Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-03-12


style OF MIR. Bron's oratory, il was outdone by the
gentleman from Indiana, the Hon. James Noble. whose
speech on Monday last, he 22d ult) il was my chance
10 hear; and solemnly aver that in the whole
course OF my life in any place or on any occasion did
hear 80 incohercut ami abusive q haranyu.. From
the beginning TO the end it succession Of abuse
ag inst public whose name. were not at all
connected with the subject and who had not be en- al
luded to before by any person in debate more especial
ly Gtr jackson s. Mr.. Van Buren, the latter OF who m
he asaied by with the coarsest epibet he an, A
hiin hypocrite political svind.r counter IL no.
hlican, disgrace 10 the country mean, contempti-
BILE, i'iiui sniver, with half score more equally
complimentary names When he had concluded this
exquisite specimen of eloquence which was two hours
long, he formally gave notice TO the Senators from New
york. that he kept himself in reserve for stronger at
tack upon Martin Van Buren,. aud then sat down. with.
out having once alluded TO the subject under debate
"Petsonal and patty disappointing oueratipy upon
an eSc"do'e temperament, II they DO not form
enuaUon AZ 'east assign Cause for the bitter hatred
VIII" "h'ch MIR Barton regards his colleagues; his mo-
yves ana Intentions are we'll here; and an
attack, though not such one was expected by every
.oody. MIR. Benton has overshadowed him in M s.ou.
Pm h's Star is on the wane, while his colleague i. on
the ascendant; hence, the open rancor of hi. attack
But Gen Nobe's fierce assault upon an absent fnnc
uonary oil government was uncalled for by apy partv
expectancy, or personal collision; il was mere sbu
parry na'red, without cause and without
mt. Noble was followed in debate by Mes,rs Wood
bury, Smith OF s. c. an! Grundy, who have brought
BACK the argument TO the constitutional questions from
when II had been diverted by the exiravagances of
"
listed to hear Mr.. Woo bury "a the only Senator from
New England in favor of the present administration.
and who had therefore been the objec. of much re-
proach from his associates as TO their cause
and deserter to the side OF their southern oppon
His speech was an able vindc alton Of his own course
ana cannot tai' TO have conciatng effect in New
England. He contended very justly that the argu-
nen mad been dis'ngenuously and made
to have sectional character and that the general de-
fence OF New England, by her Senators was in the
hrst place not called for by the occasion, the attack
mo- hnen ,aJ, ~ Al L. -.
which happened TO be predominant in the East the
principles and character OF which have been alwav,
denounced and opposed by large portion OF the East
ITSELF In the second question he and those WIN fol-
lowed him. labored successfully to shew that de(enc.
OF the East necessarily attack upon the South
and that large part OF NV England is decidedly IA.
Vourao,e 10 what are called Southern and Virginia
principles and opposed TO what sweepingy and dis.
ingenuous!y called New England principles ri,
whole aim, and in this he is deserving of all pr,,.e
was to dsarm the controversy Of the sectional
the original points of conte non
"He w,s followed by Mr. Smith Of S. c.. and Mr.
Grundy OF Tennessee, who in,roduc ano he
ed topic into the discussion, which has givenit ne w
impetus. There seems to be little doubt that the do
bate will bling ont many more speakers Mr. Claw
ton has occupied the floor to.day-Mr Johnston /. 10
succeed him; and Mr. Holmes will follow in his third
speech. MIR. Webster took note. Of Mr. Grundv'. ar
gument and will probably speak again. Mr. Living.
s'on expected 10 take part and Mr. TazeweI ia also
supposed to b. in readiness. The conflict will not
WEEKS 10Y
"The new topic of which spoke, wa. the question
so much urged in the opposition newspapers Of the
constitutional power OF the President in ,nzL.o
movals from office durag the recess II has heen
generally understood here that this after has bee
contested closely in secret session. Mr.. Holiness from
The manner in which he thanked Mr.. Grundy for in
Producing that topic there appears ready to enter vi.
gorously upon the w argument
You RAY have seen sundry accounts of the grounds
OF he refusal on the part of ths Senate TO confirm the
nj C.II--
lord So far as they have ranspired they appe, 10
be these: His nomination had been favoraby reported
upon by the Committee of the Senate, and was ex-
pected 10 pass regularly as the others When IL
brought up for confirmation one of the oppo.tion San
ators (Mr. Webster) asked upon what principle the
case OF Mr. Williams made an exception to the
general rule which had been adopted by this admins
tra''on, OF excluding from Office the friends of the
Hartford Contention. 1t was further stated that Mr.
Williams had been Hartford Convention F-dera'is,
during the war. His name was sequentIy thrown
out by the senate, under the mpre son i. believed
that the President had been imposed upon in nominat
ing him.
"You have also seen that motion for RECOMMENDATION
has been made The grounds Of this motion are under.
stood TO be that the charges thus made against him and
by which his nomination was lost are capable of COM
pete reutation. His friends cay that though Feder
a'is, he was supporter OF the measures OF govern
ment during the war. and never had any connection
with The Hartford Convention in any shape; that he
was active in soothing the party conflicts and actually
took arms against the enemy, although legally exempt
from { at duty. Some OF these documents have seen
and they are highly favorable the charac ter and nat
rio ism OF Mr. Williams II his entire testimony bears
him out in these facts there be no doubt that the
Senate will but perform act of duty and Justice in
confirming his appointment.
"The Tariff question and the Indian question, two
stormy subjects, will il time be found during this
rcry long session. form topics OF violent and pngthen.
ed di.cu'sion. The con.tant diminishing and bu sb-
fighting which is daily occurring upon any approach
to the Cherokee subject, is but prelude TO more ex-
tended, angry, and organized conflict In both Hous-
es endeavours will also he made 10 bring up the Tariff
question fairly and fully Mr.. Benton's late bill ,lo
IL certainly contained here.es in sound doctrine
is an indication Of the awakened spirit of The West in
favour OF the general doctrines of free irads What
ever may be its fate, il will serve 10 extend the
spirit Of inquiry and promote the spread of nforma-
ton upon these subjects. Men will learn ere long,
that there is a domestic industry OF the native buyer,
as well "a OF the native seller, and that nation anno
grow rich by making every body pay high prices TO
every body, with general loss occasoned by diminish
ed consumption and restricted production. yer.
rons IL took 40 m'ny years Of error, TO build up the
restrictive system OF the present generation, that TO
destroy must necessarily D, work of much time aud
great labor"
In CHANCERY.-In Hanover County Court, Jan.
n uary, 9th, 1880:
David Via, Archibald Via Pleasant Moore and Thorn,