Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-04-11
POLITICS.
SPEECH

CARTER. II Dcicgate from The county ct L0Hdoun
Mr. Chairman Though II might appear TO be more
becoming in young and inexperienced as am 10
leave The entire Of this Convention and the
cause of Democracy the elders and fathers Of the par
"; VET trust that shall find sufficient apology for
nv course in the peculiar circumstances OF my situation.
and the motives which have induced me 10 take this step
Coming as did, from section OF the country where
the Democratic said TO be al lower ehb than in
.ay other par! Of the Old Dominion no, at all
prised when upon my arrva! IN this city. was looked
upon by the people ) great curiosity. But was al
the same time struck with an idea, that It a Lnudoun
Democrat be great novelty the city OF Richmond
Democratic speech from that county would be still!
greater These considerations, together with the
earnes, solicitations Of my colleagues and an anxious
desire upon my part to duty discharged (Which, If
neglected few years longer, might he looked
upon when it does COME voice from the dead0 III
huenced me to undertake the task however incapable
mgn, feel myself Of properly dischargng it, believing
that due allowances would be made for every dsadyan
tage BY oil those whom age experience, and nature
have made my superiois.
To come at once 10 The sub'c, of The resolutions,
will say, that ain disposed to pursue mid courss
towards dissenting BRETHREN as any other person
Every should b. presumed to be honest, until the
contrary appears. Way, Sir there not be an honest
difference of opinion IN political matters as well as or
the manifold subjects which daily present themselves tor
our consideration If three physicians be called in
critical period, and of them dfar from tie other
10 the mode of treatment, must II b. presumed that
the dissenting has gwen dishonest opinion? II
The minority oil court CfeF rom the as
the jrdgmen that is to be entered in particular
il be presumed, therefore that The minority have
given dishonest judgmenE No, Sir And whilst !
entertain the opinion winch do, Of the Democracy
of Virginia whilst ioU!! up 10 the integrity o! my party
with the most unbounded confidence whilst believe,
do, in the universal hoacsty Of the true DemucIa
tic party of Vrginis and Of The u. S and
will consent to take step calculated 10 sg
tize rather affecting 10 sgnalze, respectable pur
ton OF party, with dishonesty their political Cpl
MONS, merely because they choose 10 differ with
question of--whnt;-rnere expediency, mere policy
domestic regustIon affecting The Constitution
OF the country, it be- determined the way, lis
Constitution and wel.Jeing, if settled the other way
Believe not. Sir, tha- about to enter into defence
OF the guilty!-what, confess, would be falkland
one too which would require eloquence and ..
genu,y ha, this country affords rhInk not that |
have been apologzng for The conduct of whose Ia-
political course has been clearly demonstrated
BE- Of hostility, we'll to the Democratic principles
as TO the democratic party No. SH!-lf there be-
asplran anung US who could take advantage of tins
little dssenson in the Democratic ranks, TO CRAFTY his
own ambition, by making himself the leader Of the
sentes; nr one VINO expects TO lind favour with The enemy
by sowing the seeds IT dIscofd in his own camp ai
the last man 10 the party TO sanclIcn even forgive
such conduct
If there really be among u.s. SO very a traitor IA
TO make the existing difference of opinion party,
engine in the hands uf enemies; if there really
be one among rega OF conseque noes, blind
to the pncp pies OF Democracy, traornuS 20 the inP-
OF those who have loved and cherished him. 10
make the present difficulty pre,ext to abandon us
all those great aud constitutional questions upon which
the party haze heretofore harmoniousiy and uniformly
acted together, and place into the hands oil he enemy
" The power and The rod 10 rule us-wAo that is alive
10 the interest Of the parywho tina, is opposed to f
deIal sway and unconstitutional Federal law" no that
is opposed to Bank Of the u u corporate monster
and high tarltf-wh1 that IS opposed 10 prvt, !9e
sysem--levying oppressive tax the people III
section of the Country, 10 be distributed among those
another section by way OF bounty-who that is opposed
to system OF MISUNDERSTANDING all unnecessary
tax from the ,eople ~ be wasted aud squandeed and
the surplus distributed among them again. or deposited
in banks, 10 b, o2ned out to It's true at rate
exceeding cent per annu'n-n wo'd, Sir, who
that is opposed TO eLuacagant construction OF the
Constitution oi the u 81 bringing IN lis consequences,
not only United States Bank High Tariff a Pro-
tectve System, Distribution System, Internal I'm
proyement System, and such like unauthorized danger.
Gus systems, but even the terrifying doctrines mat
Congress possesses the power to abolish slavery the
District 10 abolish slavery ia the States, abolish sla
ry the Territories, and 10 the slave trade be
the States and OF consequence all other kinds Of
trade Who that's opposed to.what's worse than ala
BLIND construction OF the Constitution OF the United
States, giving to Congress not only delegal
I'd, either expressly or implicitly but positively denied
by that sacred insrume Mt (sGch, for instance the
old gag law and the gag bilD-who, who ask,
that opposed TO this thrilling isl Of Federal doctrines
prepared TO follow the Dema.ogue from the Demvc:a
tic to the Federal ranks!
1t may be denied, that Mr.. Rives has eune over to,
and is actually fighting under, the banner of the
enemy But, while | concede to others, the right Of
thinking they please all subjects, shall carefully
preserve The liberty OF hinktng please, this SUBJ
ject, at least Others may endeavor 10 plain the po
lticai Of MIR. Rves; but consider any a,,enp,
explain the political course of that gentleman during
the late session OF Congress- 10 be positive violation
Of rule both OF lee Construction aud of common
alude, Sir, 10 that rule which declares that,
that which is plain without needs Interpretation.
Now, Sir without going at all at large into the political
of Mr.. R!yes; without advertng to his vatiuu,
opposition speeches made during the last Of Con.
gress let HE ask what has been his conduct during
late but unsuccessful attempts elect Senator 10 he
U. . Senate: What could have been the object of the
WING members OF the Legislature, in freely lavish
ing their votes upon Mr. Rives on that occason:-
Friendship for the Democratic party and principles
No, Sir Attachment IL the principles of the Conserva.
tives: No. Sir, What, then: Hostility to the Demo-
cratic party and principles? Certainly. To humbug
and cheat the Conservatives By batting for their LEADER
Most assuredly Wang victory aud the interest of
the Wing party, principally? Unhesila,ingy, yes -
Then, Sir, the Wings voted 70. Mr. R,yes on, of
no particular friendship for the Democratic marty
and because Of particular attachment for The prin.
cpes OF The Conservatives, but for the VERY puroos.
of rewardlng him for his late gallant services at Wash
ngton for the very purpose Of bribng him to continue
ase services for the very purpose OF pleasing and at
The time practising base dece ptiou upon the Con-
aves Of Virginia. and for The very purpose gam
ing Wing victory. adding 10 their interest," and
riding down the Democracy of The State What think
you, Mr. Chairman, OF The patriotism Of that Democrat
Tor Republican, II SUITS him beiler) who has suffered
his name and himself 10 be made use of for these nm
hailowed purposes Yes, sir, reilera,e the chutpe-
they used him as TOOL and he submitted to i,-thry
brbed him with their votes and he refused them
The truth is '!he has entered into alliance oens;re
and defensive with the Wing party, for the yery pur
pose OF crushing the Democracy of the State and of the
United States and ove!lhrowing The present Admins.