Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-19
POLITICAL.
From the Charleston Irishman.l


October, 1882. Published 6y request "
FELLOW CITIZENS 81 feel, that some explanation ia
due 10 you oil the causes which have long withheld
Inc rom taking more active part in the moncntous con-
test in which we are engaged. Since my return from
Mexico have not until now enjoyed that health which
Is required TO sustain continued eXertion of mind and boz
dy but, would have made the effort the hazards of
my lie, II believed that possessed the condolences with
which my fellow citizens formerly homored me
On reaching Washington my return from Mexico 1
was lrS informed OF the differences which existed be-
tween the south and the north. There first what
had been delivered that question / objected TO the
tone assumed by southern Delegates as calculated to
nlame rather than soothe the irritation of the two par
ties But was told, that il had witnessed the rapaciy
and injustice of their opponents would have been
reused as they had BEEN and would have come 10 the
same conclusion they had DONE and would have used
the same harsh language think not. have
our feelings and passions evil counseors: consider it
10 be the duty of statesman control them and To reflect
calmly and temporarily upon every question at
ecng the honor or interests of his country thought
the southern Delegates wrong q speak of majority of
them) di'seneS from their doctrines and dsapprovcd
their policy did il with regret; for had been for wears
united to them by the bonds OF strict friendship. Our po-
tca course had been heretofore same But they err
ell ro that path which we had long trodden together
and separated from them, not that l thought them
wrong in their firm and unyeldng opposition TO tho
Tani but because thought that, bad as that measure
was, the remedy proposed infinitely worse.
agreed with them in their opposition to the Tariff not
that regard il to be unconstitutional but as contrary
to the principle upon which our government ouebt TO he
administered And here let observe, that il is dan
gerous to deny the existence of a power because il NAV
have been abused. government like ours is bound in
ana not iavor any particular class; principle which
has been too much lost sight of in passage of this oc
was proposed in 1921 carry the protective sys
TEN to the excess subsequently reached had the honor
10 represent you i'm Congress- and in opposing the passage
oil the bill stated that ii iraught with danger 10 our
political existence. said that il would create and
foster hostile feelings in the agricultural states aganst the
manufacturing districts, and would excite so strong feel
ing OF dsconentn the South that its execution would be
resisted by every constitutional means in our power
had too good opinion of my fellow citizens TO believe
h1tany other constitutional means should be restored
Upon my return among you after 50 long absence
became sensible Notwithstanding the kind and distinguish
cd manner in which you generously received me- that
you were in some measure estranged from me, and
mat had lost the right TO counsel you. l found N.Y.
sell treated oil in the public prints political adj
venturer, q suppose, for never enquired why | was
stigmatZed because when compelled from mi health
TO leave my native country did not seek the efeminae
climates of France Italy, but chose rather TO 90 where
men were contenng for freedom and TO peril my life i'm that
cause. IL had remained at home plotted the downfall
the iairest temple erected 10 liberty by the hand
fhe io aud destroy the Government we have so often
sworn to protect and defend should have been auded
hero and patriot My political course in Mexico spo-
ken of codly and even blamed. 1t is true might have
avoided all attacks made me, both here there if
had bcnt before the raised against me by bgo,ed
Priesthood naughty aristocracy, and combination of
the agents OF mOnarcmca government might have pass
eel on insignificant and nnassalcd if had suffered them
to exclude the United States from the privileges they
themselves enjoyed and allowed them unite all Spanish
America against usit had permitted the republics
TO evolutonize the Island OF Cuba and 10 make that
beautiful aud peaceful Island, scene of carnage and de-
solaon in short, had failed TO sustain the honor the
dignity and the interests of my country which had been
conded my charge. At what hazard did this ia known
TO you all. Fellow citizens, in nonarcca Government.
men are rewarded for their suffering and their services
their country bv pensions and titles and decorations i'm
republic, the only reward look forward is the appro-
baton of our Fellow Countrymen All desire the love
and confidence of the people. To Withhold these unusy
brushes - generous spirit the earth. To grant them
where they are due eXcitcs noble mind 10 devote all Isis
faculties, to exert all his energies, and dedicate all his
time and his talents 10 merit rich recompence. took
my station in The ranks by the side of those who supported
the Union, and moved steadily with them. have ever
since watched the progress of this with intense
anxiety, and that perceive an attcmpt being ade
TO sever the Union, to PROSTATE Federal Government
and with it TO destroy republican institutions should
he false 10 the principles have always prorsscd un-
worthy the trust you have heretofore reposcd me- and
recreant to the of liberty and my country if did
not claim your confidence and stand among the
most in their defence dread the dangers which threat
federal and republican institutions for have en-
ioycd more than ordinary opportunities of estimating
them AZ their true value and have witnessed the dreadful
consequences of Revolutions and the willy and insidou
steps by which il advances Fellow citizens have seer
a nation convulsed with civil connections and its soil de-
luged in blood and the clouds which the storm
shortly before il burst that illaed country were moi
more dark and lowering than those which hover over
our political horizon have contrasted in every country
and under every cline The prvaons aud sucrings of h,
people OF other nations with the blessings aud enioymen
Of our own. know, from what have witnessed else.
where that this government yrlnnica and oppressive
represented to be Ivy the nmcrs, dispcnses hu
man happiness those who live under it, than any other il
the world however favored by heaven and however free
know that commands The respec of foreign nations and
the admiration of all who love freedoms that serves as Al
example, and model to those who striving To establish
free institutions, and that whatever edange it's existence
puts to hazard the liberties of the world. Wherever
have been, have felt proud OF being citizen orhis erea
Republics and ia the remOtest of the earth lav
walked erect and under that banner which our on
poneuts would tear down, and trampe under loot wa
4 in Mexico when hat town was taken by assault Tn
House OF the American Ambassador then, as it OUCH
ever 10 be, the refuge Of the distressed prosecuted
was pointed out TO tic inuatcd sOdiery as a place file
with their enemies They rushed to the attack Mvon
~ defence the flag of my country aud was flung on
at the instant at hundreds of muses were leveed al s
Mr. Mason Ga Drawer stood by his friend in t
hour Of danger) and myself placed ourselves beneath II
waving folds and The attack suspended We did mo
Olench, Tor we felt strong in the protecting arm i
mighty republic. We told them that the flag that wayc
over us was the banner Of that nation whose cxamp
ihcy owed their liberties and whose protection the
were indebted iOr their safety The changed y
Oy enchaniineut aud those who tie point
attacking nay house and inassacrcng the inhabitants cheer
ed tIc flag OF country and placed scnines to pro
tcct FROM outrage. Fellow citizens in such moucr
a. mat, would II have been any protection me nc,
mine 10 have proclaimed myself Carolinan2 should b.
here 10 tell you this tale, il had hung ont tbe Palmcti
and the single star? 30 assured that 10 be rcspccc
abroad we must maintain our place ia the Uuion
During my frequent and long absences from anon
you, have passed years in counties where scenes Of civ
contest and boodshed frequently passing before M,
and have received lessons Of history more impressive Hs
those which taught n the page of the historian.
have Witnessed the haneul conseoucuccs Of rcvotorot
and dread 10 them inflicted upon Ibis land h,v
seen, that IN Republican governments the pcope are fro
quenty deceived by ambitious leaders, who either ro
'For the Of reggl, CLERGY throughout fpan m
ca Ntcs s'croast 10y Jorge aud Ulos. They
onlghtened ou example We arc indebted 10 tho nor
a go winch dstinssho' the people Of e Unito