Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-23

non which could not be accsed 10 her witbon,
a'on and therefore, lac highly approved the
course recommended Ia the Message the most appro-
pirate and d;gnied and at the same time the most mo-
derate which France had efl to our choice
" 80 far a. could Judge from the countcnanccs Of the
Immense audtrncr, Mr. Buchanans views appeared to
me TO meet thrilling response of concurrence by every
person present But this delusve charm was soon Lro
Ken oy the WHY Senator from South Carolina who took
the ioor Immediately after Mr.. b. had concluded and
herenpon with haggard looks, and oelic representation
oil "3rch 7Deei rused delivered one of the ,nnst
american phliires against the Of the Adn,iustra
uon, which ranking malice could conceive or French
rhine Minister could desire. As understood him. he
epfoached NE Executive as having, from the begin,inp
acted double part, and with view to producr run
lure with france--nnd went to produce numhcr az
what nc called proofs, 10 establish this charge, all OF
"hch ad becn thousand times refuted by the concur
rent voice OF nnetrntbs of the American people IN,
also argued that France alone had acted s,cih rood
Jath right aud Justice were on the side of her mi,
nlsry and that if war ensued the responsibility was
alone on The shoulders of the President who had done
no good ihipg IN relati 10 the whole ailuir but had
wituhgy produced every wrong 20 which the country
had been or was likely TO be- subjected He eyen with
hoshie hect hovering coast) discouraged every
'g IN the way oi armament, i'll selfdefenceV
ing that the trst gun which should be mounted with that
view, would be regarded declaration of war ON our
part and the French fleet would proceed to plumber
commerce, and Turn the tide of reprsa against us
scqueniy that the of prudence was moi 10 add
10 the provocaiion under which our interests were now
staggering Conscious, as am. that this is but faint
outline Oh INC scope aud tenor of Mr. Calhoun remai ks
and probably that onceyed him in some Of h;s nj
iusions, (as To which should be gracdA il is my de-
sire tha 100 much reliance should not be placed in this
ePtome, until MIR &. shall appear for himself Judging
as already intmated, Mr. Calhouns observations were
most uniavorably received; for much as a general
scowi seemed TO pervade the congregatod assembly
"hich III fe~ minutes, most happily dspelled by
one OF the most mastery rebukes Comprised in few
Words rpm Mr. Cuthbert of Georgia. that patriot
neaft eond conceive inspired tongue express. And
's snail not attempt to deneate, because there is
passion IN pen The effect apparent and
"a bright sunbeam through a murky cloud
" IL is said that Gen. Bernard OF France has written
letter 10 some high funclonary here, which, when
published, VIII place certain distinguished persons
enviaole light, III relation the French question You
VIII take this as received it, Time viii develope its
truth or ialseiood. 1t is credited among tie knowing
ones.
The final issue of our difficulties with France is still
matter OF specuation-and | cannot risk an opinion
winch would be satisfactory TO myself
VIEWS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
h;n nS following letter presents facts and arguments
o, .ns oge can meet and overthrow them. Let the
People hear and henrken
h1rnA@r Of Letter tron, 'oeliormcd political
Cay, dafed l7M Of january, 1886
" "hen saw you in Richmond on my way TO this
pace you enolned 1t on TO give you the
oil politics here, far relates the Presidential con-
test, as soon as could possess myself of the requisite
information have mixed freely with men of all par
ues, have heard much, and believe am not mistaken in
,he conclusions have drawn. was inclined, as you
Know To favor the pIctensons of Judge White Of Ten
nessee. thought him plain honest man. and am not
disposed 10 change that opinion; hut he nc using or
permitting to be used his stock of popularity which was
at no time large for purpose, will coun-
eance mat IS, to bring the next Presidential Election
INTO The House of Representatives
ne following exposition will demonstrate this fact
ana snow you The reasons, why am longer 10 be
numbered among his supporters.
mere are now four candidates for the Presidency:
van buren, Harrison, White and Webster The three
oSt are taken up and supported by the Opposition
Hondy That is, Webster in the East-Harrson in the
middle and portion of the Western Sntcs-Whte in
me South and part of the Western States Each of
these candidates is TO contend with Van Buren, in their
seveTa sections only and the States allotted them
sectveiy according TO the opinion entertained of the
aoy oil either of them 10 obtain the vote of the State
between These candidates, HARRISON White and Web
ser mere is no contest interference before the pco
Ple or IN no State is ticket be run for more than
one OF them. If each or any Of them should get
every vote where ticket is TO be for him. there will
De no Election by the people, aud, of course the Elcc
uoh must be made in Congress. | am told by some of
ue pest informed members of the Opposition, that the
plan agreed upon is, that the United States are to be par.
eeiied out into three divisions follows Webster IS to
ee ,he candidate of the Opposition, in the following
each "