Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22


shen hat eoH-yct 10 the ofuve' patriotic 5o.on
!" n o' nsary '"o a'* ia 's douboea- suspense. The
DeEaocra! hal the S-nac Governor rn m TWO
sessions aor,e ia .uppor: g: rbe Eyey
aia propo.ed b! the a Seea;, -;c% ~ ,r s
OF Representatives. Every STATE paper y
Oy The o'h" continual :,s=en"n, p!sce anrmerabe
onersee were had the tai tic Hov.
oa Of parliamentary s"nca rae Of atcIec,u iaG
non III which each Pv.cnc - nbi me-
ene 'e 10 the urmo', :" c't i,.ri to %, the ob.
IN The "toS 10 oefste upon public opinion govern the I'M
pending elections ac-irc II IA. -nsn
csIa'ure Nh Wan Buren,, then Young man. had j,, en.. c
Senate Ct the Of hi. "''aonary Struggle
tho chae-;1 sr n,o,
IA m support Of Taa G.. ss o ass'
H"o=uns the Genera! Assembly lipni sla, cOu 70:
;raoy soul .! that teinn nsi'u:rou and giving anew cy
Cd o lie was Politically born out a Of 4 cone saa 10, %s
";o the Legislature cssta the Eahs and Jr The War
debate-ul,e;ou. eouns,o maacs-frra IN pr
rseiades b principles lie co,rised nieasutes-trough,
yorr Of The STAT, bcb rv-p,.i, r,sorbt -,
doubtful Of
the t'end ad supporters Of Madison evcn, the in
telling Of which received Warrington e1uutcu
oy ha; the new, OF the victory
Of Nw O;eaGs The ls!s! Democratic IN both
h!nes qucs Go, Toupkns and Nj Van
Bccn had the honor bring carry h,ough ami., III.
emphasizes Of patriots and inc denu"ao" Of the party
ea.sicao" S' Us he called ~ The CONSUMPTION Di they cali
His opposition" to trtOnSoppJH Of Euj&s King for the
Senate.
Sir. Van Buren, and Mr. Clinton were a,rared
against zach other the dIs gushed and able leaders
OF opposite poiItica! parties y most violent political
contest "nsurd. ard sustained for years with
b2ec energy both SIDES. t. infinitely into Tie
history "f these conflicts would be ungraieu task,
and YOU'D e1nd tins portion Of the present history be-
vonC It's proper bounds BESIDES the write. then
resident oi .e Stale o.! New York and not altogether
cain Observe! Of the exc.c!!cn:s o.! the day, he
that he soul. be abe TO hold the pen Of an mpa.
TIA! historian l. viii SUFFICE say, that during these
Iit,.- 1 ,,..,r
e'iert. a:G TWO Of his dstng supporters Chief
Justice Spencer and JUICY Van Ness both compelled
retire rom the bench o! the Supreme Court and the
other hand. Mr. Ean Euicn twice removed from Of
fee, and pursued Tor MANY years with the most un
eIen.!ng party violence IL point Of bright relic! IN
this dark picture, tina. amid al! the collisions Of party
vieace The two grca! antagonists retained their conf
dr"ce the personal integrity Of each other, and each
expressed !s respect f.: the private uprIghtness and
honesty q: his rival
il may be proper 10 advert. in this place. to two or
three particulars l.: The public life OF Ms Van Buren,,
which have been the subject o! considerable remark
The first these his support OF Rufus King for the Of
fee Of Senator Of The United States.
The great persona! worth of Mr King his patriotic
services as nl"intCr Of tie Convention which framed
the Federal constitution. and subsequently, Minister
- Engant !ron the last year Of Genera! Washington
Administration lie third year Of NJ Je!ersoHs and
finally MS zaous honorable support OF Governor
Tom .Gns Of the National Administrator during
thu mos: sooIy period q: the had for hin! The
high respect aud confidence o: the Democratic party.
..Th-cr c.. III the public life Of any states
man liberal ami hi n. minded than Mir Van Blu.
rens support of N!. King yet few have ever been as.
sapd with greater violence and un!a!ness. But the
uaos; efforts Of his political oF21nens have never been
able II a!ach the slightest suspicion 10 his conduct or
10 detect the .rrGleS indication Of indirect motives
the mole Transaction.
HIS restricting tic right Of Coioured People to rote.
