Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-10-28

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Of" the rapacity OF ombion," permitted TO in
snuate only 50 desire OF aggrandzement." This !
insnua,ion, however, provoked our adversarics to !
- retor' which put us on the defensive during al
most the whole of the remainder of the negotiate !
on. 1T the rhapsodies OF this man had not abor !
lively persisted from the fever in which they
generated, they would have abruptly terminated
the discussions, ot least have deprived them of
that collected lirnness and dignity which consi /
tute their proudest merit. We mi ght, indeed, by I,
those rhapsodies, have dazzled the vulgar with a
blaze OF tropes and figures, worthy Of Professor
OF Bellies Lettres, but must have renounced all
Preenspn 10 the characterof sober and enlighten-
ed statesmen Never, perhaps. was there nego-
tiaon At which the merit OF correction so much
exceeded that OF composing. What tawdry and
siovenly appearance should we have made before
the public, had there been found none among us TO
have ripped Of our French embroidery, and to
have washed dirty linen II was not, how
ever, in our solemn official commune .tions with
the British ministers, only, that
ncycd with the obtrusive pedantry OF the pc rson
now IN question; but our deliberations among our
selves were constantly embarrassed, and some
times suspended by them. Did he not, OH one
occasion, drive his colleagues from the Board, hy
superciousiy and rtinaciously insisting tina; the
former treaty ofpesce should he cited as Of I7S2
< not o.. 1888. Have we not frequently known him
most inconsistency to oppose, TODAY, with artlor
the proposition of which he wa Yesterday the
warm advocate, and perhaps the mover . to blow,
within the ourand-twenty hours, with equal vi
oience, from every point of the cumpass and at
one moment TO erergse TITLES and at the ne xt
TO treat as tres, meters of the utmost Importance;
Shall these men, who were thus respe lively
exposed, by their fears, 10 have concluded trea-
~ without honor, or, by their within acsl vio-
lence, TO have defeated the conclusion of any
ty, be allowed TO engross the credit which ia
mainly owing TO the iirmness and temper Of their
colleagues, and be permitted 20 abuse this cred.
to purposes dsgrace;ul and disastrous to the coun-
uy?
Mr.. t"'''-' is known to he opposed to Tire cleo
ton OF Mr.. Monroe, or OF any other able and in
dependent man 10 the Presidency. He had desig-
mated Governor Tompkins for that Office, until he
was aware that the pro- ect was impractcabie He
has, therefore, ii seems, now determined TO make
an experiment OF Mr.. Adams; and, at once to in
duigc his own vanity, and TO give to the expert
inent some change OF success, he has very hon
eStly consented to share with him the whole hon
or oil the negotiation AT Client. Already Is MIR.
Adams nominated candidate for the Presideu-
cy IN the newspapers OF the United Ststes; and he
mas, according TO my information from London, OBJ
viousiy elevated his ambition to that object Now,
! as an American, As republican, as q New Eng
,and man, soiemny enter my protest against
MS election. He is entirely unqualified for the
station, and, like his father he will be sure 10 ru-
IN any party that shall! attempt 10 support him. He
has io talent 10 manage others. and Mr.. ''"''''
would very soon discover that he is totally I'M
manageable himself Wherever there is a great
and evident disparity in the qualifications of rival
candidates, mere local prejudice ought TO have no
weight IT, however, such prejudice is 10 be
regarded, still II can afford assistance TO the pre-
tensions OF Massachusetts, She has already had
her iuii proportion OF Presidents and Vice Presi-
dents, and can assert Just claim at the ensuing
election. To take the next President from that
State, would be 10 sanction and not 10 correct the
sectional arrogance which causes all this carnor
such proceeding would rot have even the eff ct
20 conciste that factious portion of the Union 1,
Is a federast, and not New England ,nan
which the disaiected desire;aud Mr.. Adams would
not have single vote in his native State The
majority OF that State detcst his past apostacy and
the minority have doubts of his futrue faith. By
his election nothing would be gaine,i;hut by il the
peace and dignity OF the country, AID the very
existence OF the republican party would become
the sport OF freak and violence; and not only pre-
pos.crous sacrifice be made to local jealousy but
an invidious step taken towards family aggrandize
| ncnt.
i must now apologize for having detained you
with so long dissertation; but 1 could not feel
entirely at my until had deposited my SEN
tments on this sutject,in some friendly bosom ,and
neheved 1t was not lawful for 10 speak
OF the mysteries of the negotiation except 10 the
initiated disclam all interested views in what
! nave written | am sufficiently rewarded fer
any share which may have had in bringing our
iaDoFS 10 an honorable issue, By the consciou
OF having discharged my duty 10 the hes. of ms
abilities; and it imports me little where the credil
is bestowed, provided it does not become an in .
s"uinent OF Presumptuous ambition. have Civ
/ en- you my testimony, in perpetuaH. meu0yiam
fe'' mat should be destined soon to follow our
Dorlily ana sincerely lamented colleague, Mr..
i'ayard, sou may not be left solitary witness TO
the truth.
observe that you sicl, Of Europe and Ell
Topean politics. can assure you that am sim
cere'y so; atieast i am heartily tired Of Sweden
and would most cheerfuIy exchange the public
trust committed to me here, for the humble COM
forts of private life find it indispensable to my
| happiness, 10 have my children about me, and il
! is impossible To bring them TO this dreary region
destitute OF all means Of education. viii YOU in.
quire confidentiay Of the President. if Mr. .-,.a
has made to him the promised communication or
this subject, and will you your friendly Offices
TO obtain permission for ne to lay down nv func
tons here? should be truly wretcbed If be-
heved that my residence at Stockholm would be
p'otTacted beyond the ensuing summer. Do not
mistake me-I ask only for the liberty Of leeying
Sweden. 40
Mr. Laurence has already applied to The Sc
oretary OF State, for permission TO return to Amer
ica, 81 IA IN daily expectation Of receiving IT, AL
'nough could moi oppose this proceeding vet am
afraid II may enbaTrass the accomplishment of my
own wishes IL may perhaps, be inexpediert to ter
inmate at once this legation, end after the departure
OF MIR. Lawrence, there can DO found no person in
tins quarter OF EurOp qualified 10 receive the trus
from me. IT, therefore,, shall be permitted 10
leave TINS country, OF which will not doubt il
may he well to appoint, immediately, another Sec.
rotary WHO VIII be competent to remain az CHARGE
Huares--or to appoint, at once a Minister
10 succeed me- The former mode of procedure
would tic least e2cepiiOnable towards this court
unless my successors should be Minister plen.
poicniiary, which | candidly confess 10 Won. |
THINK altogether ineNpedient. The ezpectation
udt the negotiation Tor peace would be cntertair-
ed at Cothcfnburg, and that tho good Offices nj
Nus government might have had a beneficial in.