Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-02-23

Mr. Murdsugh thought there was distinction between
vacancy occasioned by death or resignation and one
caused by the expiration Of the of service In the
former case the Governor had the power to fill the Of
fee; in the latter he believed he had not the power
Mr. Wallace said that the expiration OF the had
not been considered vacancy be filled by the Exc
cuuve Of the State. since the of MIR. Lanman of
Connecticut. In that case the Senate reversed all their
former decisions and that result was considered to have
been caused by the arguments OF Mr.. Tazeweli
The question being then put the motion to post
II was decided In the negative, published in the Enqu-
OF Saturday last
On motion OF Mr. knox, the House then proceeded TO
the consideration Of the order of the day.
:, Mr.. Roy and said
Mr. Speaker should do great violence to the wishes
oil those represent, and to my Of duty, il
permitted the present occasion pass, without
TO the consideration OF this House. present Senator
John Tyler Of the county Of Gloucester Mr. Tyler Mr.
Speaker, is not political asprant of yesterday. who
needs formal introduction to this body. His life
lions are closely interviewer with the history this State
and oil this confederacy. AS the representative of the
old county OF Charles City, this floor in times as dark
anu stormy as the present he was found uphoding the
government and voting supplies TO carry the
against Great Britain And only in his character of
legislator was his devotion 10 his country manifested but
as the commander OF gallant corps he prepared
defend this city, against the threatened attacks the nva
ing foe. AS representative in Congress- he was the able
and elicent advocate oil the principles Of Virginia As
the Governor oil this commonwealth his views
BILE and enlarged extending their beneficial influence
the whole State He was distinguished member of the
Convention that formed present Constitution, and for
nearly six years, he has filled the high and responsible
station OF Senator in the Congress the United States
During the whole OF this varied course, his lie and
actions have been the subject of scrutiny. His OPT
mons have been frankly developed, and sustained
with manly hrmness and consistency and can
truly say that have never heard John TYLER charg-
ed with giving one bad vote any question of i'm
porance, or expressing opinion false TO the republ.
can doctrines, with which he early in fs And
here permit me TO remark, that in these days political
changes, with small degree OF pleasure that
point out individual who has consistent who has
not trimmed his sails to catch every popular br0eze. As
Senator, he has heretofore given honest icent
minsation it true, occasions and in those he
supported by the voice OF Vrgnia-John Tyler will
never play the partisan Mr.. Speaker. his able tempo
rate and independent course, has greatly elevated him.
the distinguished body OF which he is member and
given him high moral weight. He upholds the dgni-
ty and principles OF the State he represents His pot-
cal experience his longtried public service render him
particularly Int Tor the present emergency. What are
we 10 gaiil-wat may we not lose by change? Mr..
Speaker there is not spirit that breahes more devoedly
attached TO this Union To his language he goes
Tor concord and unon-a union in interest and feeling
not merely In name. MIR. Speaker, feel assured that
shall discharge my duty to my country and to those
have the honor OF representng by voting for John Tyler
! OF the county OF Gloucester
Mr. Watkins OF G., said that he could vote for Mr.
yler he rose with the deepest sensbity bring for
Waru master spirit oil the age-Benjamn Watkins Leigh.
ne would not Insult name with which every attribute
oil honor and devotion 10 country associated by
tempting detail OF neritorous services so well known to
every member oil the House, He knew that letters would
be quoted TO shew that in OF Mr. Leghs election he
would not consent 10 Perhaps would be asking
too much TO insist upon his serving the full of
years But he thought Mr.. l.. would refuse his
vices in the present emergency should he resign
alter the next session OF Congress He was true pa
mot and MT W. believed would not refuse his exertons
al me cal oil his country in times like these. And he
trusted that before that period arrived Mr. Leighs
,lons would haye made GLORIOUS summer of the win
ter oil our discomfort" He should for Mr.. Leigh
whether he was sustained by the House or not.
MIR. Rutherford said, that member of the House
no citizen OF this weath-entertaned a more
exalted opinion than he did, of the public and private
character OF Mr.. Leigh There no office in the gift
OF his country which he did deserve none for which
he was not eminenty qualified. But he had been au-
thorized to state that Mr.. Leigh, since his arrival in
Charleston, had written letter friend in which he had
most uQequvocay declared that if elected to the Senate
however gratifying the honor, he should be under the
Painul necessity oil declining the appointment, and il
was therefore his particular DESIRE that his friends would
not vote for him Mr. r. therefore hoped as an act OF
justice 10 Mr. L. that he would be withdrawn from the
nomination IT, however, after this declaration Mr.. L.
should not be withdrawn he could ascribe determine
uon to support him, TO other MOTIVE than desire to
pass vote oil censure the and opinions of Mr..
Tyler IN regard 10 recent events and especially his
speech in opposition TO the Force Bill In this vote of
censure, Mr. II. said, he could not unite On the con-
trary he would take this occasion say, he should
vote Tor Mr. i. with pleasure and that man had be EN-
more Jealous and uniform than Mr. T. in sustaining those
great principles which Virginia had advocated and
Wch he trusted she was not yet prepared abandon.
He was aware that Mr. T's opposition to the Force Bill
had incurred the dsapprobation of many But he would
moi hesitate TO say that his course that subject instead
OF deserving the had strengthened his claims
the confidence of his Sate aud had his unqualified
appreciation.
1
ward, (Mr. Watkins) would apprize the House of what
he knew to he the wish Of Mr. Leigh in regard to his
nomination for the Senate.
Mr. Watkins of p. E. said there was no man who could
be presented to the House, in whose patriotism and po-
cal sagacy he had much confidence as in those of Mr.
Leigh But he was impelled by of duty to that
gentleman HIMSELF well the House, to say that
Mr. Leigh would be forced however painful il might be
TO him, TO decline the honor, should he be elected Mr.
W. then read letter from MIR. Leigh in which the yyri.
ter declared IN the most positive terms that should Inc
elected, he should be compelled to decline.
Mr. Moore said he to do what he considered an act
Of justice towards Mr. Tyer-It would he recollected
warm support for the Senate OF the IT, States Mr. II.
was then elected principally by the of the
members was known that the fact of his having be-
elected at that time, had been the of his losing man
OF bis friends IN the Eastern part of the State And was
also known, that he (Mr Tyler had charged with
having acted with dupicty IN reference that election
The substance Of the charge against him was that e had
protested wish Mr. Randolph re elccted and had
then suffered himself to be in opposition TO him lie
(MT MI would now state the facts, far as they came
within lis knowledge which occurred at the time Mr.
Tyler was elected 10 the Senate and the House and the
world might determine, whether he was guilty or nno-
cent OF the imputation which had been attempted 10 be
thrown upon bim
Soon after the Legislature convened in the wear 1926
the impression pretty general that majority of thai
body were opposed TO the recollection Of Mr. Randolph
and the only difficulty seemed TO be i'm fixing upon is
successor Two persons spoken Of John TYLER and
r. Barbour OF Orange, proper persons I'll seat in
the Senate MIR. Tyler living the spot was as he
(mr NJ } understood, Consulted 10 know whether or NOT
he would consent TO DO put in nomination for the Senate
and promptly refused. II was then determined ON Inv
those who wished TO put Nj. Randolph out 10 nominal
and elect Mr. Barbour without consulting him That de
termination became known 10 what then called ihe