Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-01-24

proportion, scarcely twenty fourth part of the real ques
ton which has arisen ont OF the present OF things
are called guard against doctrines and assump-
TONS on both hands OF equally dangerous and alarming
endencyto revise the very foundations of our govern
mcn and resette i aud not TO allow the vital principles
OF our Republic TO be ovcthrown and Unlimited dcspot-
ism TO be erected ON lis ruins South Carolina rest as
surcd sir, cannot succeed while protested member of
the Union in setting its laws hance; nor can she be
put down by the sword, while struggling for rights which
she believes inherent whether she is mistaken or not
ana sun less can her citizens be hung traitors while
acting their primary allegiance, in obedience 10 her
laws alter she shall have seeded from the Union, which
is already denounced against them in anticipation Of that
course, without involving in general wreck this entire
coniedeacy 1t isnO 5. Carolina that is alone
ed Principles assertcd-and powers maintained;
alike applicable to all the States of the Unom new
year Is Just opening upon II may be truly said that
none can tell "wlat day may bring FORTH and who
oresee whether this may not be the last in the
nails OF iree united, happy Amercai Toal human pro-
liability 1t would seem that il the dreaded lst of Februa-
~ uS' o' Seth eNis'ehce 10 arrest The natural course
OF events, brothers mayhave embrucd their hands in
ers blood, and land be visited by all the sckoning
horrors, and caIamies of a civil war.
In this appalling emergency, the first enquiry which is
forced upon as by these facts staring us in tie face, is
can I"gid do any thing Shall she make effort 10
avert such direIl consequences? Or shall she fold her
arms in indifference, and like the spectators in the anph
theatre at Rome look with calm composure ON tho olaia
oria scenes below This question we have already viz
tually decided, end with unani'ny which is gratifying
With the exception of the very few who were ,y;1sr 20
unite in apPauding the late Proclamation throughout all
admitthat something must be done by us:th6 should
Srd up our lons and it, under The blessings Hea
G,ssoiuuCn nh our brethren, and ourselves from ruin
But her is this TO be effected This the great oues-
uon upon which unfortunately for prompt Or efficient
uoh' so much diversity OF opinion exists The debate has
taken very wide range but the only point present at
issue beore US IS aconparatve estimate OF the resolutions
reported by t1e select committee and the substitute
he'n offered by the genemon from Tauquier, Mr. NJ
Ihe former, il adopted sincerely believe will effect the
great object all have at heart if the President will on
: torbear acting with precipitation and rashness-whie
the latter should regard simply determination that
we VIII do nothing Sir, ii would be than nothing,
u al Nntr Co..
request 10 her people TO reirace their steps, without
signing single reasON for it, the prospect single
end 10 DE gaineC by it, Whet Of spec ace would YOUR
ministers pempoe hay or rather your ambassadors ear
bGOrdRo.y exhibit at Columbia What would thev saw!
ere Mr. Mase explained that his proposition did not
conempl1e sending any commissioners but only the adop<
ion o. ms resolution by the Legsa'ure Mr. Brodnax re-
SUI 'ed:Worse and worse, Mr.. Chairman had supposed
that this resolution, successful, be followed up bv
one orihe appointment OF commissioners bear it, Thaf
these e. he OF abilities and dnc ton
who, bOugh uncohed with any official authority
uouS-ond no otherwise accredited .han with this naked
request OF ours in her pockets, yet by the powers
OF heir eoquence 20 persuade tie sood people of South
CHron" TO nnliiy their own nuca'ion, and their
Ordinance. But II .eems was mistaken. The plan then
- lft zoe TO eclne here ease our cushion
=" sT's' arg mpy express our resolve that we should
ne pleosed y South Co,na would RECONSIDER her deter
ob'itete all and permit things
to go on as feretooe Sir, shall stop here discuss
me utter ehcacy and uIhity 81 such application
sha nave 10 advert 10 hereafter, in appropri-
ATE conneNoo Can any body believe that sire ouId
heed such application f she IL serious m her course
hitherto! Do you call ibis mediation, or inerposition p?
