Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-01-12


which the Southern States have been sorely oppressed
she must if she still DO Vrginia-the brave chivalreus
liberty loving Virginia! and not that tame slave,
which kisses the rod that scourges her-i say she must
stand forth and show TO her sister and TO the world
that she has not lost the spirit of '76 and '9S. The real
aud immediate object for u.s. and all the universal South to
accomplish, y, 10 cOect the unconstitutional protective
system, by which portion vi conicderacy bene
hted or rather dominant band of Olgarchs enrich
ed, at the expense oi the whole naton aud in pecu
mar degree At the expense OF the great planting interest,
which affords more than halt of the exports OF this Union.
The gentleman from Hanover who processes such ardent
devotion 10 State Rights, must not suffer himself TO be
transported into phreuzy for fear OF instant boodhed
the fields OF Caola No, Sir, the Union is not, thank
Cod holding 10 its M as no s,pposes-the house is not
yet on fire, 10 that gentemaus passionate exclana-
ton Sir the debates upon the Resolutions OF '9S, show
that this the cry raised against the Republicans by
the supporters OF Federal msrue, argument against
state interpretation and the adoption OF the Resolutions
which that gentleman processes approve, but strange
tell, sir which he with the Federass here for
rting this crisis-Yes these were the
which were brought forward by the defenders, not OF
State Rights but OF the Alien and Sedition laws State
nteposion denounced and its advocates warned of
treason as now The Federal said to be too
weak to govern-to keep The people iH subsection That
IS the cry now. 1t is not the cry of the gentleman from
Hanover but his remarks seem to proclaim neutrality
And, Mr. Chairman, il this be not time TO take sides in
my humble Judgment, there never has been that time
since our emancipation FROM British tyranny. Yes, Sir
we must not be decoyed from our duty led forget
our rights and principles. Look 10 the North-Have
the Federass, the champions of that protection which
enuches then-havc they done SOHO, Mr. Chairman
hcy re-alinated by the Presidents
has revived their hopes, which had sunk under the inu
encc OF the admirable Message backed by the authors
overwhelming popularity, aud fear of Southern resist
ancc They prepared TO yield To a reduction of the
Tariff recommended by tile President; and this is all
South Carolina asks Do ask Tor less, Sir. feel for
Carolna-Who that is friend to equal laws, and foe
tyranny, but must feel for her cause? Our Northern
brethren have been nficng blows upon her. and the
same time upon us. Ii brother strikes me, will not
promptly return the blow but will demonstrate, and stay
his uplicd II that will not suffice, still, Sir, will
not war against him, il avoid il by withdrawing
from his fury. But, in the last resort, Sir what shall
do?-Subm 10 be his slave! Oh, no, Sir, The universal
and unalienabe law OF selfprcservaon would impe me
in the last sad resort resistance In that case would
say mine the sorrow, not the fault and well your life
shall pay.-Yes, Mr. Chairman, disguise as You will
Notification Is rcsoed TO by sister Sateprecipate-
~, grdn-bu for the purpose of arresing the protective
system, which the President in his Message admitted
should be ab Toned: aud consider the gentleman from
kocNlrdge, last up having gwen the Republican pr-
cplcs oil Virginia unexpected blow when he profess
nG those principles, declared himself an advocate of the
conclusions OF the Proclamation; and mtmaes by his
warm and glowing euogy upon the President that for
his services TO Virginia, she tealty him, that
is TO cause her to sing hozannas to his name right or
wrong-Sir, let 1t not be inferred, that am nimical
the lent, now, have heretofore bees SOL have
appreciated his merits, beslow him my highest
suffrage. In doing this not impelled by blind de-
vOiion 10 rendered ustrous by deeds of yalour
aud long lie OF patriotism. These virtues endeared him
TO me, but they would not TO vote for him. with
out regard TO political principles Fedorasts in common
with Republicans may feel proud Of these virtues as ell
as Cen Jackson; but such could have nv support
Tor Office, and while the 10 him in
his elevation O the Presidency, without obec
iiohs To lis Tarilf principles But they were less excep-
