Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-18

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viction, and sometimes taken shelter under some
ambiguous terms, used in their experience or ex-
planstion.
confess. for my own part, there are too many
different opinions. still entertained in various parts
OF the country. as regards ihis honorable gentle
man's views, Tor the 10 hsve faith in the sincerity OF
his declarations, or his consisncy. With all my
disposition 10 charity, | cannot be ~sanguine, while
! AN awsre there rs another cour; 20 which yet he
will have 20 account - though not 40 awful "a the
grand inquest of the people, sui for him ii has it's
terrors
The member Of The Cabinet, in maintairsnce OF
their Claim upon biio. founded 90 doubt upon a.
good authority az ours. (for ] suspec, an obliga-
tior, fr'itered away by professions assuming tea
thousand different forms, is he only bond which
binds him to any, } will demand the RICH, to inter-
rogate him, 10 see whether ~fair-rlay had been used
In taking from them a member, who they had be-
iieved scl-mnly instolled in the canons of their
pcliticsl faith.
will no, undertake To say that a formal procla-
mai ion o.. The court will &c made, so as 10 have a
fun convention OF its memhers.-l do not pretend
to know the cercmonisls TO he performed - the trial
may be informally conducted IN The closet OF Sec
rotary Southard, or Barbour. for what ! know.
But be it where, or under whatever forms ii
may, | seriously apprehend from the tractahle
and easy deposition ofthe srraisned, he will not
be able to wiih-t,nd he frowns, neglect and dis
countenance of those in power.
Let this he az il may--whelher he ,remh!es like
an asP'n leaf. o>cill ,tes like the pendulum OF a
ci'ck, or stands for the remnant ot the Pre.tdea-
tisl term, az firm as one OF the pillars of tbia Uni
verse, The honorable gentleman, in this matter, has
played his csids we'll.
Il it not time, fellow citizens OF the Northern
Neck, we should arouse from cur torpor and look
into oar real situation; 10 examine coolly, though
earnestly, into the cause of our deps ecia,inn. and
Simultaneously, with the discovery Of the mis-
chief, begin TO provide means for the Improvement
OF our condi ion, if not, our entire Iesusci,ation-
We have fingered and fingered under the treatment
Of our political family Physicicn, until the lie
blood of re-pectabiilly mas almost become con.
g-aled in our veins.
We witness with regret the castigation indict-
ed uP?n our representative, by The members of
Cong ess, in debate, without finding in him either
hrnness without, or capacity in the House, TO re
| pei it.
l. it not degrading In our character and affecting
TO our feelings, a. a high-m:nded chlyalrous
people, to hear it said, O., it ia pity for Mr..
Randolph 10 treat little raiiaferro so, he is 7 harm
i--s, helpless man congsying the idea, that he is
destitute Of tnenly personal resentment, political
energy or nental efficiency.
Though i; certainly ia not desirable TO have a
Msr--'ike spirit. or dueii-t in Congress, | would
much sooner have such a character 20 Represent
me, (a- much ~ / d-precs,e the practice,) than
'NN " AO N"h ahHh 'hi Suilc upon llOse VINO ca
tend tn him per oHality aud Indiguity
Under tie pro.sc' ion OF such a man, our rights
would be better guaried, aud. IN a proportionate
RATIO, our Te-pectabiliiy advanced; for, it is a well
established truth, that il is through the medium of
the representative, that strangers most essentially
arrive al the character of The people he yeprerents.
This ard those approaching, of ell others. are
not the ume- we should have a representative
timid and uncertain, destitute OF all the essentials;
ali the -'rons energies necessary TO conduct Us 10 a
happy and prosperous haven, who IL more anxious
10 avoid Sigh blame, than by gigantic exerIions TO
! command success.
All OF us, when we come 10 examine ourselves,
rr"fef, l know, the noble pride ADD Independence
o a man OF spiiit, 10 the : ser. lie, humilia,ing
| cnmplaisarce of a courfier.' As TO The goodness
OF MIR. rs heart, if a proof of it be dra WI from
his want OF hrmness never 10 refuse, wha, conclu-
sion shall we ccme 20 from hi negative character
Of never performing for I call upon Mr.. II. or his
friends. to be good enough 10 point out whsl. in
30 OF 40 years spent in the public service, land
gfea, talen,- are claimed for him by hi friendly
has characterised hin as an efficient public agent
Yes, show me, in all this time Of legislation. what
act-. pertaining 20 The general good, are fairly at
tr'hutaele TO his character as g representative
show bun, u you can. to the world, az the author
Of any able or well concerted scheme for the pub
lie veal.
Uniii This shall be done; until | am convinced
he Is made OF s.erner materials han | now believe,
I shall feel it a national obligation 10 witt upon
him, feeble a. il is. my opposition.
WbIls / thus complain of him az our rep-esen.
tative IN the national councils, far be it from me to
IOb him, or conceal from the world, that credit IN
which, BIZ general consent, and, 80 far as | can
Judge, he is Justly entitled
That he has bern a faithful agent OF the district
he represents. in The Transaction OF ou,.,loor bu.,-
ness, no one ls dl posed, and if they were. can
deny he stands pre- eniinentiy Distinguished IS q
procurer OF adoit'ance Of young men IT West
Polnt' and those appointments Of the most subor-
dirate character in the Navy
Fello'v-ciiizens, we should not want az onf rc-
preventative the " broker of Commissioners a man
who sseks, thTorgb the medium of Iiuie favors. To-
secure your support, rsther than by great intellgc
tuel effort, open and fearless action, 10 deserve il.
l anticipate ,be charge of unsss Condolences. &.
we'll a. that of personal aversion 20 AJr. T.. which
Is to be ascrib-d to ihe author OF these ,emarks.
The language which the subject hes necesssriJv
sailed iorih, | know l. well calculated 10 make
this impression uron Hose v,hc axe but = srpar-
ncial Tie" o. The malady that infects US, and ,he
duty OF ever citizen TO muster TO is relief. In
he first place, l beg leave to Iisclsin. mos, 50
iemniy any bitterness of feeling towards Mr.. II
while he does not engage my feelings of eeteem and
sdniiration. he leaves ugprovokcJ Inc emotions of
h1trsd or asperiIy. J view him more as A SUBJECT,
OF cOmmisseTajon than OF RESENTMENT one il,
" ON misiostune's pity delights 70 mingle in all
It's syn'pithising forms These tender emotions
towards bun. hoceyer, must yield 20 tie stronger
and paramount i'1uence Of deviation 20 ny coun-
try
As rsgards the other a%Dticipa Ell objection. 7
will only say, delay IS the mother Of danger, and
however femiss or DegligeD, we may have bees.
" u - never too late to do gpod.' With an eve
then to the next election, I invoke the cood ,s,rl.