Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-10
THE OPPOSITION.

Were stranger to form his opinions Of our Govern.
ment aud its present administration, from what |. conii-
nnay proclaimed here by the Opposition, Of the
halls oi Congress, he would suppose nation 10 be sunk
INTO the depths ot corrupuon,-grsced by vice aud EN-
shaved TO ayrani Aud, YET nothing certain than
'h iat our rulers are pursuing this eady
deep and iores.eiug policy aud sxerng the power
entrusted TO their hands maintain the general good and
foster liberty which shai be restrained BY reason and
Submissive only to the authority our Tree CONSTITUTIONS
aud laws We undoubtedly possess nation the pow er
TO mainaln our government in tranquility aud dignity aud
the means oil being united by great and seti-
nehs. even more hsn by the ties OF common interest
No enlightened man css be insensibe OF the inherent
strength aud force vi blessed Union But all napi.
nabe means are employed here TO excitement
that shall penetrate every part OF the country array the
people IN hostile parties-breAk up all confidence Ia the
STABILITY o our institutions aud the patriotism and virtue Of
those 10 whom we have conded the direction our poll
,ica affairs. Where shall fluid the sources of these
Iountains Of bitter waters. In the "vaulung ambition.
the disappointed hopes, the selishness of lew sders
anu their follow ers, who expect 10 ia the good Tor
tune OF their respective chiefs.
Ii Is impossible not TO fha, the principal m, of the
opPo'onave been and acting upon settled plan
formed with great circunispe con AMI which they are
prosecuting ~i'l, determined zeal and courage the
events which are transporting this Capitol hour TO
hour, we have euc.s prov. thai the history of
every government is history OF human passions and that
perpetual vigilance Is the price tut every Tree
~ must pay Tor beng free.
When South Carolina commenced her military pre- para
TONS ana menaced the peace aud even the integrity OF
the Union, 40 alternative lett the Preside mt but 10
act The schemes OF Mr. Calhoun were puIy eriz.,.-
But the President believed that the Tariff Laws were on
Prssve aud unjust, and threw the whole weight OF his
influence IN iavor of final and satisfactory sdusen OF
That painful aud embarrassing subject Lest mis-
strengthen SUI more the deep-ooted popularity The
Piesdent Mr. Clay and Mr. Calhoun resoI, ed 10 sosr
OF this subject themselves. They had been political enc
mics In The adjustment OF the Tariff, MIR Calhoun
might lessen that load of oboquy which his ssonabie
doctrines had heaped upon hm--and MIR. Clay might
strengthens himself IN the South where his American Sys-
TEN had heroine excessively odious-tbe un.sputed pa.
terni'y oil which belonged to him. The American Sys.
te IKE the Continental System Of Napoleon, ceased 10
exist It's author proclaimed that his Tor peace
FROM This moment, the union between the leaders
Nuiiiers and the Nationals complete; least Tor
all The purposes OF assault upon the present Admnra
non Al The opening OF the present session, question
OF The removal OF the deposites engrosed aen
ton, and excited universal interest Here then, was
ieir opportunity to bring up the power Of the Bank in aid
oi the Opposition, whose efforts be employed in
ehecung the overthrow OF the President aud Mr. sn Blu
rem Gen Jackson bad been guilty OF the rocious crime
OF reposng his confidence in Mr. Vsu Buren, although
lie was Republican, dyed n the wool - of large
experience IN great affairs; OF rare endowents OF UNI
snIied private and public virtue; whose fidelity his
friends, the President knew to lie unnc hing Tor lie had
proved by his adherence The cal fortunes OF Mr.
Ciawicr under the most distr essng aud hopeles
stances As there nothing in the private or political
opinions or conduct OF MIR. Van Buren, ~hich required
either apology or extenuaton (a he could proudly defy
he most searching scrutiny and had nothing ask
his country but simple JUSTICE because lie eded 10 other
aly,) the President resolved TO remain his friend
IL The Vice Pre- sden shalI prove himself lion In
the paths" Of ambitious rivals in the coming contest il
Will be because the great republican party OF the nation
auires his rigna abilities, and approves o his political
principles.
shor, time after the opening of The present session.
