Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-04

tense e1eitenen All will agree that the indvidualo b.
chosen Tor this trust should possess the highest
ues oil head aud OF heart He should DO wise, tempe rate
and h; OF large views and of large observation; calm
III uehOerduon, steady in action, with mind that promp
10 discern our true interests and ability to unfold and
tam them IN debate. know OF who possesses
these IN more rich and happy combination, than
u kvEs, Esq. of the county of Albemare. The pupi
AUG ProeSe oil Jefferson, I've drew many OF his opinions
anu principles from that great Apostle OF Human liberty
vi his future distinction in the service OF his country MIR
Jefferson prophesied largely in his pupils favour Tina
great man lived to the fruit ripening in all its rich
ness from that blossom of which he had foctod so truly
Mr. Kves has just reached shores upon his return
rom Foreign Mission in which he has siguaized him
sell a, able and powerful negotiaor. The tarly JUS
ce oil foreign power had been invoked by several gen
uemen oil much reputation and particularly by the spendi,
anu powerful abilities OF Albert Gallatin, without effect
ne GROWING honour OF its prosperous examinations was re
served for MIR. Rves He has illustrated the distinction
oil his abilities, in the distinction of his success.
Dur'hg the time that this gentleman sat in the House
OF Representatives, his best speeches seen by
me pubic eye. hazard nothing in repeating that those
speeches which Showed the pronpness and pow
III ueo"e' never were published For quckness of
patee, orce OF thought, grandeur OF illustration and
commanding majesty Of mind, his speeches the survey
Tor roads an' canals, the Alexandria Donation and in re
piy 10 John Davis vi Massachusetts, the Tariff
ABOVE any That ever were published of his delivery.
sude TO the second 10 the first speech surveys Iii.
rs effort had provoked the opposition of Mr. Sprague
alamo, ana lchabod Bartlett of New Hampshire Tc
these two competitors (neilber OF them feeble) were
aided by some odd misconcepion, several of his own col
leagues. The debate was prolonged beyond nightla
alone, single warrior midst host of foes" lie rose
~ reply and the hopes and fears of his friends followed
him. Necer did tctness ouerihro,c so terrible o,
r'ctory more complete. From that moment he ranked
III Tue opinion OF those who heard him. with first mel
OF uie day. Upon the Alexandria Donation the surpas
sing merit OF his effort consisted in the clear and passion.
Tess sument, by which he exposed aud detected the rk
nv mischief that was hidden in The dangerous doctrine o
unlimited appropriation The donation Was voted but the
argument was not answered.
The man who encounters John Davis of Massachusetts,
encounters the strongest man from New England The
man who meets him in combat the Tariff meets him in
ms chosen and most practised field Upon that question
MIR tvcs met and followed him in debate There W as n,
e pirSGe oil oraory; neither party sought launch M
arrows from Apoos bow, with Apolos gIacc and art
IL was the close combat hand hand, where victory il
won by the of the strongest Ia speaking of this de-
bate Gov Hamilton OF South Carolina then Il member OF
HE House Of RI representatives, declared in the discussion
Il,at followed, that Mr.. Rves had demolished the SYSTEM
oil the New Enghnder, completely as John Locke
had done the dogmas of Sir Robert Finer" Ga eat in.
justice has been done TO Mr. Rive by emitting to give
ths speech 10 his contrymen. Its effect well renen
Der, and shall never forget
have seen this gentleman recommended because he
VIII give warm support To the old Hero and 10 Mr.
Van Buren,. wish his election for far other and hirbe
o'Jecs lie Will give warm support his country
best interests these he will guard, protect and promote
am irniy persuaded, regardless OF all men, lie has
sound aud true heart, aud he has clear and stronu
mead hese are his country, and in these his
may safely conhde If he be the friend of Mr. Van Blu
ren IL Is stronger testimony in his behalf than have vet
seen or heard in all his friends have written or spoken IN,
INN; Tor the good opinion of VIM c. Rves cannot be
lightly regarded by any
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