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


aud distinguished gentleman recently elected. ample
provision existed for filling any temporary vacancy that
body The mode and source OF tina, temporary appoint
ment might constitute objection with IL did not
with him-- ought not with any. For exclusive of the
consideration that II will expire with the meeting OF tho
General Assembly next winter, the incident ITSELF is
Tar removed from the range OF reasonable probability ~
TO be unworthy OF considefa alton.
But said Mr. F., II ere exists no necessity, do there
exist any consideration of propriey requiring an election
this session He thought not In fact he thought there
would be obvious propriey, under the circumstances
under which here situated 10 defer this impor-
tant measure until the next winter.
An unprecedented condition of things had arisen i'm this
Statea total revolution OF partiesan entire abrupon Of
old political associations aud had occurred with
in the last few months. Men formerly daggors ends
were now found pggng together heads and points, tho
same ruckle bed This had all occurred only since we
derived our authority from the people, but since had
IN the city Of Richmond When we separated from
our constituents early in December, overwhelming
oy oil the people OF this State had but weeks before
testified their undiminshed confidence n the present a
mnistraton He (Mr. F) was not among those who
had exhibited that condolences yet he had seen nothing
since its confirmation in power, which could justly for
felt the confidence thus reposed in it and YET MAORI.
y Of the present House of Delegates are now admittedly
hostile TO that administrations Did the people of Virginia
ympahise in this change of their deegates' Have they
undergone similar revolution Of opinion We're they
disposed to hwar and embaass the characteristic mea-
sures OF that administration! Had the Executive lost
their confdence Upon these points he desired inorma-
on mere were no sources oil information unques-
onabe as those which the approaching elections would
furnish IL his wish, therefore, permit this election
to abide the result Of that Could there be any res
sonable objection to this course The election Of Sena-
tor was an important political act 1t give the
people oil Virginia Tor six representative in the
uonal Senate Once appointed his powers be
voked Was there any thing improper ascertainng the
sentiments of the people upon those questions with which
this election is idenhed Was not the election of their
representative matterdee sting them Should
they not be consulted TO the principles the individual
The Spring elections looked decisive Of some
oil the most important questions which have for ne half
century been submitted to the people Of Virginia Shall
the Government of the Union be sustained In the exer-
else oil its constitutional powers' Shall the weight Of
hn powerful S be thrown in opposition to
the tolls Of Southern Confederacy Shall she, after the
rs session OF the next Congress- take her stand side by
side with South Carolina, il the Tariff is modified in
obedience TO the behess of the Ordnancel Those wero
questions which the people of Virginia upon at
which he hoped would be discussed before the people
and debated on every Hastings in the State--hey were
quesons involved in the present election Of Senator
He sincerely wished the friends of Union and of Consi
tutiona Government would feel the importance Of tho
crisis and rally in every county and borough of the COM
monwealth The next General Assembly would then
exhoit true representation OF Virginia she really
s as he wished TO see her" speaking her on ghts
and acting them too'-not guided and controlled by
Knot OF poucians Was there any portion OF the House
afraid trust TO that popular verdict which would be
dered In the SPRING. Were they unwilling confide to
the action OF the People those questions they
in the spirit OF the midnight appointments of former days.
determined TO avail themselves Of accidental political
ascendancy, perpeuate shadowy representation of
their power after their power itself had ceased Was
such course consistent with those professions Of excu
sive repsblicsnsm, of which had heard much Of
late?
During the discussion Federal Relations said
Mr. f., both parties claimed that the voice of Virginia
was with them Virginia will sanction the prin-
cipes of the Proclamation exclaims one payShe will
never sustain the doctrines Of the report replied the other
Were those gentlemen sincere in their decsraonsl L.
would now be seen IL was easy TO make professions Of
confidence in the people. He called upon gentlemen to
act up to their proessionso show that confidence in tho
voice Of the country which they proessed-o submit 10
that popular verdict which they claimed have with
them.
Mr.. f. asked, was it not even due to the incumbent
he fron1
Virginia had recently taken stand in the Senate. He
(fr F) would deny but that it was manly and in
dependent stand He had made exposition OF his po-
hca credible bad thrown himself upon the Judgment
uo people OF Virginia Was proper that we should
'oresta 'hai Judgment Was right, uniformed as we
are OF the sentiments of that people, that we should re
Pohn 10 the appeal and nterpose between their Senator
anu he people oil Virginia? is true the Constitution
has devolved upon usnot directly upon the DeopIeba
seecnono Senator But this as on all our Official
We are out the mere agents OF the people, give
e"ec' 10 her wishes when we know then-lo know them
before we misrepresent them
Lei me voice oil Virginia, Of the people of Virginia NOT
tue voice oil minority party be in the person
oil your Senator, whoever he NAV be- He did not say
which OF our Senators Congress most truly repre-
en.ed Tue sentiments OF the people He had wish to
penetrate into uturty The approaching elections woula
clear up all doubt upon that point But let us not initiate
the example oil certain Northern Legislatures who elect
Gu uS before an important revolution in political parties
occurred sought the expense of the lust
principle TO give freshness their declining homes by the
creation OF Senator for six year. The has
och' Inat Tor near six years the political of
tose states have been misrepresened in the national Sc
maze WIN II be said that the lie gisatue will have
the right OF instruction. He had very little confidence in
any right held at the caprice Of another The IegisIa
ure oil New Hampshire had instructed their Senator and
what did II profit them The Legislature of ane had
instructed their Senator, and in reply he has poured ont
upon them torrent of bitter and scorcing sarcasmade
niith oil their Ignorance and supdity-dened their right
10 instruct him. and asserted his equal and superior riShf
10 watch and instruct them. He did not think anv Se5a
Tor from Virginia would treat this General Assemble with
i he same contUmely. He equally well assured
instructed, they would obey those Instructions. Men
elected Tor six years, elected for almost the ordinary
average oil human lie In that time many NAV
chances OF SIM of repentance of reconc-
Iatlon IL was not unirequen the House of Commons
we are Informed, to have years Gin followed by one
oil successful repentance.
Mr. + said there waslanother point of view in which
The postponement of the election struck him as desirable
The posponement of the election with view az avowed
at his me oil obtaining expression OF popular opinion
IN the Spring, will have the effect of stimulating that ex
preston OF sentiment IL was known how difcut il was
10 elicit the sentiments Of the people upon mere abstract
quesuoDs They might hear of the doctrines of secession
and condemn thembut they mere abstract errors
MOI ai'ended with any practical results and therefore
"ouu not very earnestly attract their Teprobaon IL was
whsn principles obtained tangible and natural existence
by becoming Incorporated with the personal esnies az
individuals and the Of that thew oh
taiDed their serious consideration fair occasion was
now presented to give to them that consideration This
senator nom virginia whose time about 10 xpiye AMI
VINO IS understood TO be candidate for re-electio has
PuOshed his views OF the nature and powers Of The go
yernment, and has followed them up by adopting coupse
~ direct opposton 10 those measures which are regarded
O ihe Administration essential preserve the peace and
integrity OF the Union. He did not now assume 10 saw
wnelner the Administration the Senator from Virginia