Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-02

subtle Secretary-thai gold is bought too aear;
which is purchased a, the expense OF our na''1,'a'
honor--which is sued for-begsed tor OF Dill
fish Minister-knelt for-prayed ior-peiofea
British, or any other earthly throne.
But, sir, said Mr. f. this tone OF submission,
of supplication and apology, is not to my mind
the most objectionable characteristic OF tins pa
DER. We have, it is true, since the first lorna
ton of our Government been divided into parties
at home Our people have differed 10 the choice
of their rulers. Sometimes on princlple-some-
times merely as to men; but heretofore, "hether
in peace or war, abroad we have presented an
undivided front, and never before has there been
a solitary instance III our country, when our as
sentions have been sent abroad by the accredited
agents Of our government, and urged as arguments
for the consideration of a foreign power But,
bv this despatch, sir, our family quafrels' our
private animosities, which, in common decency.
ought to die within our own doors, are presented
in bold relief. and made the subject OF earnest
representation to the British Crown. For toh@
honest purpose is This thing done? Does any
man suoppose. that the British Minister, or the
British Monarch cares who is at the head OF our
Government, unless they expect TO prcM BY the
ascendancy of some individuals or party! Ii 1t
were ..Me country. the whole country! and 40
Thing bit the cOu,try." which the Secretary
souaht to benefit bv this official act, why did he
urge to England. (for it mattcred not to them, J
the opinions of the dominant party IN this coun'
try? Sir, the American repubilc-the nation
is lost sight of in this despatch, and the Minister
is instrut ted to present himself at the British
Court as the emissary of those who had come IN
to power. as he ssuncs. because they supported
British claims against 4neacan pretensions.
Eris acts from, Mr.. M,ore's Speech
Sir, it is proper | should declare that the
evidences adduced against the character and
conduct of the late Secretary of State, and the
sources from whence this evidence emanates,
have made an impression upon my mind that vii
require of me. in the conscientious, though pain
full discharge of nv duty. to record my vote
against his nomination. But, let it not be un
derstood that am opposed to the Executive. OF
his administration. On slight grounds, | am an
capable of assuming such an attitude; for. Hlr,
have the honor of having been associated with my
fellow-citizcns in eievatins Gen. Jackson to the
Presidency, and the broad principles which ele'
waited him to Office continue the beacon-lishts oil
INV political course. And, Sir. it must be remem.
bered, that the people whose representative
am, are too patriotic TO 10 nk at compromise OF
nations honor; too viruOus to encourage IN
trgue and c Eruption; and too honest to withhold
their appreciation from faithful discharge OF
public duty. In the name of this people. then,
whose servant rejoice to call myself, as far as
ma vote may 20, shall protest against that high
" reprehensbe course Of conduct which has
been pursued by the nominee. | repeat. Sir,
that the vote shall give does not proceed from
hostility to the Executive; came here prepared.
and am nom disposed. to give liberal and gene.
rous support to the great leading measures of his
administration. 1t is, therefore, with no small
degree of satisfaction. that / can recur to my
cordial support of most of those measures aud
nominations which have passed E review before
the Senate and especially the nominations Of his
cabinet minister's; and | am n0'c. Sir, free TO
state, that my vote shall be gwen for Martin Van
Buren, as Minister to England, if the charges
which have been preferred against him shall, by
any means be weakened, or done away As the
friend of Andrew Jackson, Ihave been, and am
still, disposed to prosecute this inquiry into the
truth Of the charges. believing that 1t is due,
both to the President and to the nominee, that
every gentleman present should be full ! satisfied
of the correctness of his vote. No man in the
nation can boast sincerer friendship for the Exc
cutive than Ican. no man in the dark hour OF
trial, was more fervent in his support, (for was
an original advocate Of his claims.
But, Sir, cannot obey the slavsh dictates Of
party discipline. am constrained TO yield to the
deliberate convictions of my conscientious jutg
nlenf. When nv reason is convinced, dare
not disregard her mandates.
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