Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-27

and that was taken out the entreaty of
members oil his cabinet, who have since fallen under his
dspleasure. When these gentlemen had lost the conf.
dence oil the President, the proposition introduced m
70 ms messages and recommended to the consideration
tc american people. has been continued in his
ges as long as MIR. V. Ii. remained in the cabinet Since
he has been separated from IT, across the ocean
the recommendation has not been renewed. And, sir,
may DC aowed 10 ask not the first notice of this pro-
Ject given TO the world by the Albany August which is
supposed to bear Mr. Van Buren, the most intimate re-
ia;ionAud not the first proposition for lis .doon
submitted by Mr. Dckerson of New JERSEY the tm,to
friend OF Mr. Van Buren, Sir. his friends upon this floor
deny that he VIII sustain the the States
IN The exercise OF power over Internal If
he rejects this power and also distribution of the sr
plus revenue--whlt is be done with the redundant,
treasury procured through the operation OF the tariff
which lie is admitted to suppore go for one or
Tor both
But notwithstanding these strong objections to Van Blu.
remit is urged that we should withhold noninntion
and waive the preensions of Mr. Barbour preserve the
integrity OF the Republican party. Sir may be allowed
repeat that such suggestion, in behalfoi NJ Van Blu
ren preferred with but little grace At the most critical
period OF our history, that gentleman refused 10 extend
such magnanimity TO the Republican party; but exer,rd
himself to distress and harrass it, by running DE Witt Gin
ton against Mr. Madison, he stimulated TO this
deed. 10y the love which he bore Mr. Clinton for
notorious that he at abandoned him. and harrassed
him even TO the grave.
Tracing the line of Mr. Van Burens history we shall
find him engaged with the politicians of New York and
opposing himself to the interests and feelings of the South
by the agitation OF the great Missouri Question Is i, m
this notable evidence of his regard that are now about
TO sustain him. at the sacrifice our own favorte fellow
ctzen: SIR IL have not been greatly deceived il was
to the party In New York, which he then headed that
we were indebted for the agitation of the Missouri oues
non We have heretofore regarded that question as one
of the most vital mportance-and we have nie,ed Out
even severe justice, 10 all who then offended against u.s.
How was 1t that Mr.. Sergeant himself incurred orr most
severe displeasure' Was it i'm consequence of The
part which he bore in the agitation OF that memorable quc
uon! Ana yet THIS offence is perfect innocence, in the
sacred person of Mr.. Van Buren, Tracing his history
to the Senate of the Union, there find him oppos-
ing interest; voting for toll gates on the Cumberland
Tariff
The Lieut. Governor, when speaking last night mentioned
ms having voted1or the Tariff of 49, though had been
the only in stance of his having offended on that question:
as though were the only evidence of his being
to us on that system Nothing be more erroneous
re voted Tor tue arm oil aud sustained it, in lie most
oious provisions. He voted against every motion to re
move its injurious enacnents. And il was engrossed in
the form in which became law by the aid the vote OF
Martin Van Buren,. His the same subject i'm
1927 incurred the dspleasure of the Southern Deeqa-
ton He induced them 10 regard him opposed TO The
measure, usually denominatcd 'the Wooen's BILL But
when the critical moment arrived Mr.. Van Buren, was
found wanling he was not at his post the
measure The Lieut. Governor has regretted the absence
oil Mr. Barbour when he thinks he should have voiel
against the u States Bank Does he complain Of this alb
of Mr. Van Buren,, when he was expected to vote
against the Tariff Mr. BarbourS absence is never to be
orgotten-Mr. Van Buren's absence never TO be re-
numbered. But it will be long forget il: for shall
never forget his Albany speech 1t delivered to
his absence and justify his conduct his constituents I'M
ment that his devotion TO the Tariff should have been
brought into question: Especially known that
ne Szo,oUu IN protected property. This pub
lished in the Enquirer, and lauded by its Editors
In 1873. he carried his principles and voted for that
Bill oil denominations. And now, sir is not Mr. Clay de-
nounced for acting upon this very principle? And why
should we observe these nvious distinctions! WHY do
we denounce in that which we hold as puiess
In anoher: mention not these things, cxenuate the
conduct oil Mr.. Clay Those who know me have not TO
learn that have eXeed myself against protecting duties
and not less against Henry Clay.-But have opposed
nm because OF his opinions and the principle which is
vicious In Henry Clay is not the less vicious in Martin
Van Buren,.
