Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-06
W.2SHiNG Ton. CORRESP0NnENo.E,

WAsHISGToS CRY, Jan. 81, 1896
oihce last wrote To you, we have had some rare
scenes IN Tie House of Representatives. MI Adams
speech upon the Fertilization Bin has created much ex-
element among the admirers Of Mr. WehA,er. and ,y.i,
ii may for doubt whether MIR Webster will ever be
able TO survive the blow. The sentiment that he would
rather see enemy batter down the walls of the Capt.
toi than have voted for the three million
Is 80 near akin to tie tore Of country signaliy
ed by hun during the late war, that the pc,
oil Mr. Adams as IT is called, struck with unmitgate,l
severity Many think that it will be fatal to Mr. Web
sters Presidential prospects in New England, particu
larry Massachusetts. Some Of the Wing presses are
pouring out upon MIR. Adams all the phias Of their
wratb-he who seven years ago was AN idol has now
become u demon among the consistent Whir editors
This, however, is human nature Then it suited marty
purposes To eIai, to depreoate him In this con.
hct, MIR. Adams has advantage over his adversary
winch cannot be overcome Whatever political err
rors may be ascrbed To him. yet can with truth
question his PATRIOTISM his love of country or his 4,uc
ricdn spirit. The old bears, with fortitude The
assaults winch are daily making upon him, and is pre-
paring a retributive blow, which have no doubt will
carry dismay into the ranks of his enemies His enc
mes Will suffer most in this conflict MIR Web.
ster and his particular friends
In relation 10 French affairs but little bas 70
Gently TRANSFERRED from which any inference ca be drawn
favorable unavorable the continuance of peace II
isvery certain that Eng land has rendered her edation
and very certain that has been will be
ny our government through which it is greatly to be
hoped tins unhappy difference may De amcably adjusted
IL tins mediation has been accepted, and which not
doubt. how bitterly disappointed must those bFwho have
charged The PRESIDENT with determination TO plunge
the country into war with France. What can they
say, when with the country his side, and on strong
provocation from France ne avoids war and accents The
sure means of preserving peace, by accepting promptly
The mediation OF third power The scheme otdestroy
ing the confidence OF the people in the
ny holding up 10 their vie all the horrors caames
OF war; and charging that the President was nj
tempting TO plunge them into it, will signally fail |
have but little doubt that the President is as an xious TO
avoid war rs his accuscrs yet which of them will say
he should do as France demands OF him;
The discussion upon MIR. Benton's resolution 10 an
proPnate the surplus revenue TO the erection compile
ton, and arming OF Fortcatons and the increase of tie
navy, Is stl IN progress III the Senate This ussion
extends to our French relations, the Fertilization bill
&c. &c. To-day, Mr. Buchanan is said to have deli
vered an able speech, in which lac tumplantiy vindi.
Gated the course OF the Administration and Mr. Rivcs
IN the negotiation OF the Treaty Mr. Rives' name has
Deen very unnecessarily dragged into this
IT will do him harm. IL has served 10 dc yelope lilo
rs borne him by considerable majority of the Represent
atiyes OF the people. 1t is sad his own Representatives
MT Garland, is preparing, and will take floor in his
defence, IN the House of Representatives when the sub
Ject comes up for discussion again
" The late election In Mississippi and Louisiana will
give the Administration the asccndancy in the Senate
So There can now be no doubt that the nominations of
fancy, Barbour, and Kendall will be confirmed About
Barbour S, there never any doubt
Notwithstanding all the rumours set afloat from This
emporium OF alschood and misrepresentation that The
friends oil Van Buren, dseartened and desponding
you may rest assured that their strength not only un
impaired and undmlnished, but on the increase They
look with confidence TO his triumphant election by the
people. The Opposition however, is strong talented
and perscverng, and will do all that men can do 10 de-
feat him. They should be with like spirit and cor.
responding excrtons. The victory ne until
the battle is fought and the enemy has retrcated."