Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-16

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s'ituiirns; that they are not ca!y pure but above
suspicion have and shall continue 10 oppose this
species ct legislation.
~ iiie we contine Ourselves, Mr.. Speaker, 70 the
Legislative duties devolvcd upon rs, continue 60
be the representatives of 30 0aO Freencn; but that
moment conLesccnd 10 become cicctionce RIM
partisans, we resolve ourselves into units; ono in
tho great mass OF our countrymen possessed OF c.
quail rights and equally competent with ourselves
toJudgc and decide on the important question: who
shall become next Chief Magistrate. have
resolved TO steer clear OF all party strife but seek
not to conceal my sentiments. | believe the pre-
sent 20 be an honest Administration ably adninis-
tered. In Mr.. Adams behold plain unpretend
ing republican, who has enjoyed i'm an eminent dc
gree the confidence OF all his illuStrious predeccs-
sors; necessarily dcvoting the energies of his vi
gorous iutcilect to the advancement of the best
interests OF his country; while the distinguished
services of Gen. Jackson have encircled his brow
with wreath of never fading glory and cmbalm-
ed him in the affections of large portion of his
countrymen. II remains with the only sovereigns,
The People, TO decide between their respective
claims It's not for Inc, not for US, Interfere We
TOO, are public servants and have other important
duties assigned TO us. W maxim ever has been,
and shall bc-hiay the Admin stration of my coun-
try be always right, and while right may be sup
ported
am pleased, aIr. Speaker, that so much of the
resolutions as relate to compensation is o.
Initted in The notifications OF them RI am told il
Is not, and am sorry forit.l 1t is i,nmateria how
lo-s the discussion may be protracted, il will all
emu in smoke. We may continue weeks longer
in va?or bath; but the per diem will remain undi-
Vanished.
In reply TO the gentleman from Kentucky-I do
not aiiude to the OF those propOsitions for
the conci'iatory tone of that gcntlemans conclud-
ing remarks leaves nothing existing between us
except good will, but to the second gentleman from
hentucky,-Iyho responded TO me, and rode my old
horse rather roughly this was perfectly Fair and
had he alluded % IN ~ e,o, MI
complain. They, sir, are SO far removed above hi /,
censurc. that they cannot he elevated by any en-
comiums OF mine. i cannot retort upon his con-
s!ituents any unl<ind alluson; an intimate associa-
ton with them forms one Of the most pleasing re-
collections of my early life, and my district Of
country feel strongly the identity of interest
which binds the Atlantic border to the Western
world, that they are now vigorously employed in
facilitating the means OF intercourse which are
more firmly to unite thcn2s one common family
will not retalate lest should cause the crimson
blush oil shame to mantle in the checks of those |
represent, should /, BY any similar coarseness of
language, expose myself to your rebuke when in
terposing the authority of the Chair TO sustain the
dignity of the House oveS which you preside, sir.
In n manner calculated not only to command the
respect but TO win the esteem of all its members
And although the gentleman has drawn the sword,
co not throw away the scabbard / will not be
forced, in an angry discussion, TO retort harshness
ol invecove inconsistent with self-respect.
The gentleman from Tennessee has stated, that
tnere are twenty supernumerarles, graduates at
west Point, now az thci. homes unemployed IL
IS true, sir. Those young men, in four years de-
voted 10 study, ere permitted but TO visit their
families. After obtaining their degrees they gen.
eraiiy receive Through Of two or three months,
which enables them torencw that intercourse and
rekindle that glow of affection to their parents and
friends, which too long separation might entirely
anenate VIII any father say that this is extrava-
CANT indulgence? tits, however, probable that at
this present moment there are not vacancies in Tho
ia hon. intrpa jiata
q very short time they become merged in the Req
Ister, and cease to be supernumeraries Having
seen and known ut West Point the destitu Re or
phan son OF widowed mother, who was there cd
ucated, and Is now one of the most distinguished
ProfessoIs-I mention the fact TO convince nv
friend from Tennessee that its benefits are not mo-
nopozed by the children of the atilucnt and inilu-
cntial.
The gentleman from Virginia expressed great
repugnance at the idea Of OF his receiving an
education at West Point lie would rather he
should make his mark and not be able to read or
write Sir, were this Charity School, so would
every man who had the means to educate his chill
dren out OF his own purse. Do not those Young
men repay the debt of gratitude due to the natioa
A well organized army, well constructed fortffica-
tons, and necessary TO its defence. The elements
@; military service impaired to them become the
property OF their country, and called into active
rev .ton in the construction ofits fortresses and
rorie an,e 10 ts enemies and even should they re
r.-- ne raths Of civil life, in imparting their
f-e- 80 the militia, our nations best bulwark,
20 as contribute more essentially TO its advan-
'-er s-1 IS. lie in the tented field. / have ne
vs7 Z, III Speaker, among the radicals
no 80 aoi 5a deemed prodigal, when desiring
20 C'id among those politicians disposed 20
tsa'.b ihr kissing institutions OF our country, and
~" appropriations, commensurate with her
7.'sH;r,n, Gdvance lnterna improvements, che
RI: your army, your Navy, increase yonr nation-
a defonces OF every descriptions and thus accele-
rate the speed of the Republic in her march TO the
der'inics which await her, aud which car only be
arrested by system of injudicious and wastciul
parsimony.