Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-04-07
Norfolk Borough, March sob, 1885.
[Fromthe Petersburg Constellation.
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IIoWIh rttiNDuis NOAs'tihitlvHHI
RFmINIscRsoEs Of he opinions IF modern HhfgSC par
~tfeutatiy Of DIR. CnARLEs CocKE, as adeaneed ia his
Speech, doiioercd IN the Sepa1e Of Virginia, oS Pc4erat
Relations, January 24Nj 1889.
That gentleman, IN speaking on the 10Th Resolution ,
then debating before the Senate, page the 14thlof- his
printed speechD uses the following language :-"I come
now, MIR. Chairman, 20 consider the 10th and last Reso-
5ntion, and | assure you, sir, that if | have suffered. pain
and modification at finding myself constrained by an
imperious sense of duty to u~riticise and censure with the
frankRess becoming the representative of a free people.
some of the abstract metaphysical doctrines of ahe bro
clamation, j experience a qualification fully as great in
paying what | honestly believe to be a Just and we'll
merited tribute Of respect to the integrity and patriotism
of our venerable Chief Magistrate. l. do conscientiously
believe, Mr.. Chairman, that Andrew Jackson has done
more to confne the General Government, i'm lis
practical operation, within the strict limits Of the Con-
sttuiion, than any President since the days 81
Thomas Jefferson. Witness his glorious ,aMaysgil!e
Message, which came upon us with the. oheerjn ~ in.
huence OF a bright CLEAN Of sunshine breaking through
the dark and mnrky clouds-his fixed andfrm resistance
10 the exercise Of the doubtful and dangerous power of
making Internal Improvements blythe GenefaL Govern.
ment-his hoeest and unceasingf efforts to bring down
the odious Tariff to the standard Of the legitimate wants
Of the Govcrupent. And, lastly, MS ifto set tho seal TO
his devotion to the good cid Republican doctrines, for
winch we have beeps so long struggling, sec him with his
foot on the neckofthe Bank Of the United States. where
he will firmly keep it till this blontod, political monster
shall have been %strnnglcd. Sir, | cannot consent TO with
draw my confidence from one who has done, and is doing.
10 much for the restoration Of the principles on which +
believe depends the .statHitv Of four happv --nnIi,ic,t in,
situations, on account Of metaphysical absinctiona to
which he has given, as I, an. confident, he has. in
considerate sanction-at least until ind l1m disposed TO
hHIi tiIoI uv7tldltivis lul1 opcIdltVns GipilQ tndt time
ever come, ] trust | shall have honesty enough 70 adj.
here to my principles, aud to show tint / am no man
worshipper"
But reasons as plenty as blackbcrries occur TO the
minds Of the Opposition, for their joining the great Wing
Party to save, as they are plaastd TO say, the Constitution
and Laws. Mr.. Brown saysfhc Proclamation was the
cause that induced the people Of Virginia TO array them
selves against the Administration; but If his Res0iuiious
are consulted, it would seem that the Proclamation did
not shake his confidence IN the patriotism Of General
Jackson. lie aud the Albcmorle Senator, il seems. about
the same time, raised the cry Of hostility 10 the Admin
isirauOB on account Of the removal Of the Deposites. and
ioincd The panic party in the Senate Of the United
states. Al General ~Jackson's good deeds, al his pa.
triotism, his desire that Congress should by law take
the entire control Of the Revenue Of the United states.
as they ought, is forgotten. The people look to results and
motives. They clearly see that Andrew yackson's aim
Is the good Of his country, and believing this, they will
sustain him in the intention which he clearly indicates
IN III his acts, TO bring back the Government 10 ifs Repub.
hcan simplicity. TIE people are not to be deceived by
the false issue that these Wings are endeavoring 10
make with the regard 20 the Presidency. They will aus
tain principles, and select such men as will sustain their
principles, notwithstanding the clamor Of Nationals and
hulli6crs.
CATO.