Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-23

course of ina rrcfouad cxpaundc OF constitutional law
the President of the United States.
Or Mr. Speaker the evidence of dcroon 10 cot,p,ru
required by the gentleman from Boicourt the part OF
Mr. Leigh, his sancong aud approving the Dacifc and
ecne3ntory recommendation of the President about ma
king fepfsals IN certain contingency; Must SIr Leigh
approve Of this attempt TO Loy fraIcc-of a the ma
ions ON God eartlor be denounced traitor to his
cOHp.ryp
MIR Speaker, regret sincerely regret, that tho Prei
dent has placed just complaints against France on
such un,cnabc ground and that he has resortcJ 10 n
means for their adjustment lily calculated To attain his
end That our equitable claims for indemnity To our
citizens Tor losses sustained WILL If faay rceftcd rive
JnStaoe edasc II ,rcr believe all will agree with the
President; while suspect few will concur with him i'm
holding refusal of the Chamber of Deputies TO make
an sprropraton OF money to carry the treaty into effect
us furnishing such causc-and Just few will approve
ms attempt TO cltort justice from France menace
Sr have uttered these opinions the spur of the
occt son, Cor until the Senator from Botctourt intro
duced TINS topic, nothing further from my hourhts
than discussion here French q6a;rs) and after
single and hasty pcrusal of the Presidents MESSAGE
No one will rejoice than shall to find that have
misunderstood his views, and that the evils apprelend
are not likely 10 cnsuc.
Believing. Mr.. Speaker that the day I'm nro,oso
Tor going into the Senatorial election late enough for
any legitimate purpose that can he urged here hone IL
VIII be the pleasure the Senate adopt the amendment
nave ocred and TO reject that proposed by the gentle
man from Prince George. which believe 10 insert the
2Sd February Sir, every argument that has been or
can be urged In favor of delay this unusual period
would be Just applicable to proposition to postpone
he election to the next session of the General Assem-
bly-a purpose which, however il NAV be entertained
by oat Of Frginia who may be kindly disooScd to
take her under their trust is cherished NV
no native born son. should blush for my native State
II could believe that her representatives could be
brought 10 break through usage having almost the same
hy of constitutional provision, subserve dirty par
~ purpose.
Speech Of Mr. ASnEnsos, Of BOtctort, in The Senate of
f"g'ntd an rspiyto Mr.. Cooke and Mr. Uatkins ON he
motion Of Mr. Rtres 10 lay Me table the Resolution of
Me House Of Delegates proposing to go election
o. U. s. Senator on Friday, the l2h inst.
Mr. Anderson rose and said, Tint he should vote for
Senator from Pr M
Rves to lay the resolution consideration ON tho
table and he would frankly state TO the Senate the rce
sons which would induce him to give this vote He
could, ia the first place, the gentleman from
Prince Edward (AIr. Watkins that they should be alto
ge,er oil public character He said that his great
Ject was to give to majority of the people of Virginia
Senator III Congress- and lac should unwilling to go
inon election until could be satisfactorily asceftaineG
winch party had the majority, and that the wishes of that
majority would be consulted and fully rcprcscntcd-
whether 1T be for or against the Administration If he
knew himself lie could assure the Senate th, ca fr =,
he was personally concerned it quite immateria "a
him whether he should be found in majority or mnor;
and when the people should decide the great prin.
cPes involved IN the present controversy, coe veal
or come Woe he should cheerully bow 10 their dcci
sion There appeared to him many important consider.
