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

He would suggest TO the honorable gentleman
60 subdivde his resolution and would for the pre-
sent, move TO lay it upon the tables butwas willing
10 withdraw the motion, if that gentleman wished
IN say any thing farther III explanation dcfencc
oft.
Mr.. Stewart of Pennsylvania, requested Mr.
McDuffie TO withdraw the motion; but he said he
could not do so, unless at the request of the mo-
yer.
Mr. Chiffon (thc mover having made, with sue
cess, similar request, was proceeding to explain
the object OF the resolution, when
The Speaker announced that the hour allotted
TO resolutions had now expired.
Mr.. BaLncy moved TO postpone the orders OF the
day, for the purpose of proceeding with the pre-
sent discussion; but the motion ncgatiyed.
THURSDAY, JANUARY "a, 1928.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RETRENCHMEN1.
The House resumed the consideration of the re-
solutions moved by Mr.. Chiffon the 2Ist inst.
Mr.. c.. went on 20 answer the arguments of
Dir. Barney
MIR. C.. then modified the second resolution by
Introducing after the words :" with instruction :"
the words g to inquire into and,'' 90 make it
read
"That the foregoing resolution be referred TO the
Committee of Ways and Means, with instructions
10 inquire into and report" sc.
Mr.. Randolph said, when the gentleman from
:. Carolina withdrew his motion yesterday to Law
this resolution the table, rose for the purpose
OF renewing il. But, understanding that he had
not withdrawn it, did not, because could not re-
new it. The gentleman from S. Carolina, with that
courtesy and comfy which we all ought to shew
To- one another, did, subsequently,, Withdraw his
motion, in order 10 give opportunity the gen
ueman who moved IT, and who has now Just taken
his seat, 10 make explanations. That opportunity
having been ample, L should be content TO let the
matter pass, but that feel myself pledged Ito
an expression which, though parliamentary, is not
strictly grammaticaD 70 the cause of retrenchment.
shall say few, n very few words, in order 10
explain the course am about to take, and which,
otherwise, might appear TO initiate against that
co 'rSe Sir, DO believe, that retrenchment is re-
CURED, both by the circumstances of the country
and by the voice OF the public. lconcur heartily
with the gentleman from Pennsylvania, OH my
LETT, (hlr Buchanan) in all he advanced, lin as
tar as that went) l am clearly of opinion that this
Is case in which reformation, like charity, q
mean modern charity begins at hoIne-at least il
ought to begin at home. 1 have long been of o.
pinion, that no economical gentleman could ever
inhabit such House as this; DO believe we ne
Yer shall have an economical Government in such
an establishment as the present. This however,
may be q peculiar opinion Of mine. Yes, sir, re-
formation must begin at home. | do not mean in
our own cases as members am not going to
start the per diem queston-God forbid! We had
enough of that when sat i'll the brick building
over the way, CHhere should be very glad if we
sat nOw) believe, sir, that whatever abuse
may exist elsewhere, we can 20 with them, part
PGSSu, at home, and shew an equal case of abuse
But, sir, this is not the accepted time'-and in
saying this, do not speak in the words of some
an &c accepted time" for parliamentary or econom.
ical reform. Every effort that is made now, will
only recoi on those who make twill iniure the
cause not further it. One Of the greatest men and
best patriots that ever lived mean John De Witt
when asked how he managed TO get through so
much business, replied, that nc managed it &c by
doing one thing at time" Now, sir, believe
that we have " one thing needful' to do and /
am for doing it. will not indicate further than
have done, what that " one thing" is. say let
bring 70 bear upon that object the whole OF our
strength, all our rays light and heat, into one To-
GUS. Sir, we know that even Mr. Jefferson, in
his highest and most palIny state, could not sue
ceeu in certain reforms he wished to Introduce
And why, sir Because there was a counteryail-
ing under-cuTrent, too strong for him to STEM
Mr. Speaker, wish not to add another to the
number OF resolutions which are to be taken UP
regularly every moTning-dcbated for hour
throughout the session, and, at the end OF it, left
unfinished, with the unfinished speech of some
gentleman by the side of them and this resolu-
ton will mfllliby take that course unless you re-
wise your rules AM OrderSOr unless the House will
Join me in a motion | going 10 make. Sir /
viii not enter upon one of the subjects referred to
In the resolution, farther than to say one word in
respect to the school at West Point. Sir, that
School IS contiivance TO educate the sons Of the
rich, at the expense of the poor. But will not
by farther entering into this subject bring all that
force 20 operate against me, which know 70 be
enlisted in defence of that Institution. 1 em for
doing thing at a tiine--but il is nevertheless
buys pound Of sugar, peck Of salt, or as much
iron as will point his plough share, can probably
say to any one Of the cadets from West Point
Z" you were educated at my expense" Yes, sir
he can say this, and how would the young man
feel under such circumstances Certainly as
would not feel for any consideration that can be
named.
had rather mat son Of mine should be OBLIGED
70 make his mark, for want Of knowing how TO
write, than that, while his father was CAPABLE OF
bearing all the necessary charges, he should be
educated at the public expense. Sir, make no
reflections for the only man 1 ever knew who
was educated under such circumstances, is as es-
Unable, as worthy, and as true a man as any that
lives never knew but one. Sir, It is Just as
easy, that two bodies should occupy the same
space, that all these irons should be in tho fire
at the same time, aud none Of them should burn
rs long as we have this dead weight against US
reformation is impossible ] defy the committees
% accomplish any thing--Jou may turn aIeni all
into tho Department and they will do nothing
and when say this, do mean 10 cast any per-
f0nal reflections Certain nOt--nOt az all sir-I
have already said that Mr.. Jefferson, even in his
highest and most p.lmy state was bafTled in the
attempt. Sir, there are certain interests here
which were TOO strong for him--they are stronger
than the President and stronger Ciian the Poodle
now move you that this resolution lie upon The
table, never 20 be taken up again, WITH nv con-
SER d-rinr The rrssen' session