1t would indeed eXaspcrae her already chaed feelings TO
con on her TO react without assigning single indnce-
meat proposing any honorable pretcx for the re,rac
non Sir am anxious blt should do something which,
IS likely TO availaad offer counsel which will moi be dis
regarded. Such shall attempt to shew would probably
he the happy result OF the resolutions OF the Committee
That they should be entirely pabe TO oil those even
VINO are Tor proceeding aIiher than simple request is
10 be expected in the nature of things. More than ore hum
ded Legislators could not be expected in their
views OF the most proper course, still less in the de-
tails FOR their expression Every effort had been nade
In
resolutions not affecting the great principles they assert
TO accommodate them TO the protested wishes of the great
est number OF members. But, still mutual cancellations
ana orbearancc are essential 10 enable attain any
practical result Each Of us, who concurs in the great
ultedor oject should be willing concede something OF
ms own views oil expediency 10 The mode of attaining
H. Ifomptness aud harmony, prudence and moderation;
are aiI required TO conduct our abor TO any beneficial
result we nave 10 Steer between embarrassments and
difficulties on both hands, and should permit our atte1
ton TO be attracted TO either exclusively The path be-
lore us is a straight and one but If successfully
with humble Difference would saw that those Criendv
to action, the friends Of State Rights, ought unite OH
one set OF resolutions, and divide their strength be-
tween different projects, not essentially differing in pn
cpe The resolutions reported by the Committee have
disadvantages enough 10 encounter il those friendly
10 'helr principles should move in concert They have
meet the combined opposition OF several different parties
on this hooro those who in fact, regardit for
uOhg hohhg-o those who are so vindicVe in their hos
ty to South Carolina, the cause, in their opinion Of
all these difficulties that they look only the anahemss
which TO be poured out onher-of those who thouoh
in favour of interpreting eectualy, yet disapproye the
principles proclaimed in these resolutions which have
been emphahcay Virginia principles from the memora-
bic epoch of '9S-aud lastly, OF those who while thew
profess TO entertain these principles tak it nerpedienk
TO give expression opinions at This time lest thew
should be regarded censure the President The
duty therefore, IS thrown the Committee not only Of
sustaining the orthodoxy Of these great principles but Of
demonstrating that this is not only proper but most
oppoune occasion 70 assert bcmthat This Is the seyV
time OF all others in political history when we raust
Insist upon them or surrender them forever
Sir, cannot but admire the course pursued by the geux
tleman from Rockbridsc (AIr McDowc) as an evidences
oil great parliamentary deXtey large portion OF his adj
mablc speech was devoted TO beautiful display Of I'M
conroycred rusmslo eloquent panegyrcs on the bless
iHgs this CHioH, and vivid sketches Of the dreadhh
consequences which might follow its dissolution None
could listen, without pleasure his splendid dissertations
on human liberty But, sir, what the object nOto Of
a ihlsi Does the gentleman imagine that there is one
member in This Hall, who not entertain precisely
tc same views DO not ~ agree what is asserted In
ono Of these very resouGous-thot we appreciate this
I uion next only 10 The blessings Of civil liberty! Who
does not cherish tic Unon Of these States with fond and
devoted attachment Who would look with deep re-.
regret at Us disrupon' Who does not duly appreciate
thc blessings Of free government, and would 60 heart
aud hand with that gentleman 10 the Temple Of Liberty,
present obatons her shrnc} Al This would certain
~ have been equally appropriate in speech from Of
ihc suPpororso the original resolutions as from oppo-
ucnt. Mud with tie ecnilemans permission, as he has
given expression 10 feeling and opinions which enter
tain in with him but which should despair Of
ylnbuw iu Interesting manner, will request VOu
sir consider a at portion OF The gcutenans remarks
appropriated by mc-Or, IN Che language NJ fbaf
profession 10 which we belong, sir, offer ii a.. an ex
bbii in my BILL and pray dat may be regarded as part