atoms involving the best interests of the Commonwealth
why the Legislature should rush precipatev into
tins important election, which is now agitatng and nj
most CONFUSING from one extreme to the ether, this
good ola commonwealth lie could not conccive-he
certainly had not hearda single plausible reason why
we should now so into it. Why, sir, in ordinary times
the history OF this Government docs not furnish sin c
example of an election of this kind taking place at 40
early period in the session The term of Tho nrescn,
incumbent does not expire until the Sd Of next March
c last day OF the present session of Congress and his
successor, IN all human probability will not be required
to take his seat before the first Monday in next Decem
bor Why, then, this haste? Can it be To foresall pul
nc opinion, ana prevent The people from being heard
TINS subject lie would not impugn the motives of gen
uemen' lie would freely acqut Of such motives all
those with whom 1t was his pleasure TO this floor
Bus, SIR, what the considerations which should in
duce US to postpone this election the latesr period in
TINS session! The uncertainty of Mr. Leiys opinions
on some of the most vitality important subjects which will
probably come before the next Congress- The dorco,c
mentS which he has promised us and those the ncoppn
VIII give us-if Will wait to hear from them
all admonsh us not to into this election at this time
All these he would consider in their proper order In
the nrs place Mr. Leigh has been so short time i'm
pS9q s }phX nayng served fragment of
y his sentiments all the important questions ,vb;ch
now, and will probably continue to arate the country.
and he has promised dceeopcments ON the sub
Ject OF The Bank, which he (Nr. Al was exceeding
anxious to see before he went into this election:
ana TINS he would no doubt give u.s. when the fit
occasion occasion should arrive which might before
te crosse OF TINS session. when should have the bcne-
III o tiese aere'oPementS in making a selection There
was also another question of vital importance to the
country on which lie would like have the benef az
mr Leigh opinions, before he into this election
re alluded 10 our present relations with France He
did not know what course Mr. Leob or tho ,,or,, 81
which he belonged, would pursue: but if he yey ~
Judge from the indications given in certain Journals mn
oesood TO be the of that party he feared that
the party at least would be found arraycd ON The mari
OF france against our common country What sir il
the natural tendency of the course of this Marty nc ina;
|u ~ ticiT PuDiC organs 1t Is well calculated to
courage France to deny us that justice which she has
been so slow IN acknowledging, and to withhold from
our pillagcd and ruined merchants that smolI ;i,,nco
whcn they themselves say near an eouiyalent 10
tneir actual injury; and thereby involve the countv in
an ie ca antilles OF war; in defence of our national
honor and the rights of our citizens / will not pre
lShd SIR to dictate to others; bnt if that dark hour
shall arrive, when this happy country is 10 he nunord
again IN war, trust shall be found on the side of m,
country, whether she be right eroag But sir with
~at aacry shall fly to her assistance when the civil
izcd world shall admit the justice of her course aud I
can confidently appeal to the God of Heaven for his mid
and blessing '' us "iu
Slr Anderson continued: lie could not believe that
Mr. Leigh would engage with this reckless faction in tls
unhoiy crusade against their country He knew, him
wen; nc knew him to be highminded honorable md
independent man. and he hoped that his love of
would rise above his party feelings But he considered
safest to wait until me gave some dcrclope,aeyts ON
TINS subject toe He knew that his manliness and fronL
ness were such, thathc would not conceal his onnion
from ms constituents this on any other subject
ana whenever the fit occasion should arrive he yyoud
freely make them known This will sir in ali nrol,ob;I;
W very soon occur; so that have the benefit of
ms opinions this very important subject also bcfre
we go into this election.
MIR a. said he would call the attention of tho Senate
aho'er consideration in favor of postponino this cleo
ton. The people have taken this subject iut bc;r 60,
hands and the good Old Dominion is now almost shaken
Toner centre. The people, the only legitimate sove-
IeshS IN free una, rising in the majesty of fhcr
power ana are preparing TO speak their a9ents tbr
Se1"nts herc III voice which cannot be MISUNDERSTOOD
OF sistcu VIII not consent, sir, that their opuon
shall he forcstaled that they shall lc danr; rs d.
opportunity Of making it fully known bv poin, ,y,ir;
lately into this election well aware tbat Inc csnsc
OIL te people IS very unpopular one here with some
gentlemen, and they who espouse their causs s,i.c.
themselves 70 TIC sncers, rdicule and denuncatiog of