The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-04

syThc Editor of the Richmond Enquirer has re-
peaedly, Of late brought up John Randolph, of Roam
oke, to the witness stand testify against General
Harrison Federalist &c, &c, Unfortunately for
Mr. Richie who is, in this case, among the fer Vr-
ginians that make up their minds belle history,
and aim blow at one of the most distinguished sons
OF the noble mother of us all, we have record
what hethought of this witness. In the Richmond
Enquirer of April 9TH, 1915, Mr. Richie, in announ-
cling the election of Mr.. Randolph, exclaimed:
Tories, rejoice Friends of Great Britain go joy
with him
:" For he who has turned deaf ear to the rights
and honor of his own country is again in The
apathy, want ofthough of his constituents permits
him once more to stain the floor of Congress! The
snnrter is again in hut one consolation is that his
teeth drawn. Fedcralists, too rejoice because
incorporate their feelings that they would en-
ploy Randolph, nay, the very devil himself TO g suit
their purposes" Ii Mr.. II. thinks with Mr.. Garnet
lin lis late circular letter. Mr. r. is opposed Navy
Ito any respectable means Of defence against the ag-
gressons of an unhnged world Yet what do the
Federalists for this, so that they can but enlist
another snarer in their ranks Is this the love of
country or is it the blind rage of partyl
HEAR BOTH SIDES We have heretofore en-
deavorcd to arouse the attention Of all the friends
of Reform to the Importance of making the political
meetings in different pats of the country, general
instead. of combining them to political party. The
game of the Federal Loco Focos is to prevent the
people from hearing the truth They know that if
both sides of the question should be fairly presented
to intelligent men, there could be hesitation in con
demning the unconstitutional and destructive measures
of the Administration and in turning to Harrison as
the efficient agent in bringing about the requisite
m of aftnp Dnr ovsba
bring many proofs of the determination of the par
ty managers to prevent general discussion before the
People. DR. DUNCAN has refused to meet his oppo
nent, Mr.. PENDLEToN. Mr.. Senator Grumpy has
refused to meet Mr. BALE PEsToS The Elk Auor-
ney General was to have addressed the citizens of
Murfreesborough Tennessee, on the 26tn of August
and some of them addressed note to him. proposing
such an arrangement as would enable the people to
hear both sides of the question.
The reply of Mr.. Grundy was virtual refusal to
enter into any discussion. Mr. Peyton happened to
be there. Accordingly soon as Mr. G had CON
Guided his remarks, he started. " | hope" said Mr.
Peyton, MIR. Grundy will stay and hear me- Mr.
Ct. kept moring. Mr.. Peyton raising his yoice-"I
hope MIR. Grundy will not be like the lame Captain
The lame Captain went out to fight Indians and
coming upon them unexpectedly Boys said he,
there they are-theytre very numerous-my opinion
IL tey u Whp ue-put, sau ne, ngnt nhTd-rctreat IN
good order-as 1'm little lame, I'll 90 now--and
away he went" Here a shout went up that rent
the air and shook the hills Mr. Peyton, after ex-
pressing the hope that the other Van Buren, men pre-
sent would not follow the example of their lame Cap
TAIN proceeded to address the audience who remained
until shutdown, in speech replete with sound argu-
ment mpassioned eoquence, rich hrmor and biting
sarcasm. Our correspondent writes us that Mr..
Grundy has greatly failed in spirits, cloquence and
effectiveness as stump speaker. The ancient Felix
al q H. al,
fore BIN. Our modern Felix cut without waiting
to hear