Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-26


was she not at the Same time in and 0ut of the
ohlohE Ii the gentleman from Richmond re-
cominends Mr. Van Buren, let him be mea-
sured by p T.. Barbour and if he is found to
come up to the Republican Standard Virginia
would supper; him. He hoped no one would sup
pose that he was under excitement. He spoke
louder than Others but not louder than he did at
montgomery Court House for ID shings. lie
objected to any proposition which should leave
the question open, and repeated that if this nomi-
natlon was left blank, it would be filled up with
the name of Martin Van Buren,, shcwn by
inc estimates of the gentleman from Richmond
ne was not swaycd by party considerations, but
should contend for his principles to the last-and
1t Inc fell, it would be with his back to the earth,
and his face to the foe.
Mr. MILLER said, he rose to make few
marks in explanation of the course he had taken
III 'hls matter. He did not purpose to make
speech, and il Inc did, he could not from persona!
ndisposition. He regretted the excitement which
hid been Produced but certainly he could not have
contributed to such c!fect.-lle felt constrain-
cd by the remarks wlCh had been made by other
gentlemen, to say few words. The gentleman
from Brunswick, who had last addressed the meet
ing had characterized the resolution which he,
MA M.,) had proposed pompous resolution.
Mr. NJ could ont perceive that il was IaUic to chat
kind OF ccnsure. The gentleman had also SAID
THAT the resolution was preparatory to carrying
the election before the Senate of the United
States. 1t not So 1t was proposed, chat if
the Electors should find that Mr. Barbour would
should be selected. Some of the facts advanced
by that gentleman, were not correct. The rcpub.
ilcan party did not first adopt the General Ticket
System. They were driven into it. The federal
party first adopted it, and it afterwards intro
duccd here But that gentleman says that it is ne
cessary to have national convention, and he
quotes, in support of that declarations the proceed
ings of the Virginia Caucus, and the Congression-
al Caucus, at Washington, in 1924 Where was
Virginia then, by that course? In a minority. Mr.
Nj. had chiefly addressed his resolution IN thn|
State. And he was told that he should divide the
Republican, party. He had no such object. Di.
vide the Republican party by presenting to their
view Il man of high distinction and character who
had been all his life Republican. This was
most strange coneluson-IIc had also heard
that II was Calhoun movement. What had
he to do with Mr.. Calhoun? He believed that
p. p Barbour held Mr. Van Buren, in higher
estimation than Mr.. Calhoun. lie wished it TO be
understood that the man whom he had put in NOM
natlon would be the last to divide the Republican
party-he is steady friend of General Jackson
and his firm and fearless advocate long before some
who have since been recorded as his friends and
are now most noisy in his support.-Mr. NJ. had
also heard that he himself was to be denounced
end read out of the Chu .ch-but he was happy TO
think that such anathemas proceeded mostly from
men wEu had but lately come into the ranks-by
some indeed, who did not vote even at the Pres.
ldential election. These individuals reminded
nm OF those enthusiasts, who get converted at
camp-mcetng; and because they sing haclujal
VIC iouueSl, tnlhk tncy have right to cXcOmmun-
cafe ola members OF the church, who had done some
service. Mr.. Nj. dsdaiued all such caInors He
was happy to know, tina: many respectable
men, who differed from HIM this subject duly
appreciated his motives, as lie did theirs
In order to establish the fact, that judge Bar
bour had no wish to divide or distract the rcpuhli
can party, he would read letter which had been
received from him i'll answer to inquiries made bv
a gentleman who did not favor his prctcnsions.
Mr.. NJ. should take the liberty to present this let
ter to the mcctInp bocnuco 10 ;l..f ind
Barbour had wish TO disguise his political
timents.
Mr.. DADE asked whether the letter in qucs
ton written with the intention of its being
made public?
Mr.. MILLER said he should assume the res.
possibility of reading it. He believed that Judge
Barbour was willing it should be publicly
known.
Mr.. DADE warned the gentleman not to
make public letter not written with that
view.
Mr.. MILLER said he was willing to bear the
responsibility, because he had reason to believe
that this letter had been misrcprescnted to the in
jury of Mr.. Barbour, but, not by the gentleman
TO whom it addressed. Mr.. Barbour had no
political concealments, he stated in this very
letter. Here Mr.. Nj. read the letter.
1t would be seen by this letter, that Mr.. Bar
bour felt great anxiety neither to interfere with
the election of Gen. Jackson, to force tho cleo
ton upon the Senate of the United States. So far
from the resolution presented by Mr.. NJ. hav-
ing Deen ROUNDED upon any expressed wish or
opinion of Mr.. Barbour. it was drawn before this
letter had been received Mr.. NJ. had chosen to
put Philip p. Barbour in nomination upon consi-
derations which occurred to his own mind; and he
firmly believed, as he certainly hoped that it would
not distract the republican party.-And he more
over did most rcligiously believe, that if he was
brought before the Union by his State, he
would receive strong support in other States.
Virginia would save her principles, by evincing
her wish to sustain after her own heart;
and if she did yield her vote to one not agreeing
with her, it should be not until demonstration
had been made in favor Of Mr.. Barbour, who sup
ported her doctrns and interests throughout, and
had always done 1t was due to candor to say,
that he should prefer Mr. Van Burcn as Vice
President, to Mr.. Sergeant or Mr.. wilkins. He
regretted the rejection of Mr.. Van Buren, by the
Senate of the United States. lie believed it
wrong in principle and pocy.-And had it not
been for that unwisc act, should not be placed
in present dilemma.
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