By Tie cid Constitution Of New York. no distinction
made WIKI "gcrd 10 e0'0r IN the qualifications OF
electors In tie Ccnren!ion q Amendments. proPo
son restrict the right of voting hte citizens, was
rejected b. vote Of slIigtare 20 itgniae. long and
eloquent debate preceded this !-lccuon Mr. Van Buren,
I'D no; participate the Leba~, bat voted with the ma
J0Ei,y. Al sequen period IN the business OF the
Convention, when the qualifications OF electors were
fixed, Iie blacks excluded from the right OF Tong
Unless POSSE ssed u freehold estate. OF the value OF Two
hundred ard iy dollars, and exempted from taxa
lion To corrraponting extent. This provision, when
10 D. par! o: The Constitution Of New York,
received h.s assent.
lhlrge II Lnir;gus ard .Nonoc cement Routed: &C.
Il b.~n cEar:eG Upon Mr. Van Buren,, that lie is
the bnt tool OF party That he appears 10 be supported
popular opinion because, " combination OF secret
u,anuuvIes ne contveS 70 mould and create that OPT
nor; that intrigue and management are the only GUIDES
o. his puitca course, and tia. MS is the result
lr ariii:crs OF vel! drilled corps q subaIe.ns who
axe h!S Interests by Selfish motives. and guIdec
rather ~ motives Of personal aggrandzenlent than oy
Consideration q" The puL!lc .wea..
THIS cLaf.r has uriginltcd with who have no
Capacity natures 20 appreciate the true Sc
ere. v: has who have no spontaneous sym
pain :y. oi their fellow mcn, but conenI.
plate them, wholly! from wrong position; VINO regard
the mass Of mana nd c"rruI. and ignorant, and n
subjects government INSTEAD Of legitimate sortTcigns
With these mistaken views, congenlaIty exists be-
cen their feelings and the feelings OF humanity
a. large. These politicians Heve! meet popular ex'
uectaun. and Consequently never succeed except ~
accident. hypocrisy. or the temporary misleading OF
popular uL ru:rnt nabc appreciate the bond OF syn
pav which urs the true Le nocra 10 every member 81
Ike democratic family unwilling 10 d: content like HIM,
- gather puIc sentiment anC make II their sufrei!"
rule acil"n regardless Of personal preferences or pm
v.:- agsranGize:en!; they engaged IN peIpeiua!
st,uyr against the 0! the great mass OF -r
fellow me n Struggle Which, notwithstanding all the!:
ar;ce finally prosiratrs ali tcit schemes OF ambition
Its natural or ci 10 asct!Ie the superior success OF
tie truly great nls, To superior acrCtnysS IN t!e same
ccr,smril- and unnaual warfare in which they nave
SOUGHT themselves Conscious Of their Owl Sc
crel motives to oI.4n Influence and not apprehcnd-
s !t-: i:trEry and penetration IN Use people WINCH
leads 70 inc.r defeat, w.:e Il c!scr;rnnaeS and
ctuuts The oi patriotism o! otlersttcy constantly
mistake the OF P"!tca! success, aud amid
modification and failure cone to !cgait a:i pun!c men
- dishonest and all pp,ica! lie Of intrigue
and cvrruvi.uu. The Cbs.rv.n Of two plain rules
would W. gr-a, service 10 these men, Tst. TO De no
nest and patriotic hems. ives, and Se0nd 10 rely Oh the
honesty, capacity anc patriotism OF The people.
:. The hole pubic course OF MIR. Van Buren, Is re-
futatiun Of tie nputa.iOns which cast upon han
from this quarter he has been to sacrifice
ms views u TIE public wea 10 schemes Ot se!iaggra'
dze!nen, tie violent dictates Of party spirit An
eminent Illustration Of the truth Of THIS assertion may
be selected roa. his n tie Coavect!on 20 amend
the Constitution.
"Magnan;ny Of spirit has controlled The whole poo'
lie life Of M5 Van Buren, Of which H:eH'or::e exam
PIE occurred Al later period n reference 10 'il ley
,n,;,,,;,, =. S.c,e,o,v of Safe. l. has never been
rsc:proca,sd. however, by his political opponents:
lie s,renuous!y objected 10 all schemes winch IN
vovcd sepsratian Of Ike sape'ae Crq' rom me 1t
cr as il would withdraw the" from the power oil pup
49, ,,,,-s, which he characterized las the mos!
;n, md -, Of ali pomers. and would render the
NUM-. 80 IL national gnietnlnent, tie