Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-24
POLITICAL.
TENNESSEE

CT IN ne House IF Representatives., Thursday, 18th
per OF tins body by his the Preamble and Rso.
buttons now lying your table, take his stand on
me question in relation the successor of the present
Ch'e Magistrate Neutrality longer be preserv-
a free People.
When arrived at this place TO take upon myself the
duties OF my present official station determined pre-.
Vous TO any final action upon this subject give the
~noc matter calm, dispassionate investigation de-
erm'nea to inquire particularly into the time and
oue oil me introduction Judge White the D. States
as canddae for the office of President review his
as, votes IN the Senate and more especially, under
stand the state of parties manifested by the recent cleo
,icHS al over The United States and the which
nave produced the present situation of affairs
1 deermined further investigate into the truth of
at alleged mon commiital policy Of The present Vice
resident which has created some prejudice agan him.
nave reviewed the whole in connection with the Pre-
omoie and Resolutions lying on your table; aud
am now satisfied that the object been from the com
nencenent of this movement to produce results niu
rious to Republican principles and Injurious 10 the COIN
Try lido, therefore, declare that am not only in
aV9r oil MIR Van Buren,, the successor of General
'aeASon' against all other persons whatever, but
opposed TO the election OF Judge White The course
whcn the trends of the latter gentleman have pursued
would have led any rejecting individual believe that
mere wes something rotten in Denmark. why this inn
posing dinner: Was this preconcerted movement
overawe the deliberations of this body How happens
at some Tour or hive members of Congress here
70 enhghen The Legislature the merits of Judge
"nite: w as the vessel, under whose flag they were
sailing, rotten, leaky, and about 10 founder
, ne simultaneous introduction of the Preamble and
resolutions into both Houses so early period is no
Tess extraordinary This document, my sierious in
orth ana less equivocal its assertions is
urged forward, with the indecent hurry and at
tempted to be passed through this House, without the
usual and Just and necessary of printing; yes
ana because gentlemen manifest wish have docu-
ment pretending to set forth the principles which brought
Andrew Jackson into office, and which, is alleged,
constitute The leading principles of Republican govern
nent printed they charged with equvocation and
nonsense But sir, to cap the climax OF arbitrary feel
ing and despotism, have witnessed an attempt here
Inv ri his
addresses from Congressman? Why this attempt to pre-
vent the printing of the Preamble and Resolutions a.
why thls attempt to preclude all debate
Las ine strengthened falsehoods Does discussion
ieau 10 error! Has truth ceased TO be mighty No,
Mr. Speaker: when is left free TO combat her
enemies, the progress of truth is inevitable. | was
never completely satisfied of the truth of the pur.
poses attributed to the White faction until this ma
niesto maze It's appearances longer doubt
we have now spread before u.s. i'm garino CAPITALS The
dcep and insldous designs of the fixed opponents OF the
principles of the present Administration lie that rims
may read my are few stale propositions the abstract
truth OF which every man of every party admits now
Paradcd forth as the leading for eevating Judge
White TO the Presidency? Who doubted that the
exercise OF the right Of suffrage in election of Prcs
dent OF the United States already secured TO
the People by the enduring principles of our Constitu-
tion WHO contends for the establishment of the prac-
tce OF eectng the President of the United States ac
cotang TO any plan OF regular succession, among the
great fnnctionarlcs of the Government?
who denies that the patronage of the Executive ouot
to be limited and controlled within such safe and expe
dent bounds, IN the proper mode as to secure the lsc
tive franchise against all undue official influences >
These principles told have nothing of their
truth OF Importance by the lapse of time the change
oil circumstances, and that Judge White is now broug,
forward To correct the abuses Of them
when did these abuses begin, and who is now prac-
using them! The intention of this Preamble and those
resolutions is evident 10 the most stupid understanding
They contain skulking, concealed but most palpabe
OF the charges of all the Bank prints and
Bank politicians in the United States against the nre.
sent Chief Magistrate. They contain declaration Thai
ne now attempting to deprive the people the right
Of suffrage the election President of ,. Uni1ed
inStrnnentaty of dic,ot
contain declaration that he now attemoljng TO cs,
bish practice of electnga President according 10 plan
81 regular succession amongst the great unclionares of
The Government.
They contain charge that he is abusing the patron
age OF the Government and is about 10 UNDERMINE
and overthrow Constitution and liberties nv The d.
trucon OF the elective franchise; they direct our
Senators and Representatives 10 hold him up to those
principles laid down in his FIRST Inaugural Address
The duFicity of this production cannot inislead one
single individual who has paid the slightest attention to
the history of the times The whole is intended 10 mi
brand of nfamy 9Mdre,o Jaebson and To have The
monument of his disgrace recorded and placed away
carefully amongst the archives of his State for the
benefit OF poseriy
Yes, sir the Of White is TO be drawn to the Presi
dental Chair, by his enemies over the blasted repua
taon and bleeding caTcasc of the Chief Magistrate /
snail not now stop to inquire into the truth those afro
cous charges, without impeachment was Instituted
with all due specifications
But would inform all those, in and out of this house
m whose bosoms the venom of hatred has lonr hcen
slumberng under the arts Of conceament and who have
long used his popularity TO promote their own s6
popularity of White, and plunge the assassns knife In
10 the bosom OF the aged hero that had nsrd his popu
lary, should have felt myself now bound TO defend
nm But viii proceed TO inquire, why are a few SUI
bordnate, stale truths, set forth this document and ali
claims OF White for integrity superior capactv and cor
rect principles pissed unnoced bye WHY are all Tho
important principles aud measures which divide tho two
great political parties in the United States AT This time
unnouced and lost sight Of? this suppression OF ali t
main characteristics Of Judge Whites protested crerd
ana ihs useless avowa Of oil the charges of the Oppos
ton against President Jackson for The purpose Of pro
n rial inn lot. e..
White IN this State, and the Federalsts in the other
Slates2 WV '
Or are proesscd principles of White thrown in the
shade because the friends Of the Judge in this House
ana out OF u, DO not consider his opinions in relation To
me B0nhs any recommendation TO him5
The craftsman Of this preamble and resolution, 81,
dersands his game well. This document fixes n,n,nva
ymy convictions Of the designs of the White faction
Judge white Is already i'm the field a declared cand
oaie oI the Presidency, and now called upon 4,
siy the nomination made at Washington city, on tie
"a December, 1884. In what mode was Jndre White
brought forward and what are the principles Of the main
Dody OF ms supporters in The u. Slaicsy
inc answer To these questions, involves The con lera.
W." on me state Of parties IN The u. States al this time
ana The principles which the parties maintain
RIVER since our cmancp patton from the slackcs Of Col.
oDal dependence, there has existed two eadnq aies
IN the United States The conflict between them as.
suned more marked and definite character durno the
discussions which took place The formation Of our
SEPT constitution Tie great question aqitaed was In
relation 70 the quanium Of power which should be re-.
tanned 10 the hands Of the people and in the State Go.
FFhments, and the quauum which was necessary 10 be
surrendered o. the General Government
Those who in favor Of diminishing the RIGHTS of
The people, and Che rights Of the States by vesng large
powers M the Federal Government were termed Feds
fass and those oioPposIng sentiments were called Re