Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1831-01-27

are ~ the same time appalling, aud sacred To
the beat aud highest interests Of humanity
; When my colleague ahyeIted TO the genius aud
services of Mr.. Randolph, he remarked that
Virginia had illustrated tho distinction of her
partialities In that uncsmmon conf lence.
which was reposed IN his virtues and his tal.
ents. Aud this 10 all he said relating 10 Vir-
gina. I viii take leavn TO saj, thai such conf
deoce SO dearly earned, so fully possessed,
aud So merned, =" Is praise enough la al the
| ambition of common man" aye sir, OF any
man. be ho whom he may. | pass, (said Mr..
u. from this insinua'ion 20 auothert irHdght
with equal iuiu,iice. The memb er from Rhode
Island more than intimates that the State IN
which live, was 10 be oonciliated by this ap-
pointment. II. in this union. or on this Rl5te
of earth, there be State or Empre beyond
the reach Of such vile seductioos II Is the State
ON whom this tart reproach is cast. Virginia
has her principles, perhaps peculiar, and these
she prizes above the temptations aud treasures
OF earth. Fur she believes that with ihe main
tenance OF those, 10 inseparably wrapt up, the
happiness aud the freedom Of the community.
In support ofihis class OF prime pies, she claims
to stand foremost in the field Of contest, 81" aud
this is the head and iron, OF her offending" |
speuk with Unsuitable confidence whom I say.
that In these times, n,ither Virginia NOR her
| citizens wished the honofs OF this Gosernment.
| IL ~ not true IN any case that high Offices were
through unaoaihy means.
II was SAID on former but appropriate &C
casoo, by Mr.. Randolph. tina, h,s ieei had
never been soled b, the dust Of the ante
| chambers lie had been the light aud the
ornament Of this House aud the Senate in
times when ffends aud toes guided the destis
nls- Of this Country. He had never bent his
knee, where his heart owed no respect we
are airogantly called on by the gentleman
from Rhode Island ~ point TO the monuments
oi past service that Mr.. Randolph has LETT be.
hind him. Sir, II was once sad of patriot,
soldier, aud sta esman. whose dLeds OF IT,
nown are beyond the reach OF praise or dis
praise, that bis monument aas erected IN the
heart. OF his countrymen. Prodting by tins
| figure, beg leave 70 any, that Mr.. Randolph |
has LIT wuh us one monument of his great
services. II rests ~ tho heart of tho gentle.
man from Rhode Island. Rising out Of II 10
lull view in this debate, II Is now seen spark |
! ling IN the glitter OF his ianoy. aud now ca.iing
'ts malignant shadow aver those services
which Justice aud History have allcady con.
secrnted 10 patriotism aud 10 glory Mr.. Ran.
| dolphsg eat exeriions, uiited with as gallant
aud devoted baud OF patiots as ever com
baited oppression 10 the Senate, or wnhsiool
it IA the field overthrow that party to which
the gentleman from Rhode Island belonged.
In that great struggle between liberty aud
powar Mr.. Randolph was true 10 tho peopi..
| Ills matchless genius was ersued IN favor OF
popular frecdom-and this is his C. inc. His
claims 10 public gratitude would be but a
transcript of the records OF the age In which |
hs lived No vnupcratiol Can sully his re-
nown. History will record it--justice will he
done His reputation will he cher ishcd by the
p,esen, grner alton Of men, and II will pass To
| rpstsrity The gentleman has been pleased
! 10 notice the Secretary TO tl,e Russian Legation.
aud has applied to him some Of t"o'e ep'iheis
| sssisssi u - - =
NV 10 saw, that those TO whom the Constitution
| has cou6ded the power aud the duty 10 Judge |
of his Il ness and abilities, have no doubt dis
chsrg that Office and their decision, II IL pre-.
| stunned, may be safely trusted. But, says the
gentleman, he is "a boy, benrhlcn boy
! That epi,hei implies an Objection that 10 now
o.t OF time, for the Senate yesterday clothed
him with the toga uiritis, by confirming his
nomination. But, after nil, what reason can
be assigned why this House, &C Ing MS moral
agent aud influenced 10y those combinations
which have moral weight, what sound aud
valid reason, repeat, can he assIguod for
! withholding tuis salary lhs President MP.
pointed the Minister 10 Russia, nnd the Scuate
ais known, confrnoi the nomination. not
only without the show OF serious opposition,
but with promptitude hat indicated TO wisa
| TO, onuok,tlon. The MiDistcr accepts the 81
nee rrphiIs to to theatre OF us dni,rs. aud
,xeeute, thea. Inc ftalliy OF his constitution
rendering ill-health possible, he asked aud
Obtained permission, II oseiihkrn by disease.
1 tos,ek a more gs,lal CLINE II Wa oonc ded
~ BIN with perfect cohnrenGe 10 nsag", pro
prety aud humanity. lie had fulfilled his
,lrrtaAing TO tie lerier faiily. fully, thoroughly
and demand, " Ill the Government, neanly vlo.
late It's con raei, aud refuse the pay munt VI the
salary 7
Ihe discussion oflhe foreign relations OF The
country have bern obirudsd inIo tins debate.
Matters Vi delicate an touching interest, 't'li
prudine between tais Govern 'n0nt ond others
have been drawn IN, us II they were proper
tppics for Discussion. vi such matters (said
Nj. BARBpus) clam 10 know nothing, eA-
cepi mat tbrir present introduction is unpar-
llameutary and dIscourteous to the organs
charged with our foreign concerns Whenever
these subjects snail become proper topics Of
debate, my colleague (Mr. ARcHER,) whose
position 10 these affairs Will then require nnd
Justify his speaking. vii doubtless supply the
Just calls that may be made upon hun
/ have thus far, Mr.. Speaker, treated this
I question, in reply only 10 what has been urged
on The other sidr. In this respect IL is n sub
ieet important enough TO engage your besl
deliberations. | beg leave now to address II
few words in "A dill Ient view oil the question. Ii
IL be important IN ITS pfrsonai party aspect,
thai in,po, tnnce dwindes into insgni6cance
WHEN we regard It ~ reference 10 our consiitu-
! fiouHl powers. | mean IN relation 10 the dis
I trbution Of power among the several depart
nv nts q the Government. II Is here that IL
sWelis INTO vast magnitude, and demands The
most mature reflection.
I Upon proper subject and at an appropriate
time, none can deny to this House the right.
fol power 10 inerpose its viii between the pub
/ lie interests and the march Of folly aud wicked
uess, ina mad and i"ithless administration.
Whenever, in such cases, Congress is called on
10 grant appropriations, am not willing TO
concede that il possesses mere Instrumental
agency. while all deiiberative will is drawn to
Diner departments. No, sir no But this rs
| mi Ihr crraIion of a new mI.Rinn. Il Is not q