Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-04

opposed to the leading measures of the Administration
Mr. Dorman ssd that he did not rise Tor the purpose Of
sustaining the claims Of either Of the gentlemen In
nomination before this body; nasmuch neither Of those
gentlemen were adapted in all respects his political taste
ou ne rose as well from sense OF duty the request
oi several members Of this House, to detail substantially
conversation which he hal the honor to hold during the
present winter with Judge Ba bour REFER Mr. Speaker
TO remarks OF Judge Bar addressed myself and
the Senator (now ,or) who the district
in which Judge Barbour resides On that occasion, Judge
Barbour entered into review OF his public lie, inter
spetsed WIN many interesting anecdotes related IN his PEE
culArly happy manner; and IN conclusion congratulated
himself upon ms present exemption from the turbulent
OF politics spoke oil his present conenen In the Office
which he held under the Federal and
10 arenark made by the Senator previously referred
to, said, as understood him, that he merely I'M
desrous OF ohce-out that lie would not accept any po-
leai appointment, that could be bestowed upon him.
Mr. Brown said, he should easy under the i'm.
putaion of having aihed by nsiuuaiion thrust at the
reputation oil Judge Barbour any other individual
Mr. Holleman said he had no, designed 10 his previous
remarks TO say that the gentleman Petersburg had
made an improper lnsnuaon the conduct oil Ju.ge
Barbour In 1914 He looked upon the sluson to it, in
tended to have effect and at fiji ST. that
lion oil The fact that Mr. Ban bour retired aud allow the
ou 10 pass, was made IN such throw doubt
on hi. conduct.
Mr. b. connued.-The slightest reflection must
vince any one that he could no, intended any injury
to the Character Of Mr. Barbour whom he highly respect
ell, in abiding 10 act Of his public hie which had
oeen avowed before the country, in authentic form,
and indicated, without the least desire on his part
shrink rom the responsibility Of it, The gentleman from
L. oil W. had instituted parallel between the past official
that those OF Mr. Barbour furnished better evidence Of
what his opinions than did Mr. Leigh's aud
he (Mr By had merely alluded admitted historical
iac TO prove that there was at least much 10
doubt Mr.. BIS course the Bank question Mr. LIS.
The gentleman from !. OF W. had complained Of him,
(Nlr L. for being too explicit and he as disposed to
complain OF that gentleman for being too vague in his
charges against Mr.. Leigh He wished specific facts,
that might meet and efute them, and not declarations
as to his general reputation Of being not berg Re-
upon evidence, and question for The decision Of The
Oanlleu An from lnfw
eccentric notions TO what constituted Republican
The only specification against Mr. Leighs republic
opposed 10 the last and the which preceded
1t. That was true, and he (Mr. b. judging OF what had
occurred in his boyhood, would admit MIR Leigh
IN error but how had that such nigh, be called
been atoned iors The ar as de clared and
Mr. NJ allison had said ",hc die is cas,,' Mr.. Leigh in.
stead oil abusing the public unc onaries and seeking TO
verify his forebodDgs by allowing disaster and dsgrace
fall OIL the arms OF his country came Tor at public
assembage in the town OF Petersburg, where he then
lived and not only announced his intention take
the held butt with all the eoqueDce for which his youth
was so remarkable urged his friends also
10 buckle on their armour He Immediately found al
the head oil volunteer company and without aerw ards
laying aside his mi ary attire, lie continued throughout
the contest in various important capacities TO share in its
tolls and 10 animate by his example the dropping spirits Of
his counrymen His opinions and conduct In regard
that war had been passed upon by jury OF his peers bet
ter quahed than any other to decide such question
Almost every man in Petersburg in favor Of the war,
and one he trusted would question either the patriotism
rcpubicanism Of tina, little community, which, refer
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believed from MIR. Nj adson-and he beg ged pardon for
The vanity OF ment ,ning 1.-THE pretty compliment of
being called he cockade OF the Old Dominion" Yet that
community in contemplation OF his whole course this
subject, with accord, "ook him their bosoms-in
the language OF one of the Oldest ciIzens-as true and
gallant man. who bad the anmity TO aid i'm proving
himself wrong. He republican enough for the peo
pie Of that town, and he believed he might say that the
time had never since been when they would have thought
any rewards or any honours too great Tor him. The gem
eman from L. oil w. must look elsewhere, for evidences
OF Mr.. l.egh's federalism.
man from Isle of Wight said that in isis he sa, Sv the
side Of Mr. Barbour when he against the charter
the Bank IL was in 1914 during the most peiou. Pc
Rod OF our history, that he declined against the
corporation OF Bank-a which Mr. r. thought i'm
udcious. But the next year the Bank bill up ag
and Mr. b. voted against it, has opposed il ever sine
MIR. X. said he was placed in delicate situation being
forced to choose between two men, both whom he
iet great respect He vote for one. and throw him.
sell on the generosity Of the other His would be
given for Philip II. Barbour.
Mr. Booker said that this election on gt TO be gone into
hnally as the time drew near for adjournment If they
elected Judge Barbour, they could dispense and 90
home, until should be ascerained whether he would ac.
cept the office: whereas il Mr. Leigh should be elected
no such delay would be required. the opinions of
Mr. Leigh he went the whole length OF the doctrines of
49, and was true to his principles The gentleman from
Boteourt complains that he does not know MIR Iegh's
sentiments, aid that he cannot vote for him. Mr. b.
would inform the gentleman from Boetourt he ough,
not to vote for Mr. Leigh for his opinions entirely
variance with those which had been expressed by the
gentleman from Boteiourt, during the present session at
least He therefore assured The gentleman from
that II would be Improper Tor him TO for Mr.. Leigh
Mr.. Booker not willing 10 accept structures OF
the gentleman from Isle of Wight, upon the republic
ism Of Mr.. Leigh Mr.. b. challenged the gentleman
from Isle of Wight partial Juror He thought that
genemans course during this session Of the Legislature
evinced that lie not competent Judge OF Virginia
Republcansm-at any rate, there be faint
| in his opinions.
Mr.. Hoeman asked explanation of the remarks of
the gentleman from Amelia.
Mr.. Booker said that il he Republican the gen.
temaD from Isle OF Wight did up TO his stan.
dard. The gentleman may believe that he /, a very
good Republican, in which is difere nee Of
opinion between us.
Mr.. Holeman said, he responsible to his consti,u.
eDts for the he had taken in his public capacy
and they would decide upon the question whether he
Republican not.
Mr. JaDney said, that like most of the member. ~ o
had participated in this debate he had first
Of taking any part in tbuf, like tn he had abandoned
that intention. The Legislature had during the session
adopted certain resolutions in regard TO the late conduct of
the President Of the u S. containing he believed the
true Of the people OF Virginia. and bad
our Senators in Congress TO procure restoration the
public deposies 10 the Bank Of the u s. from which the
had been taken in violation Of law, and apon the sole re-
ponsbiy Of the President One OF the Senators TO whom
these instructions addressed, in The
fullest extent right 10 give them, has yet declined
obedience, and resigned his Office II has thus become our
duty 10 fill the vacant station, by eleciiDg man who in
Ibis the most peroHs crisis Of history, will execute
declared will and stand by principles with u,-
shaken rmDess. Two candidates have been presented 10
and their claims confidence have been canvassed
with The freedom which The importance Of the aston
not only warrants, but demands
Among other topics, said Mr.. j. we have been amused
with discussion TO which Of The two candidates was
hat. hss