Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-04-10

MIR. Mercer said the question: whether lie repre-
sened the his constituents belonged to them
TO decide, and not to that gentleman. His colleague
had made an insinuaton of the same characfrN
Mr. Patton denied that he had made sny insnua-
ton relative to the gentleman. whenever he had
occasion to complain of the course OF that gentle
man, he should make "a direct chargc--not an in
situation.
Mr. Mercer should return to his constituents with
entire confidence that he had represented their feel
inss lie had enjoyed their confidence for % years,
ana was confident that lac had never acted in less
reproachable manner than he had on this OCCASION
In reply to the appeal of the gentleman from Rhode
lsand he would perceive that he was committed to
withdraw the memorial, and should prefer it eht
be done without giving occasion further excite
ment.
Mr. Patton did not rise to add fuel to the flame,
nor to fan the expiring embers--nor had he any
wish to encounter the sarcasns of the gentleman
rom H. isiehd !ir: burSesl He aid not profess TO
be an orator-he had neither been teacher nor
learner of rhetoric. He had only risen TO assure his
Colleague Mr. Nlercer) that his feelings toward him
were of the kindest character.
Mr.. Blair said, the remarks of the gentleman from
Rhode Island (Alr. Burgcsl called for few words
from him. The gentleman had disclaimcd any in
ention OF rcproaching the South; he equally dis
claimed any dsrespect 10 that gentleman. The gem
tcfnan denies that the manufactures of New Eng
land are founded the groans and tears of Africans
The gentleman added blood-he cid not Use the
word.-That gentleman is better acquainted with the
epithes that belong to that accursed traffic than him
SELL Perhaps he ought to have said blood. No man
has better means OF knowing the facts respecting
that traffic than the representative from Rhode Island
Has he forgotten the horrible detail charged upon
Senator from that State of throwing human beings
overheard to secure the health OF his crew? He
had not intended TO intimidate the gentleman He
was no lierculcs-much less II bully. He should be
unworthy tho high-minded people he had the honor
to represent were he capable of promoting their
views by threatening or vaporing-nohng was fur
ther from his intentions. All he had said was that
lt,rlp tho 10,
to settle it. The gentleman from Virginia Mr. h,er
cer) ought to have been that the country was
iii deep state of agitation which threatened the
existence of the Union. No man has had greater
agency in producing this excitement. His projects
for tariffs and internal Improvement have had power
ful influence. He had himsefbeen subjected to great
oboquy for his strenuous adherence to the Union.
lie was unwilling TO sec extensive region goaded
to desperation by the reckless agitation of most in
fiamnatory subject. He could not see how n man
of common sense could Justify this most unreason-
able and uncalled-ior course, to his own sense of
duty. lie felt too much on the subject to speak
calmly In consequence of his indisposton, he had
not Intended take any part i'm debate nj this time
But the subject had impelled him against his wish
es to say what had fallen from him and were his
present words the last he should utter, he would
warn the House against agitat.ng this question.
Mr.. Burgess could assure the gentleman that no
man from the north would ever bring up this eXct-
ing question. Gentlemen who refer TO the ultimate
argument OF kings, discaim threatening and bully
ing Why are such topics introduced into debate !?
HE gentleman has repeated his statement, that the
manufacturing prosperity of the eastern States is
buit upon the slave trade. And what is his spec-
tication Why, that an individual had thrown slaves
overheard to prevent their giving the small pox 10
his crew. The person alluded to, was Mr.. D'WolC,
good Jackson man-he would leave him to tho
care OF his friends. Ii had nothing do with the
original statement. Whoever says the manufactures
OF the eastern States have been founded on the slave
trade, is misntormed. Even MIR. D'Wolf did not
make his money III that trade. He made il by pr-
watering during the late For himself he did
not think that mode any better than the slave trade
As he understood it to be the wish of the gentleman
from Virginia, MIR. Mercer.) he would withdraw his
motion for reading the memorial.
The question was then taken the motion TO re-
consider the reference of the memorial which was
carried without opposition.
Mr. Mercer then moved to withdraw the memorial.
Mr.. Archer objected.
The Speaker said. by the practice OF the House,
the gentleman had right to withdraw the memoir
al which he had presented.
| The House then adjourned.