Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-28
FOR THE E.V'Q UIRER.
VT III II
CHANCELLOR TAyLoR's RESIDENCE.

CHANCELLOR TAYLoR's RESIDENCE.
When we witness extraordinary effect, on any
occasion, we are naturally prone to speculate on
the cause Notwithstanding the indulgence of this
disposition, which has greatly contributed 10 the
scanty stock of human knowledge, not unfrequent-
Is involves us in win aal Prescriptions theories.
Nevertheless, the U.gtjDeS which have prompted
the Editors of the " mig TO such exrao.d.ry zeal
and perna, i;v in tie attack Chancei. or Taylor
have neiLer been matter Of much concern with
nor of special remark Ivy me. csnrot. however,
admit, that the motives O The editors are wholly
lrrecvant as matter OIL argument; especially since
thew have become persons 0. niue. Importance in
the w ord as not e-seem " any legislative exc
cutye, or judicial officer, IN object OF sufficient
importance TO excite either their envy or their
hatred" Ii is unusual DECIDE nice legal Ques-
lions who'll or the weight OF authority, and such
imposing hihorty that of the learned and dgni-
fed EdiiorS OF The WING, if unirnpeached, would
douD les. hive weight, ii Ii were not decisive OF
eie question To oppose such authority, by fair
inference from known facts, hold TO be good ar
gument against the doctrine | oppose though it
may not, OF itself, establish that for which con-
tend On t;is branch Of the argument, however, /
have found il necessary TO dwell but little, since
nothing more seemed requisite, than the exhibition
o few facts to place it fairly before the public
daving thus shewn its relevancy, leave it to the
public TO Judge of its force by its effect--It is
faithful saying" Let the gaiiedjade ,Ciace."
In attempting TO discuss, in very general way
che constitutional question suggested by the attack
made on Chancellor Taylor, mad not the vanity TO
suppose, that should divert such resive spirits
from their accustomed sports of fancy and inyec-
tive, or for moment engage them in the irksome
'' drudgery" otwading through columns OF dull
common-sense pressing on question which they
have the happy faculty OF deciding by intuition
Since, however, they have contescended, for once
ton, it is perhaps fit that l should duly ackmo,y-
ledge the honor do not, however, indulge the
vain expectation of making converts of these gea-
ilemen. / address NY views TO impartial and un-
prejudced enquirers her truth; 10 those who can
doubt the infalEi6itg oil their opinions can submit
patiently TO the g drudgery' of investigation and
reflection, and would not quarrel with and abuse
me- at the threshold Of enquiry, for advancing doc
trines inconsistent with their preconceved opini-
ons. My present purpose is merely to illustrate
and enforce the constitutional doctrine hitherto adj
yanced, and to notice objections which have
been urged against 1T.
All my deductions pronounced by the autho.
Iitative Editors of the Wing 10 be illogical and alb
surd. They are so regarded, presume, only be-
cause they do not accord with the luminous ratio
cinaion Of the editors, who have written three pom
derous columns to prove, what they say must at
once be clearly perceived, by "aDy man, oil ordi-
Or unclouded by interest or prejudice"
Keeping certain axioIns and fundamental princi-
pies in view, some of which have so astonished
the Editors Of the Wing by their sublimiy and
originality, but which are nevertheless quite fami
lar more plodding politicians, / have hitherto
remarked, "Thd the several departments Ottoy.
eminent are ali cO-OrdiHatc, as deriving their
respective powers at the same time. rom the
s,rne common OF al power * hcl or OF them
& is su1-Ordiuaie, or pi1ced Wrier me eonfrom
of another They are, then, IN respec. to each
other, separate, distinct, and 1NDEPENDrN.r, one
upon Tie o.her-eqlsl in rank AID dsnit, --c,e..
lures Of the same power-snd subject only 10 the
Lat0s Of eiy creation, aud such further restraints
as insy b. imposed by the power TIA gave them
existence" L. the remark that Deithef ol the de-
psrtmehts Of government IS " SU6Ordinate, or
placed under The eOafrOui of another, - consid-
cred thai was merely stating Jacf, and not ar
inference. ] considered it lact--and stubborn
and important TACT too--bectuse I found It no /
where declared in the constitution, that either de-
ysrtnen is subordinate 70, or placed under the con
trout Of ano her; aud, from This fact, inferred the
OF the several CO. ordinate depart
nents IN respect 10 each other. II this be an ex-
ample Of the getis'0 PrineiPi, it only consist