Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-29

The excitement growing out Of the election Of John
Quincy Adams to the Presidency, In 1924, when the popu.
lar voice was disregarded by those who thought that the
importance than a compliance with the ascertsined will OF
the people, will not cease TO be remembered, until the i'm
portant results which II caused by the election of General
Jackson 10 the same Office are forgotten.
IL Is scarcely necessary to slhude TO the particulars Of
MIR. Adams election Tor the purposes Of this sketch; but i,
may be observed, that the State oil Kentucky ives, per.
haps, more deeply agitsted by that event than any other
member Of the Union, owing TO the circumstances under
which her electoral vote was disposed Of, and because one
oil her ssyoriie sons become a party TO the bargain that ele.
waited MIR. Adams 10 the Presidency aud because, by so
doing. he bsd abandoned those principles, in the eloquent
support oil which, he had gsined so much honor, by open
Iy disre gsr1ing the will cf his constituents. But the peo-
pie OF Kentucky kne" their power, and they knee how to
apply thai power 10 punish an attack made OH their rights
La short, the ensuing election was TO be made the test OF
the strength OF The respective parties TO be arrsyed against
each other in the pending Presidential contest.
A. This time, MIR. Barry, fom his known attachment to
the Democratic cause, his great personal popularity. and
his friendly relations with General Jackson. was strongly
urged by many OF The most Influential men throughout
the State, TO become a candidate for the Office OF Governors;
but his private circumstances, and other reasons, render.
ing him DESTROYS OF confuing himself TO the practice Of
his profession, and the retirement OF his doinestic circle,
he declined. His friends, however, renewed and perse-
vered in their persuasions, and he at last consented, ms he
pad often done before, to sacrifice his private wishe. to
the demands OF the people. He " as accordingly nominate.
cd TO that Office by a State Convention, held al Frankfor,
on The Sh OF January, >lS2S-the anniversary of the vic.
tory of New Orleans.
The bitt' rness OF the canvass preceding the election ia
Kentucky that eyeniuated In the itiumpI of The J.ckson
party in that State, i. perhaps, without par aliel. The sue
cess OF the Democratic party, except in the Instance of
Mr. Barry who lost his election by only a lew votes, was
complete. Mr.. Breathitt. the candidate for Ii. Governor,
was elected, and a decided majority opposed to Air. Adams.
returned 10 the House Of Representatives.
Pending this election, Dir. Barry addressed Ire peopIe
IN many different parts Of the State and with great . fleet.
Whenever or wherever he appeared for this purpose.
crowds OF people of both sexes pressed TO hear him.
A speech OF his on one occasion of t,i. kind. so fully
marks MIR. Barry's devotion 10 the Union, and the Lind
feelings he has ever cherished for all the members of the
great Democratic party, that it is worthy of particular no.
uce.
Among the many schemes resorted 10 by the friends oil
Mr.. Adams in Kentucky, was one to get Up puLIic meeting.
throughoutthe State nhich should adopt inf amma tory reso.
lutons against the people OF the South, charging them
with isctious designs aud with being disorganizers. who
contemplated the destruction OF the Uuion, and holding
on, the idea, that General Jackson was identified with this
party. both in feelings and Interests, and would, If elected,
countenaDce their traitorous designs.
ln order 10 countersct this, Nj. Barry took the opportu.
nifty offered by a public meeting at Lexington, al which
a resolution W as introduced expressing the friendly feelings
OF the people OF Kentucky, towards their Southern bre-
uiren-io expose the mendacious device of The enemy. and
10 defend, ia the most ardent and enthusiastic manner, the
ed the gallant spiriIs Of the generous South.
