Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-04-09
THE NEWSPAPER CONTROVERSY.


ing brass and tinkling cymbal."
THE NEWSPAPER CONTROVERSY
We have read all the articles, which the Telegraph
aud the Courier have published against each olher-
ihe contest has run ihto personalities, which
grei; and instead OF tanning the flame by re.pubi.hng
The eiusions OF their resentment think il best
hasten The quarrel 30 the tomb f the Capules"-The
nomination oil Gen. Jackson by the democratic members
oil the Legislature oil Pennsylvania, calculated to
'insuish the di>puteAs TO the e;uis, in which those
TWO papers nave spoken OF our own interposition,
are duly sensible OF the cvili,y they have shown to
ourselves For the compliment in particular which the
N Y. Coulter has paid to US, indebted to
lis own courtesy, than to our own merits.
This contest has given birth to article, however,
which cannot overlook.-It appears in the Albany
Argus OF the 81 nst.-and we are perfectly persuaded
that is written with the u permission OF the Secre
tary of State. IL carries therefore, Importance with
1t, which will recommend it to the attention OF the
reader
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.
We confess that have not looked mt spec
tors the controversy this between the
U. ). Telegraph aud the N Y. Courier aud Enquirer
we have witnessed IL, say frankly but respectful
ly, with regret. And the more So As those Journals
rank mutual and efficient in the treat
work OF political reform, and among the early and pro-
minent friends of Gen. Jackson and OF his adnintra.
ton. Collisions, struck out by a remark uttered IL
haste in warmth, may have produced temporary a.
lienation OF feeling between them; but persuad
ed that with both, desire TO promote the general
interests of the Country and maintain the ascendeucy
oil the Republican Party OF the nion is paramount 10
all personal considerations; and that shall The IN
engaged, hereafter as heretofore rather in praise
worthy and jealous emulation to sustain the National
Administration, than In personal alterations that
serve only to crafty and strengthen its enemies.
"ln the course OF seianmadversions the supposed
views oftwo gentlemen standing high in the affections
oil the People and In the confidence Of the Executive
the Vice President and the Secretary OF State-
have been brought under consdera ton; and altou
no imputatons have been cast upon ether, il is nfera
BILE that apprehensons entertained that at least por-
m pntp
TO take measures at his early day their respec
tive claims TO the succession For ourselves has been
our wish TO put far of the evil day when the conten-
IONS lncldent To this subject should be entered upon
aud have believed that this could be done consis
enuy with any duty and all Interests that deserve to
be consulted Indeed, it seemed TO be due the ad
ministration oil Cen Jackson, at least the part of
friends, TO avoid whatever might tend 10 in errupt or
postpone the great objects OF its creation; weaken
the practical and sautary effect of lis measures or TO
defeat expression, in relation it, OF the unbiased
judgment oi the people. Under this conviction ~.
have carefully abstaned from all or quotation
tending to call out or continue examinations OF this sort:
and after what has been sad aud of the known
pretsposition oil considerable portions OF the public to
anticipate the discussions upon subject of such int r.
est and PARTICULARLY OF that portion OF it which, ting
IRON the impulses oil defeated aud ranking hostility TO
ths General Admnis aon eks dis eminate dissen-
ton among political friends; il has seemed 10 us desra
BILE that all should be done that be with proprie
ty,by those who consult the general welfare s. the har
mony OF the Democratic Party, alsy and prevent The
farther agitation OF this disturbing question We are sa
he'd that the which have so
lar as they exist, are without Foundations and will in
time yield before the acts OF the parties ard such o.
pen and candid explanations from time TO time be
made.
SIN saying thus much DO not profess TO speak from
knowledge OF the views of Mr.. Calhoun or of those
OF his immediate personal friends. But we have a suf.
hclent guarantee OF the business of authorizations i'm
the character Of the Vice-President-In his early de-
voton TO the republican his fearless co
with the democracy OF the country in its day of peril
his efforts anu his eoquence in its behalf his distinguish
ed services and high official Standing and his franz
honorable and elevated career there are proofs
that lie will be found incapable OF desiring much
oil contributing to, any attempts disturb the general
tranquility for the purpose OF advancing his personal
views
"Wth respect TO the other gentleman Whole n,us
has been connected with these discussions and who
yields to no man in generous and elevated devotion
20 tie interests OF his Country and its Democracy W..
are IN one respect mCre fortunate. We know well
Mr. Van Buren'5 sentiments this subject. From
the hrst indications OF disposition agitate the pub
lie mind as TO Gen. Jacksons successor he has denre
Gated that course, not only uncaed for and unneces
sary but as one which could not be otherwise than in
furious TO the public welfare. This opinion he has cam
municated freely and it is within our personal knowl
edge, that he has embraced every tit occasion TO di,
countenance any such attempts and TO dissuade III.
friends from the slightest participation in them.
Wbilst we are upon this subject, shall be allow
ed to add, that with the Republicans OF New York
there Is but one opinion in regard the next election
and That IL, that II Gen. Jackson's life and health are
spared, he ought to be continued in office for the same
period as most OF his usrious predecessors We have
no doubt, when the time 10 pass upon this que ston
shall arlve that the further services of Him who ha.
on all occasions signaly obeyed the acquisitions of
his country, and well fulfilled its expectations will
be required from Maine louisiana and we are equal
~ conhdehi however anxious he may be to retire from
the cares OF olce and the responsibilities of public life
that he will not be found capable of consulting his per-
sona happiness in contravenlion OF the will OF the peo
pie. This confidence is founded, on particular in
formation as TO his sentiments and intentions. for of that
We have none but from his public course and his known
principles. We know full WE'LL that thers is no man
in the Nation who would more heartily rejoice in such
result OF the first term Of gen. Jack.ons administration
or who would more cordially and cheerully concnr in
and contribute 10 his second election, than Mr. Van
Buren,"
n WOrd Nth a Western Brother!