Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-03

sien' Yes sir these eulogie have been intended
particularly for this distinguished ind vdua for this no
Die fraternity oil dsiatsrested patriots have borne tn
most honorable testimony his high claims by elcvat-
ing him To their highest seat, to preside their deli
oeatohs Gas reward suppose for his tTeachery to his
constituents, Ia basey representing tlen) Senate
however, SO distinguished for its patriotism and dsin
tereSed"ess as that which fasiy condemned the Piesi
dent without hearing, in open violation of the Cons
tuuon which they had TO support, entitled
TO the honor and distinction of such presiding officer
as George foipdexter; but must confess, that felt
moruted and Inundated, when learned that high.
minded Virginians engaged in the dirty WORK Of
elevatng oatsome creature to preside over tb,,,
aud still hope that have been msintormed.
Perhaps it is the Democratic Clay and Webster, who
are euiogized us the champions OF liberty and the pro-
tectors OF the Constitution and the laws These very
orthodox politicians, who commen ced their political lives
at the opposite points of the compass but by some an
accountable means have gotten together have for
Than twenty years been making the politics ard
iavorite politicians of Virginia. although they have
been considered in Virginia The enemies of the Con.
sttution and of Southern interests they are now pro
claimed as their guardians and protectors. Mr. Ciay
particularly Is entitled To this rouyht culogy Tor
the great deteaey he displayed in Introducing
luton, and making such violent exervns to stamp with
Inamy the fair fame and reputation of successful
who had twice beat him for the Presidency. But
perhaps these euoges intended of the patriotic con-
s'ste and una,nCiors alhoun, who has boxed every
point OF the political compass aud after he to
me second ohe IN tue Government by the friends of the
resident, deserted him because he would decline
being candidate for a second term, and give him the
Executive patronage to make him his successor who
vented the miserable and ridiculous scheme of Nullfca
ton for the urpose of dssolvpp the Union nd farming
Southern Conederacy resolved be President OF part
OF the United States, he could the whole Sir
II Is with deep regret and modification that advert TO the
conduct oil this gentleman the French question IL
Is the more account of the high opinion once en-
p.ainea OF MN, Tor he was once my choice for the
Presidency the the venerable and
Jackson, and continued so, until discovered that he
was plotting what considered moral against the
government oil his country.
Ater great cxertons had been used by the leading
Journals and politicians of the hg party to excite the
sensbiities OF the French nation against Govern
mIQr D..
dents message Of 1885, and his intentions towards
france by charging him with premeditaied design of
ihVoivng the country IN with that country and
condemning him with being altogether i'm the wrong
ana France in the right in this controversy and after
me resident sent to Congress his last message
so strkngy characterised for its justice, frankness
ability and dignity, that it perfectly satisfactory to
the French Government, and at removed all cause
oil difference between the nations the very
sagacious and patriotic Editors of the National nell;
gencer and United States Telegraph could see nothing
In IL out insult to France and insidious attempt TO
plunge the country into war Mr.. Calhoun delivered
speech IN The Senate that whatever may have been his
design, could have had other effect than to increase the
dIihcues then unhappiy existing between the two
countries and induce France TO demand of his own
country conditions which could not have been conceded
without national disgrace and degradation Yes, sir
wheh the country was seriously threatened with war
ana your patriotic and gallant President struggling
TO maintain the rights and honor OF his country John
Calhoun determines against her that Influence and
WeS Oh character which his generous counrynen had
given him. by electng him twice TO the second Office Of
the government! lie becomes the apologst and de-
Of
us own DovernmeSt-endeayors TO show that il has
been altogether in the wrong and France i'm the right
unu aSgraces an American Senate, by taking sides
against MS country and declaring the degrading, anti
American sentiment, that preparation should be
made Tor war, by putting the country in u state of
defence, for fear OF giving offence 10 france who
he knew either had, or would soon have unop our
coast very formidable, armed fleet Sir is il pos.
sioe that The once chiValrc John c. Calhoun uttered
SO disgracefu sentiment this, before an American
senate How has the mighty fallen 1t is not necessa-
y Tor hm as was said of distinguished Wing Senator
from to take but another step, and that
avery natural one to go over 10 the enemy, for he has
already gone Sir il is said that an honorable Sena
TOR from tins State (another of these hig champions of
"OeTty ana protectors IF The Constitutions who was re-
Gently elected 10 the Senate, by the grossest misrepre
sentaton of the people of Virginia. and the most pnpa
BILE violation of their written instructions and now o
ms seat against their wishes has lately made speech in
The Senate against his Government and in favor of
france-that, unfortunately for him. he INDUCED in his
natural propensity for vacinaton and had awful fore.
bodngs of war with France, which could only be
ayerted by the President making the degrading apology
dictated by an arrogant French Minister and Il is said
at ne endeavored to shew that the President bound
to make it. Is it possible that party feelings could so oh
scure The lucid nind of the high minded Leigh as to
make nm wiling, not only to see but recommend so
greata degradation TO his country? trust sir that he
has been misreprescnted What misfortune for nroud
mat she acted so hastily in this matter, that she
had not known that she had such powerful friends and
allies IN the American Senate, before her King pro
essed to be satisfied with the Presidents frank and no.
norabie conduct toward him; for then he would probably
nave made an attempt, at least, to compel old Pres
aeht 70 make The degrading apology which his Minister
Hdd dictated 10 MIN.
But, sir when recollect the important part which
was Piayed by The u . Bank in this grand drama we
must be very iorcby struck with the high claims sci nm
TO dStneTeSed patriotism by this Wing orty in the Sc
nate these champions Of Lertg protectors of the
Constitution and tacs. That corrupt and daring ins
tnon, driven TO desperation by the Presidents veto of
le act renewing Its charter for twenty years, and his
lenoVal OF the DePostes is in the back ground
t,ofh ITS literal oa"S Bank Jaeiiles and accomoda
0nS ana business hGHSacoRSJ encouraging and stimu
atng It's mercenary and political friends in Congress 10
me greatest exerons, and satisfied with their abuse
and that OF It's hired press Of the President boldly
enters the political arena and minges in the thickest of
the night issues its nsoent arrogant ma nestoes
IN wIch the President compared with counte rfers
and elons, and denounced a fit subject for the Pep
ehtaiy' What compensation its active partizans both
IN and out Of Congress- received for their
services suppose the world will never know as IL had
Tue assurance TO shut its books against the Committee of
tue rouse OF Representatives. open violation of its
cnaier; winch Is pretty strong sanction TO all the
charges oil bribery and corruption which have been made
against Tor the innocent and vrtuous never shrink from
an investigation OF their conduct but the contrary in
Vte ~ wie the guilty and corrupt Glove darkness bet
Ter than Hght, because their deeds are evil" As 10
the subsequent, partial examination and report of the
washing committee of these disintereStcd Whip
PatTt0tS III the Senate, il a ridiculous farce: for
every one knew, that the accused were not bound TO
furnish evidence against themselves. Sir, | have AZ.
tempted TO draw correct likeness of some of the most
conspicuous actors in the Senate the memorable oc
easion when the resolution was adopted which it is the
oDecl oil the resolutions in your hand have expun0ed
from these journals and regret sir that have moi
time 10 draw the likeness Of others What have said
however, Will be sufficient enable Us 70 decide how far
nese wing senators are entitled TO the high claims for
ts'.SSste9 patriotism OF being the champions IF ber
~ and the protectors If the constitution and The falcs set
up Tor them by their eulogiss here and elsewhere Sir
when recOlect that all these mighty combinations and
consPiracies against the liberty OF free people, the