Mr. Opic here rose to ask whether Mr. G. was in order
brought here?
Mr. Goode referred the Senator from Jefferson to the
Lieutenant Governor; the colleague of the Senator in this
Mr.. Daniel dsclaimcd having introduced the name Of
Mr. Van Buren lie was first named by the gentleman
Mr. Goode. have your example for canvassing his
claims. "
The Speaker declared that Mr. GOode was entitled to
the floor.
Mr.. GooAe resumed:
Mr. Chairman body has assembled on several &C.
casons. We met first and adjourned without t,kin an
step, although many desired to act The meeting was
said TO be nieTeiy prepar0tory" We were again as
sembed the roll was called; names registered in
stantly there was motion TO adjourn; seconded bv
from Jefferson The call was not sustained but the
meeting adjourned to await the Apporonment Bill We
are again assembled before the arrival the Apporon
men Bill We have entered the business the meet
ng the claims of Mr. Van Buren, have been considered
he has been defended in long speeches: column after
umn had been written in his behalf and am asked hv
what right examine his claims? Sir, by the right of a
member OF this meeting infringe the rights of no man.
intend TO exert my own; and sir has il TO this NAV
we not speak of Martin Van Buren,, except be TO sound
his praise? we venture TO question his inlalibtv are
we TO be called to order? (M Opie said he did not intend
TO call the gentleman TO order) Mr.. Goolc-Tbcn tb.
interruption unaccountable Sir Mr. Van Buren, has
opposed us IN all things he has dsrega our feelings
he has assaulted interests and he has conemne our
principles; and yet required regard these things
as acts oil gracious condescenSion favos worthy of orr
gratitude! When he plants the dagger in our hearts and
smiles at the pain which himself inflicted, we are requr
ed TO receive il as token of affection
MIR. Williams asked il the gentleman was in order
Mr.. Van Buren, not before the House
Mr. Goode asked why he subjected TO This continu-
cd interruption! Why not the course pursued
towards others Why am stopped in the discharge OF
my duty: This tyranny not 10 he bOrne.-IThe Chair
Mr. CD have TO ask why is Mr. Van Buren, TO receive
our support Is il because of his devotion TO our inter-
ests! Is because of his consistency i'm the s,ppot Of
our principles? Is il because of the frnness and consan
cy oil ms Character Has he not belonged to all pares
Has he remained steadtaSt 70 any one party? Has he
not acted with the Republican pdrty?. Has he not acted
with the Federal party? Did he not sustain Mr. Clin
ton? Did he not oppose Mr.. Cinton2 Has he not acted
with the Tariff party, and again with the Ani-TarfT par-
ty! and has not this last been its turn abandoned
left TO work out lis salvation? e has sustained te
doctrine oil Internal improvements His friends maintain
that he has abandoned the doctrine of Internal Improve
ments. Sir, may respectfully ask TO what party or fol
what principle has he remained seadfas Let his friends
here, answer. And yet, this is the man TO whom Vjr-
ginio is TO be yielded up reluctant bride II III
not connection founded in affection Her heart win
not throb with suppressed ccsacy when Welded 10 his cold
embTace-and Soemniy protest against the come xion
sir II the vote OF Virginia be counted for Mr.. Van Buren,
the People Of the Commonwealth will not have decrccd
IT. Why should we do this violence TO their vil3 Re-
cause tits necessary 10 defeat John Sergeant
is the reply Mr. Chairman, this practice of odous com