Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-03-13


in the common attack upon our system do not
know the man, but understand he is unnatural
lied cmigrant from the Island of Guernsey, situated
in the channel which divides France and England.
The principal business of the Inhabitants is that of
driving contrabaud trade with ,the opposite shores;
and MIR. Sarchet educated in that school. is, have
been told, chiefly engaged i'm employing his wits To
cludc the operations of revenue laws by intro
ducing articles at less rates of duty than they are
justly chargeable with, which he effects by varying
helr denominations, slightly changing their forms.
This man, at former session of the Senate caused
tn he presented memorial, signed by some $50
pretended workers in iron. Of these, gentleman
made careful inquiry and examination, and he as
certained there only about ten of tho denomi-
nation represented; the rest were tavern Keepers
portcrs, merchants clerks, hackney coachnien &c.
have the most respectable authority, in black and
white, for tins statement.
Here Gen. iayne asked who and was he a ma
nulacturer! MIR. Clay replied, Col Murray of New
ork IA gentleman of the highest standing for ho-
nor, prohty, and vcraciiy; that he did not know
whether he was manufacturer or not but the gen
teman might take him as one.
.W. Grundy's Reply 10 M. Clay
Mr. Gaatin,yes Albert Gaitoiin, has been charged
by the Senator from Kentucky with possessing feel
,ngs alien to this country, and has been told to go
nome To ms native land and teach there lessons of
political economy before he undertakes to teach us
upon these subjects Let sec who this Mr. Gal
latin is that has thus fallen under the displeasuro of
that honorable Senator. lie is older citizen of
we were both born here. lie was here during the
war of the Revolution; he was here at the adoption
oil ue Federal Constitution; and in the great politi-
cal conflict which terminated in the expulsion of the
elder Adams from Office; nc literally headed the van
OF tho Republican forces. When Mr. Jefferson
came into power and cast his eyes over the whole
united States for tho purpose of calling to his aid
IN the administration of the government the ablest
wiscst and most patriotic men, he selected Mr. Gal
latin as one of his chief counsellors. During the
eight years of his administration, Mr.. Calla;in SUI
perncndcd and conducted the financial Dcpart
mcnt OF the Government. When Mr.. Madison camc
INTO otfce, MR.. ''aatin was continued in the same
station until 1t became necessary send ministers
ABROAD TO negotiate treaty with Great Britain and
then MIR. Gallatin associated with that honora-
bic Senator and other distinguished citizens TO whom,
tna' high duty was assigned. Under Mr.. Monroe's
administration, he was minister different ne
RODS at both the Of Great Britain and France
Under the last administration, of which the Soma
tor from Kentucky (NIr. Clay was a distinguished
member, when delicate and difficult negotiation
respecting the colonial trade was TO be opened with
Great Britain MIR. Gal!atin was selected as the most
suitable character 10 whom could be intrt,scd Thar
responsible duty, and he carried with him abroad
instructions prepared and signed by that gentleman
himself. Further: when an exposition and nry,,
ment was thought necessary TO be laid before Tho
arbitcr, the King of the Netherlands by the last nd
ininlstration, vindcaing claim TO the TERRITORY
IN dispute between the State of Maine and Great
britain, Mr.. Galatin was selected to prcDarc it
This was not finished at the late change of the nd
linIstraiion; and by our present Chief Magistrate
Mr. Caiatln was requested TO complete it, You
Mr. President, remember that in ISL and ~ this
same Mr. Gailatn looked TO by the poIi,icions
OF that day. as political Mentor; and that next 10
Mr. Madison, no man in the councils of the country
contributed more to the success OF the United States
IN the great struggle in which they were then en-
gagged. Sir of what offence has MIR Gallot;p bccn
guilty? He has ventred To differ i'm opinion with tho
honorable Senator from Kentucky upon the subject
OF tariff of duties and this is the sin for which he
can find no forgiveness Others may condemn him:
w' however, taxi the liberty of considering him
one OF the wiscst best and most patriotic men La,
was ever engaged in the public affairs of this coun
NY lie has been trusted oitener, aud longer and
by more administrations, i'm high and important
stations, than any other American Statesman and
has always been found faithful Such is The man
trusted by all and always found faithful, resorcd to
IN difficult cases by the Senator himself devoted to
this country, and knowing other, who, we are
now told rs "hearilcss foreigner, without American
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