Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-11

gsea, zeal, the measures which were calculated 10
exert the best energies OF the nation i'm its defence
AT very recent period, Mr. Giles deblitaed in
health, but with mind in full vigor, in thu A
sembly OF his State, took the lead in asserting x
maintaining the Rights OF the States. and the
same principles which formed the basis Of the
great Civil Revolution of 1890 Unsolicited he
was called 10 the Office OF Chief Magistrate Of the
State II is well known, thar in THIS situation he
has. in despite OF i'll health, discharged the duties
with iijchiy, punc,uality, and dispatch, which
could not be surpassed. x is believed, that the
sol the Executive, and ali persons who
have had business with that departncBt,wiil attest
the truth OF this statement. And, is IL no. an OBJ
ljeet which must CRAFTY every patriotic heart, 10
see this man, after more than 80 years spent in
the service OF his country, devo,ing, las he feel
iiigiy expressed il III the Lcgislaturc) all lis
manning energies TO the service OF that country?
J. There is trait i'm Mr.. Giles as public man,
which is as honorable, unfortunately i is rare
| II Is certain that man stood higher with the
| Executive, than Mr.. Giles did during the Whole
oi orc and during part OF another Adniinistra
ton Ii ambition, il Office, if profit had been las
OBJECTS. he had ample opportunities TO crafty any
| wishes Tor them. But, il i well known, that his
whole political life was spent in his character OF
representative of the people, or Of his native State,
| IN the Senate, with the exception oil his present
situation conferred him b the unasbcd sujrages
oil the people inne date representatives. an office
without profit or patronage--W hist others were
pushing their fortunes in offices OF political prefer
/ ment, ainassing wealth out Of the public
Golfers, this gentleman acting a representa-
| tive OF the people, abandoning profession, in
which his peculiar talents would have obtained
that unbounded success, OF which his early career
gave the surest presages, aud leaving bis private
affairs to that detrinent and arrangement, the M
evitable consequence Of neglect But seine have
Imputed to Mir. Giles, hostility to the union of
| the states The whole tenor OF his life, devoted
almost exclusively TO the service Of the United
States, would appear TO contradict that belief
There Is no man more devoted TO the Onion, than
the writer ofthese remarks.
But, casa consideration Of Mr.. Giies's senu-
men,s on the subject Of the tariff, do not seem
justify the construction which j. put on them
His message TO the legislature, depicts the evil
consequences which wosld result from pushing
the tariff to extreme; ami whilst he deprecates
a resort - measures OF violence, points out 10
the Eastern people, who were urgirr ,hst sye;ein
on the Sonth the destructive tendencies OF II
and the deep stake they have in acting with
sharmony with their Southern brethren, and some
Fte regard to our interests. Such appear 20 TO
be the objects MIR. G.. had in view, at least, such
have understood TO be the exposition which ne
gives of his intentions. feel persuaded the Uni
on Is dear TO him, il ought 10 be 20 every en-
ighteneds and patriotic citizen.
No person in tins part oil the Union doubt
that an excessive tariff is highly burth'nson,e &c
us. The whole Southern country whilst snartinp
under It's operation, have felt degree OF ir-
/ rfstion, and harsh expressions may have Some
lines escaped at pubic meetings, or in public
speeches. But no person, except those ntere sted
TO create such belief for party purposes. would
denounee the whole South unfricndly To IN
{ Union.
| We feel The gricvous pressure and the right tc
complain always " the consols,ion OF tie unortu-
nate, ought not 20 lie denied TO But he wht
would inter from THIS, intention TO resort I,
violence, any other than peaceahIs a,sd const
stutioDai mode Of redress, would do great injustice
ITO the known patriotism, and derotcdncss 10 tht
Union, oil our Southern population. But, suppos
governor Giles III moment OF excited feeling,
from too arden; but huucs ZEAL for his fellow
citizcns, aboIiug he believed under Sc rere an,
unjus! pressure, may have used expressions whc.
all do not understand alike, and some may thin.
susceptible oil construction, Of misch;rvo,S ten
dency-cus!, that 10 canoe! the services OF thirty
OF foIty years OF life Devoted his country: Ar,
we prepared to reject public servant OF ,ricd pat
roiisin, and acknow lodged devotion TO human Ii #
~, because from an over ardent zeal, he NAV have
asserted doctrines IN the abstract III terms II ma
not approve: Ought we not rather 10 weigh agaii.s
tile accusations brought against him by his enc
mics (fron political causes, and FOR political effect
the even tennr of lis long political life! Which O
us would wish 10 be tried in this world, beior,
still more awful tribunal, by single i:isulat
cd passage Of ouy lives, stripped ron its genera
CONFETTI
+; Mr.. Gics has been accusc! % so;ne, as being
uniricadly 10 The Internal Improvement OF ia;
slate. Ills message to the last lie gis!durc proves
the contrary Of tins, Tor though he processes him
EpcDdiiUre o. the public resources, hc declared him
sell an advocate Tor such objects as would he at
stendei with general and practical benefit 20 liz
connunity, and with thc aid at rcpo; Is from tn
Engineer al the state. recommended several O
these 20 the assembly, which wculJ iaye beer
extensively beneficial, especially TO the Wpstetr
parts Of tlie State Was be to be- blarl.J, It 10,
Legislature could oo' mature thcsc, or sornc mo
dlhcafioD OF these plaus, at i!eir last SESSION?
Before Conclude these rculrks which arc no
written IN Tie Split al panegyric MIR. Giles, bu
ron sense oi justice 10 old public scrvaut am
distinguished member Of the republican party
!ask leave TO make some observations Of more &c
neral character. They are intended IL be address
ed particularly to the members {. the Republica,
party. The result nG lie Presidential election, j.
! ,,aginis, may re ca-~.f-rcd ~ pretty vel! asrer
taiEcl. Thanks 30 tho zeal, le energy, aud pal
rotlstn oi DOR citizen, there I've 10 doubG sye
shall achieve glorious victory.
The indications from the other states give VI.
confidence of equal success in the general result
"A few Jays viii Place ,h's, beyond doubt. | do
not rejoice at this, iog private personal coneidc
rations but for the sake OF principle. for the sake
of my country hope this will tc the era of good
feelings. There doubt good and patriotic
mon, who have been engaged on both odcs, in
the conflict we have been going through. II any
unpleasant feeling has been engendcred, amongst
this description OF mon, it is 10 be hoped il will
! subtle with the occasion. We citizens of the
same country, and all honest men will look To its
prosperity, as the great object TO be attained. But,
until the storm subsidies, cannot tell what will
| be its effects To those who have united iI,ir
cxortions 10 prolucc a change in men. and there
| by 10 effect change OF measures, and the re es-
ablishIueut Of correct principles, il cannot be Toe
strongly recommended 10 preserve harmony ant
mutual f'sbcaraDce, aud azealous cooperation, 70
| give foil effect 10 the great change, which has
! or IS 5hou, 20 take place. If we should succeed