The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-19

ready and eager to answer this prepared ataeA "
him. iRipr0mpin. -
Mr. Noryell welded the floor Mr. Rives proceeded,
and seldom within my recollection has there ' 81
heard reply in either house, 80 sP,i'es' 49, on
vigorous aud triumphant, as the oh-hanu ~ ON
the able eloquent and Parolc a,;on whether the
nacnl;ar manner Of Mr. Risss-his comoipeu L.,.3
energy and eleva,ion-were ever more happl oscsson
HI f,seIy expressed the pain ne iet on s Ton
n, vas nd. from any personal INJURY Ieesneu I'm
Bu. wss for they FEN harmless a, his feet his
Noano far the injury inflicted upon the reputation
~ h.lonoed TO their common mother, virginia, ior
m ,lat was generous and chyarc. In tins connecuoh
- alluded in a manner which must have excited some
eompunc.ons in the bosom OF Mr. Roane, to the friendly
character Of their intercourse up to the present
Including ro years during which their votes have oeeh
recorded opposaely on different important measures
He noticed 10 proper manner tie CLAIM i.oahe haa
set up for delicacy for having reiralned so 'ong n
commenting on his course Mr. Riyes dweit on inc
fac, that his colleague had come forward WIN
yeconcsried written attack him for his course up,
inc the last two years-an indictment enunerahg an
his offences against the party" within that ume' MI
Rlves well asked, il his colleague was opposed 70
acts why h, did not come out before, against tnem
WHY reserve and treasure up all his opposition ana m
dpna,ion, and excitement to this moment 10 TINS
delicacy !, c..a
Mr. Riws then called the attention OF the Senate ana
the county 10 the occasion OF this attack re sPve
here with uncommon animation and degree OF ieohng
easily accounted for 1t produced profound sensation
throughout the chamber ea,,a n
He has selected said Mr. Riyes, the fifteenth Gay o.
February, 1885, the day when his political friends .,
R,c8aoNp were perhaps doing pubic execution on INC
I,s a. am in what he and his party may call the last
agonics Of political dissolutonbu which look on as
the proudest moments Of my felust as am ABOUT 70
depart to another stage OF existence he rakes up nom
every forgotten source Icing catalogue OF poca sihs
for the last years. and presents them to rack my
conscience and distract my mind Is this delscacy'
Is this what might be expected from colleague man
too from the Old Dominion.
Mr. Riyes further said he had heard from several
sources that his colleague had SENT under has opn frank
to various parts Of Virginia many copies oil the Vruens
and outrageous attack made him by the Senator from
Connecticut MR. Niles, which was so entirely VOID
Of argument that he had dsdained TO reply to
it, Was this proof Of his delicacy lie dd not
compain of this as being beyond the prtrge OF his COL
league but when Mr. Roane claimed credit for delicacy
in the SENATE, 1t was somewhat remarkable that he
was not actuated by the same motive and feeling our
the Senate.
cess all the charges brought against him on account Of
his abandonment Of the administration. VIII notice
them in detail hereafter.
He declared he had always BEEN personally, friend
to Mr. Van Buren, He now challenged any one to say
that no had any private gefs against the President lie
had given his views TO the President the currency
and when Mr. Van Buren, followed other opinions, he
with many others, declined TO 60 with him. lie kept
his own course. Is he to be denounced for this!
colleague
represent Virginia, and support the administration Mr.
Riyes declared his mission was different lie came
there 10 represent Virginia and only to support the adj
minstraton when its measures were conormable 10 the
true principles Of epublcansm, and the genuine spirit
OF the constitution. -
In aluson 10 Mr. Roanes remarks on democracy Mr..
Rives said he was not DEMOCRATIC republican. That
title unknown to glorious fathers; the simple
word Republican their title, and 1t was his. Ibis
Government of is republic, not democracy =
tha hauta nd Ira nv
revers Of republcanism.
Here Mr. Rves turned to Mr.. Federalist Bucha
! man, who sat Just behind him: and in the most ar
dent bold, and forcible manner referredto, and com
mented on the language used by that senator towards
the Democrats in speech delivered by him Just be
! fore the war. This was most effective passage
and the Pennsy lvania Senator evidently felt it mos
!, sensiby | r.eE "
coihensr u,rlht esraen, disposition Of the admin
istration senators to misapprehend him. All his ex
plantations were useless They are mostly on the
opposite side OF the chamber-and even his colleague
mad moved himself thiher as if il were filter place
. than any other from which to make the attack. Mr.
kipes closed with some remarks on the ungenerous
nature OF this assault, characterized by strong but
dignifed severity.
Mr.. RoANE in rejoinder, disclaimed any design to
make personal attack He thought it his duiy 10
review the course Of his colleague His friends (oi
the Administration partly had frequently censured
him for his false deaaey in long retaining from
making the remarks he had. ~
Mr.. RIvEs. I" Just as suspected"
mr.. RoANE had, in fact, though unwngly, let
out the whole secret Of his attack on his colleague
he had been insigaied by his party friends
Mr.. RIvEs said the remarks Of his colleague con-
hrmcd his impression that his colleague had not fol-
lowed the prompings of his own heart in this bust
ness. The reproaches of his party had urged him
on. He believed that when Mr.. Roanes mind had
recovered its usual sober tone, he would feel how
gratui!ous had been dhe assault upon him.
lie again alluded 10 the probability of his soon
leaving the SENATE Had the situations of his col
league and himself been reversed, he could have
made The attack on such day, nor could he have
sent OIL an abusive speech against his colleague-as
mad been done-wilhout sending off its anlidote-
the M Fep N,.. ,soua,,
words in defence of himself and his speech
After which the Senate adjourned-nearly eight
o'clock at night.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
TUESDAY, February IL.
On motion of Mr.. KEY, R. C. L. MoscuRE, Esq,
OF Virginia was admitted an attorney and counsel
or Of this Court.
No.45 Mary JameSs ecutors, plaintiffs in error,
rs. Ann r. Dermott. The argument OF this cause
was continued by Mr.. JONES for the defendant in
error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, IL o'clock
WEDNESDAY, Feb, l3
Present as Yesterday
No. 80. J. J. Andrews Us L. W. Pond et all in
error to the Circuit Court of the United States for
Alabama
Mr.. Chief Justice TANEY delivered the opinion of
eis CouT reversing with costs. the Judgment of the
Crcui Court In this cause, and remanding the same
with directions TO that Court to award avenre facias
do novo.
No. 45. Mary James, executors. plaintiffs in or
ror rs. A. r. Dermott The argument of this cause
was concluded by Mr.. MoNcURE for the plaintiffs in
error "
No A. Charles King, appellee, rs George Kings
heirs. The argument of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. CLEMENT Cox for the appellant.
Adjourned till Tomorrow, III o'clock
.' DUNCAN-ANA
The intrusion of the weapons which the Almighty
has placed at the end OF each Democrats arm in the
faces of Gov. Rltner's