Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-24

serted that the character of the Senate e; h a
legation alter the suggestions thrown out by myself
certainly dd not intend TO put the character OF the Senate
In issue by any thing thrown out by me- nor do think !,
was so placed; but it is equally certain meant and lad
s 10 put the Character OF this applicant for Office
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when The resolutions o! the Senator from Maine were
under consideration did not entirely concur in Tho pro
pretty OF sending them TO the committee There yyere
objections to the call made the President which migbt
involve the Senate in difficulty doubt The exnedieorv
VI one oranch oil the Government ever formally asking
another coordinate branch reasons o,s conduct
mere are questions OF privilege of delicate Character
"ich ought not to be sported with. We ought not TO
put ourselves IN position TO be insulted with immunity
" men we make call the President il OUGHT 10 he
ucn an one as we have the right insist on being re-
sPohueu 10. Hence, early in the session. before was
yetworm in my seat, objected the call proposed To- bc
mace by the Senators from Maine, the subject o. the
northwestern boundary. voted therefore, with the mo-
YER 10 lay the resolution the tables but certainly did
oceVe tlat those who voted against laying the resolutions
e a1e' meant to vote against them, and refer
ana must add my Impressions TO the course the
friends OF the nominee desired are i'm confirmation of The
views taken by my friend from Mississippi can scarce
" DC mistaken on this matter; but, lest may be So take
he hbery oput directly the question to the Senator from
Georgia, (Mr. Forsyth) whether he did not by VOTING
J he resolutions oil the Senator from Moino ON the
ane intend TO follow up his vote, if successful by voting
to reject thcm?(Here Mr. FORSYTH rose and a5s,voro
'na = ne did intend SO TO vote, 10 reject hem)
perceive did not err in the opinion entertained orthe
course oil the friends of the nominee and in coniorn
with what was suggested by them have taken the trou
pie 10 INFORM myself on some of the points Yet still
Wouu DC saiscd TO let committee be charged with bi,
subject should the friends of the nominee reouirc II
otherwise from the facts have hoard and believe (the
names o the persons giving the information are authorized
oe gwen up they are The most intelligent and respeca-
Die, on whose statements rely most implici,ly1 have
determined to vote in the negative this question The
gentleman from Georgia has told that he is both Tho
personal and political friend of the nominee In tbis bc
mas the advantage of me- never had the honour TO
nm did not happen TO meet with him i'm his southern
pilgrimage. considered myself his poitical lren
do not now He has forced me from the ranks nj tboeo
VINO may be considered the faithful aheren,s the pre-
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the force OF party, what is right approving what is com
mendabie and censuring what's reprehensible Among
e objections oil personal and political character reck
On not The least the agency he has had in alternating the
President from portion of his old most devoted per-
sonal friends his earliest supporters and rendering very
Respectable portion oil the people of South Carolina disa
eced more or less TO the Chief Magistrate whom they
had formerly held in the highest estimation as well for hi
public services for his supposed sound political prnc
pies For my part, was bred up with personol
regard Tor the character of the President He was the
1--WE oil my own district reared up by relation and
himself the patron of another. My father was his friend
He taught my elder brothers and sisters the FIRST rud
inens OF their education hope the Senate win pardon
dress made by myself previous 10 his election as ustrs
i've how far sustained him upon personal wen as poll
cal grounds. r
Mr.. Nj. then read the following extract:
Permit me to return you my sincere thanks for the
complimentary notice ii has pleased you bestow upon
old WaXaw lie must have heart cold as marble who
does not kndlc with enthusiasm at the mention of his ma
tive land My kindest and most endearng recoections
blended with that little neck OF land TO be found nm r
map between the angle made by the North Carolina line
and the Catawb river Ii was there was fret made ~
admire the fame and the talents of Dcuie 1t was there
that Jackson was the idol of the country in the mild rad
ance OF his youthful virtues, long before the stre Of his
name, distinguished able General had oyerpread
an admng and grateful nation. While all of proud
mat our state has the honor OF presenting the Republic
so great man, can you that Jacson is equally
proud OF the land of his nativity We have-a guaranty in
me philosophy oil nature, OF his local attachments Should
your predictions and your hopes be realised and the lth
OF March next shall give Jackson as our President he
triumph will be of magniiicence and grandeur II
le
tronage OF the Governmental will be triumph of the
sp oil the Constitutions its loose perverted expo
siuon we may then hope 20 and 10 feel practical
skes-no splendid misssion-no entangling aIancesno
governmental eSeron TO bring the capabilities of the
nauoh oy parua UNJUST and unconstitutional legislation.
Bred up in the JcIersonian schoo-eevaed by the demo-
cracy oil the country we shall look TO him restore sim
Phcuy and economy. We shall see pure patriot who
having power, refuses TO it when il adds not to The
prosperity of the Union. Then will the enemies of the
Constitution be conounded and its friends rejoice at o
Illustration 1t will be emphatcay great day TO the
American people, and glorious one for S. Carolina"
MIR. Miller proceeded:
Now Sir, it will think, by almost every ono who
hears me, be admitted that the events of the present adj
nlnistraon have not entitled me TO much consideration
as prophet. Indeed, Immediately after the address,
very distinguished and highly valued friend Of NINE now
no more-who was older and better acquainted with men
IMAM myself wrote to me and pleasantly remarked that
so much OF my address alluded TO General Jack
son was al cGptGnd, he presumed. But repled with
the greatest sincerity, that did hope and believe that
ne were elected he would appoint strong cabinet and
Dlng about him the best talents of the country and that
by his decision OF character and purity of purpose aided
by sound constitutional advisers such predictions would be
verified.
That they have failed sgnay and none more so than
the one which alIudes to the local attachments Of General
jackson to y. Carolina readily adnit-and for that fail
ure as far as my vote will 60 intend make the nom
responsible
happened TO be in Charleston from which place re-
side some Distance when The appointment the late CD
binc annouuced although none of the rI,,nors nj
delicate and disturbing character in relation 10 "harnonv
and Mr. Eaton, had taken hold of the public mind his
appointment was unpopular. And the 4h of March was
not ushcFed in intended with any manifestation of no.
puar qualification, owing TO The objections taken 10 The
cabinet by of the distinguished citizens of Charles
ton, not now my political friends II was urged that Mr.
Eaton bad neither the talents the weight of Character or
scientific information, 10 make efficient and successful The
administration
Although understood that tho gentlemen in Con-
gess from south Carolina, who shrunk from no respon
sibiity--who toiled CALAMITY in Che House and al home
IN The canvass did not seek any reward but an honest and
faithful administration Of the government was supposed
by us at home that their claims would not be overlooked
bcieVe the President did 90 far 20 tell the cmi-
nent and accomplished gentleman, now Chief Magistrate
oil - Carolina, but for his decided and violent anii-tan
sentiments, nc would have made him Secretary Of War.
sir, regret he did not-aud think the American people
regret IT, There considerations Of poIcaI nature
which would have made this most lclicious appont-
mcnt. The popular attractions Of this ecntlcnanbis Ia
lcnts fine manners, and manncrly bearing MIGHT have
stayed the rapid decrease Of public confidence i'm the adj
ninisraton OF the national government in general and
furnished better ground for his friends at home to snp-
pose their expressions were less substantial f he pariicp,
ted in their pcrpctuaion Sir, the organization OF Inc
cabinet doubt the result of an incipent and
and Mr.. Eaton was the instrument through which itws
Effected