Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-01

Pohuoncc Frequent examinations into tho fiscal con
Germs aud the general administration oil the Department.
are highly proper; but il would that inasmuch,
IN case OF the detection OF any mpropriety calling for an
impeachment that proceeding must begin with the
House oil Representatives the investigation, in the first
place, should originate with a committee Of that body
rather than Of the Senate, who to act judges, in
the event OF an impeachment. In the case before
We presume that such event is contemplated. We
are confident that the investigation will be highly
dtabie TO the Department Our object is complain
OF the proceeding, but to show its irresulali,y.
~. S. Telegraph
TIE BANK AND CLAY MovEMENTs.-Thc last
mails brought the proceedings OF the "national re-
pubcans' at Buffalo and New York. The game com
mences at the two extremes Of the state and is doubt
less to be pushed ON each side 10 the centre. There
are points m these two preliminary, specimen meet
ngs, which deserve notice.
The Buffalo meeting called, We have already
stated among others, by the President and six Direc
tors oil the U. 5. Branch Bank at that place. Whom
the meeting had convened, il addressed by the
President oil the Branch, who urged them 10 be cup
ana uong, and by one or two directors. The prcam
ole and resolutions, which occupy two columns
oil the extra Journal, and which abound in studied mis-
representations OF the and policy of the pre-
sent administration, and in mock pretcncc OF regard
Tor domestic industry" were reported by Gen. Peter
B Porter, another bank director and relative Of Mr.
C'ay and In all senses Of the word restless and dsap
pointed politician Delegates appointed TO attend
convention to be held in Albany the Goth January
next Tor the choice of delegates to convention be
neld at Washington for the nomination of MIR Clay;
ne primary delegates consisting Of Peter Ii. Porter,
miism b. Rochester, Henry White Oran Follctt, Jehn
Camp and Joseph Dart jun. the President and seve-
raj directors Of the Bank Such is the complexion of
this political gatherng-Wh this addition, that il was
composed, with few exceptions, not only OF u. s.
Bank officers, directors and agents. but of the old and
oucr opponents OF the democracy of the state and
ton.
The NcwYork meeting was, in carly all respects
is counterpart II was held in Masonic Hall, in com
pance with call through the federal journals John
L. Lawrence, reformed assistant Register Attorney to
the u 5. Branch Bank, and defeated member of Con-
gross' presided, assisted by Isaac Minard, who came
wicin or 1000 votes Of election the recent can
yass and by Peter Sharpe who under several trials be-
lore the people, has been nearly always synay out of
iavor with the electors The meeting by
David b Ogden, Esq. highly respectable citizen, OF
the Old, avewed and toned federal school, and by
hiram ketchum, Esq another partisan, equally yea.
ous and more active. of the school. resolution
was adopted, applauding Mr. Clay tho echo and de-
c'arng him to be worthy Of ga distinguished place in
me great republican party Of the Uorldr' And then
ms gathering OF federasts, who DESTROYS TO be-
long 10 the great republican party OF the world" adj
Journed after recommending the selection of a gene
rat comntes "to supern'end the concerns OF the ma
uonai republican party in the CITY,"
Such are the FIRST steps of this new organization
ne republicans OF the state will not be slow that
" embraces the same broken-down and desperate po
ucians that they have defeated many time, under all
sot OIL names and DISCUSSES, led aRi aided now more
unbushng'y than ever, by the money and the officers
OF the United States Bank. The issue will be now as
"eIe.oio'c' albany argus.
Will the irrational republican" alias federal friend
oil nlr. Clay, inform the electors of this state,
How many letters we've written previous to and pend
ing ,he recent election by the presidents and office,
0 he branches Of the United St0tes Bank in this
state parts Of the country, having for their
object the nomination of the friends of Mr. CLAW and
the friends oil the Bank and urging by all the means of
mammoth Ronied institution, the controu of the no.
limitations and elections for that purposei
now many nominations OF members of Congress did
mey procure, or seek TO procure, by these nedns7
Are not the recent simultaneous movements of the
friends OF Mr. Clay, under various DISCUSSES dictated
oy The presidents and directors o. the Branches; and
it not the beginning OF extended scheme to entrar
More
The opposition asssil General Jackson, because ,s
tney say he is not explicit enough the subject of
the iarii. The same persons the adherents and
partisans OF Mr. Adams Gen. jackson has openly and
freely, and at all times given his votes and opinions in
favor ofthe Tariff Mr. Adams was wholly silent upon
me subject, and evaded the question: and this day.
MS opinions are matters of speculation and doubt The
force oil such opposition may be inferred from its con
sistcncy.
The candid Opposition labor to associate Genera, |
Jackson and his administration with the modern notions
OF Nulhcaon AMI this too, with his me ssage before
them expressly disavowing that doctrine. They know
ana with all their attempted perversons. the people
now, that he is equally opposed to Modification and
Consolidation That he is the firm friend of the right,
the States, and equally the fast friend of the union
OF the States His assailans and the assailan, of the
administration, gnaw file. IH
The facts stated in the following letter from a N. Y
correspondent, will a key to the recent pol
cal movements in that city,
Ertrdct Of letter to the editor, from .Neto York
~ 18th December, 1880
"fou have no doubt read with some surprise the call
oil Clay meeting in this city; but the speakers the
resolutions and presiding officers may this distance
require some explanation. To call the friends of Mr.
Clay together in city where he has a yerv SLENDER
support, and where election after election has resulted
In complete route and utter dscomiture ouId he
tray striking want OF prudence and foresight among
ms friends were not for great diversity of opjnoa
uhat existed amongst them for the last two weeks
shce the Presidents message, and his reference again
10 the United States Bank much uneasiness has been
expressed and no doubt felt by those Interested in re-
charterng that institution: Accordingly caucus was
neu or rather several caucuses, the subject judge
Edwards, M l.. Davis, John L. Lawrence (attornev If
the Bank) William Beach Lawrence and all the oiber
awrences IN that interest," in favor of calling the
Clay meeting; but Mr.. Webster, Mr. Charles King
Mr. Storrs and Mr. Ogden were against IT, urgno tb5t
u mght De construed into act of hostility TO the An
uhasohs VINO at present are rather incning 10 favor
MT. Gay and without their aid, it would be useless 70
Drlng MIN forward Judge Edwards and Mr. John T.
lawrence who are both masons, and never had anv
ailh In THIS Ant-masonry and kind of respect for
MT Granger, urged the meeting strenuousIy which
was finally determined upon, although Mr. Webster |
made every effort TO prevent it, being timed and
nexpedent; and ii is said he prevailed OH Col Fish NOT
10 act as Chairman. MIR. Tanadge also declined At
tending: but Mr. Ogden and Mr. King, finding the meet
ing would be called, under the necessitv of con-
curing lhus you will perceive that difference of
opinion prevailed among those supposed to be friendly h
oay' as 10 The proprety OF calling the meeting There
H. however something at the bottom of all this not gem
orally understood. IL is not satisfactorily ascertainrd
mat the original friends Of Mr.. Adams are in reatv
disposed 10 venture campaign with Clay against Gen
jackson. MIR. Adams here al the period oT the |
neeung and Is whispered that he expressed an opi
mon hat Zen jackson was rather gaining ground tan
Ioslngt. Mr.. Adams, IL strikes us here Is NOT verv
anxious 10 nave Mr. Clay brought forward against the