Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-26
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Perhaps man living encounters at this time more
reckless prejudice, and malignant hatred than Mr. Van
Buren,. If we examine his character and conduct we
shall scarcely find any thing to Justify the venom of his
rivals or the suspicious OF his creduous opponents L.
behoves to remember, that 'here is something more
respectable than universal beief- fafh;' that
thcre IL an abiter far more imperial than preuce-i is
reason These are the scales in Which the merits all
men ought 10 be weighed. But il is unfortunately the
fact that truth and reason alien many of the
denagogues and politicians of the day This remark was
exemphed in relation to Gen Jackson in many of the
States, and especially in Pirginia A well-dgested
system OF misrepresentation and foul denuncation OH
the part oil big enemies, succeeded well, al one
Time in making believe, that the old patriot was both
weak and dangerous. The great frmncss Of his mind
was never signally displayed than when i'm tho
midst of vilicaon prosecutions he TRANQUILITY rcnos
ed upon his conscious integrity declared that fT
is onHipOtent and must finally nreraiL" His maxim
signally verified by the an enlightened and
just people. May not the friends of Mr. Van Buren, re-
pose uponit with equal security?
La the of Gen Jackson the unceasno assouls nj
his enemies resulted in general Just knowledge on
the part OF the people, of the real character and claims of
the man. And, if like produce like effects NAV
we not thank the Triple Coalition for what they done
Ought se not 10 hope that they their adherents will
be uniring in their vuperative prosecutions They have
commenced their work OF destruction with the rashhess
insanity. MessrS. Clay, Calhoun and Webster surely
estimate their influence in the nation or they
have greatly under estimated the generosity and istic Of
the people The tlimsy PreteXt upon which they place
the rejection OF Mr.. Van Buren, is puere in the
II may pass with their Swiss partzans and with those
whose preiudices predispose them that way But with
impartial men; with those who love the true honor OF their
country and disposed TO award justice TO all her pub
lie servants u will be rejected as base coin.
"Timeo ijauao ct dona ferones."
Does il become MIR. Clay talk about fIIe dignity or
the honor Of his country of that very country upon whom
he invoked the eXtorminatug horrors of ",yar pesenc.
place in hc line of safe precedents'" Does il become
who unbuSngly took the seals of office under man
whom his single influence made President at the same
time justying himself by the pronigae declaration
that with the patronage Of the government in his
hands, he could make himself POPULAR Does 1t be-
come ambitious aspirant, who having gained that
patronage welded ii in pursuance Of his bravado (?
and, content with doing So neglected the high re-
spOnsble duties OF his department. and engaged in con-
cocted system OF eeconeering travelling and table ora
tory? put 10 the plain and common honesty of
every private tax-payng citizen in America q put office
holders, otce-seekers and trading politicians the
question: to say, whether il is besecming in such
man to read us lectures in the Senate Chamber upon the
subjects Of dignity, honor love of country cave the
nmodesly oil his bullying dcnunciaons and persecution
OF his political rivals 10 the casuisy of those who may he
disposed to enquire Into his private character and feelings
Win them have nothing 70 do There is enough in his
public career 10 convince that confidence can be
placed in any thing he does destroy the character and
reputation Of any one he either hates or fears NAV be in
the way OF the qualification of his unchasened ambition
The other two aspiring dgnitaiics whom Mr.. Clay so
successfully welded in his attempt disgrace Mr. Van
Buren,, and through him te President deserve but pass
Ing notice But for their acknowledged talents and the
desperation of purbind ambition, prompting them TO
Efforts OF reckless daring even this notice would be
/ accorded to them at present.
Mr. ebster, at time Alien and Sedion Fede-
raist at anolhcr be-iight opponent OF the war and of
me honor aud glory OF his country co-adiuor in the
plots OF the Hartford Conventions systematic power
m thwartcr Of al the efforts Of MIR. Jefferson and Mr.
Madison, TO prevent tic te.subjugation Of America by
England; at another fne when II probable that Mr..
Crawford would be made President, Mr. Webster was
seeming pcuiiehi d0wncssti looking peni,en
the Altar Of Repuhfcanisn. II then thai ne nodded
assent and Whispered his Wilh Southern doc
trines; that he walked ih arm with the prominent men
OF Jeheronan principles from the South; that he cOured
and csressed Mr. Van Buren,, wh0 the firm friend Of
Crawford IN despite Of every northern feeling and inter
est u Mr. Webster, like Mr.. Van Buren,, had boldly
hoisied bis Tag and nailed It 10 the mast he would have
given some evidence Of tho sincerity OF the dfu profess
sons be 50 we'll knew how whisper in the the
Crawford party
The felt the load which his Federalism and It's
fore knew fat his sincerity might be Justly doubted
and most cunningly abstaned from any open commit
ial Of himself lie fully aware Of the advantages
which this diplomatic might 10 bin
Mr.. Van Buren,, the other hand having becB
BON and eAnealed republicans having on bis boYhood