OF MIR Cshoub's followers said 20 him chi bouo3
For whose benefit into his crusade For
yours aud CURSOR for the advantage Of Mr. Clay and his
deral rend,! To which Mr. Calhoun Piled Iis TOO soon
to talk OF the next Presidency. We must make common
cause-et all unite TO put down this Administrative then
IL will be time enough for take our y, sions But il
was necessary TO secure the cooperation o MIR Webster
lie had been Hartford Convention FeleraIist w hose
lead the majority Of the people OF the Eist would follow
under the influence OF political aud sectional preiudces
As MIR. Webster has become an efficient lie adler of
I'M In and
by the disgrace OF Andrew Jackson il becomes the duty
OF every msu TO understand his political character We
must Judge him by hs acts for The OF the in.
tepretrrs OF their thoughts. Some persons have called
MIR Websers great man" No phrase in our lang usge
has been more frequently proslued by acioniss than
this.
"a great man is he who embodies in his Intellectual
character the highest advancement the human mind al
adetermiDale periodwbose becomes ouentIy
land mark in history, because e the representative OF
definite stage in the mental progress Of humanity
Washington and Jefferson viewed ia the relations in
which they stood 10 the great OF civil liberty were
great men 10 their names may, perhaps be added that
o La Fayeite
Mr. Webster has acted in but ne yer tipon gea aHAirs
tic has done aud now doing journey DIRK for men,
Greatly deficient in holiness, forecast fertility in what
ne'aphyrans call invention, MIR. Webster doomed to
play second 10 others and humby DO their bidding m
word, Mr. Webster partisan of uncommon zeal and
distinguished ability lie came into Congress some TWEEN
~ years ago, as member Of that Federal patty that
enacted the Alien and Sedion Laws and that had been
driven from power by indignant aud Outraged people
The country was then involved in war, csued in part
the a"iers ilpeeetcn OF Tie sailors oil New Eng land
the native land Of MIR. Webster. Through this war;
which al last became desperate aud bloody were the
personal ifens, the daily intimate associates of this new
born modern wing Tie la hing Ratchet Fedsrass Of
Baltimore, The nDers OF the Hartford Cony enion those
who dssuAded capitalists iIom looming their means to the
Goyernen those who prOaped the sacred temple OF God
by preaching political ermonsilose who declared that IL
dd o become moral aud religious people rejoice in the
victories achieved by srinsiose who rci0iced when
Washington MAS sacked, and its public edices consumed
--'h0se who turned pale and "mourned without
nope, "hen our armies were victorious
Mhen Tie question with nation IL, "pesce war"
every man u bound TO express his opinion Bat, when
war has actually with all its dangers and calsues
the patriot has no other than ouf county, right or
wrong"
Some Of the acts OF Mr.. Webster during the late con.
hict should be forever remembered by the people aud
never forgiven They ought forever 10 exclude him rom
Their fvor and confidence. will state thern-Wben
the President, under the authority Of Congress- made re-
QUESTIONS Of troops upon Governors Strong C,isy old and
Jones' they refused TO comply, alleging that tie n,Btis
could only be required 10 suppress nsurrecon repel in
vason aud execute the laws and therefore that they could
not be required 10 the geographical boundaries OF their
respective sistes Mr. Webster approved Of this act Of
Ireaehery 10 tho cause Of the country.
Although alter delea, Washington our prospects
were gloomy, the spirit Of Madison did not quail He
convened Congress, aud Il proposed 10 lay more taxe
raise men; OF all the means Of attack
and defence. MIR. Webster oosd against these measures
with SMALL minority Up 10 the hour when Gen Jack
son met the enemy on The beach below New no
10 'hs when he repulsed the enemy from his lines
with unparalleled slaughter, aud closed the war IN
blaze OF glory Daniel Webster, now protesting Wbie
opposed every Of the then existing adninis,rs
lion Of our naonal nIaifsits deadly, ruthless uniting
enemy.
What would have been the fate Of lint Roman Senator
who would have refused to aid in the defence of the er.