Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-17

from the attempts there were nhs rent IN the
Presidential question. When he was 20 or 20 years
younger Than he now is he called prophet Of IN.
because he said that he oresaw in this feature of our in
situations the germ Of ruin. Yes Sir saw Il early
anu nave never that impression AT the closeo tho
revolutionary war, therc were many whose
connected with that struggle who by their deeds and sa
critics., were placed on pedestal above their fellow men
and their inuencc kept down for time the fee nrs and
corrupt aspirations OF the noisy deagoyue, who FOLLOW
power He had thought that when these men had ron,
oil the stage, the evil would dev itself with regard
TO the great who occupies the CHIEF Wayis,ra
cy-crcumstanccs had placed him In similar positiou
WIN those who served their country in the revolution
ana we see following directly at his heels, band poi
ca, aspfans contending for precedence in the strife for
ohce We have already FIVE candidates named for
.ne wee residency-van Buren, Barbour, Smith Of South
Carolina, Johnson, and Wilkins And what will be tho rs
suit! According to the Apporonment Bill the number
mcnt, which he said he had drawn from ,b. ;nSorao
afforded by the public Journals, by which he con,pued
that II Mr. Barbour were nominated. he would obtain So
electoral votes, and that Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr. Ser
cant would go TO the Senate
Now Sir ask what is the prospect Of Philip p Barbour,
do not believe he will go to the Senateand God forbid
that should wish him go there From the action cf
that body, judging from recent circumstances sbouI5
say, GOOD Lord deliver us"-Give to Mr. Barbour %
voes-and do not believe he can obtain more--and The
result will be that Van Bnren Sergeant will be pre-
scented to the Senate. He sorry to see here any
SELF he would say that he personally and pocallv
friend of Mr.. Barbour He approved OF his poIi,icsi
almost enelyand there only one of Inc SCI.
of his life TO which he (r d. could object He allud-
cd to his not having voted against the charter of the Bank
of the United States.
Mr.. Miller of p, made some explanations which an.
reporter did not distinctly hear. lr n
Mr. Daniel said he that Mr.. Barbour did not
vote on the occasion alluded 10. He did not wish 10
press that fact He was politically friendly 10 Phiu p
Barbour; but he could vote for this nomino,ior =
No man has right TO put this to test question
am not a Van Buren, man Barbour man; but / am a
Virginian,-and will act in that manner TO prevent If
possible the division of the the State will get
man who agrees with us in principles &c can. would
take p p Barbour If he could be elected and If the
pie oil the Union would him. would vote f,r
Van Buren, himself. - - ~
lie had heard declarations at which he had been
asonished-some wholesale dcnuncatons of Mr. Van Blu
rem had been advanced and reiterated without proof And
yet, this vile iniguer-this prolipate stutesman-;s
man in whom Gen. jackson says he has the utmost con-
fidence. If gentlemen wish TO de nounce them botb
ther, let them and say So And to make cool
their charges against Mr. Van Buren, they must also
san the President IL he weak be deceived by
Mr. Van Buren, he Is not fit TO be President; il he ha.
knowingly attached TO him such profligate he Is nor
worthy OF confidence II he such man. | do not
know that would denounce him. but would not be here
TO advocate his election. But Mr. Chairman can
not entertain such opinions OF General Jackson-Wben
TOOK PACK 10 the time when your Golfers empty
when your army was shrunk almost 10 nothng-when the
tempest OF war swept the country threatening ami
hiation-when rccollect the spirit with which he re-
invlgoraed the army-and the thrill that was commune
Gated throughout the country by his vctories-when
recoect the deracion which followed him through tho
canvass TO the Presidency--and when / see him i'm
the Chief Magistracy-e TO limit the Execn
i've power and witness The already perform
ed feel mingled sentiment OF veneraon and affection
Tor him which impss to his support. He has mo-
raj rmness seldom cqualed, and determination TO bring
back institutions TO their former standard of purity
Can put confidence in him, and any associate he NAV
choose. -
Gentlemen have seen fit 10 go at length into dcnuncia-
IONS oil Mr. Van Buren, | am not his advocate-but
when think injustice is done man, who has tho
confidence Of the President, must come forward and
dsclaim any share in that wrong cannot look on Mr.
van buren as this progae What has he done 10 merit
this censure! He voted for the TaIn that most ASSURE
eddy disagree with him; but he acted under Instructions
Tits said that wires in many matters in xyb;r
/ III Sc i bouId LDo.y
how such agency OF his should be known! These and
Cumberland Road? ~ " 'io
MT Preston explained He spoke from authority that
could not be doubtedfrom the authority of PERTH cn.
peW.
Mr.. Danie never heard that he asked pardon for anv
vote he had given He believed Mr.. " b. stated that he
had voted under misconcepon Of the right of the gov
eminent 10 the territory of the road Mr. Daniel de-
eared that MIR. V. b. was firmly opposed to internal
Improvement by the Federal Government On that head
he would produce the best evidence that could be hadh
would bring Mr. Van Buren, himself court to answer
Mr. Daniel here read the following passage from speech
oil Mr. " Buren, in the Senate oil the United States on
] the powers of the Vice President:
Gritty years experience of the operation of the State
Governments mas made assurance douby that thew
richly deserve the confidence which the people have ever
been inclined to bestow on them. Under the broad shield
OF stale laws private rights have been protected while
pubic prosperity was promoted In the darkest hours Of
war; when the general government was dishearened and
cnieebed by debt and disaster, its unncrved arm was
strengthened and the national honor rescued by The a-
thority the patriotism and the credit of the States Tn
peace they have not only fulfilled wisely and Justly all the
great purposes OF selfgovenment but several of then,
nave established noble systems of public instruction or
nave accomplished or accomplishing great works
oil internal improvement as far SURPRISING in magnitude
and utility any similar works of the general government
as hey DO IN wisdom OF plan and economy judgment
in execution"
| Mr. Daniel said he begged the patience of the mcct
ing h'tie WHILE for necessary to knowledge of
Mr. Van Burens sentiments From this speech we draw
the Irresistible conclusion that he opposed TO an increase
oil Federal paronage-hat he is friend OF State Rights
and an enemy to the Bank of the u States And aIougb
had been said that he designed the establishment of An
bxccuer Bank by whom is sad' by presses chosen TO
assam nm Mr. d. challenged any one 10 declare that
Mr. " Is ever advocated the plan of an Exchcouer Bank
We have been told of opinions of the late Attorney &C.
neral oil the u. States Although should not Doubt his
statements should not think his opinions would weigh
much alter occurrences Washington during the last wear
Mr. Daniel here read the following passages from The
speech before quoted:
"fe now approached another and more important view
The subject IL was the that had called him u and for
entering upon its consideration he would make no apology
indeed he would require apology for himself were no
| 10 omit IT. loo much tme he said, could not be en-
poyed I'D probing and discussing principle in his view
50 aacious and obnoxious that which had been forced
upon their consideration. His examination of il must at
this time, OF necessity be limited The great prucne en-
freely commented upon by the Senator from Louisiana
growing out of the implied powers camed for This 90
yernmen and involving the distinction between such az
are true and warranted by the text, and the fraudulent
inventions OF after times, matter Of intense interest
particular discusson however, of the acts and
referred 10 by the Senator from Louisiana would now be-
out OF place. But the period would he hoped soon ar
rive, when opportunity would be afforded 10 discuss