Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-23
= VOLUME NXXEH.--No. 81.

sa'i with which the gentleman approached the subject
run the cons.derae and well tempered manner in which
ne me, That he did not wish TO wound my ee!
ings by what he about 10 say that was to be
Vcted OF some great Political otfcncc-tat was TO be
oneied up as sacrihce appease the offended dees
y. 'ie 10 warn all others against my rashncss
aho my lltr feared that the cncor,iums which lie
thought ut first to bestow, the garlands and flowers
with which was TO be decorated previous TO nv fall
what was my surprise and relief when was announced
that the whole of my offence consisted in daring
TO doubt whether not the Governor was the best
agent that could be selected for the purpose of seek
ing the information asked for! Tie lecture of the
gentleman was doubtless dictated by kind feelings
he has no cause to entertain others towards me.
1t all doubtless intended for nv good But the
advice would have sunk much deeper into my under
sandngtl tears Of pcnitcnce would have flowed much
mole freely. if, in few moments after the lecture
read had not detected the gentleman in the commission
Of the very offence Which he had just nveg hcd against
II had not detected him in very bitter attack the
editorial consistency Of Thomas Ritchie and the po,
cal orthodoxy OF NJ. Van Buren, Ii though, that
the Public Printer and the Vice President fair game
that 1t is perfectly competent for gentlemen 10 utter the
h!ttereSt nvcctves against them BY the hour whilst it il
very great indIgny 10 call in question the discretion
Of Governor Tazcwcll. Really think the gentleman
seems disposed to
"Compounl sins lr il inclined TO-
BY du"'nIns shnsc h. has TO mind to-"
Had the remarks which made respecting the Cover
nor been turned against Martin Van Buren, Thomas
Ritchie the lecture lappelend would never have been
rad-lhc work would have been conn lccd at my hands
by the hacks and scavrngcrs o. lcentlous press We
have been told during the debate that abolition acted
the nerves OF an Administration man, like galvanlc
baterytlr, he would the bare mention Of it
that il ntruded ITSELF when least wished for upon his de-
liberations-tha it c"lkc Banquus ghost unbdden
to the feast. ltinay be SOL admit it is delicate sub
rct-and that in of the aspects in which it has
been presented, il is calculated affect the Of
the s,outcst patriot But if the Administration party
have thrII fears if this question is unwecome guest
that they would dismiss from their thoughts, il seems
thpntrh
and tancrs that disturb Lici" quiet and repose The
names of Thomas Richie and Martin Van Buren, seem
TO act upon the Of some gentlemen with pecu-
liar "rce.A-@li" but their names, and frost seems to
descend their bright hopes sudden gloom is thrown
their ares political prospects, II the gentleman
from tie city Of Richmond insists that offered an ndiG-
nifty to the Governor by calling his discretion IN ques-
ton how must we characterize his bitter InrectIyes
against the Vice Presidents? lie must permit say
him. that in Tie debate this subject and on other oc-
during This session. he has travelled far out OF the
record must say TO linn in The same spirit which dc
tatcd his remarks, that in his denuncatlons OF the cha.
racers before mentioned he has my opinion descended
from the exalted station which he held us statesman
and jurst, 10 trench upon The E:orInce OF the petty
scribbrrs, who: through the village Posts Gazctes and
Stars vent their spleen against men, who nave been
placed BY the voice of the people, tar beyond Tic reach OF
their inipornt shafts
But let me ask what action do gentlemen contem-
platte supposing that The information ions Is obtaneG
Is Virginia prepared 10 act all the possible re-
suits OF suc! correspondence: The resolution clearly
llrnpa:es to the States whose Governors are TO be
addressed the subject. lnat We have received
wrong their hands; that we have right TO demand
redress and the doubt whether not they are dis
posed TO do rs Justice. The manner IN which the
soca,ions ai!odrd to- clearly shows that we deem
them hostile us, and the enquiry, whether the several
LEGISLATURES intend 10 make any enactmentS respect
ing them, plainly shows, that doubt their wish or
desire do justice. The question whether or not
any State Of this Conederacy has right to treat
others separate and independent nations IN every par
thn pffin
which holds them together members Of common
famy-is which shall not discuss, because its de-
ciSon in way the other would no. affect my vote
This question: But suppose that the question is set
tied in the affirmative, ask would it be respectful thus
indirectly to charge them with having done an injury
and intimate, before we have made any appeal to their
JUSTICE that do not believe they intend 10 redress
the wrorg Suppose that an answer IS returned to US III
il: worst possible form, prepared tor tho action
on our pali which might then be called for: Are we
prepared to seek the redress which they may deny and
ii hat is to BE- the nature and extent OF the redress
But the gentleman from Abcnarlc informs US that
he for one not contemplate any action on our part
further than the passage Of laws to operate within the
Limits and jurisdiction Of the State In this aspect Of
the case, the information d. possible good For
SUPPOSE that the Northern people and say,
that they intend to pass laws for the suppression of the
associations complained Of. viii that assurance ull US
security and render Tie passage OF laws on our part
unnecessary: Or, if ry inform Us that they intend to
pass laws The sub cct will that circumstance make
perceive how tic passage Of laws by the Northern
States their iaIlurc 10 pass any, can affect the neces-
slty part 10 guard and protect the rights OF the
people bv proper eIactncns. But the gentleman from
the city OF Richmond seems 10 think that there might be
some possible Which would cause the blood oieve
r. patriot boil with Indignation If So are prepared
with the oil giving the proper iorca and expression
that indig ndtion Where yo3r armies? Are the
people in such emergency to seize upon such
their fury may supply, and invade the territories beyond
the Poonac 1t an answer leading 10 such results can
possib be anticipated from the proposed correspondence
ought we not to pause before commence it Ought
not our constituents be placed their guard TO pre-
pare for the worst: The latter gentleman has alluded TO
the divisions in councils, and Eliminated that by
oar treatment OF the SUBJECT were, IN effect, CIV
ing encouragement 10 the Northern Fanatics. He
has pictured ~ mcrtng-a meeting of the scat
tered remnants of Of these auatical associations,
that had been dsLaudrd ANA dispersed by The pub
lie lntguatIua.--lie has represented them as now
disp:ri,c1 and detected accidentally coming toge-
lher, and supposes it should be announced TO them
that the resolution under consideration, had been
submitted to Virginia Legislature and rel ected by it,
He asks what would be the effect Of such anhuncia
ton on their spirits-would not their spirits be
viycdwoud ray OF hope break in upon them from
quarter whence they had least expected it But sup.
pose it were announced to this same meeting, that
the correspondence proposed, had actually been
habitat the worst that could have been
Anticipated had been rcturncd-that the Northern
States had said iii reply, that they intended
legislation whatever OH the subject, and they de-
med our right TO ask it-that these answers had
been laid before the firgnia Legislature in session,
that they had adjourned without any further action
than the passage Of few laws to operate within the IL
mits of .ks SateI ask would not this be still more
cheering TO them: Would not their nsurrecon flag be
again hoised: and would it not be proclaimed aloud.
that Virginia had made demuuds which had been dcni-
cd-and that she had taney submitted 10 the wrong
tina, the cIlival.ous OF the Old Dominion covered
beore the Justice of their and that after having as
serted their hight 10 redress had yr!ded without resist
auc, TO firm and manly denie Of chat redress Would
no. virginia in this aspect Of tie case be placed po-
siliun tar huna:ns than she can possibly oe oy