Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-03-27


(which, 1 believe, is the only measure originated
by him during the Consress) undetermined, "iih-
out knowing whether it would be further acted
on, or if he would have an opportunity TO reply.
The General next exu,s, that in bis first speech
he confine ed hiuse TO The snbjec'. trihout re-
fecting upon The private conduct or characfe'
of anu one! VIVA, astonishing iorbeafance
What cause of exul;a;on Tor an honorable man
He 1.-THE General from Moth Carolina) made a
speech wi.hou, rejecting upon the private con-
duet or cha .s.er Of any one In the second
speech, the General was not go toiGearng; hr
could no, exult at his having omitted - reflect
on private cbsfac,e ia that. Mr.. Buckner took
exception and said something about his dsposi
ton TO NEE, danger, sc. This. the General says,
he" did not deem os "a character requiring an
particular notice al his hands" The notice taken
of the General by MIR. Buckner, was unders, nod
almost universally in the House as hurling def
snce at the General, with unequvocsl in,iina'iohs
of belief that he coward. The reiieat Of
the General will long be remembered, and laughed
at 1t was mastery of it's kind, and showed him
an expert follower OF Fslstsf. SEEING the term
pradcacs, used by Mr.. Buckner, he sough, to hide
his cowardice By skuifing under tie mantle Of
Fabius! No, he did not deem what Mr.. b. sad
as deserving any particular notice. If (he
ssys) bad so considered il, or if it had been III
considered by others, whose opinions holi in
respect, as falling from responsible for
what he said, and had suffered il to pass, and
should then notice any thing personal from the
member from Ohio, should deserve the ep,!le,
at the mesnest PoItroon Ia existence.
A narration of very few facts, connected
with this business, will enable the curiou, 20 de-
ternne the true state OF this brave Generals cou-
rage, aud conduct The iniima,ion from MIR.
Buckner was Stood and rece we'd charge
OF cowardice by almos, every one; but the Gseerai
thought the better part OF valor discretion,
and did not deem it worthy OF notice. Mr.. Il. was
in health, aud understood to hold himself respon
,ible The General had served with me four yesrs,
and knew that, owing to permanent defect OF
vision, could not see, without glass, 10 dis
tinguish him from sheep ten PAGES distant. He
knew also that, owing TO recent paray,ic at
tack, had then the use Of only a part of my
limbs, one arm having been carried in sling for
some weeks. This, however, was a temporary
disability, and would not interpose any objection
to the giving or receiving challenge, tho il
might be reason for post poning the time OF
meeting) These things the Gen. knew; but he
had been censured for his retreat from Mr.. b.,
and smartej under it. Something must he done
have reason TO believe, that, after my remarks
were closed for the first day, he sought 10 get
some word, that was suppo-ed to use, to take
exception to, and not finding them exactly as he
expected, he became Pacih ID; that afterwards, du-
ring the latter part OF the day, he told by a,
not accept challenge, if he sent one. Upon
this, his courage wonderfully revived -but he was
not sure " hat reception he would meet with. He
resolved not to fight, while he would get the
credit Of showing bold front; and therefore de-
terDined on sending the note of inquiry of the
z6th ult. which he preferred about seven hours
after had given the offence, if gave il at ALL
He then sent challenge, which disposed of
the way the public already know. The General
l. ipp far
equal ternaS, on account of bodily disability, and
because no man with glass could take the neces.
sary sight for discharge oil fire arms. Mr.. Buck
ner had such defects. The General Lid pas,
over the coward;ce directly cast upon him by
MIR. b., and did then notice some hing personal
(whst do not yet know from the member from
Ohio. Is not the case made out, when, according
to the Generals own shelving, he deserves " the
epdhef Of the NiEANEsT PoLTRouN In ExIs-
TEHCE?" 1 think impartial public will so de-
termine
The General proceeds TO declare, he does not
propose TO notice me further than what may be
necessary to his character for consis ency and
truth for, he says, 60 could not speak of the
member from Ohio, as language has no term oil
reproach. the mind no idea OF contempt sufficiently
strong, TO express my opinion ofslch a character"
What sad dilemma the man is in He affects
while he has made me the subject of several hours
speaking, 10 hold me In too much contempt TO
speak OF me, and then he proceeds with half CO.
umn OF close printed remarks, to defend his cba-
rGcteT for consistency and truth Heaven pre-
serve the mark What a consistent, truth-loy-
ing, high.minded, 6y0pe man, this runaway Gene
raj is
do not in,eEd 10 follow the General into par
uculars, bu, will observe, that he does moi deny
ecelving his Instructions how TO proceed on his
resolution from managers. lie does not deny
that he involved the friends Of Mr.. Clay, to save
the country from the ruin that would attend the
elevation OF General Jackson. He does not deny
that he was new convert to The cause of General
Jackson, that he was candidate for the
Solicitor Generals Office, or that that influenced
his conduct ; but denies that The office had been
or was vacant. lie might have expected it to
be vacant, and have been Influenced, as / left it
to him to say. He proclsms his want of know
ledge where got my information but says, f." II he
received from any of the Delegation from that
State, (North Csroina) if here be any one of
them who could hold friendly communion with
such person, and he will svow himself, I will
place on his forehead mark, which he will find il
difficult to remove" Let the dear brave General
keep cool he should not get into a passion -
The information did not come from any Of his
colleagues, though have held communion with
all OF them, and esteem some OF them friends
Tie will be spared the trouble of endesvoring 70
withdraw public attention from the iJldeiibie brand
on ms o,cn forehead, by placing mark on any
Of his colleagues.
The General concludes his remarks by saving
" There are men in this nation who to effect their
political euds, would league with the Devil TO-
day, and renounce bion Tomorrow" I have no
doubt the General fen the truth, Of this remark
He, and some OF bis coadjutors, are strong HUing
instances OF its truth, to the extent of forming The
league, though we are yet wi bout evidence OF the
Tenunct0ttOn; and fear the dav is distant when