Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-09

" NpPoi LOT OF adequate
comparison; or from the approach to equality in
he results of this comparisons; or it might be from
the force OF unrelated considerations and proposes
sion was the case even inconceivable, that
condidate without personal popularity might be
sustained, by these considerations, so as to be
brought as competitor TO the House? He discaim-
ed all particular alusion In the great discussion
In which we were embarked, he felt himself in a
region, and Invested with character, superior to
such aliusion. But take the strongest case in illus
'ratiop sol the proposition he stating, which
our geographical influences and national compost
ton afforded. Suppose a candidate brought for
ward in the New England States. who always acted
together he mentioned this no, in the way of re-
proach, but with respec. for their consistency and
uAion-'hey were capable of the sacrifice OF par
ucuiar and personal considerations, for union; he
wished the South would take example from them:
suppose candidate brought forward in the New
England States, was it questionable who would
get their vo,es9 If Virginia brought forward, not
the Father OF his Countrywide example TO INTRO
ouce were irTeverence-but its sec ond father, the
man who promulgel the independence which the
Dest and the greatest of Patriots achieved who
would get the vote of New England? Would
IL not be the candidate from New England! Would
any man say, this would no; be so? Perhaps il
ought TO be- The principle which would lead to
tins result, was OF more value than any man. These
States, acting in body, will always acs with more
ehect. 1t would be tie same in the South; the
same III the West. But the consequence of
me operation oil these principles was the mu,ipli-
cauon OF tue number Of competitors, who would
be strongly sustained, and the certain advent of the
election 10 the House in future periods. The diff
fusion and equality of pretension; The limitation
on the sphere of popularity; the influence OF
Views and prePossession, derived from Geographic
cal subdivisions and feelings; rendered this event
inevitable The election must come perpeiually
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Constitution, we occlude it, The only way to
avert this evil, is to take away this jurisdiction
w ny has not This election come to this House on
tie occurrence OF every period % election hereto
lore! He would tell the Committee why il had
NOT. lhe operation of circumstances accidental
IN theIr Character, and which Were now superseded
In Their operation, had prevented this result The
country had been distributed, by the influences re-
suitns from tie recent adoption of new and UNI
tried political system, into two grand divisions of
party, asraying themselves by concert against each
o'her, In the election OF the President The cleo
ton OF the Father of his country was peculiar
case, IN relation to which, the voice of all dis
tracing influence was hWShed. But was it huslis
ed, said MIR. Archer, in relation even to this caseS
IL was with regret and pain that the facwas 10 be
stated, but the tact was, that at the second cleo
ton OF our first President the voice of distraction
though not rendered audible in any electoral suf-
irdse, did vent itself in murmurs which, though
broaen and submitted, were distinct
II may be, that, at the ensuing election, this
voice would have been reused to louder tone
ana resoundsd IN national emporium. If a Iaag,
had not added redemption from This shame 20 its
otder and larger tribute of prese1Uati0n. In all
subsequent elections of President, party organ:-
cation had prevented the election from coming 10
the House of Representatives. Until what peri
cd? Until that period, when, under the influence
OF new doctrines, not the instrument of party or
ganization only caucus-but party organization
itself was given up. MIR. a. was not going, he
said, into any commentary the character of
these doctrines; of the consideration from
which they sprung, nor Of the result they had
achieved. He had very distinct opinions on these
subjects indeed, but he should Withhold them at his
time. He spoke now of the fac, historically. The
influence of party organization in preventing the
election OF the Chief Magistrate from coming to
the House OF Representatives was destroyed. Then
the causes which were of efficient activity 10 bring
il there, would be left to Unrestricted operation
TLenil must always come here, unless in the &C.
currence of some and inexperienced state OF
things. The removal of the collateral preveutives,
and efficiency OF The causes which operate 10 bring
il there, may always be expected TO bring the
election TO this House, if this jurisdiction be re-
tanned.
1 What VIII be the result when it does come 70
the House? Surprising that there should be nc
Il
apprehends, but the utmost purity should prevail
what will be the result! This Body, instead oil
Being the forum oflegisa.ion, viii bc the arena on
which passion win be aTrayed against passion The
Independence Of this House must be Gestroyed
The party Which has been successful, and elected
the President, must Sustain him. Suppose l.,
should be opposed By strong party, then they
must use 10 become stronger than thew
were. This is inevitable. EGecrs must follow
ca,lses The law of nature are moi IN be troueil
or coniravened by our speculsiious. Suppose
there should be Corruption: for we must look &c
other times when the power may devolve or Other
men if the People should suspect that corruption
has been operative in the election, will they sub
nit 1t TO be sold like herdi If the highest Office
in tie country be disposed of by venaity, will ID,
People sit down undsiurted and unresisiing SPEC
tators Of it.? VIII the victim make no sfruggi
al the spectacle Of The shambies? Then what il
the consequence which may be expected 10 ensue
In what is this state o. things TO result? There
could be but one answer CONFUSION Of h
State
IT, then, Tie election should come to the House
one OF two consequences must ensue: either til
House will become an arena for conflict Of pas
. sions, or civil CONFUSION will result. Does no
ever appeal which can be addressed 20 prudence
OF TO pairolisn, isvoke The prevention of eitbe
OF these evils? II The election be destined to COM
r here, the whole circumjacent atmosphere mus
be poisoned. :" in which we live and bIesthe an,
/ have our being" a river Of dark and dsadll
waters, such as held It's course through the fabe
Tsrtarus OF antiquity must flow from ,hs foun,aiI
pesteni and brackish torrent through the land
Are such lnischieis TO he avorled, Shall ye OPP
pose ourselves TO their appealing claim, for ob
slruction and preventionl What, too, is the dc
msnd Of the public voice ON this subject, in rela
tion 10 this particular branch Of The PROPOSE io