Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-20
Mr.. Ramd0lph's Suppressed Report.


From III. q. State. T.les,sphl
We have the satisfaction to-dsy 10 present to
our readers great treat in the publication Oh the
Report which Mr.. Randolph prepared and offered
Tor the adoption OF the Select Committee on the
Rules, which majority OF that Committee con-
sidered as little too strong and Pungent for
that inspd neutrality, viii CHI, according to long
usage, has Characterised the soemnity Of our state
papers. Like all suppressed books, the curiosity of
the public has been keenly excited to get hold OF
this effnsion.ATho mode ~ which this has been
accomplished, win be seen from the correspon-
dcnce which prefaces the Report ~
In reference 70 style, Ne cpnsider it the most
finished production Of MI. Randolph that we have
yet seen. II Is marked BY that idiomatic purity,
simplicity and forces, that easy Cow, and graceful
variety of diction, which uniformly make his
marks, whether under the touch of his pen,
under the utterance Of his unrivalled elocution,
language OF infinite melody, harmony and COM
p3ss. The fine tact which he displays in catching
the beau ideal OF presiding officer of the House
Of Representatives, the beautiful historical illus
trations which he brings TO bear this image, of
high intellect and devoted public spirit, and the
shading which he hings around it, by the contrast
OF what ftcO Speakers of the House Of Represen-
tativcs haze been; the one disgracing his high
function OF " an umpire in the Chair, by becoming
partisan on the iioor,' that he might gorge his
his own appetite for filthy pels and dishonorable
his station into derision, scorn and contempt, by
vulgari'y, poverty Of spirit, and "''"S form alto
gether picture of force, beauty and instruction,
that we have rarely seen excelled.
AsAlr R.has gibbelted on gallows sixty cubits
high, to a very undesirable immortality, these gen.
tlemen, are willing to let them swing; for il
they are lead to every useful aud honorable pur
pose OF life, nevertheless, the negative instruction
they furnish OF tch0t men should not be, may af-
ford some small compensation to poSterity, for the
EVIL OF contemporary example.
WAsHINGToH, May Z, 1925
SIR Having learnt that report which ac-
companied the resolutions you offered as Chairman
OF the Select Committee OF the Rules, was not u
|dopted by t,at Committee, and consequently, that
the report in question, has reverted back TO your
SELF as your private property, we induced 10 So
licit OF you copy for publication.
We frankly confess, that should have been
more gra,ied TO have lad the archives Of the House,
enriched by commentary on the manner in which
the highly responsible duties OF its presiding officer
ought 10 be perforated, by one who uniies to long
Parliamentary eSperienc all those resources cal
culated TO give grace and power to the discussion
OF such topic.
AS we have been disappointed in this particu :
lar, the precise form of request furnishes
the only alternative for the qualification OF our
wishes.
We trust that you are already in improved health
and that we may long continue torecognize you az
one of the most ardent champions of the people
One who filings away the seabbard, aud personally
neither counts the cost the risk, when theiI
rights or their liberties aic 10 be defended.
I We have the honor 10 remain, Sir, with esteem
very respectfully your ob't serv'ts,
j. HAMILTON, Jr. Of s. c..
WM. ID. MARTIN, of $. 9.
TUOS. p. MOORE, of Ky-
CHARLES WICKLIFFE, of Ky.
VIM. DRAYTON, of s. e.
JOHN FhOYD of Geo.
e. G CAMBBELENG, of N. ".
RUDOLPH RUNNER, OF N. Y.
WARREN II. DAVIS, OF S. G..
@. G. VERpLANCH, of N Y.
GEORGE KREMER, of Peun.
JOHN CARTER, of S. 6.
EEViN GALE, OF Md.
MARK ALEXANDER, Of Va.
DANIEL TURNER, of ". G.
WM. HALE, Of Miss.
John M'KEE, OF Alabama.
WN. STANBERRY, of Ohio,
ALEXANDER SMYTH, OF Va.
JOSEPH DUNCAN, Of Illinois,
JOHN BELL, OF Tennessee.
IJoIfN RANDOLPH, Esq. Of Roanoke.