Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-05

even the color Of Legislative act TO sanction it, and was
exercised in deyogaOn OF the genius Of Governments
that II tolerated IN its smallest beginnings, it would make
great encroachmouts in the end that people could sub
INIT to Tor length of time without being prepared for
the shackos which it would certainly impose; that he was
sure Tree AmeIican citizens could not consent TO princ
pies which the subjects of the French monarchy had
cessuliy resisted although enforced by the Influence of
the Prime MiniSicr-that they knew too well that the
word PnERoGArIvE c0ud not be found tcthin the lids
Of the Consultation.
The manner in which the President cxprcsses
his opinions upon deeply interesting topics especially up
ON political questions Involving the liberties and hts of
ms fellow citizens gives precNt to note takers his
residc remarks To impuio violence and lcmpcr his
'here never was more unjust impuation.
There IS indeed peculiar bodncs OF thought aul cner-
gy OF Expression IN the Presidents conversation when
discussing subjects OF aumaing inerestbut man eau
mistake the generous enthusiasm which impars emphasis
10 his tones and an eloquent vehcmcnce TO his language
Tor passion or i'll temper. On the contrary the mind oi
every listener, catches the natural warmth OF his feelings
and is only when cold, calculating political spy re-
tires among his friends and gives garbci IN
party naguity TO work upon, that they enabled TO
torture his conversations 10 something violent and
improper la the repetition OF what has hecn uttered
the easy courtesy wish which he passes from subjects
which rouse Tire enthusiasm OF his character those
light and cheerful cast, is oSn5uldcd expressions are
gwen ans dscoorc by added Jesuit
lC"I h'rFthccS are then employed to draw didYuHg
it0tS ::om the expression OF opinions supporting the -
gal nights OF the cinzsu against uIsurped authority.
ne charge OF Investigating violence, certainly comes
WIN bad grace from the Opposition against te man at
the head OF the Government, who, it is well k..nn has
restrained all connected with his admin raon from APP
10 hen; and who ii is Known, when assaicd himself and
aduced IN Congress personally, for his conduct in the
seminole campaign, asoued from all violence and did
not challenge member, although he wore cpauletts on
his shoulders! How Mr. Clay, who, while lac sat in
the Speakers chair, challenged member of the House
over winch he pre- tac, and while Secretary of State
called member OF the Senate answer Tor what he had
SAID In debate at the mouth of the pistol-how can II ;
speaN o. the opinions of the President tending 10 init
initiate Congress and impair the freedom of debate: How
can the Hon Mr. POindeXter and the begecn;s of the.
I"houn side OF the Coalition, who have during the pre-.
sent winter sent challenges thciric members ,sle
sitting an their places in the House affect so much alarm
lest the privileges Of the Members of Congress shall be
put down by the pistol?
heSc men commit new outrage by invading the Ga.
har and private conversations in which the President
Ghbosoms himself TO those whom he supposes TO be hi,
friends Tor the purpose of dragging him into The srif,
Wlch ,hcy originate in the House. We have direct in
lJoTn0''on assuring us that Mcssrs. Mercer and DoJ
ouSe solicited betrayal OF what fell from the Pre- ,,lent
inc unguodcd hours Of social intercourse as the basis
| OF the Congressional proceeding we have nouced-Wc
ASK what right has Congress 10 institute an inouisition into
the private thoughts of the Chief Magistrate? They have
none The movers in this affair, knew they had none.
nor dd they intend enairy They sought in it only sub.
eriuge TO give the name ola Congressional proceeding 10
me i5c anu oul uucndOes, which they have embodied in
me shape oil resolutions The persons therefore to whom
we nave referred, must stand responsible for this attempt
ana VIII be forever branded by public reprobaon unless
they adduce some evidence sustain the blGck nsun-
mons with which they attempted charge the Journals OF
! the House ~. Globe.