Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-22

about voting for him the least Of two evils The solid
advantages of his administration the splendid course of ip
onac skill and success his honesty and hi. moral firm
ness have become the theme of popular ,iscourseIt
therefore, like clicking against the prcks ottemp
IN disparagement OF this most popular President. IL is
now very clear that the people to fight the bat
ties OF the old soldier, in return for victories gained
more pcious warfare for his country-We cannot bu,
admire the principle of action, when regard the |
quarter from whence the provocaticn came. If we
were the habitual admirers of Messrs. Clay Calhoun
and Webster, we should be strongly disposed 10 re.
nounce all intellectual alteration for who
pid MS not TO be able 10 solve plain nomination pro-
6lem as that of Martin Van Durcn the Court OF ST.
James But let US return 10 the iOeum teens of the
republican Convention we have stated the doctrine OF
comparative preference and put the of the present
chief magistrate belonging that class there no
other which takes the same rank Let the supporters OF
Mr. Calhoun answer this queson-Bu they are not pre-
pared to vomu forth their POLITICAL latitudinarian giant
tney can digest him, when seasoned with the strong spice
ueiy, and afterwards too. Now, all know that NJ
calhoun advocated 10 the very height of the climax OF
nationality, the tariff of lSl6" lie spoke 20 the very
Sonme an empire vas his themcl But, say his apollo
gists, that was tariff for revenue ONLY Not So gentle,
men; reduced, 1T is true, MIR. Caihoun's
speech shows the ground which placed the bill and
that was the broad ground OF protection We have seen
an issue made up between MIR Clay and Mr. Calhoun on
The constitutional aspect of the debate. Mr. CLAY UNDER
stood Mr. Calhoun sustaining the constitutional light
and so will all who look into his speech On the mower OF
Internal Improvement, MIR. Calhoun shoots with Robin
oods bow, at any mark and at every mark and vet he
was voted for by Virginia the ticket with Andrew Jack
son. why was this done The is ready at hand
Virginia, but only 20 make up party ticket He stood
on no higher ground than being friendly TO the election
OF Andrew Jackson. Had his advocacy depended on the
support oil virginia doctrines, talents political infu
ence could have yokcd Virginia 10 his car is said The
advocates OF Mr. Van Buren, liable the suspicion
OF resting his chance the ground OF his prosecutions
aud tat little is said in his praise lest BY exciting alnira
on The sympathy OF the public might be suppressed"-
This sentiment is couchcd in a strange sort ct onvThe
want OF philosophy in the idea conveyed is fatal TO the
whole point OF its irony. The sympathy OF the human
heart Tor prosecuted object rises and expands proper
/ hat So f,r Al,
from suppresSng public sympathy by exhibiting tie worth
OF Mr. Van Buren,, the contrary result would follow In
exact proportion to his worth But in truth the personal
merit OF Mr. Van Buren,, Is OF the potent causes
OF the present etervescence of the popular mind -
This inviious phrase is quoted only mark it bv dis.
claner OF the anguage! The idea of Mr. Van Buren's
merit is perfectly odous 10 those who engaged il.
