Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-08-27
MISCELLANEOUS.


Eebbeu The Un,ed States, IL will be seem figures in
his inc onsstent praises aud curses:
There was nothing which the plaintiff did like Ordinary
men here was no topic which he had touched in
religion, and politics. and morals He could equally well
discuss every public question, and Svsy side OF tia, cues
ton. (aueher) Was ii not proud distinction any
pubic writer TO be able write aud convince side
OF question: md then aud convince the o,het "a
sug) Ihe hon member possessed an xhaostbe mine
OF talent and ntomao every subject which The sabors
oil so many years had not worked out. He first be-
gan in America, whers his Register, published under
the title OF Peter P0rcupine, produced him deserved
tame. From thence hc came 10 England and set up
IN Pail Mall as bookseller and publisher, under the
-gu OF the Bible and Crown, bu, the versatility of
his genius was so great, that he gave up the
vending OF the writings OF others. order attend 10 the
publication OF his ln these he had given to the pub.
tic such an almost infinite variety Of information aud OPT
mon ON every subject that, he even dis
continue the active abors OF his pen he would leave
impershsbe aud ine xhnusble store to which his coun.
ymen might apply on every public question, and on
ny se OF that question. II his learned friend (Mr Phil
p) shou have occasion to seek out for what might be
sii on both Sides any given subject of any public in
erest he (Sr J. ScalS could refer him at once to an in
eShaustble store OF such opinions for instance il he
should have occasion to refer make an ausion TO the
Royal Family, he would find such passage the iol-
lowing =" As to any part OF the Royal Family what
shame 10 il to insnnoe that have endeavored cx-
cite the hatred OF the people against them have avoid.
cd every 'hIHg having such tendency" Now the
other side OF the same question -" begssr may he an
hngishman, whereas the Guephs have not drop OF Eng
ush blood in their veins except thai which they may have
dered from the taxes under which the people groan"-
"a laugh)
Mr.. Phillips said that his learned friend was quoting
printed work He wished to know ho intended 10 put
II in as evidence.
Sir j. Scarlett said he was reading these exr,c,s 40
part oil his speech. The jury would observe the happy
consistency there was in these two passages The same
honorable feeling preserved in those which he would
next rea,"I have faithfully and zealously served no.
norcd and obeyed His Majesty and if il should please
God deprive us ohs nestinable life, though 600 900
OF people would be plunged into the deepest sorrow no
one hving would mourn more severely than myself"
Now the o'her side OF the picue:'lt very degral-
ing 10 us that we should suffer ourselves be punered
ny Tie German crew. The Princess Charlotte is fat
corseeaured young woman, with thick lips, and white.
looking eyes. What shame TO see a people like this
tracking at the feet of these contemplate creatures
VhauShero Now, surprising that he wished TO speak of
me memory OF lamen,ed public man. Of the late Sir s.
homiiy Tor instance, he need only apply to tho mex
nAusuoIe mine already alluded to,-whcre he would ud
these words-"Sir Samuel Romy is allowed, on all
hands, to be the most able lawyer in England and
man OF spo,ess reputation" Well, his learned friend
II he disposed TO take the olhersde of the
ton and say something to tire prejudice of that Good
anu great man, which he sure he was not might
ma ready to his hand such passage as this =" The
deat oil ti. unfortunate lawyer have puzzled
eAceeIhg'y inc swarm oil caniers OF whom he the
great leader" (Nfuch laughter) Then (supposng the
dialogue to go on) he (Sir ]. Scarcity might add look
upon Sit Samuel Romy having more service 10
his country than all Generals in Spain and PORTUGAL
nave done since the beginning Of the war" To which The
rePy was ready rom The same rich mine :"What need
We care about the death Of Romilya whose life was
oil no consequence TO the country whose talents were no
use TO US, and about whom such loud howl has been SET
ur (kenowed laugh,er) Then, again, suppose he
wished TO speak of another worthy -apublic man.