Gonable than those Of his rival, whom regarded the
high priest Of the odous American SYSTEM and [ had
hailed the Message the harbnger OF better times and
felt assured that he had us the friends OF
equal laws, free trade and constitutional administration
Of the government But Mr. Chairman, ina CINE my feel
ings reading this fatal Proclamation; this Executive
PRONUNCIATION of ultra Federalism, under the solemn sane
ton Of the great seal of he United States Am TO cover
beneath the weight OF mighty name and yield my prn-
cPlcs 10 executive dctation-to crouch under Federal
usurpa;ion No. Sir-The COOL people of Caroline did
send John Taylor here in 1898 Tor this nor have thrv
in 1892 sent John Dickerson here do so; he will not
shall always exercise The right OF opposing Federal en-
croachmcnt, usuTpalion and tyranny, from whom
and what quarter il may regardless OF consequences 10
myself No man, from the President the huunblest beg
gar, has right TO be offended with me- for difference of
opinion with him. any more than have w him. for diff
ielng with me. No, Mr. Chairman, | shall not truckle
10 the President the hand be ndoc rnaed into
Federalism by him, nor 10y those who the garb Of
Republicans, and support this ultra Federal Proclaaon
am hold to denounce its doctrines, and deny the truth of
It's assertions Yes Sir is asserts in relation TO govern
men and its history, what is VIGOROUSLY untrue, and
emncnuy calculated TO mislead II does not barely in
snuate but proclalms ours 10 be consolidated repub-
lie, without Limitations conrol in short absolute les-
po-n OF a majority Our Union can only be destroyed by
Two tvils;-Anarchy the hand Despotism on the
oher And dread the latter more than the former In
the chaos OF anarchy, the fragments may be gathered to-
gether and there Is chance of liberty being from
the wreck In the calm OF despom, where is the loop To
hang hope upon. Yes Sir it would be gone forever
Mr. Charman need not ask the eloquent gentleman
from KOcHhildgc, who chained the committee in breath
less attention and admiration, while he portrayed the adj
vanages OF Union he really wishes this Union!
will not ask the enthusiastic gentleman from Hanover if
he loves liberty it was his peculiar inheritance as a de-
>cendant OF Henry. claim TO love this Union and our
liberties well a either of those genemeD.- But think
see greater danger to both in different quarter from that
which alarms them. They, and all the gentlemen who
have preceded INC in this debate in utter of alarm at
South Cardinals Ordinance, which they think must plunge
into bloody civil war; have said have no such an
prehcnsons, nor had they until the Proclamation came
breathing vengeance against South Carolina true and
il that ALL sir, should regard il not Ii would mt
Mr. Chairman, have driven sleep from my pillow for ghts
has done. No Sir, its threats mpoten and idle
Bot its principles! Yes, Mr.. Chairman its principles
Mud these what the two republican patriots from
Rcckbrdge proclaim to meet their approbaon will ex.
claim, from such republicans, Good Lord deliver usi
viii, for the present, leave the two Republican gen
temen from Rocksrdge and turn TO the two other gen
temen from Fauquer, who have figured in this debate;
aud beg both TO consider in the remarks which nav
make upon them and their course OF policy, intend
ed in the least TO mpugn their patriotism We all aim al
the object but differ about the means for efecno
it, The Federal gentleman from Fauquier (NIr. Mar
hal)-he who is one by inheritance, has Introduced
substitute for the report OF the committee, identical
with that which his Republican colleague submitted
few days ago that they should be regarded as twins AT
least, has IN animated strains poured forth his denuncia
lions OF The course which South Carolina is pursuing bv
way Of convincing her that he is her friend whose sin
terescd mediation she ought, and is in duty bound TO lis
ten TO and accept; while he very consistently true
Fsdcralst OF the old school, is for the first time found
landing he President. Aud why SIR Shall ask his Re-
publican colleague? Ma Sir but will tell him why: II
is because the President in his Proclamation has in the
genHcmaus estimation sbewn himself to be as good
from Fauqucr, and his brothers Of Rockbridge with
others ! lear. Mr. Chairman. deferpnit,ed