waeng an DISCRIMINATING against him. Does not his
merit however make him obnoxious of our leading
politicians! And they enraged, because his
friends honestly admit that on the subject of the Tariff he
- not they would desire. To admit this il said oph,
10 be fatal TO him in Vgin. because is not fatal
to him, his oPposers the enraged. You will ca
Oily perceive, Messrs. Editors that the letter addressed TO
the voters OF Mecklenburg by Planter" and pubsb-
ed in paper has attracted the notice of vour
correspondents and as proceeding probably from
slslatVc colleague oil more than ordinary Distinction and
who has taken rank in the Republican party as politician
whose mind had been deeply embued with the good and
salutary doctrines of 9S. The writer cannot but regret
the bitterness OF feeling embodied in this letter The feel
ings OF the author Of this letter are scorn(ly ctatoaI
and his style OF partizan writing betrays very high de-
gree OF personal excitement. Let calmly dispose of the
material parts of this letter yet noticed No language
more unsuitable TO the incubation OF truth than that
which gives uterance 10 chafed temper; and withal
requires exquisite taste TO make right application of sar-
casm, when is used for the object of crcs-and when
politician celebrating any incidental question of par
ty action and concert finds that he conscenosy
act tremendously with those whom he is united bv con-
senien opinion on great AMI fundamental points, his
change oil position requires moderation of
citation OF manner Ii is fair 10 presume that the Repub-
lcan party in Virginia, which, under the political
circumstances is about TO vote for MIR. Van Buren, Vice
President Is the only available moral force the commu-
nifty. This party has discaimed the imputaon thrown
upon itof surrenderng its constitutional prncpes-Un-
der the force OF this disclaimer its action does impair
the political character OF the State. The party sis
tanned Mr. Calhoun, who the avowcd of the
Tariff and the system OF Internal Improvement as twin
measures of national policy The same party sustained
Mr. Crawford, who held the opinion that the Bank OF the
United States constitutional The author of the letter
TO the voters Of Mecklenbug was ii is presumed Lead
ing political manager in all of the cases re-
cted the support of these two candidates was not pcr-
Tuned with the exquisite OF Virginia principles
BOTH however, were in good odour for the time being All
men oil talents who turn their attention politics. become
leaders to certain extent and such devoves the ma
nageinent OF our party measures certain extent The
people OF Virginia. however, the mass thinkers for
themselves and they have moved in any political
WIZ" more Spontaneous ana seli-governing motives,
than in the choice of Mr. Van Buren, as Vice President
4 The impulse las from the Senate of the IT, States
ana Is me recoi OF blow aimed with noling force
at the political integrity OF the chief stra,e An in
nate love for najoric is certainly profound concep-
ton OF sarcastic witt the of its application in
The letter above referred 10, be precisely WEIGHED
since the individual alluded is mysterousy shadowed
And although innate love naorites may r get o,yp
as apess in6rmy in the composition OF politician VET
II is very difficult task in its graiicaton at
least in the of conspicuous pariizauswhist the
smaller Try can Indulge this innate love for maiocs ~
perfect imnunyand the happy facility with which the
small fry indulge their often adds TO their oroCv
IL sometimes happens that mistakes made by great and
small politicians, and seldom fails put them out of tenn
per- This, we presume to suggest is the situation of MIR
Clay and his satellites in the Senate
/ As to the admission the part Of Mr. " BIS friends
TIE whole truth Is comprehended in the single charge
OF his for the Tarof 1928 under the instruction Of
his constituents this is admitted We know nothing of the
skful manuvres OF this distinguished statesman by which
e has gained the most mysterious splendid lille re-
corded in Eastern ctonthe Magician ! save what his
enemies with the prolific genius of political romance tell
usThe people make different application of this power
OF incarnation. whc calls up many mighty enemies
from the boiling caudron of faction They Judge of Mr. "
buren, ny the work OF his head and hands whilst acting as
Secretary OF State under old Hckorv-Wha his enemies
charge against him, they prove; is the Quidbei
dudendi OF POetical csumny On the whole Mosss Edi-
tors, is matter Of regret witness the useful abours Of
credited minister of country, snapt short and his TN.
ceremonious and abrupt recall recorded an evidence OF
the want Of perfect and complete organization of the Exc
cutve. Those who brought this disgrace on the country
merit public indignaiionaBd far The friends of the
present administration cancel their act il ought 10 be
done IL is the treason Of the Senate and not the treason
OF the GracchBu is said the importance Of the Of
flee OF Vice President is likely exceed its usual respon-
biity the next incumbent will be something
more TO do than call the Senate order and give his
ing vote recent events which have TRANSFERRED in
ton with the present incumbent aud also the spprehcnded
probability that the demise of Gen. Jackson win dcvolyc
next Vice President than usually interesting" The
has int