Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-07

HNElIING upon IIIlifOT-
tant propositions. and thereby suppress, Instead OF
observe, the Legislative will. Such was the Lea
furliGriertd'io. The Chair, therefore, pronounce
ed the resolution in order, and tho gentleman from
Ohio entitled 10 the floor.
Mr.. Randolph addressed the Chair. That has
arrived (said he) which must have been ioreseen
ny every member yesterday, whether he voted
Tor or against the motion 10 10y this resolution on
the table. This House as converted into an cleo
toneering arena. i should not, pei;ait me to say
before go any farther, have inquired of the gen
ucman from Ohio '0Uer the way''-i will not saw
CIT OF the way-at which OF the two gentlemen
from Virginia who had spoken OH this subject he
icvellcd his remarks, If he had not responded TO
me inquiry OF my colleague, that he did not intend
them tor him and, as az my call lac declares that
ne did not intend them for me, leave il for that
other gentleman from Virginia, whoever lie may
Pc who has spoken on this debate, 10 take them 10
himself.
Here Mr.. Wright asked permission 10 cxp,ain-
but Mr.. Randolph refused TO yield the floor for
that purpose.
But, continued Mr.. r. if the gentleman meant
nay colleague, (Mr. FloydD to my colleague re-
icSate ne gentleman, being well satisfied that he
could not be i'll better hands. Yes. Sir. with this
thing have done forever 7 will .;Ut be proyok-
ed, nor shall L suffer myself 10 be induced TO
enter into personalities with any man upon this
floor; but 30 know that the newspapers have it
In their power, and, whether designedly or not,
lhey GO exercise that power, OF giving to my re-
marks pungcncy and application, which, as
ihade by inc, they were Invested of refer now
TO late arid notorious occasion
And now, Sir, let me call the attention of this
House 10 the amendment of the gentleman from
south Carolina and the peculiar of things in
which We are placed i will vote for the amend
ment OF the gentleman from South Carolina, but
II 1t be adopted shall vote against the resolution
az amended. was sent here TO discharge the dul-
hes oil Representative TO the best of my ability for
the good OF those whom represent ana that duty
shall discharge, undeterred by calls OF yeas and
nays and by the buS-bears and hobs COLLINS which
may be conjured up of any supposed responsibility
--undiSmayed by any fear of ifnputations of sun
pressing inquiry, or OF conuiving at public abuses
-ihsensib'e TO any imputatiCn of throwing out a.
galnst Government charges which am not pre-
pared to establish. shall vote against the reso-
iuuon, fearless OF consequences; and the motives
upon which vote viii avow to my constituents
and IN the face of The world l have never vet
refused to $50, under much more trying circtin-
stances than the prcsent-for, i'll proportion as thu.
atmosphere presents nothing but clouds and dark
ness 10 the view of the gentleman from Indiana
(hf blake,) so TO me the aspect of it exhibits in
creations OF returning sunshine. No, Sir, | shall
not be deferred. l shall do whatever think
rISht-and when say so, do not say that others
VIII not-iir from i'll will not vote for any pro-
poauon, whether from friend or from foe, which
MINK calculated to injurc the great cause of the
People oil these United States. No. Sir No syloss
mat can be given to my words-no coloring what
ever that may be put upon my Conduct shall in
duce me TO say aye when am inclined to say no.
o. no when my feelings prompt me to aye.
may Stdiu dlOIlc. nave been III small minOriticS
uhaer the hrst OF the present dynasty, and have
been in minority under the second, and it is very
possible may be IN minority now-but that viii
make no difference 10 me.
Sir, II Is received maxim of the common lov
drawn from the only fountain of wisdom, expert
ence, and that the experience of aees) that no
man shall be trusted TO try his own cause or be a
witness IN his own case. 1t is on the application
OF That wne and salutery maxim 10 our present
situation, that say 20 this inquiry | saw no
ne gentleman from Indiana has told US that for
s part, he IS willing to sink or to swim with the
Administration. He has nailed his coors TO the
mast Sir, admire his gallantry but he must
PARDON me If have wish to sink along with him,
or what Is worse, TO sink the cause in which an,
e'ni aFked against him, by agreeing TO any mea-
sure prudent or Impradent, concerted or uncon-
certed, matured or prcc:pitate, which any new or
any old member may throw into this House |
say TO that gentleman, and 10 others that as soon
as they give Us the helm, we are responsible and
mol betse, for the safety of the ship. But | will
not consent TO initiate her sails viii not consent
70 lmpel her canvasS-I will not consent to work
llSe galley slave at pulling the oar, while She
mas hemsman who may at any time he pleases
run her on shoal, and make mo responsible loy
the result. No, Sir, will be content to wait
will wait, Sir, unit tactious majority of the Pco
pie OF the United States, who have returned a
iacHouS majority TO the other House and as
hope TO this also, shall have elected a fac,ous
PRESIDENT. SIR, you had scarcely taken your seat
IN that chair, before one of the master spirits of the
tlmes@snccringly said to US. wish you ioy GEN
uemeh! lou are now the majority in both
Houses, and YOU are responsible for the measures
OF Government cry you mercy Master Ste
phen, cry you meTcy-we are not, and do not
mean to be thus responsible End for that very
reason, because we do not shall vote against this
measure, and against any other out of the ordinary
routine OF business, that may be brought up Sir,
with the gentleman from South Carolina Mr.
McDuhIe) am for masks of. And now what do
you mean to do Do you mean, as the gentleman
nom South Carolina said, 10 send for man TO be
Doth Winess and Judge in his own case-and in
using tins language. 1t may be said, that / am
making implications against nlustIious and rreot
men.to whom the People of the United States and
Just posterity and even the present age, will not
TAIL TO 10 justice Sir, / do no such thne-I maxi
no other implication than that which every free |
and wise People make against our common ma |
ture-l do say, it would be requiring more of the
parues implicated, than justly De demanded
fran human nature, and therefore at least as much
as can fairly be demanded Of them TO x tl,crn 10
decide IN this case. Tou are requiring men. whose
political existence hangs by n single hair and who
nave already the TiSas .SITdoRiclts of political
dsalh upon their countenancg-fOT il was with n |
a4TdQnic snoer that we told that tyc had be-
come responsible for The measures of the Govern
ment--you are requF ID to call upon them 10 do |
any ung which may have an effect 90 hasten that
event. Sir, will do no such thing I viii MOI
cal upon them. And why noty Because may.
by possibility by that CALL put il in their poyger 10
pFolfact little longer their political lives say |
ny possibility; and that is possibility which an,
determined TO avoid. No, Sir; if this House is to
DC converted into political arena and ] shall be
accused as one Of the gladiators whether the mar
win the trident or him with the net, do not |
know, or care. an clear that we should so speok
mat every mon, woman and child, in the United !
states, Shall be able 70 understand our drift ihcr
ffrtasr 10, e.