Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-16
VOL. XVII. NO. 66.

important OI NJ
our history In the high aud responsible stations
which he filled in the Senate whether as Chairman Of
The Committee of Foreign Relations subsequently, OF
the war Committee, when the former imrnerged i'm
the latter, all who know any thing of their country.
history know how TO appreciates the fruits his abours
he prop OF his party the successful opponent of Mr.
Ming, the courteous and gallant adversary the aeon
Plshed Bayard, blending him with the severity
OF animated debate the sohened feelings of an early
ana sun cherished friendship, who that him IN
those days ofhis heathful maured intellect the guild.
ing spirit OF the most august body EARTH that would
not excaim with the generous thong rrtated Randolph
That never great void occasioned in any assem-
ply as that caused in the Senate by tho retiremento w
10 Gilesin those important stations his good for
tune TO act in part the organ and principally :he
supporter OF the prominent measures Of the disn-
gushed Statesmen, who guided the HELM, during these
stormy times and il he had tire misfortune 20 differ I'M
oIght from either ofthem, impertia history will decide
"hich was right; he who would iritter the power of
nation by partial and divided efforts OF its strength or
he who would call ali its physical force into cx.
seS,se 10 sweep from its borders an invading foe Iu
1910, with three years OF his oilicol xpred.
ne resigned his seat in the Senate. His private
tune which had been amse during twenty five years,
received but little OF his personal attentions il now de-
manded his care His country chad successfully pass
ed through the trials of just and honorable war and
was enjoying the blessings of peace with the fairest
prospect OF their long continuance The spirit of par
y' that had mpeded, though il could not stop tho gov
eminent In its course, nearly annhilated-IIis max
I'M ever had been to seek higher office than that of
Representative OF the people, enough had been done
ior MS own fame, and what far dearer TO him. for
ms counry and there seemed no good reason WHY he
s"ouu nor now indulge the long cherished wish of his
oeart Chat OF retiring 10 the bosom of his family and
devoting TO their service the remnant Of life whose
best days had been sven 10 the service ol the repub
itc They knew his character but imperf. civ yhS
ascrbs hs resignation TO oti~r motives. His was not
The moral courage that would cr~uch to temporary eX
element, nor was his estimate OF bic countrys sce
so low, as to appiehend in for hs tolls aud la
oour aud sacrifices in her cause that sic Would aban
don him for hasty expression elected in the warmth
odebate by his zeal in defence OF haieSsls'ure which
so precipa,ey cenured his supposed denial of their
ton hat head has.
been long before the public and If cannot approve
10 me iuii extent, his views that subject, must
ateast do him the justice say that he has exhibited
ample grounds for honest diversity Of opinion Glad
" would we dwell the happiness that should have
awaited his retf emen but aia instead of the full
Joyinent OF domestic comforts, find him the victim
disease, that pursued him 10 the last hour of bis
existence hsrased zoo by the embarr asng petplexi
ties in which his neglect Of bis pecuniaty matters,
aud the bad passions OF others unhsppy involved hie
Confined 10 bed OF suffering, and IDLY i'm pta
ed IN litigation, his active enemies by the constant
repetition OF unfcunded charges succeeded Tor whita
In creating pr'judces against him. bu, these preiudces
were evanescent. as they wanted flunda'i1n, on
when TO resi-; they exist more, and he had the
sausiacuon 10 live long enough to behold the viper
poweress with lie fang extracted. Manufacturing
his uferings which uniuersup' ed and the other
difficulties which tended to embarrsss HIM his first lave
was sill strong in his heart; he continued k=ep
gilAnt eye upon the Interests Of his country There
a favourite picture which he at early day drew
in his fancy IL the picture the General aud State
moving each in tn distinct orbits
aproxmatng; never sraying from each other On that
londly,
came an idol which he worshpped and IT, in the
course OF political events, he any thing TO disturb
the beautiful proportions of that picture, il struck his
heart with tho bitterness and the blight domestic
calamity-he was the first, therefore, TO feel the threat
ehed injury, and among the fret 10 his country
OF the danger. Who appreciate hi. feelings on
thls SUBJECT that has not witnessed his paine and n6r-
mites vanishing, on the excitement OF hi. ruling pas
son' Who that would not forgive thousand abrrra.
lohs' 10 the fervour OF patriot SIN such as hi.
His addresses to the public while thoy In.
ando riein vofb
full OF the manifestations of incorporating dsvo.
ton to his couutrys interests The tasdious critic has
turned irem their honest familiarity with sheer but
the yeomanry OF Virginia, to whose unpretendng good
sense they adore s5ed, have treasured them the
lessons OF wisdom. His Essays the Constitution Of
virginia, his various eXpoous OF the Tariff policy,
and the grand schemes of Internal Improvement, a.
doPted by the General Governme nt embracing they
DO invaluable views Of the Legitimate OBI .cts OF all
GovernineDIs Independent or federave, form admi-
rabe treasury, from which the young pJlitciian NAV
enrich his mind. Some idea may W formed of the ef-
iect produced on the public mind by these numbers,
rom the idct mat IN ISIS, on the election OF Mr. Ran
dolph TO the Senate OF the United States tbs people of
his district called Mr. Giles to represent In chief
~ with he hope of hi, being enabled oaGs gan td
present his luminous views, with efficiency on the
floor OF the National Lcgislature-and notyyhsand-
ing bis continued nfirmites strong was the nclina
ton OF the people in his favoqr that though opposed b
resident OF the district active, adroi;, and eloquent
aud having besides small share public services IN
shrow in the scale, his election barely defeated
by an app to the pride of the district which was
taun'ed with the importation OF a canddate-Hs own
osnct, too, Seemed determined secure his services
mo canvass which resulted from the qpisition and
the frequent fitting which took place between him and
ths highly talented incumbent will be long rene
ed az aiiording splendid proof OF the power CT mine
to control the nlrmities OF age and indisposition-
Elected, during this eipvass, TO a seat in the
House OF Delegates, he there encountered, on a
SUBJECT oil deep interest TO the State one of tho mont
accomplished orators OF Virginia the pride Of her Chi
VARY II 10 but echoing the sentiments of all who
heard the discussions, 10 say that the strife between
t1ese great men was but the combat OF Enellus and
Dares by a highly honoursble vote of that BODY
which then Witnessed his unimpalred yigour Of mind
he was elected to the Executive chair of his naive
state, and discharged for three successive terms the
high duties OF that exalted station with fidelity no,
surpassed by any fermer Chief Magistrate. To these
duties were added the still arduous labors of
member OF the late Conventions. How he acquitted him.
sell IN this last capacity let his constant attendance his
great moderation, and his unwesried exerions attest
The term Of his service as Governor having expired,
he retired 10 bis in Amelia-but t peo
re regarding even the remnant OF his obviously preca
reus lie too valuable to be Withdrawn from the public
service again elected him TO the House OF Delegates
The new cons iuon having been ratified by the sove.
reign people, his constituents pressed TO the
pole, deter mined TO insure his agency in oganzine
the new goveInment;but he, ~ ~, eiooueuce tbsv
bad so often heard with delight, longer amongst
them Feeling the cold hand Of death Weighing hes4
Willy upon him, under its pressure adore sed 10 them
affecting letter, thanking them ;er Gheir long conte
nned confidence, and bidding tn IN an alsraa fsrewe
the spirit that informed it was biAht snd vivid TO the
last.
On the evening Of the 4h Infant, with all the mors
faculties, he died. he had lived eheered by an an.
proving conscience: and cOnfdine the ns;ro NJ IL