; Luton were referred. | had till Then.
some doubts whether at this time, it was prom
er |" act upon them. But ] then had the
coun'end"ce and support of that honorable
gentleman. Full wei knew and appreriat,J
hts experience aud wisdom. As he was one
OF those who Ira'sed that instrument, and
hueW Tue views aud motives of his associates
adopted hlm, ~ some measure, as nv ,Hei,
TOR ihe amendment which has heen the
SUBJECT "t his snmadvrrson, was agreed on
IN committee, with great unan,u and hy
none win more cnrdaliiy and zeal than by
mat gentleman. But though he has seen fir IN
cnaiSe MS opinion, haze NOT. However I
tiay respect hiu cannut consent TO he led
ahoht IN this way. For he reasons which he
mas urenrd proper tu offer To the Senate. /
as Que, tcri mortified aud humhled Never
before, 'Acept 1uce, aud that Ly the same
hon"rahIe member, mas the election, which
now agtotes the public, been iutroducrd int,
our deliberations. This Seuat.. should b., and
untii now, thank Gud ii has been abore non
niar excitement And from what source dors
II cunL Who sets the pernicious exanul. :
oAs whose age and experience point hlm out
as model.
81, assure that honorable gentleman, That
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10 thr dtcIdtton OF any Srnatur here In direct
me In my private or Individual conduct. Until
snail De arraigned, as the Constitution prr
scrlotS, | shall not cOndescend 10 account TO
any, or all, the members Of this Sen.tr. for
my acts "ut Of this body, and with which
they hav" no concern.
Ihe hTst use OF the word " Caucus" here
W debate, regret 10 say, was from that gem
ueman. He has been pleased to arraign be-
- IL fan,
'he "'hr' House, because they saw it 10 meet
ana recommend candidate 10 the people for
President Of the Uniled States And. BIZ This
Sc' he -H"cis Ia believe that the Constitution
mas been so violated, that he would not amend
II al all Sir, pa don me when say that This
IS aa Idle dream
lie seems To apprehrnd that the time will
co'DF' when Tie President and Heads of De-
paHWentS viii participate IN such Conyrn-
ton. Sic, there is no danger of that. Vixen
The members of the Executive D-partmcnt
snaI combine to appoint successor for the
President The people will put doom the com
bInaiion. No, sir when these grntlt.ne en-
attempt this, il viii not be by pu6itc meeting
'oscrtt engines viii be- pHt into oprgation-p ri-
Vd'e 0gt"ls VIII he employed, and means will
be used i9hich shua the light.
A public meeting has been held TO RECON-
mepd To The People To unite, aud keep the
election in their own hauds Ar this. the
non gentleman takes umbyagp a d alarm
Nc condemns this measure of union; aod
NoNs ms wishes that the election may be
male by She House of Representatives He
seems to thrk, thaf any meeting, or any ok
eTiIons "f individuals to prey eut it, is Ia Il, feat
the provisions Eth" Constitution This from
representative of the largest state in the
Unlon IS very frank. and very disucrrsird.-
o'F' II "onid be Illuminating ID give the prop
or answer 10 all his ii regard To the dignity
oi the senate f"rbids he just rrtori h Il we
may be allowed 20 say, tba', when the Repre-
senth'l'es act With open doors, and expose
thAir 'l"ws ADD motives ia the world thr
fe"ple rights IRE safe, the DAGGER lies in Sc
eTet combinations, in compacts 20 divide aud
u'7irsrt IN priyde meetings 10 prevent pub
lie meetings
Ii is here that bargains may be made, and
management md intrigue he prac'ised with
success l. 5~ ain proud in The reflection,
that zee haze acted openly and ,,boyeboard-
We have uaited, as tHdiridU4iS 10 recommend
candidate u the propie. / hold mvsplf ac-
countaiiie, for this. 60 no member of this Sc
nate, bowrNer respectable. For this act,
am responsible oIy to my conscience, nv
eouutry, and my iUd.
IL o. source of CODsOlatiOn and cOnGdrnce
that Lis course has been sanctioned by CON
stant usage, and the appreciation and support
OF the most distinguished patriots and states
TeD. And, 10 what instance have the rights
OF the people Leeo infiiuged, heir liberties i'm
pairrd. or the constitution violated Do Won
perceive 1t IN the prosperity, happiness, and
Independence, which every where surround