The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-24
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caes taking ilspon himself 20 gainsay ssha, We have
said 10 endesyor break the force OF our charges
by explanations which oen more easily asked than
gwen, II the worthy editor will consent republish
our review OF his conduct towards Mr. Rises and rho
Conservatives, we will most willingly abide the judg-
ment which the readers of The Enquirer themselves may
pronounce upon u thus submitting ourselves to the
decision Of tribunal which he can take no reasoas-
bic exception. Or II it better pleases Mr., Richie 10
make up Issue with US a. 70 the questions Of fact or
Of Inference contained in the article referred to- will
afford US pleasure to him upon that ground and
II we cannot make good what have alleged we shall
IN duty bound, hesitate 10 retrsce H. But we
apprehend that the editor Of the Enquirer for very su
cient reasons hereunto moving him. viii decline both
propositions. What we have said upon this subject
has been said more in than in anger Il would
have given Infinitely satisfaction TO have had
in power 10 commend the Enquirer for its fairness
its justice, and its fidelity TO It's principles than has
done condemn il for its opposite qualities but when
IL suddenly abandon its opposition the Sub
treasury, giving aid and comfort to It's friends, and
hercey and bitterly denouncing the very who had
fought by side IN opposition TO that measure felt
constrained bv high sense Of duty expose its
treachery and the motives which prompted il.
But the Enquirer propounds two questions to US In
substance they are these:
lst u we do not know that il openly proclaimed
that IL INTENDED 10 eoas its opposifioa 10 single
Of ths standardization and woaid nor support
Mr.. Ripss Of he became its opponent? and
I'd. II we are not satisfied that Mr. Rives is the de-
cided opponent of Mr.. Van Barren, and willing to owe
his Office the hands Of the Whigsi
The Enquirer shall not long pause for a reply"
To the first question we respond afiirinstlvely We
believe that the Enquirer, upon seeing that those who
had the audacity to dissent from Mr.. Van Burcn's
commendaton Of the Sub-treasury, were to receive
quarter the hands OF the spoismen; and not being
willing to suffer martyrdom for ts principles, did So
lemnly pledge ITSELF that # they would grant grace
al. - tura
their dspeasure by opposing any measure they might
propose, but wonI 20 the entire SWINE bIistles and
all and would cut and slash. IN the most approved
style Of the kitchen department, Mr. Rses or any body
else who would not follow IN its footsteps Aud we
moreover admit that the editor has thus far kept his pro-
mise in this particular fai,hfuy and that il is
altogether probable he viii continue to do just as
lang he thinks lr be Rkeiyio promote ms interest
We hope that upon this head will be found
full and satisfactory.
To the second question this deponent answering,
saith:
That he is entirely satisfied that Mr.. Rives is, he
ought be. .the decided opponent Of Mr. Van Buren,
and like sensible man, "wing to owe his office TO
the hands Of the whgs," to The hands Of any other
honest party who would rather sink with their principles
than without them
Having thus responded to the in,errogsories Of the
Enquirer and established claim equal degree Of
courtesy, on his part shall take the liberty
turn, Of asking contemporary, occupy the witness
stand for few minutes, and to answer The following
questions: rt
ls, Are you the same gentleman who in 1924 edited
the Richmond Enquirer
I'd Ifyea, did you not at That time declare tina, Gen.
Jackson's election to the Presidency would prove "a
curse to the countryl"
Sd. Did you not short time afterwards advocate
his election! -
4th, Were You not then as decidedly opposed to
United States Bank you now
9th Were you not at that time in favor OF the cleo
ton Of VIM. H. Crawford to the Presidency, with a
full knowledge that he in fapor Of United States
Bank in preference TO Gen. Jackson who was opposed
toll
9Th You are opposed to U. s. Bank and opposed
to Sub-Treasury Have you not, again and again.
declared that in the present pending Presidential
election involved the question Of Bank no Bankf
And did you not last winter prefer the election Of Judge
Tucker who, when in Congress, had voted for esta-
blishing Bank for protective tariff and for internal
Improvements by the Federal Government and who is
now in favor Of the Sub-Treasury in preference to
WIN. G. Rives who is against them all
7th- Did you during Mr.. Adamss administration
raise hue and cry against him for appointing, in two
or three instances, members Of Congress and parzan
editors Office! And have you not since winked at.
or silently acquiesced in the numerous appointments
made by Gen. Jackson, and the follower in the foot
steps, from the same classes!
9Th Were you not in the habit, during the same pc
ROD Of openly denouncug Mr. Adanss cabinet as gull
in interfering with the elections And have you not
since been dumb statue when the cabinet off,
Of his have been openly and avowedy
IN the field (as in the case Of Mr. Grundys late appeal
to the people OF Tennessee the several published let
tors Of Mr. Kendall and the direct interference Of Mr.
Secretary Poinset to defeat the reelection Of the
complished I.egare to Congressl)
Sth. Did you not approve the sentiment contained
Gen Jacksons inaugural address that ought he zone
Of the first duties to correct those abuses which had
L. IT, n
conflict with the freedom of elections 4" And have
you not since the whole host Of federal officers
engaged in interfering in the State elections and
conraged and stimulated to persevere it by those
high places, without utterng word in condemnation
of it
10Th Did you not urge it objection against Mr..
Adams administration that it lavish in the
pendture OF the public money And have you not seen
those expenditure swelled from thirteen forty mil
hons Of dollars without raising your voice agains, IL
ll.h Did you not formerly concur in the sentiment
OF Mr. Jefferson that the only questions which should
be asked OF public officer are, is he honest-is he
capabe--s he faithful to the Constitution" And
have you not since sustained the administration Of Gen
Jackson and Mr. Van Buren, in carrying the mercs-
nary principle ayowed the floor Of the Senate Of the
United States, that TO the vctors belong the spos
which has been recently prsctced upon in the Of
your old friend the Treasurer Of the United States
18th. Did YOU not severely censure the Judges Of
the Court Of Appeals. who in 1928 participated in the
proceedings Of the Wing Convention at Richmond
And have you not lately justified and defended the
duct of the members Of the court who bore
spcuous part in the Locofoco Convention, the
place, in 1882 e.
18th. Did you not encourage Mr.. Rves and the Con-
servatves to persist in their opposition to the Sub Trea
suy until YOU ascertaDed that the majority ofthe party
resolved to swallow III And did you not then
abandon them and become their bitterest revilerl
l4th. Have not asked some questions that you
would rather not answer! s
Here, for the present, shall suspend eramina-
ton Of Mr.. Richie, and, in imitation Of his example,
"pause for reply"
Indian War.-The Peoria Register gives the follow
ing items respecting the war which young Black Hawk
is waging against the Sioux