"When," said he, in this mcmor able speech, "the South
was In arms defending our rights upon the sea, and vim.
dicating our national honor, where mas the Mace of ,rea.
son! Who rejoiced at the success OF our enemies? Who
then sought TO dismember The Union Who converted
the holy places OF prayer into the Instruments of faction
The days Of the Hartford Convention have gone Inv. bu,
its history still lives in our recollection. But in those DAYS
oil national difficulty aud trial, when treason rested i'm the
bosom OF our county, and the enemy lowered upon lis
borders, whsTe did we lcok for comfort, Tor consola ion,
~ hopC' nc HONf 10 England, anu saw DlsCOu-
tent and a spiFit OF Disunion. We looked to the South. and
saw Union, Patriotism, and V~lor. We looked TO Con.
gress and our hearts were animated by The mighty enoft,
OF enlightened patriots 20 save the nation from disi onor.
We saw Calhoun, who drew the de claration OF W ar. sided
by the Lowndesss aud Cheeyeses from the South, opposing
The ruinous policy OF the Quincys, the Otses, and The
Websiers, and urging their counirymen on to The stand
ard oil danger and glory"
1t was against MIR. Barry that The principal efforts Of
Opposition were directed on This occasion. Every art I'M,
could be put in practice, every Islander that could be de.
vised to turn the hearts OF the people against him, and 10
lnlSIeau AZ Itlp al were mi lnIo araf FL .--t,l
BIAS been stated. and This part of Mr.. 3Arry's lie will be
lett with The remark, that in dis last Of his political con-
'esI'' as IN ms hrsi' he e'inesd his unshsken attachment
TO Democratic principles.
1t is further worthy OF observation, That Mr.. Barry has
ever advocated in his public career, the adoption OF a wise
and liberal policy for the promotion Of the great Interests
oil his Slate. To his rxeriions, while a member of The
Senate and its presiding officer, the Transylysnis Un;yer.
shy is greatly indebted for the fostering care of the State:
and a valuable donation Of $20,000; aud he was active in
obtaining funds for The procurement Of a library for its
law department. The Lexington and Louisville Hospi-
tails, The Deal and Dumb Asylum, and the Centre aud
Southern Colleges are unisr obligation TO him Tor ,he:r
existence. As the Ciaitmat. Of a Committee appoin,.d
by the Legislature 10 make investigations, and report on the
question OF estsbhshiDg free primary schools throughout
The State, he collected much valuable information Which
lie embodied in an able report TO The Legislature, accom-.
panied by resolutions in fax or OF the System.
The commanding talents, the high-mindedness and pu.
riy OF purpose found in Mr.. Barry, have ever command.
ed the admiration OF his friends, and the respect, even, of
his enemies; but The possessor of such qualities ne ever an
pears TO so much advantage, as when The power OF his in-
'ellect and force OF his virtues are directed TO the accom-.
piishment OF such designs as tend 10 promote The welfare
ot his species, by the advance ment Of the arts and sciences,
or the relief and comfort OF the unfortunate and afflicted.
The vote OF thanks given 10 Mr.. Barry al the close OF
the last session, during which he presided over The Senate,
IS evidence OF the respect entertained for him, even by
his most enbiuered political opponents.
On the Bench, MIR. Barry enjoyed the respect of the bar
and Tie confidence OF the people. As Professor OF Law
10 The University, he was highly respected aud belovedby
tbe students.
In legal attainmen's, ard particularly as a criminal
lawyer, MIR. Barry was conspicuous among The talented
members OF the Kentucky bar; aud his pecuniary sacri6-
cs TO The demands OF patriotism, have been great in the
proportion that bis opportunities for practising his profes-
sion have been limited by his public employments.
IL may also be noticed, hat although Nj. Barry has so
frequently been called upon to fill important public Offices.
his private wishes have ever pointed 10 The pursuits of his
profession, aud the calm Judgments oil his domestic circle.
For THE Enquirer.
II ADyMLNTSTRAT TON
Virginia has furnished more great Statesmen than any
other Stale 10 The Union. She has supplied more Presi-
dents than al. The Union besides. Thus, che has certainly
bad a Iull Share in Our national Naturalization. She ha.