Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-27

dressed at considerable length, avowng hmsef to be
end oil The tariff; and actually expressing his surprise
that II should have been brought into question; il was
known that he was personally and extensively interested
In sustaining the tariff policy Sir, that have any thing
10 nope from him the subject OF the tarigrcat and vi
affirm.
Mr. Van Buren, is justly responsible FOR the project for
pme distribution OF the Surplus Revenue. have heard
this evening, for the very first mc, that he was not the
protector OF that scheme 1t the first time ever heard
II questioned believe him TO have been the author
OF this device allure the Staes-e large states great
~ involved in debt. Iii most tempting iurcani that
he Is the author, have but little doubl-Wherc Sir is
the redeemng trait in his character Where is the so,a-
ry act his life which challenges the gratitude or the adj
mraon OF the American People? Where Is that identity
o, 'eeIng-where that coincidence OF vews-which
ues MN 10 our especial confidence and support? lie can
not command unqualified faith upon the subject of I
ternal Improvements. He is eqtrocay against us OH
the Tariia very unusual attitude for him 10 assume
ana through his agency with the disr
button OF the Surplus Revenue.
But we are told he Supposed to the United States Bank
that institution except by The substitution OF another mon
ser lar more hidcous and devourng? Sir we have no
such evence-If the United States Bank be destroyed
IL Is proposed TO substitute the Exchcquer Bank-and
great as may be objections the present Bank and
just as u our opposition 10 the charter we
must entertain objections more strong and cherish an
oppoSnoh yet more violent, TO the creation OF Exche
quer Dank-contdiDg TO the Federal Executive the en-
ure control oil the entire circulating medium of the nation
ADD 10 the present power and patronage of the Govern
men'' inc power and patronage OF such Bank blend them
IN one exalted personage-he will enjoy an authority
whch nothing can resist; he will hold his mercy our
virtues and our liberties But the practice has here oh
taned OF screening Mr. Van Buren, from the olum and
responsibility OF these Objectionable nv inter
posing the name OF our venerated President Gentlemen
throw upon te President all which is hateful or dis
gushing; all which they cannot undertake 10 defend
but II mere be any thing glorious in his career
an pureh IS admitted to his full share Of the credit.
ana TINS te only acceptable admissible eridenee of
deroon to the President-Sir should regard such con-
duct as very equvoca of regard for the Presi-
dent; as suspicious evidence socitude Tor his LASTING
hat man oh 4,
been urged against Mr. Van Buren, i'm the absence o ali
POSITIVE PROOF nave relied on objections the pri-
Vate character oil that gentlemanbut NAV be allow ed
to suggest, that 10 suspect politician is TO Condemn
NM Men have right be fasidous i'm the selection Of
.ne hepesenaves, asn the selection of their wves-to
aJdfdl objection. When hold our coun-
yeIecuonsfa candidate prominence be SUSPECTED
90 we nevertheless give him confidence and await
the positive proof of gu?-No, Sir; we withhold our
confidence, and our suffrage until he shall establish his
innocence, and the purity OF his character
Can Mr. an Buren, or his friends complain if we OBJ
serve towards him the line of conduct But sir we
are od mat we must consult the wishes OF the Repub-
can party-and TO accomplish that we are recommended
toPursue policy which confident must result in
'ne promotion oil MIR. Van Buren,. We must orego the
claims oil our avourite and the acknow youte off
our constituents Sir with what grace this request
DC Rave we been encouraged in this noble dis
h'eTeseuhess by the generous eXemple of Mr. Van Blu
rem! When did he sacrifice his own aggrandzement to
sustain the integrity OF the Republican Party Sir in the
darkest hour OF the Republican the day of our greatest
Pe-when we were exposed TO the hazard of war-when
hostile iieet lowered coast and our very soil was
poted by the daring tread OF invading foe-what was
the aid ana comfort extended by Mr. Van Buren, TO The
Republican Party' Sir, did he not act with The Federal
Party Did he throw himself at the head of the peace
party oil New York, and run Dewitt Clinton for the Pres
dency against our own venerable Madison TO distract the
counsels and harass the The Republican Par
It Tor this patriotic sacrifice 10 the integrity of the
Republican Party that required to surrender the
claim of our distinguished fellow citizen who was then
dcdcaung the energies OF his mind the cause
his country's glory
Here the Senator from Buckingham, (NIr Bookerl hav
ing requested that Mr. Goode would give way for motion
to adjourn, the convention adjourned until tonorow even.
