Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-09

The gentleman hus said TINT Richie was the most i'm
pndent man within his knowledge. Mr. w. would
say he had his full match in this House. but such am idea
had flashed across his mind.
Mr. w said he astonshed to hear his friend from
N, attempt /, describe the right of instruction The
time was, when that gentleman would have spoken Il
different language but il will require something
substantial than cule to bring into disreputc this am
cient and haowed right, which has ever been consi-
dered by Virginia the this great Republic
should like to know, said Mr. w how long is the
gentleman from H. City has been ofth opinion. that the
public patronage and pubic press ought separate. If
remember correctly said MIR. W., the gentleman
formerly in the Senate and voted give public print
ing TO an Editor Of public Journals Yes, this very r.
Rtchic. And why did not hear something then about
the necessity OF cectng practical printer, When did
the gentleman find out the danger of patronizng Edi
tor? Probably about the time he received shs second
sight and went forth To enghtcn the benighled people
oil Hcnrico, with panic speeches.
Mr. w. said, he really a loss account for the
very violent opposition of the gentleman from Pttsylva
ma rec llcctng he did his able and Jealous defence.
am old black cockadc Federast To whom il by
means an unpleasant task press all of charges
both politically and personally their Yet MIR
IL was eAcupated from every charge, and pronounced
worthy of the further confidence of the Legislature; and
no one contributed more zealously in eiicclng thus
cupaon, and IN procuring this honorable testimony from
the legislature, than the gentleman from Psyvana
himself. What can have produced all these changes,
what, but spirit of prescription This system pro-
scripton, said Mr. W. his and never can predo-
mnat IT, any extent in Va; is aptcd IFS cli-
mate-it Is wholly unsuited To the taste of Vrgnans;
aud Mr. w said he cautioned gentlemen how they stoop
from their high estates Vrgnians indulge in party
feelings and mingc party potcs, where other requisites
That Mr.. r. is able and fithfn so far as the public
printing is concernedhat it is neatly, promptly salts
factorily executed conceded by athat il is cheapy
DONE said Mr. W. is atestcd by this very Shop
hinseit IN the investigation to which ausion has been
made
The idea, said Mr. w of giving the public printing to
Mr. Shepherd because he does the work predcaed on
false impressions hc does does the work than
Ritchie and if you elect Shepherd he will do then as
ON
of the mind such the examination prooshects
Justing them properly Tor printing, whilst he give
To the operative all that which requires manual labor: he
can no become the printers compositor the prin
ter pressnan the printers devil than Fhos Richie;
and II could the public printing would here
WIN that neatnoss promphtnde and correctness, which
II does now and which the public service requires The
public justice demands that the public printing be faith
fully doneWhen That object attained public Justice
satisfied, and gentlemen have right consult their
political prejudces TO the possible detrment pub
hc But, said Mr. w, IT IL not my desire 10 prescribe
rules of action for my political opponents Ifthey choose
To indulge spirit OF prescription, let them carry
all its dcsolation For hnisclf he neither denrecated
their vengeance courted their favor IL true said
MIR. w, he had expected from who had given MS
the war-noe, mild, forbearng, and conciatng course
lie had not anticipated saying any thing in regard 10
Nuiilhcaton but as he found it forced upon him. he
would say he had hoped for quarters from the Multi
fer, in relation TO the Jackson party He did believe Null
hhcation was engendered m prescription Ii proscrp
tive IN its iendencyt sewiled made that will
the standard in opposition to the will of multtudes and if
carried out 1T would sweep with the Tornados desola-
tlon Nations and States from their fixed foundations
