Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-09
W.ASHiNGTON CORRESP OND ENCE.
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Since my last, nothing has transpred in Congress
worthy of communicating only that the spirit of
lattudinous debate not 10 have tagged in the
slightest degree hope, however. in a few DAYS The
fiery temper of the members will have become little
more temperate and that the business Of the Nation will
at least be commenced.
The wrath of the Wings seems pouring upon HIr
Adams without MEASURE and without mercy. With them
lie has committed the HnpaydOnab sin in posinu what
he regards the AntAmerican character of the remark
of Mr. Webster in the Senate In midst ofthe storm
as angrily and as threatening it howls, the old
stands like the aged aud majestic oak of the forest un-
bending and unyieldng To It's pitiless peltngs He seems
only to be concentrating his strength for effort which
will confound and overthrow his enemies The friends
ot MIR. Webster seem TO be rushing TO his rescue. Mr.
Clayton, on Thursday made violent attack upon Mr.
Adams in tie Senate and sat down amid the cries of
DER MI Adams is, as TO his patriotism aud truth i'm
pregnable, and upon these points bids defiance every
assault Time will dcveope the result of this singular
contest the dead bones Of the fertilization bill THE
people, imagine, satisfied how it was lost
" The ardor of Congress to enter imme dately upon
the consideration of the necessary of prepare
ton and caution growing out of our relations with France
somewhat abated, since the tender Of the media
ton Of England calculating with great certainty on n
successful result do not however, approve this apa
Thy although believe that war will not between
the two coutrles, yet there chances the contrary
Though the Administration has accepted the mediation
IL has not under obligation accept the terms
of reconciliation which may be proposed am perfectly
assured that ii the condition proposed should be- the
President should either eroain or apOiogise for his
sage TO Congress, lac viii do it, he will not under
any circumstances do which France has no right
To dcmand and which the honor and dignity the
Try IOrDidS Onucr lcsc circumstances would be The
part of wisdom IN Congress 10 be prepared for Me o0rs
If eDsues should be prepared for IL if not there
would be nothing lost dciences are in a most de.
plorablc condition Of nsufcency The increase of the
navy is indispensable also TO the protection Of cx
tended commerce
"On Wednesday, Mr.. CalLouns bill TO alter the te.
Of office, ia other words, 10 utter he Constitution
by prostrang the Executive the feet Of the Senate
TO the House Of Representatives, where have but
little doubt il will receive decisive overthrow. MIR.
Bell, Of Tennessee, leading friend Of Judge White,
strongly indicated an intention to sustain IT, although he
spoke cquiYocally.
1" Mr. Clay's Land bill is no doubt destined to the
late-as probably Col Bentons Graduation bill.
regard both unconstitutional, and at with the
various compacts Of cesson and the just appropriation
Of the sales
"Thc surplus revenue dirision sohene has not vet
been decided upon in the Senate. Its fate there is *.
trcDey doubtful. Some Of the Opposition members |
understand viii not sustain IT, II, however, IL should
pass the Senatc its doom is, confident inevitable
IN tie House Of Representatives The idea Of amending
the Constitution for short period, 60 divide the surplus
revenue j. 90 me, ridiculous II il could succeed we
should have no permanent principle in the Constitution:
suit either local interests particular parzan views
go much so, that the people would lore all reverence
for IL.
"T'he progress oflhc va Legislature reminds me very
much IF soldier once heard Of who, being mounted
on a oOrdsn horso punishment for offence dc
olared to his officer, ne @as eoiog on an cypress
/ Hq,ekias the Mail Robber, taken We learn that
gentleman in this city has received letter from hi
friend IN CINCINNATI communicating the intelligence
that Hawkins the mail robber had been arrested w. tia
place and safely lodged in jail he arrested th
30ih ultinO. Mr. Anderson, Of our city, who went i
pursuit Of him. arrived Just IN time to him taken an
identify him.
o. We are authorized announce John Gibson, no'
Of the House Of Delegates candidate for the count
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