Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-13

To The revolutions they have sent US, agreeing
with, and reitera'ing the principles, contained in
tnose communicated by our worthy old Gov ernor,
last year: Who, whatever Gentlemen may think,
will be considered for this beue.ac.or Of man.
kind. Be it so, strand yet say, if Traitors, am
proud OF an occasion to say, they are right, and
will 20 with them.
wish, upon this part of the subject. to he un-
derstood. l soiernnly declare, sir, tina, am as
much attached to the union of these States, will
not say as any advocate OF this policy, but any
man IN America can be, who means to he free
My life has not passed, without proofs of my de.
votion to the principles OF the Government. Ihave
nothing to ask OF il; aud never had, but a fair,
faithful, and honest administration. But, when
It departs from the principles upon which the
States and ,be people associated; when a policy is
adopted, which brings destruction i'm is train;
where dependence, oppression, bsggary, ANA sla.
very are ITS conseQuences;-by which the honest
industry OF the husJan,man, must be disposed of
al The pleasure OF Government; bestowed upon
the capitalist manufacturer and wool grower, TO
stimulate their avarice and cupidi,y;-the Union
has lost its charms Tor me. II has ceased 10 answer
the purpose for which il was formed. Ii has Loaf
the power, or refuses TO exercise it, for my pro-
lection and security; and painful rs The reflection
may be- must lock Tor security tseS here II il
Is not to be found, but in disunion ,yl, sieadii,
pursue the principles OF my toretsthers If i, comes
say let i, come.
May il yet be avoided? hope il may. arm
willing TO make another effort 10 stay the hand of
the oppressor. Will Gentlemen go with u.s. Oh
no, sir; and why: Gentlemen say, we have no
cause oil complaint. II there is, let il he tried by
the Federal Courts. They cannot agree to the
RESOLUTIONS; andif they did, they would be inope-
Ta'iVc-tbat It Is not proper occasion 10 renon-
strate. Let the President Elect be installed, and
the new Administration determine upon the policy
o. those laws. We ought to decline to act at this
time, and by .iscounenancing the complaints of
our sisters OF the South, tranquiize and compose
the public mind. We are too young 10 decide
suchquesons We impeed TO this course
now, by the influence of our Chief Magistrate
and complain annually, aud according to method.
This argument will not suit the times, sir. Is
the cause, which Gentlemen espouse with so much
afdor, IN reality weak, TO require an appeal 10
our ide and our fears, Instead Of our reason and
Judgment? This House, sir, acting under the in
iluence OF the Governor! The idea is ridiculous i'm
the extreme. When, let me ask, was The General
Assembly older than it is now: Are not gentle
men here as the Representatives of the Peope.
And yet. it is sneeringly said, not compe-
tent TO decide this question? That the Congress
have repeatedly decided il against us. Why, sir,
Gentlemen have taken the liberty not only to de-
eide Tor themselves but insist that thew are better
Judges OF my interest than l am. And, claiming
and exercising this high privilege for themselves
DID suppose, IRE might be permitted to Judge, at
least, one side OF the question. have no objec-
ton they shall Judge Of their interest; but deny,
that they are as well qualified to judge of mine as
| am. Sir, would you consent, that the high
wayman, with his hand in your pocket and pis-
FOL at your ear, should decide upon YOUR rights.
am not at lbertyto consider Gentlemen here, as
debating and voting upon their own pecuniary in
terests-Ihe rules of this House forbid this. Nor,
as standing III the relation of Counsel and Client
with the manufacturer and wool grower, who are
now plundering my Constituents and the whole
Southern Country. And, when this horde of har-
pies are detected in the felony, [ am told 10 90 TO
the Federal Court. The Federal Court, sir-
suppose this, il you please, original idea. II
ought, at once, TO be repudated; because you can
not make a case out OF it, for the court to try
Can the Court try question Of policy, or sove-
do we not know how il would be decided
When, let we ask, did the Federal Court ever de-
eide question OF power, against the Federal Co
vernlnenE Have Gentlemen forgotten the Lot
terry Case? How did it decide the Bank Case in
Ohio! Why, sir, this court pronounced judgments
under the Alien and Sedition Laws; and fined and
| imprisoned our countrymen.
Well, sir, as to the propriety of acting at this
time, and in this mode, permit ne to say, Mr.
Speaker, that we bound to act;.t Gems to me !
IL for no other reason, than that we declined yea,
ago, to notice with the proper degree of respect
TOR the States of s. Carolina & Georgia the com.
| munlcations upon this subject The reason aleg.
ed at that time, was that the Presidential Election
was pending-that States, which were known tc
be devoted 10 this policy, were acting in concert
win us, to tree the country from the reign of cor
ruption, bribery and intrigue; and, that ought
moi 10 give any cause OF apprehension TO those
VIM (duu Ho!leStIy uiiIereo,) WIN us up
on this mighty question Welt, sir, a member
over the way, (rom Ca6ell, sir) moved TO lay il up
on the table. idid not adopt this reasoning; but
II was then the pleasure of the House to dispose
OF the subject in this way IL was laid upon the
table.
We are again adinonished, that the distinguish.
ed Chief who has been elected to the Presidency
is not yet indicted 10 Office; and that we should a
wait the event, and rely upon him and his cabinet
10 relieve lis, II we are oppressed. How are they
TO know II? Ii is even said here, that our policy
IS changed. Let us vote, sir; that will show; and
II we have abandoned our principles. and surren-
dered our rights ii ought to be known. | never
will agree, that either is SO, until il is proven
Again, sir; Gen Jackson has received a greater
AMI believe, a more united vote from this Old
Commonwealth, than any of his predecessors. II
The opinion OF Gentlemen as TO the change of opin-
ion and policy Is true he ought TO be advised of ii
III we have not changed, (and know we have
not have we nothing to hope from his jus
tee, and his sympathises IL | understand
his character, its strongest trait is devotion
! TO Civil Liberty. l voted for him as the firm
| TREND AMI advocate OF freedom and the supporter
oithe rights OF the states and of the people. A
man ike this, can never delight in oppression nor
be the instrument oft There is no man now alive
| to whom, personally or officially, would appeal
with greater confidence for justice. | ask no more
Idi we silent, the advocates OF this policy NAV
/ rely upon the opinions of gentlemen here and
elsewhere; and the mutual deception may be fatal
TO our peace, as is To prosperity and securi-
~. The Fathers Of this policy, sir, are the men
who, since the foundation of the Government, have
sought power with vigilance and assiduity, tina.
has neither tired nor slept Defeated In their at
tempt to administer the Government by force,
they have resorteG 10 the corporation policy to at
tain by fraud, what they cannot claim OF right,
and dare not attempt by force In their defeat
! SIT, thirty years ago, the people supposed il
an entire overthrow. We have Z" scotcbed the