Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-07

and Clay. The evidence is now before the world,
and the people viii decide the great cause. regard
less OF his raillcry.
important rs the evidence is which this inquiry
has elected, it has pointed 20 that which is still
more Important. Although MIR. Blair refused to
be sworn, il was distinctly ascer,ainctl from his
apologies and other circumstances, that he pro-
cured the information which he communicated TO
Messrs. KendallSn Dudley, in confidential let
ters from Mr.. Clay himself In9ssd. we are in
formed through channel on which we conf
IDENTITY rely, that Mr.. Ciays friends in Frankfort
now have copy of such a letter. This may ac-
count Tor their readiness in excusing Mr.. Blair.
They may have preferred to submit to any con-
tempt OF their authority, and even enter il of
cord rather than this damning document
But how will they excuse themselves TO their
constituents or their conscienccs foradopting re-
solution when they had the most positive evidence
oil its aisehuod in their possession! HOW could
they say aye, upon resolution declaring the
charges Of bargain TO be ''uterly false, and crcu-
lated Tor party purposes, when they knew that
| the original document proving them true, was in
sight Of the capitol!
Their efifontcry is equal to all emergencies
They now say that Mr.. Blair refused to swear be-
| cause he had nothing 10 tell They charge him
with acting a part and pretending to have impor-
tempt to deceive Cannot they put this matter
to the test? Could they not have forced Mr.
Blair to tell all he knew Cannot they now get
Mr.. Clay to release him from all confidence, and
caH ol nun 10 come OUT win - the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth 20 This is
| what the people will demand of Mr.. CLAW. Ii he
| makes this call, and Mr.. Blair does not disclose
any thing OF Importance, then may they, with
| some Propriety, hold him up TO the scorn and
derision of the country. For ourselves, we do not
doubt that full proof of direct bargain is in the
| hands of Mr. Blair
How changed is Henry Clay from what he once
was Once, he was the open and frank servant of
| the people, ready to do their will, no matter by
a. a f,I ,1...t-~
| return from Europe, he has beena changed man.
He sought 10 destroy Mr.. Adams by secretly
stimulating attacks upon him while he bore tow
ards him an exterior Of civlity, if not of friendship
he taught US and the people of the west to hate
nir. Adams as our greatest enemy yet to secure
an office to himself, he rushes into his bosom.
The voice of the people which it was once his pride
10 obey, he has attempted to stie. and then treat
ed 1t with contempt He sought TO prevent an
expression of the voice of Kentucky through her
Legislature, lest it should embarrass him in his
| selfish designs. After that body had spoken,
with voice almost unanimous, he sought to de-
feat the public will thus expressed, by procuring
| private letters to be written to members of Con-
gress advising them TO disregard it.. Ii he had
desired TO obey the public will, why did he not
get his friends to call meetings of the people and
take their voice! This would have defeated his
OBJECT. He was determined to pursue his own
will regardless of that of the people for the purpose
oiplacing himselfin the, line of safe precedent
| and then by intrigue and management, power and
patronage, bend the public viii to his own sell
fish purposes
We thought this Address due to the people of
Kentucky on this interesting occasion. full re-
Ply to Mr. Clays Address is shortly expected from
Washington, the circulation of which we shall pro-
| mote TO the extent of our power. The people need
| but true knowledge of facts to bring to speedy
close the reign of bargain intrigue and falsehooi
by order OF the Central Jackson Committee of
Kentucky. SAAPL SOUTH, Chairman.
LEWIS SANDERS. Jr Sec'rv
WASHINGTON, Feb 29.-In the Senate YES
| terday, resolution was offered by Mr. Harrison,
proposing an inquiry into the expediency Of grant
ing apension TO the family of the late Maj. Gen
Brown. Mr.. Chandler submitted resolution con-
templating the abolition Of the office of Mai. Gen
OF tlie army. The Process bill was taken up, a.
Tnended, and passed to third reading, when, on
motion OF hlr. Webster, it was recommitted.--
Some time was spent in the consideration Of Ex-
ccutye business.
In the House of Representatives, the resolution
offered by Mr.. Gilmer, relative to the West Point
academy, was again taken up, the discussion upon
n being arrested on Tuesday, by the expiration of
the hour. After brief explanation of the char
acter OF the Academy by Mr.. Dwight and Mr..
Vance, on motion of Mr.. Ward, the resolution
was again laid on the table, by vote of so TO so.
Mr. Tucker made another unsuccessful motion
TO consider his resolution providing for earlier
nour Tor the daily meeting of Congress. The
House then resumed the consideration Of the bill
making appropriations for Internal improvements,
the question being ON the proposition of Mr.. Dray-
ton TO amend the clause relative TO the SURVEYS
so as TO limit them to such roads as may be for the
transportation oithe mail, for military purposes
In the discussion which took place, AIessrs. VIII
llams Hall, Carter, Stewart, Martin, Hamilton
Oakley, Mercer, &c. took part. Mr.. Wilde then
obtained the floor, but the House adjourned with
out coming TO any decision f.Vat. Journal.
March LIN the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Har-
rison introduced bill for the relief of the widow
OF the late Gen. Jacob Brown, which was twice
read and referred. The resolution offered by Mr.
Chandler, for abolishing the Office Of Major Gen
eral o. the Army, was considered; and, after con-
siderable discussion was, on motion of Mr. Berrien
modified so as TO propose an inquiry only.
In the II. Of Representatives, MIR Maliary gave
| notice that he should on Monday next, move the
House to take upthe Tariff Bill whether the Appro-
priation Bills should be carried through or not
The House then proceeded to the unfinished hui
Siness Of the prece ling day, being the bill making
appropriations for internal improvements Some
further discussion took place on Mr.. Drayton's
motion TO amend the clause relating to surveys
restricting them TO routes necessary in a military
view, or for the transportation ofthe mail in which
Mr.. Wilde, Mr.. Gorham Mr.. Rives, Mr.. Stewart
and Mr. Mercer, participated.
The question was then taken or Mr.. Drayton's
amendment, which was negatved by an immense
majority. Mr.. Oakley then moved to amend the
clause by restricting the appropriation to such sur
veys as have commenced. Mr.. Oakley has the
floor today in support Of his amendment. TIb.