Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-22
MIR STEVENSON

In the very significant article hic we copy from the
Winchester Virginisn able repubican Journal the
parallel between the oil Mr. Clay and Mr. Steven
son, in their respective nominations foreign mission
whilst presiding the H. Of r. is with great
orce Upon one point, however, the editor OF the Vr
gilman is mistaken. he conceives the parallel 10 have
heeR complete in the resignation Of both Messrs Clay and
Stevenson, after their nomination. and before their APP
ponlnen'. The remark is applicable to Mr. Stevenson,
but not to Mr. C.. The Opposition in the nj
insisted hat Mr.. s should resign the chair of the House
before ibey could confirm his nomina,ion-that they
could not sanction the principle Of taking the pre- sid
ing officer OF the House. fresh from the discharge OF
bis duties there, and confer uron him high foreign
! station They demanded hi- resignation matter
OF prinriPle-(ss il his confirmation whilst Speaker
OF tie House. one day week alter his resgna-
lion of that Station, could involve the least difference
PnnePie)-Mr Clay could not, conscenously OAying
his hand upon his hearth vote for MI s. whilst in The
continuance Of his dures as Speaker-nor could Mr.
webster overlook this great pine pleand all this in The
face of the historical fact, that Mr. Clay was Nominated
and confirmed whilst officiating Speaker, and did not
resign ms place until he seals of the netD office had
been put int0 his hands, perfected and complete!
The case therefore. is stronger IN favor of Mr.
S. and against Mr. CLAW than even the strong parable. prc
sened by the Yirgitian
Buter other points deserving Of notice in relation
TO the nomna ion aud rejection of Mr. Stevenson Mr.
Webster, on this question, played peridious and
discreiIablo part long Mr. S. continued 10 hold
The chair OF the house. the Opposition annoyed by his
hrnness ani his attachment 10 the Administration Twas
exirem ly desirable natter their part TO bring about
his withdrawal from that place, NOT only on is account
but because they firmly believed that The friends OF tbs
Administration would divide, widely and lsisy pom the
I
nation would Of accomplish their object in ibis re-.
'pec; but as they had determined from the beginning
to pufsh him Tor adherence his poiicsl pfinci.
pies, Odd his oppugHation TO the Bank, and 10 NOR.
uy him, as the friend Of the President and MIR Ia.
ney by a rejection, they resolved effect lis re-
signsion by siraiaEem and dupciiy. The pretence
was, thar his confirmation, whilst he continued az
Speaker Of the House, involved principle, which the
scrupuous Bank attorneys in the Ssna.e could not over
come and he assured by Mr.. Webster and MIR Ere.
nehuysen, tor their fiend-. that hc would resign his
seal IN Coz and retire roE The chair OF the House
they would vote for his confirmation and render il certain
Mr. 81 then IN s;1 OF health thai prevented him IRON
d'charg og his duties 10 bis constituents aud the House
dd resign Ills seat TIE object OF the Opposition " then
accomplished choice Of speaker, sui the chance of
aivrlon among The friends OF the Administrations could
be pfcseu ed, without the conf rmatou Of Mr. S. The
determination 10 reject him Ivy PARTY vote was re-
he"ed aud noHinsiiOu, which declared TO rcqure
immaculate action aud Tor delaying TO make which, the
PffGeni hsd been grossly censnred was laid on The "a.
bic ior "on'h IN the hope Of finding some pretex for
the performance OF an act offeiccion, which ey had re-
solved 20 perform al any aie The pretexi finally was
the letter from Mr. Livingston 10 Nc. sieveuson-. ls,s
and most impoent pretext-but sufficient 10 cnsbto a.
Webster 10 violate his assurances. Mr. Ffelingbuvs,,
cooid be induced 10 islsiy his word, nor could hes.
Tyler and Wsggsfnap he prevailed upon 10 unite y,d ,I
opponents Of Mr.. s. and the Administration; and hence
The vote 10 close issue % TO 22dlbanv ar.
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