Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-04-13
For TIE KWo UIRER.

overthrow OF their tedouhisble champion, Mr.
hives. The i"ielIsancer announces be debate on
internal improvement, As repiete with interest
from The array OF Virginia talents, against this able
representative Of the Virginia school The repre-.
h'a1ior "f the engagement l. quite in Mr.. Gsles'
epic style FHs,. he encounters The polished spear
OF Nc MERCER. and " thea II was that Greek met
Gieei;" whether ia equal conflict, or whether
the Spartan Chief would have quailed before tie
graceful tonIan, we are left bui 10 conjecture
nut "hen, IN me animated contest, the latter was
seconded By Mr. Powell, Z" the olds tcere oisibig
against the doet'ines o. the Siase.'' Let the
preJuiiced Richmond Jln,c aud the holhesded
"outh-H'der ponder Upon the powerful argument
OF hi, gentleman in answer 20 Mr. Rives Let
them d"e! On ms remarks, comprised within
single column. They cannot deny them The merit
Of being iaconic, even though they should refuse
10 hem The prase ii DI;c strength or Attic
oe'ufy l. Il tue they contain nor q single ar
gWntnt on he consti uti"ual question, though the
LINK eyed iios have disc sv-rej that they vi.i-
o.y '"r"ed The scaIe against the doctrines of the
Stale lilo fortunate Tor Mr. Riyes thea has
been that inagnanioity which saved him from the
anmhi'siIon that must have ensaed, had MIR. P.
cut deisned TO touch the snbiect. Alasi this for
oearaHce served bus 20 probing his tortufes; Tor the
gentle r. NOR 'ell Us the eject was nconceiva able,
" WHEN UPRosE IN succession, Mr.. Armstrong,
MIR. Smith, aud Mr. johnson, all representatives
iro;'. 'Fsnia, TO add their protests 10 Mr. Pow
ea.." Uah"rpy Rive. VIVA, giants have you
nor raised iTo'o he!r siuinbefs; what lions rom
'her !sr wt'it c9mpe !tocs oI the laurel crown:
fortemq"e Gya., y.rt,osq,e Ciaontaua!!
Mead D"i ihsI piippce! What. but the mil h.
'hehe Ci ernai Improvement, could inspire sucn
eioquence and energy? What, bu that mighty
theme. could urge he first 10 break sleoce so
profound as his, by N t'eh speech Of eleven
lines. ~hch was destil e., 10 prodace such incon-
l. a Lttfa IL.
= .iidn' PefceJ Rad fallen beneath the rsdoubIed
CLOVIS at I'M numerous aud por eIful adversaiies.
could nave encouraged Mr. John-,,n of HARRISON
r"uniy, 10 issh his liaiden sword. by wing 10 he
iHiien Champion =" new wound IN the thigh ~
sFhy, the diseinbodied spiriI OF the unhappy
hves, IL II YET ran look back upon mortal thi1
mus, be grateful Tor The fcrbesrsnce which res rsn-
Ell MS colleague, E-tii!, rom joining in The tour
ney; and which prompted e, en- Grandfather
Newton 10 set by silent spectator of The clarion.
| deeds OF h.@ hopefW progeny. Like the sage
Ne>'or, indeed lie could iell OF The giants he has
vaniuisl4d ia ms day; and ofthe adver.sries VINO
nave sh'uhk whitening from the force OF his resist
less e!oquence, tie IRE OF his eye aud the Imposing
majesty OF M character But he wisely prefers in
MS old age, to see his strength revived in these.
his sous, and to indulge al amicabIe e.rrol;,v in
telling OF his iea's 6y the IfreSide,t over which
time, but for himself, would have dawn ,be cur
tain of OBLIVION SCRIRIERI7S
These words were inie;lined in the Manu.crip,
without cGret: We are not certain that we ina y q
inserted them correctly.
COMMUNICATED
Inc e'sel"n OF D-esate 10 represent the
Northern Neck in Congress, commenced in Rich
niond county on Mond. v last. No rival To- Mir
Ialia'ero annomnced but as soon ~ he took hi
seat upon The lench, the following letter vas handed
| TO him:
John Ta1iqferro Esq.
SIR: A lar, e body o: tile Freeholders belonsipo
10 Tie e-siopal District which YOU lately req
presented orIn! In sta'e Of great perplexity and
'u't WIN reg ri 10 your political feelings and
Opinions ana eng penetrated with deep sense OF
the value OF the trust which they are abo,, Ia
bestow on one who shall ACT a. ,bsir
public servant, take the liberty of asking OF
you rank AMI explicit ayowa al of your creed
In DONG this they beg leave to assure Won
that 'hey are not ac;ua;eL Ivy any motive what
ever OF personal di-respec,, nor ins,ioo,ed
| by the slightest impulse of faci;on. the cha
rac'er OF which Is slways Gz-e as its ten.
uency Is pernicous 10 The interests Of free peo-
PIE iney are urged solely by Just regard ia
those solemn duties, which az feeinep, thew owe
TO themselves. their poseriiy and their coun,rv
Ihey ieel deeply concerned at the daring and
Alarming entertainments which siLce The eIev atior
OF Mr.. Adams to the Presidency, have been male
as wen IN pracuce as theory, upon the right.
ana sovereignty OF The states, and see with indg.
nSuon tbat iheT interests, in common with thos,
OF Their Bfe;bIen in The South, are wholly disre
saTded III the pursuit of policy, as unsound in
principle as " Is VIGOROUSLY CariI and oppressiv,
IN ITS operationsj- policy which, while il max .
tLem - be"ers OF wood s drawers of water" IN ;
SCI Of Unsuitable nonopoists, is at the same time
bringing tbs treasury to want, and in the mds
Oh the de' latiOn which presses the tolls of th,
aImer ano Planter, menaces them, with the adj.
dhonai curse OF internal taraiio1
Il Abey are aware that in situations lie "a,
present, attempts have been often made TO al
lay 'ne irritation OF he public mind, by an
psd'"B 10 iHe I'Eht oi,t"@ Heople. AZ all lime
10 conToui and direct. the conduct of taeir X
pTeseniaIves by Tesorting 10 iussyuctions -
4 WINE 'hey recognise The abstract force OF thi
\ Tighl 400 hoId 1t as sacred, they are AT the sam
iime' fuiIy sensible, that, situated as then ors
wou'd prove mere nulhty in practice. Scatter
/ Ell over = wide extent OF country, separated h,
extensive boundaries, and precIuded from concet
by lne nature OF their occupations, il would b
nearly Impossible ever TO assemble in time
ana N suthclens strength TO render this rich
aVab'oie' They arc, moreover, persuaded tba
| eye-SSotee anu mere slouish obedience ar
IN every situation Of life, lreacherous and nu
pfonia'le qualities. He, who is not animated /
we ui'cnarge of MS duties, by firm and settle
CONVICTION OF their proprieiy and usefIJoes.
Wno'e head and heart are not unit ed in The a ri,
~ winch he Is engaged, can never rise TO ~ nc
uon. nor even hope for tolersble SUCCESS. Urn
ninu must DC &c in its operations. or - ken
ties will droop and its s,,o,,,,h ,,,;,ka