ing o'clock.
question, Mr. Brown withdrew his preamble and left for
man from I p Jassa,e Tor the resolution Of the gentle
man from fowhatan, tins broad resolujionssrhat il is not
Presidency " 'o' '''o ice
Mr. GooDE rose and addressed ,yo oo.; ., .,,
fect:- s " "'' VI
Mr. Chairman-The step taken by the gentleman from
etersourg leaves the meeting in the condition which il
before occupied The question occurs for decision
and the same course OF remark isadmissble could
Wished Tor my own SAKE and less for the sake of te
meeting that had been allowed 10 conclude INV re,o
last night had but little TO add, and should have con-
Guided in short time, but for the adjournment do mot
mention this in the spirit of dissatisfaction because am
well assured that the gentleman who moved the adourn
ment was actuaed by the kndest motives towards vseIr
although he is opposed TO in the pending STRUGGLE
ne occurrence, however, imposes the necessity of
referring TO propositions for which have conended-with
how much force, others must determine Ibave maintain
Ell that the terms OF the resolution the gentleman from
Powhatan provide against the contingency aDprebended Inc
o'eTs ana sweep away the foundation of their argument
have maintained that il is proper to make a nomination
oil candidate for the Vice Presidency act of Justice
TO the People, as well to the College Of Electors
nave frankly stated that to reflect my feelings and TO sus
tain my principles ready conldc in Philip p Bar
bour In the OF the proceedings of last ngbt he
pretensions OF Mr. Van Buren, had been brought under
examination. and have freely followed the EXAMPLE of
others Indeed, regard il peculiarly proper that those
pretenslons should be freely canvassed 1t cannot be
ceaied that the object of this movement is to his
interest Sir,if we make nomnaon-if we fail toin
st OH the adoption OF principcs-if we do not hold
orih our candidate to challenge the of the
can people, we cannot hope that he will be sustained by
others What will be the necessary consequence, When
our College of Electors shall assemble they will learn or
KNOW, that the prospects of MIR. Barbour and of ali
others who profess his principles will in truth he
utterly they lcW not hare been urged
In the mean time, effort will be made IN nrcoor
the People of this Commonwealth for the recepon of NJ
V an buren,. His jealous friends will not be ebi
press mere VIII not tail to execute its purpose: and shouI
the College OF Electors actually assemble unprepared o
beslow their SURFACES upon him. they will he here
ed TO the powerful influence of the powerful MANAGERS of
ms party Those who acquainted with the state of
tngs mere, may very readily predict the result Sir
win thesc prospects before have ght-it is or
duty-to examine his claims; and his friends have appear
ed before u.s. prepared with documentary evidence IN
tain him. l believe him to be latitudinarian. bayo
made effort establish that truth have advcroJ
TO his vote on the Cumberland road have referred IN
his opinions, and his votes the Tariff aud indeed il has
been acknowledged by his friends that he is obnoxios IA
the charge of sustaining the Tariff have regarded him
as avouring the EXchequer Bank and the propoon for
the distribution OF the Surplus Revenue Sir have mo-
recollection that II was before denied that he wa e
Presidents name is now nterposod-the responsibility is
thrown on him. -
But have not tho same evidence TO establish his sun
port Of this Exchequer Bank which we have of bis
soh to The Bank OF the United States' His identity Of
feeling with the Chief Magistrate of the Union Ia ,b
hs III.