Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-23
Legislative Observation-Disclosures
Thursday, Warch rs.

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the time ot the meeting Was he SO inclined he was adj
monshcd by the heavy draughts made upon their patience
by Others TO restrain himself in limits Gentle.
men had permitted their unbrided fancy indulge in idle
ana playful carecringshc should endeavor 10 keen
tight rein Each member had an equal right to express
ms views; ana should each make liberal Of his
cence, we could not easily conjecture termination oil
our proceedings.-Let us then condcnse.
Coming, Mr. President from the county Of Judge Bar
bours residence--admring him man, approving
his political opinions, | can but feel much qualification al
The high encomuns passed upon him, only by the gen.
tleman who nominated him, Mr. Mer0 but all who have
followed him in this dcbae-I know he deserves all ha
has been awarded to him.
He isa native son of Orange, and one she has at al
imes delighted TO honor and honocd Born and raised
near him, living near him-cducated chiefly by the same
individuals; serving with him in this Hall (the House Of
DelcgaiesD where he made his FIST appearance in
political hle-n constant habits of friendly intercourse
WIN mint is fair to presume that all my predec-
tons are in his favor So they are-and vet cannot un
der existing circumstances in the resolution nomi-
mating him as Vice President of the u. Sand therefore
shall vote for the substitute offered by the member from
Petersburg, (Mr. Brown) here declare it inexpedien
al ms time to nominate any individual for the Vice
untra'nmeled by any other circumstance than due re
gard for the will of the peopie-free profit by in
.erheuia'e developments and circumstances. Much
premature resrc'ions-I for averiing if possible
esot 70 inc senate OF the United States am for aci
nS uie election OF that man, by the people in whom
inc largest portion of the support of the Republican parv
N, most nEey TO be concenrasd-be he p. p Barbour
W.T. van nuren, or any other distinguished patriot
i regret, Mr. President to find myself differing now
with the member from Meckenburg mir Cod ~,
last addressed you've have so often acted ,oro,h.
mere are so many points of political approximation he
tween u.s. tatrealy is unpleasant now 10 be at noni
III rue Sir, we once before, similar occasion occn
pea opposite ground. The point was i'm iss,e
whether we should go into nomination of vice prel",,
or noE lie held the position / now occupy and I that
when ne now occupies This may appear somewhat in
CONSISTENT and IT remains for explain |, is ncver
heles true, as gentlemen now present can attest ~ h
Mes oil me Enquirer will show, and the gentleman binelf
VIII probably admit How these changes apparen,l
me member his! fhc can, let him do so:-onucn and
ingenious as he is doubt he will find il no easy asl BE
our years ago, Qs2S assembled here
ns 10 ancient custom, to take measures in relation TO
the approaching election of President and v presu "
VIC ohi'ed states on that occasion, had the honor of
presenting resolution recommending Andrew Jackeo, a.
proper person to be voted for President of the n,ed
o,"cs' men, as now, he was unanimously recommend
ed;-but then, as now, there was ,oubi as 10 ~,
course should be taken as TO tho Vice Presidency
offered resolution nominating John C. Calhonn az
wee PFesldcnt--the member from MeckIenbura imnc
oaiey oneIod resolution, declaring it nexpcdcnt
a, 'ha 'iine 10 make any nomination sorry TO saw
Mr. PRESIDENT that the Hon. j. C. Calhoun il not
IN as good odor in Virginia. with me- as lie was then
ana here again, perhaps, the gentleman and nvselr c
changed SIDES lie was then the confidential friend Of A.
JackSon-he is now the avowcd enemy then declared
nat whilst condemned him for his atitudinarian doc
nes' admired him for his distinguished aIents-or his
o,y "n paohc bearing previous to, and during the late
war Had been called upon TO select Professor Of po
dcs calhoun would nothave been the man: but as be
ooect promote success harmony in our p,riv
ana concert oil action, should put aside at once m as
agreement abou, the candidate and promntIv ,aLl '
- Ca'houn-e, al the time, being in my opinion most
party. 'fP''' Vi ""
What was the of the gentleman? He denounced
MN as uhht TO be supported by Virginia-as opposing V
gina DOCTRINES &c. SC. The reasons which nl,,o,cod
Inc hen, influence me had seen the will of the
people defeated and election transferred TO the House
oil representatives. had seen Calhoun hanging as dead
weight upon Adams; and feared bv rnui3Iy77o~ 1t
GATES Tor The " Presidency, altho Jack son might he
ny The people, yet he might have Rush fastened mon In
iU VIC same reasons now pass by the claims OF nv
friend and countyman Judge b. to promote barnon,, aI
concert OF actionto preserve the integrity of ,J ,
20 winch am aached-and for as much as all TO kee1
he eIccuOn out OF the Senate Recent scenes There
warn US 10 beware! The friends of Jacksons adminsra
uon can expect no aid therefrom such result. viii
say III INC language OF the deputy from Morgan a. " DI
Good Lord deliver usl .s''' " - ~
ne course recommended by The original resolution Is
caIcaed 70 lose TO our the weight of Yranio vo,
by placing il where ii may be of no h., ,,;
mouon nj properlime, itnay secure an election IN, G
people, ana prevent the election ofAfr Sergeant Son
ate Constituted as the Senate now and vill
TIE time OF the election, consciendnusI,, LnI.,, -
IS nor man That The Republican party could take nm b
,Iuu "e Deaeh ny Sergeant Shall we then for .be
i,,J 3.,e OF personal attachments, hazard much
o"Iu FJocc TO see r. p Barbour elected by the people
put, SHOULD any other unite the supporf of Igc
portion oil the friends OF Jacksons aduinis,ra,on fi
49,, ,, nim inough he were my Observation-Disclosures
VIC success oil Our cause demands the sacrGce ana
whist say this, discam having parficsriv in ;o
any individual whatever. " w"
. we have been boldly charged with design TO effect
NC election toihe Vice Presidency of Mr. Van Jl,,rc,
nus Tor one also dsclam-whsfI am FREQ to ait ,t,
no DC the choice Of the People / Womb checrr,,iv
ssu hm my support The friends of jackson aud Isckons
aInImstraion owe him much He is Statesman in ,ov
Pon more 'sinned against than SHINING" Tho cbor,c.
er OF Mr. Van buren, must be permitted 70 sav Ias hen
most unceremonously and grauitousy passed in review
o neelHg-,he has been most harshly and
Nan'ohy a'saIled why this unwarrantale course who
n,roduced MIR V. d. 10 nodce?-Certajoiv M, ,,r
''o W 'he H0"sc'-Not having introduced him-asking