he might find such words thesc-"No man doubts the
integrity OF Sir Francis Burdeu" To which, the reply
was ready-"Ihe word OF Sir Franc. Burlet is not
worth straw" Continued .aughcr) To this it might
DC reJ9'nod-"Sr Francis Burdett has nevsr deviaed
from the path Of political rectitude Learned, elo-
queh,s ana SOBER he is most formidable foe corrup
on on his integrity, his courage and his ability we have
all a hrm reliance. He has devoted his life to the
Liberties OF his country" But the srejonder would be
instantly supplied this cffect-.To reason with such
Burdett, would be mi ba
with weapons different from pen We abhor the
principles and conduct OF the man. detes and loahe
MN, We would ramPe upon him for his false base and
insolent assertions respecting sovereign U.auph-
ter) These consistent opinions mish be enough az IN
one and the same individual and from the same PEN but
ey were wound up by two others in the consistent
s'ranSir Francis Burett is the least conceited man
ever saw" "Ihe conceit of the Baronet is ntolera-
be-" Cloud Laugher) Suppose man were To seek
Tor an authority 10 show the friendly feeling which
existed In the country towards the Hon. Barone he
nght al once hnd II in such words ihese-"We feel
mat Sir Francis Burlett is best friend. We par,ic.
PATE In his principles; we rely his talents and ntegr
y But the same authority furnished the ready answer
1.-The 6arcnet hated by the few. and despsed by the
many. Towards him single soul in the country
has friendly feeling" CONTINUED lauehtcr1 Now
he must say that with such power Mr. Goblet
ed oil writing equally well each side of every pub
TIC question, II was TOO much for him TO come there
and seek The aid of jury TO redress such an attack
as that OF which he complained. But if he (Sr
j. Scarcity or his learned friend look out for
select passages in the praise of nation
they had them at hand from the atthcntic source
Thus on the one hand, il might be said-aThe Ameri.
cans are the least criminal people in The whole world
10 t'lis the simple answer was-"Ihc Americans are be
most unprincipled people in the whole world" Ioud
aughieT) But then he who would praise the nation
might say az great gratitude TO this sensible and
brave people the Americans and 10 their wise gentle and
Just Government for having preserved from the ngs
desposm one spot on the globe" The answer was han
Ply Illustration of political consistency, of personal
gratitude. Ii was" know Of no cause in which NV
6g owHsi 81 81 HILL cEGg a&i QR Y part as in de-
pnnclped inhabitants under the rubbisb'' 2Renewnd
"nPhtef) on The subject of the public government of
haton IL one was curious 10 know the opinion Of mon s
eminent talent aud close observer of human na,n,s %
hsd passed many years in the country he might find i,
mus DIeiiy and piihy stated :"Amerca il well
e" ana 70 happy are The people, that there Ia no misery in
no idhn Ihere are not as many crimes committed there
III year as are committed in England in one wsok or
perhaps one day" "The Government of Amcric, is 49,
OF the very worst in the world: there is no sncb him s
n1erty inthe country. The people the most BRO
nlgaely dishonest that ever heard de tbed fpo
newed iaughter)Th jury would thus perceive In in
's rich mine they hsG an xhausbe fund of able info
i"''oh applicable TO all practical purposes.
OUTLINE OF THE SLAVERY BGLL--The anne xed
eHeF says the Journal Of Commerce, contains what we
nave MOI met with in any Of the London paper-an ont
me OF The bin about to be presented Parliament for the
abolition OF slavery in the West Indies
LONDON, July 9th, 1888
some details OF the Bill for the abolition of Nero Sa
very nave crepl out, notwithstanding Mr. Secretary Stan
icy refused TO allow the West India body to have conv
o. On hnding however that they were in possession
OF much OF IT. he made virtue OF necessity and ON Sa
turhay communicated TO the agents the whole bill lie
title admits the ownership OF the slaves thus
ing me night Of property in Them have no doubt but
tH WIZ create much discnsou the anti slavery Marty
nave invariably denied the right of man to hold ano
ther IN bondage and to treat him beast of bur