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

might De prevailed on 10 vote with and that that would
be suncent 10 elect him. He promised to ascertain they
would vote for him il he nominated aud soon AFTER
wards told him (Ar. NJ they would do So IL was then
determined that Mr. Tyler should be nominated although
ne sun refused TO give his consent The result OF the elec
uon showed how accurately the calculations had been
made Mr. nj. said he heard at the time. that attempt
was made by the Junta induce Mr.. Tyler to say that
ne would not serve elected and that he had refused to
do So Such the facts which tranpired at the time
Mr. yer was elected, far they within his (Mr
Nj 81 knowledge and well he could recoect them
Inc Rouse must determine whether Mr. Tyer's course
on that occasion censurabc For his ow part
he considered MIR. Tylers perfectly fair and ho
norable and deserving applause rather than condem
nation The whole of the offence he had commit,
ted was, that he had sbewn too much independence to
yield obedience TO the dictation of petty caba by de.
ciarng, that he would his country when called
upon TO do by the representatives Of the people of the
State III he had submitted to it, he (Mr. M would
have considered him unworthy Of his support for that or
any other office.
Mr.. NJ said, that knowing the gross Injustice tina, had
been done TO Mr. Ty err conscious that he had by the
part ne took in nominating Mr. Tyler for the Senate been
In some measure the innocent that injustice hav-
ing been done him admirng Mr. Tyer's dependence
entertaining Tor him, as gentleman the highest re-
sPect-and feeling for him warm personal frienlshp-
ne iet disposition TO for him again, which no.
thing could have overcome but strong Of du-
TO ms country. Ii was but few days since he
(hr. MI had expressed the opinion in that House. that
no man who was in favor of the doctrine Of Secesso
ought to be elected either by the people or their re-
representatives. TO any office whatever; and as Mr. w.
Ter had shewn himself to be in favor of that doctrne
ne had no alternative but to against him But he at
power TO vindicate his conduct from foul asperson
which he hoped he had done.-As 10 Mr. Leigh who
nau also neen put in nomination. he took pleasure
ing that he greatly admired his character And although
he had rarely agreed with MIR. Leigh opinion on any
great political question. he prepared 10 for him,
against advocate of He did not know
iainy what were Mr. Legh's opinions about the doc.
rnes OF Modification and Secession but he took il for
granted that man of his strength of mind must be op
posed TO both
MIR. Randolph said, he hoped the nomination of Mr.
Leish would be sustained The crisis required the best
talents OF the country II cannot be very iuro. his
private Interests TO until December if he was
then compelled to resign The Legislature would then
be fresh from their constituents, fully apprized of their
wishes sud views upon the great questions which have
arisen since left them; and our choice then the DO
cal principles Of the State will lie fully announced. In
The mean time, Mr. Leigh will give 10 the Administration
an able constitutional support.
Mr.. Roane Of Charles CITY said
MT Speaker cannot forbeAr giving my
leenugs upon this occas ion The House, sir is about
go INTO the eIcciien OF representative in the Senate
oil the United States IL is proper Mr. Speaker that
we should look around cooly and dspa ,.ionae
y Tree from the influence of prejudice and par,iaty aud
We should look TO him. SIR whose principles have been
ed who has stood firm and nmov cable who has proven
himself superior TO the winning of executive patronage
Sir IN these days OF doubt of change and many strange
Things, admit no evidence conclusive with regard "a
the political opinions of any except public acts Men
IN ana out oil Office different characerspossessing
opinions too frequently shaped suit their own
sen ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and promotion Let us then sir
look 10 MN whose patriotism, independence and rmnes
ana ABOVE all, whose principles have been tested; who
has proven himself to be disciple of the true faith n
suen snoud De the wish OF gentlemen know of
VINO stands so conpcuously before this House as our
sent representative in the Senate, John Tyler Sir know
oil no man who has pursued closely the Republican
track know OF not solitary alteration in the
oil his political life from the true faith From the earliest
period oil his political life, he has been the firm and un.
SeVahg advocate OF the rights and sovereignty of the
o,aes' ana al this moment, amidst the raging elements
while clouds OF adversely hicken around him while the
roo oil prescription is suspended him. like the faith
mat never sleeps at his post. he is found upon
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lender oil the citadel against gross and foul inv aston
or, Mr. yer went into the Senate six years ago nc
parzan; he went there determined TO SUPPORT measure
"ou not neh he went there determined TO support the
acts oil the administration far as they were consistent
WIN the Constitution and the interest of the naton but
wnen, In his judgment, those acts demonstrations
or inconsistent with the interest Of the nation like the no
nest and faithful Statesman he hesated not to avoyy his
opposition. Sir, upon review of the course thar Mr.
yer has pursued in the Senate for the six years
doubt not that the whole people of Virginia would rrt
u0ee proclaim, well done good and faithful servant Mr.
speaker do not mean TO pass encomum upon the
character oil this gentleman; il is Of itself euogy
Sir, you know him well; he has spent great nortion
ms ne IN The service OF his country; he has occupied
place IN The hrst councils of the naon and Virginia Mr.
| Speaker, Is proud of her son.
Mr. Booker said he should for Mr. Leigh if he w =,
retained in nomination. Ii was due TO Mr. Leioh's abi.
ties and patrio,ism. But he thong h under tho crcun
stances would be better Withdraw his name as it wa,
Clear from his letter. lust read that he was avcrse to be
ing elected As TO MIR. Tyler, he should vote for him.
Mr. Leighs name Withdrawn. He had received MI
rs speech and read with great pleasure. He APPROX
ca VI tue doctrines oil that speech, and believed the in
perfect accordance with the Virginia principles III,
wished the reporter would put down these remarks as h,
(r b. was considered by the nullier. of the House
proclamation man-and by the proclamao men, a NULL
her-and he wished the people to know the exact noor
| he occupied
Alter some further conversation between Messrs Wat
klns oil T. b. and Watkins OF g. the latter Withdrew h
nomination of Mr.. Leigh.
Mr. Campbell said that lie could ne yer give his vote I,
put man INTO the station of u. s. Senator who entertain
ed the opinions Of constitutional law expressed in Mr.
lyiers recent speech The recent course of Mr. TvIe,
rehdereu II matter of principle with Mr. c. 10 oppose
ms election The declarations of Mr. Leigh under or
nary circumstances would certainly be entitled TO great
"elshG out these were common times. The orea
CRISIS was at hand, which would decide whether our H.
beFes should be preserved fall into homeless run r
such time, the State ought TO press the great abilities
man IKE Mr. Leigh into the service as in times of war
ey would press common into the military ranks fo
uIe defence OF the country. But, Mr. Leigh being with
drawfMr G. was forced look around him for The ne
pest man, TO whom he could give his vote and with great
sohcHalon, gentleman had been induced TO consent ia
DC nominated RE now brought TO the attention of the
House, James Mcdowell of RockbriJge IL was not me-
cessary for Mr. G. to expatiae on the talents of Mr.
McD His opinions of constitutional law were well
known 10 me House, as well his elouuence and the
midi urbanity OF his manners. He should submit this
nomination TO the House without further comment
! Mr. Watkins Of p. Ed, said it was his duty 10 saw
That although he was not at liberty to state the reasons
whch would induce Mr.. Leigh 10 decline those reasons
were such, that, if made known to the House here wa.
determination. ~ 49,
Mr. Campbell said, ne had not the SLIGHTEST douht nj
me propney OF Mr. Leigs conduct lie did not nte nd
TO cast censllre on him directly or ndrccflylut lac
blamed the House That they did not press him into tr
service mGfens Uoiens Mr. G. would not give up the