Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-31
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the reader may like to SEQ what is thought Of some
OF the motors in the scene by those who witnessed It,
McDnfics denuncotion of the foo.cries of tho COIN
mon law add Of constructive contempts is represen-
cd to have becn of.tho mnst vehement and demoish
ing description, anii is lesson which VIC mean to
publish for the especial beg-f Of Of our Judges
From the N,tr YORK. Are
'',Hr 'ria' of Jod-r Peck before the United
States Senatc. sitting ass Coprt OF impeachment
commenced yesterday. The charge against him ia,
in substance, tyranny end oppression in office
"Mr MbUFFIE On behalf OF lr managers OF
the House of Representatives,, opened Tie occupied
the Court yesterday, nearly three hours: and dsy
about thr same period l. is net my intention 10
give you sketch of his speech, nor TO hazard any
opinion on the case. But confess you that have
always entertained an unconquerablc prejudice,
against what is termed the common iar and have
frequently felt indignant NJ the hauteur insolence
and tyranny. which have witnessed IN our Courts
of Justice. On these points, NJ u'D.efs was truly
eloquent: and no less sound than eloquent. Never
have heard the freedom of the press ind the rights
of the citizen, logically and f,rcibly sustained
on the present occasion In discussing this
branch of the subject, Mr. NTEu,ns svinced an en-
thusiasm and warmth winch characteristics our Sou
thern brethren. While arguing the abstract oues-
ton Of the powers of Court and the scactity of its
Judge, he enchanted the attention of oil within the
sound Of his voice. His views and sentiments were
in such perfect accordance with my own, hat was
enraptured and can only speak of them in language
of pauegyric.
against the Judge. and which the cause of the
alledged understandable exercise of power did NOT
think him so happy He was, however. very cj. ar
and lucid and evinced discriminating mind Per-
souully, towards Judge PEEK. he was unnecessarily
harsh bordering and this is the more
to be regretted The circumstances OF the case did
not require. and therefore could Justify it But
il is due to Mr. VI Dufe to say that the ardor and
zeal which he exhibited, 50 compile ely identified
him with the case, that he seemed II feel il as his
own. and so fesling,i, is probable momrntary i'm
pulse hurried him into expressions which under diff
ferent sensations, waud hav been softeaed and as
think would have been more acceptable to his au-
ditors.
"Mr H'DUFFIr is South Carolinian Appa-
rsntv, about forty five years of age Dark complex
ion. Prominent features Of he middle stature;
rather slender frame Large Roman nsse. An album
dance Of black hair, combed closely and seekv to the
bead As An orator. h'- manner is very good. He
hes rather too much &C ion, and that Of the most
graceful kind ue has n bad habit. which might he
Easily corrected of taking Up from the table before
him, his pocket handkerchief and then throwing it
down with apparent vch"neuce.
"Hs voice no, .nuai"ni; bur he has such parfec I
command Of it, and he emphasizes so chas e,v thi no
is an agreeable speaker When he Commences n
new branch point in his subject. he is celm aud
deliberate. Fits uttsrancc audible and distinct 10
hs advances he becomes and ANNA ted, and then
il is that from the FIRE Of his eve, and the enhusa-n
which be evinces. Won impcrcepbv participate in his
feelngs and pa So unherded that portion Of his man
aer which consider "Xcestonahle. He deals liber-
ally IN epithet and invertive. and is extremely sarcas-
tic He is perfectly free FROM embarrassment hest
fancy Er has rhetorical fourishes, rather flor
l have never heard HIM before) this speech none
was attempted. He is, undoubtedly. great man
and his talents would do honor to any deliberstive
assembly earth.
'Mr .W DgGe is ono ofthe main pillars of the pre-
sent administration; and is the personal and political
FREUD of the Vice President"
From The Pennsylvania Inquirer
"WAsISGTov Dec. ~.
"Ceulcmen employed 10 day in the exami
Of MIR awes at whose instance the impeachment of
Judge Peck took place anu who Is presume the principal
relied by the managers impeachment
Flo appears be very intelligent an ss understand
testimony with gsa, camnes cearne, and Brow
beating use the with strong qualification
produces effect his evidence his manner OF giving IT,
Beyond that of communicating for moment. emphasis his
all the ingenuity Of his opponents bay and maintained his
scfpocssion cxceen'y To day the questions Of the
sci of Judge ock somewhat direct
and their bearing permit much scope for ingenuity They
ask for facts and he appears willing give them eferen,
which. however strong in Of NAV not be
deemed proof before legal tribunal Judge Peck
ny clssy every part Of proceedings readily takes
on himself aid his whenever discretion he
considers IL important to himself lie appears to have very
clear analytic mind and expressing himself
is lucid aud ocibe His voice musical and distinct and he
has much felicity in dson,angng points which bear
from the peSpexity which II Is sometimes attempted by those
who aboring to convict him. TO involve them II
Of oVn skill ia physosnomy you'd unhcsatngy
pronounce him TO be hater rather than pepetaor OF
Ills demeanor coIntenance and tone. ons pepo'ess
those about hun in hs favor ard roas may be ascria.
81 d's prspossasson much as 10 any knowledge of the
merits n the that the general opinion in favor ohis
acquittal There is tn he sure, weight to be
tachsd tic circumstances that eighty
hard cases hanging the result Of this impeachment and ha,
the conviction Of the Judge would have the effect or creating
an excitement IN the Sale o' MISSOURI ct the most novel and
dangerous What have said pcposscssng
qualifications Judge Peck, be received without preiu-
dice Of Mr tawlsss lie 10 well qualified win
TEEN, much from his personal his mental accomplish
But believing that nc has been dealt with inius-
ce cruelty which the law contemplated and
cnuntenancc his feelings may have with his dscfe
ton aud hence no have hurried tho
he mas now pursued and which no continue the
cod
"Nr Writ preserves all the blandness OF manner that
dignity of couusu7ncc and that havmouy which he
Is Justly celebrated: aud think. the result, Of nv shon
this week that hs will out this case with
another feather his plume IL very uncertain how long
tho trial last Mr. nlcss tho only wncss vet exann.
e and is said that there be v pass through the or
deal " allow days each to the council Tor Judge
and days for the managers reply. and the
Senate render their Judgment IL Tar into the
If Jlnrarv IN effort will be made Monday IN re-
cind tho resolution under which the House goes daily to the
Cenate