From the Nufers, then, he had hoped for quarter
But from your smooth faced oiy-tonpued National the
selfconstituted deender of the and the
laws who has been loud in his denuncatons of the
pcrncious tendency OF this spirit of prescription who
election of derect post master or dis
iilssai OF purloining collector crying all the
tme prescription Prescription and calling down the
anateinas OF Heaven the devoted head of Andrew
Jackson--fron such one he had expected some little
forbearance and moderation at least for sake
but SAID Mr.. W.. say not these things to appease
your wrath Go on fill out TO your hearts content the
little time allotted for the great wave pubic senti-
nent Is coming and must oyerwhen you and sweep
from your brief authority obtained by the aid of gem
tlenlen who sit here, acting defiance Of the will Of
generous and confidng constituents
But perhaps gentlemen think the Public Printer like
TIE Speaker, ought To reflect the opinion of majority
OF this house. Well, il may be So said MIR WBnt he
shonld like to the mirror that wouid reflect the OPT
mon OF this House, 1T would indeed, be curious mirror
sort OF prisnatc mirror; and one which might, in his
csiniaton be striped without offence the dcca-
9gGe Tor venture to ASSERT there is nothing like it in
te heavens above IN the earth beneath, the
under the earth.-la conclusion, MIR. w said he re-
Joiced lac was IN minority, when Virginia through her
representatives gave the first sample of her magnanmi-
ty an turning her back cd lone- tried and faithful
public servant, for opinions SAKE
a message having been sent the Senate, informing
them that the House in readiness proceed TO
the election, and the House having been informed that
no additional nominations had been made in the Senate
the roll was called, and the vote stood follows
Fer samuel Mepherd.-Messrs. Drummolld Grinalds
Booker, of Amelia, Garland, of Amherst Craig Brooke
Maysc, Pate Holt Colson, Hunter, of berkeley Shell
Saunders, Burton Hord Christian Johnson of Chester
field, Broadus, Wilson, of c. Scott Servant Hunter of
Essex, Ball, Marshall French Price, Wade. Barton
Smith, of Fred Smith, Of Gloucester Blair Wethered
Vance, Curtis, Mullen, Bolts, Gravely Gregory Berry
eialaher, Summers, Hooc, Enanue Caldwell Lawson
Janney; Beard, Nj Carly, Waggener, Alexander Webb
Clbcll Collins Watts Norfolk Parker Epes Brady
M Lure, Crtz, jones' of Pendleton, Wilcter, Dupuy
Woodhouse, Boothe, Thornton, Dorman Harrison
Crump, Dcashr'ut, lett, Prentis, Cunningham Brown
and Johnson, of Richmond-74.
FOR 1h0ndS Ritchie.-Nessrs. Banks, (SpeakerN Rves
Randolph I.ayne, Miller Wilson, Of b. M MILAN
Iurnbul Booker, Of buckingham, Yancey Hampton
Madison, Payne, Stegar, Holland Gibson Watts OF
Giles, Watkins, Ayent, Darlington, Sneed Nixon
kncheloe, Shinn Holieman, Pollard Harris MAY
Todd, Garland, of Mecklenburg Rodgers Wiley Nor
gan, M Cauey, Sherrard, Leland, Voolfolk Robertson
Cackley, Nash, Carroll Stands, Williams NJ Dowcl
yr. Moornan Cline, Hopkins Spear, Bare, Jones, of
Shenandoah, Harley, Crutchfied Moncurc Harerayc
Whitten, Clarke, and Stanger-57
The Committee appointed TO wait the Senate re-
turned and reported the following vote
For Samuel Shephcrd.-Messrs. Old Campbell Cooke
Patteson, Page, Slaughter, AIcComas Watkins Gof
Keller, Maxwell NIcCarty aud Smiul--I3
fOr Thomas Ritchie--Nlessrs DromGoolc (SpeaI,srO
Parker, liunton, Penny backer, Watts, Ryes Flood
OPie Ieirne, Dyer, Harvie Basye, Mcmahon Donald
SON liarwood, Fontaine Anderson and McCoy-IS
Joint vote with the Senate
For Samuel Shephcrl-S7.
. Thomas IGtclner-75
The Speaker presented communication fsOta the
Governor, mclosiug the annual report the Superin
tendent of the Pcmentiary Institution which was ON
niOtiOn oil Mr. Wilson of H., ordered DO be printed
n message received from the Senate stating
that they have passed tic bill to extend the torn, of the
Superior Court OF Frederick
On motion of MIR. Price it was
, Hesofred, That Leave be given 10 bring in a BILL au