Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-19

be written on this subject and not exhaust it, But must
limit my remarks to a few short paragraphs
The root OF the evil in Congress. tits there the bar
gains are made. IL is there that sacrifice the real in
of thir and OF their country to secure
popularity Tor future, Ard of many instances that
have fallen under my view, will give upon higher
authority than my own observations. And as the Vice
Presidents euogS has selected ne for his example,
viii select his principal Tor mine. Mr. Calhoun TO reserve
himself from the iuputaons upon him alyoc ate
for the Tariff OF 1916, developed in his speech he has
authorised his intimate friend General Dun Gfeen say
in letter TO the Editor of the Richmond Enquirer, and
published in that paper of the l4th OF November last
speaking of that speech General Green SAYS that he had
the tact IRON Mr. Calhoun himself and from Mr. Ingham
also that
Mr. COlhouns remarks upon that occasion were de-
ivered on the spur OF the moment, the request of MIR
p" lngham, and without preme ditaton'
They were delivered on the spur of the moment For
WHAT For the benefit OF his constituents? No--He told
hen Congress had interest but IN the guilty OF the
soil Was Tor the benefit OF the planters of the
South No-Because he has assured them, in conse-
9uence oil that rarif every cotton planter pays tribute
olorty bales out Of every hundred bales of all the cotton
he sells, TO enrich the Norherner Was for the bene-
TIT OF Mr. ingham? No-Because Mr. L. was TO manufac-
urer. Was ii for the benefit OF Pennsylvania? YesHow
does that appear! Why MIR Ingham gentleman of great
respeciabii,y aud handsome talents, was member from
me state oil Pennsyvan the most thorough tariff State
IN the Umon-sent there specially charged to establish
arm oil protection If possible for the benefit of her n-
merous manufacturers. And Mr.. Ingham charged spe-
cialy with this subject communicates il to Mr. Calhoun
VINO rises anu examines the subject with the minute
scrutiny Aud Pcnsy lvana grateful lor the favor at her
ita'nsOug Convention, after lapse OF twelve years tells
NdliOuu she VIII give bln her u electoral
the wee Presidency Mr. Rush. her owl sons
most amlable gentleman, with much experience in pub
tic affairs, and Republican OF the Jefferson school, and
no other reason assigned by the convention but that
" Mr. Calhoun when member OF Congress- had adyo.
Gated with unrivaled eloquence the claims of the Anne
" ment."
MI Calhoun and his euogst TO help him cannot contro-
vert these facts And ask il there can be greater out
rage committed against the purity of that
sacred trust OF the constituent which ought to be watch.
ed over with Hesperan vigilance than 10 be told bv the
representative when called account for his SUPPORT
OF unconstitutional laws, that because his political friend
had witched hmby the coat he had risen on The sp M
me moment, and tciiOut preeditation and made 50
en appeal TO Congress- 10 rivet on his constituents on
e nduoh ana on posteny, tariff system the burdens of
which he now declares can no longer be borne.
For this same service, Pennsy lvania would in 1924
have given MIR Calhoun "a electoral votes for tho pro
sidency, had not General jackson been in the wav
ms political traficking, this political barter and ex.
chdhge must be broken up your Union will be broken
up nave long believed the accomplishment would be
easy Only amend the Constitution so as TO render anv
member OF Congress ineligible TO any office whatever Tor
TWO years beyond the period for which he elected not
10 oe eVadeu by esguaon and the evil will DO obviated
There are about 800 members of both houses out of
lSOOeOOO OF people Forming greater mass Of inIeli
gehce capacity and classical learning than any other nor
non oil e world ever furnished in any other l3 900 900
From this mass may be had suitable selections q .
