Delaware journal., 1828-03-04
TUESDAY, .Narch 4, 1925.
We. OIL.

two of the high contracting parties? Why did he
say it was lust before the eeo ton. when Mr.. Craw~
ford obstinatey refused to die, while it uncer-
tain how the vote of Louisiana had been given,
and who would be the third candidate returned tU
the House? But, sir, as the witness desires The
privilege of explaining away, or taking back what It
was understood he said will! not hold him to the
statement. From what he now says, it appears he
knows nothing relevant to the subject in dispute.
should have called the gentleman to order yester-
day for his remarks if he had not volunteered hln-
SELF and being then giving testimony to stulty the
official organ Of his party. On that account lett
it to others to interfere. hope the gentleman will
not despair he has reason to be encouraged his
remarks of yesterday have already produced Az in
portant effect. He has drawn to himself the encuus
aging notice of the Editor upon whom he comnel.
ted. In the paper OF this morning the Editor re-
marks upon the proceedings of yesterday, from whCh
| will read passage or two: I'VE say, we consi-
.'ter the manner, as we'll as the OCCASION partcu-
larly unfortunate for MIR. Randolph He knows,
and SO does every member Of the Senate that he ss
more indebted TO this paper, than to any individual,
for dsmtereSted Uiad,calion Of that reputation up
on which he places so high an estimate" Again,
he says: :" It was, therefore, unfortunate for Mr..
Randolph, that he should have impeached in the
manner in which he has chosen to 1t, the only
press which, at this place, has presented barrier to
the accumulated calumnles, that out for US, apoua
hQUe crushed him TO the earth. W. nave defenueu
him when his favorie press, in his own State, has
fautered." Sir, how could the gentleman feeljus-
tilted in waging war upon press that had so mag
unanimously sustained HIN, and but tor winch
he would have been crushed to the earth ? But let
the gentleman be encouraged he will yet be sus-
TUNED by the same press his offence though great,
will be forgiuen-not reDenged. Nay the gentle
man has cause for graduation, in having met so mag
unanimous an antagonist. He has even excited his
compassion. and drawn forth his pity. will read,
/" We know the causes which operate upon sensi'
bllity too easily excited at all times, and rendered.
at this moment, more irritable by disease, have led
to this attack. Were We to act nadera sanafa'
impulse. we would leaue Mr.. Randolph 10 hisJufe ;
,0e auould silence our press as to him; but we act
from higher and nober motives" Here is mag.
nanimity that is truly praseworthy. which, hop
will reassure the gentleman from Virginia he a9
not be left to his fate The gentleman from Viz
ginia, who has been in public life fourth Of ceu
fury, will not be crushed into the earth. will not be
:, left to his fate. How generous These Editors
will sustain him for the cause they unite with bin
in supporting. [ cannot take leave of the gentle
man, without recommending to him, amidst the dit
icul les which perpex him, the application of the le
gal maxim he called your attention to the other day,
1 8 De minimis non curot ier.'' | have done
: with this thing forever-I hope will mistake
$ the matter to which allute; have done with
!, this thing-not with the gentleman from Virginia
8 him | hope to meet often in good health, and to
: unite with him in the work of reform.