Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-04-06

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/ Need we advert to the abundant confirmation O
these Representations Need we remind the reader
that never were such splendid enterprises on foot al
/ Washington--such numerous and heavy application,
Tor aid in constructing canals turnpkes and rail roads
and such large sums appropriated to those purno
ses' Need we point to the Buffalo and New Orleans
Road, on scale ofgrandeur which the world cannot
parallel and to the probability of its receiving the
sanction of Congress? Then as to the Tariff The
fraudulent promises held out, and the delusiye expec
tations excited--in what have they terminated In
the absolute refusal of Congress so much as to con-
slider the subject!
Men of Virginia. ye3 have been handsomely tickled
and you know it. Yon parted with your Jewel of
prce-your political consistency--your abominaton
OF The vicinity Of the bayonet to ruleyour deep sworn
opposition to military despotism4-and what have you
gpttor 1t? We do not mean to exaggerate----we
usA you to examine every thing mos, deliberately
put we affirm and challenge denalthat all you have
received IN any and every of the word whether
applied to doctrines, principles or benefits state or
iederai-is accumulated and concentred in the per.
son of VIM c. Rives- Minister Plcnipoten,iary to
France
1ur. Carson Of NORTH Carolina-7ae "Bargaaa.n
Mr. w. Il. Shepard of n. c., in the Debate on the
Buifalo Bill, having (tohis great honor said that .no
honorable man now believed the story of bargain
the remark called out his colleague, Mr.. Carson
who thus spake:
MI CARSON said, rise Mr. CHAIaMAN, not to
make Speech but to notice n r,marI- which III
from my colleague, (Mr. w. B. SHEpAapl witch. to
say the least OF 1t was uncaled for. NV collen ono
sad' Sir' I'm speaking of the story of "6argain and
corruption" by which the last administration were
hurled from power, &5c "that no honorable man now,
believed the SANDER. 1t had long since been consign
ed TO the kennel of forgotten calumnies."
Sir, know not what opinion my colleague holds of
me. Inc friendship and respect, however, which |
felt for him, induced hope that he entertained SINH;
lar feelings towards me- and should be sorry To hold
any "6edgf' which would forfeit them. But, Sir.
DO BELIEVE and have always believed since heard OF
the election of J. O. Adams, which took place on this
floor, and shall continue to believe that that elec
ton was carried by bargain intrigue and combination
whether corruption entered into the arrangement
leave to be determined by those concerned This
lr nave spoken upon this floor, have written it te
my constituents, and spoken too while among them
Fand, Sir did so from the fullest conviction of IT.
truth. TWAS the very grounds upon which nv on
position was first raised the most prominent upo1
Wnch II was prosecuted, and it will always be graf
Tying recollection, that my public arm was raised am
my ad willingly given to llurl them from their i'll
gotten power.
This same remark, Sir, was made by a Senate
w nearly verbatim the other
oI congress do not mean by saying this, to charg
my coi!eague with plhgarlsrn: doubt the remar
was original with him; but it made in the Senate
Thought then ought to have been noticed. Yet ST
probably should not now have notcedit, had it no
fallen froma source respectable from colleague
30 lar as regards myself, Sir, desire to set hiI
flsht, ana however sceptical he, or others may be
upon TINS subject; or however they may doubt the cor
RICHNESS OF the charge do say, fearless of contra die
ton, that In the election of John Quincy Adams
there was combination founded in corruption
ana II every impartial, unbiased mind ON a fnl
view of all the facts and circumstances comes no
TO the same conclusion, they least admit tina
Those facts and circumstances go as strong to prove
the point as were ever brought to bear in any case
And now repeat that do believe q more shame
ful and corrupt bargain never consuma ed aruins
the rights of ireemen. Nor did one more DISGRACE
ai IN It's character, ever suly the annals of any no
ton.
Mr. Carson is a man of honour and spirit, and evi
IDENTIFY believes what he says. He was one OF the he
nest dupes-and his creduly is entitled the respec
Which sincerity always deserves. Col. Benton b:
countryrnan confessed that he did not believe it. bu
said 1t answered the purpose, and he would not con
tradict 1t. In recording speech which does so lit
tie credit to Mr.. Carsons sagacity, we ar willing
DO his heart what honor we can, by contrasting hi
honesty with Ben,oD's profsigacy.
Bat what we meant to say was, that in makip
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guisher on his future political prospects The tim
is eolnng II tsstss not already COME when belief il
the "bargain,| 1ha@ infamous SANDER which "ha
sunk into the mass Of stale ond loatled calumnies,
will be load too heavy for any mans shoulders.
u The act of the President, dsmssing the officer
engaged in the late duel near Philadelphia, is re
ceivhg extensive commentator from friend and foe
yet 1t strikes us, however well meant, as despotic il
its nature, and unjust in its results We are no ad
vocates for ducng, but it is less savage it is NOR
creditabe to humanity, and to Christianity, than thu
slandering and sabbing which will succeed it's sup
preston Dneing has been q powerful agent il
refining manners in the protection of personal right
against superior force in preserving the couresics
social life from outrage and in the defence of fema
honor and character. Though each individual in