qualified to fill 100000 OF the important offices your
government presents, without resorng 10 Compress
where there are two chances one that YOU get some
body, hacknied in all tie political vices of the ay This
would also put an end TO much petty tracking at home
This eulogist OF the Vice President says, deserted my
principles two years ago
He aludes TO nv address TO the good neona Of Saul
carolina IN November 1880, short time after nullica-
uon began to flourish, whilst their minds were yet calm
ana Their reason unoloudSd. In which recommended TO
hat men hdppy people, TO exercise little patience and
p"bc opinion, that great arbiter in human affairs would
correct the evil That il impossible for notification
to effect it, And any serious attempt to enforce H. must
produce civil war; 5. Carolina submit TO the hui
initiating alternative OF reracing her steps, for that il was
impossible the General Government could submit TO the
dlcauon oil State This friendly advice which there
were no personal remarks, no irritating language was i'm
medlately denounced in the uncOureous manner as
dese'ft9n Of my principles And myself denounced
JedeTdtSt Su6hnssiOntst-G tOryG traitor TO mn
country Many honest, generous South Caronians who
embraced that unfortunate doctrine, will distinctly recol-
ect this friendly COUNSEL and the unkind return il met
Aud have little doubt but some may remember it with
bitter regret that they disregardedit.
But says this euogs OF the Vice President, you have
deserted your country: Mr.. Calhoun has not There is
something repusve in that expression. You deserted S.
Carolina Therefore it Is used produce that impression
Had lighted the torch il would have been reproach-
ul 10 have lett 1t Tor others 10 eXugush That does not
apply 10 lett South Carolina as every other honest
nah ought TO do left debts unpaid-no moral obl-
cations MISUNDERSTANDING political functions unfinished
may last suffrage that election which was TO de-
eide her fate. remained at the polls until the last man
voed who was criminal brought from the public JAIL by
the sheriff, who was multiplying candidate himself- saw
'na criminal vote nulilying ucket-and saw the She
nf return him sale TO his cell Upon which asked NV
SELF can the boasted cause of the Constitutions OF Union
OF hoerty want such ald TO sustain il? asked myself
the late OF South Carolina the boast and pride of her
sons to be decidedly the sufrages of out lars and ra-
gG6ondS, dragged from the public dungeons the polls TO
compete with freemen asked myself, where has that
chyay He'd which once gave her proud rank in this
distinguished republic?
These were the gloomy reflections under which left
south Carona-where left my tondest reColle ctions
And instead Of desertDg her soil like some reckless bank
uPted adVenturer, regardless OF her fate; left her with
bosom glowing with gratitude the last tribute to gener-
Gus people, who had long cherished me with their kind
ness, and had given more than asked and more Than
wanted. And when look back upon her former DAVIS
oil peace ana prosperity, in which long participated with
undimnished delight, my heart sckens at tie thought
that she Is about TO become of blood or fall prey
to the furies of a mob.
To you my political friends and associates i'm the cause
OF Union, aHd the legitimate rights of Tie States:
Permit me to say, when Left South Carolina NV poti.
cal functions WIN which the people had time no.
nored me, had all expired | owed to the State nothing
but my gratitude and my love. Although had no doubt
mat the leaders oil the nuhers disposed 20 any
lengths TO enhance their power yet did not distrs the
people, believed after the elections closed and gave
them majority, which would give them the command
OF all the ohces and all the power OF the State that null
hhcation would rest there. Under this belief intended
TO retire to my agricultural pursuits, where my voice
would never have been heard beyond the circle of nv p
vate friends Whilst was with you, and until believed
the contest had ended, spared pains within the compass
OF my power that were fair open and honorable to pros
rate notification. Under these circumstances | left
South Carolina
am sure you will not envy my good fortune in escap
ing me PAINS AND PENALTIES that awaited me, and
which you are doomed TO contend against These laws
the br laws enacted under the auspices OF notification
which the people told bTeahed only peace and Inc
safety OF tie Onlon blot upon the fame of South Ca
Tolna, which cannot be wiped away with the breath of
Mr.. Calhoun, MIR. M'Dufie, Mr. Hamilton and Mr.
Hayne. They will 20 down to posterity marked with
more inamy than the hidden laws of Csligua mr. tie
bloody lawSOf Draco. There not despo i'm