Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-08

ject mich held or uttered then. But, Sir, is Mr.
Givesrow what he then supposed 10 tc ny his Re
pu5iian friends: |, for one think he IS no:-tie had
not tim openly and avowedy left the republican par
ty--nSw lac is, without doubt, Wing; no one lrcteads
| to dobl the fact Of his having abandoned lhe Adm-
| ntstraloE OF Mr Van Buren altogcher--hc mas be.
comcn convert 10 the principles OF the Opposition.
have high personal respect for Mr. RiSes, and do not
conser II necessary for the cause OF truth TO chafse
hin. with any improper motives for this CHANGE that
he is honest have no duubt-that he has yielded 10
tho convictions Of his Judgment III forming his deter
ninancn to change ais political relations, there IS no
reason TO deny Ii political pseferment was his Object
~" aown that any office in the gift OF the GsseEi'-
Ut 4hi,r IN chahslns his opinions and pot.
cal position; but, Sir, whatever my respect may be
for HIM personally, ] am under obligation TO
follow him.-ls there any one in the bearing of my
voice or elsewhere, who doubt for moment that
Mr.. Rives has changed his position, after sustaining
every measure Of General Jacksons Administration,
and assisting by his influence TO place Mr.. Van Buren,
in the Presidential clair and avowing his unchanged
principles in reply 10 the pressing enquiries Of his
friends last winter We find him in December, 1889,
rejoicing in the successes of the Wing party in New
forka party, identified with all the unconstitutional
measures which nave Slapped the prosperity OF the
country for years past against which he had
commended so successfully for many years-At the
same time, we find him looking TO the Harrisburg Con-
vcnt!on as measure which he hoped 10 result in the
good OF the country, wlcn 1t is notorious that this
S0Lttn the party
into power. No, sir, hive not changed my views or
my principles, or my political relations. believe the
Democratic Republican party to be that party, which is
most 10 be relied on TO ccfcnd the Constitution o.. the
United States III It's true rcadIng have believed
this, and must have better to desert II than
could find in the tlct that my friends my
course, that they differ from III Of
pedlnncy involving no important principle. In mea-
surcs d! mere expcdcncy or political! economy, we do
not expect ,F ask for uniformity Of views But, s.,
We cannot give confidence to one who deserts
standard and ranges unter another banner required
pledge, OF NiT. Rves, when gave HIM my support;
Int, SIR, Pledges given against the Democratic Re-
publican ,rrt and aid, and comfort, and coalition are
offered and gwen TO the Opposition; and if the Opposl
ton succeeds, that will be for the benefit Of
That pornn Of the party which is the right wing of the
said partJ-the powerful and controlling portion
OF it-an Will bring upon the country Bank of the
United Safes, Tariff for protection, and all their con-
comtant wills; which must end in the prosraton of
the Constitution and all the served rights Q: the
States
have determined, Mr. Spcakcs, to cast my vote for
Judge Nilsson. | concur with The gentleman from
SOUTHAMPTON in all he has said OF hun. consider
Judge MASON thoroughly orthodox il his political prin
cp'cs, and /; is on that account give him nv vote
hited Stses Senator and not because I've IS tarora
bic TO the Inde peuuent Treasury To tlis measure
have never been Favorable; yet have meyer been one
OF those who believed this of suiiccn; I'M
pUrancc 10 mark the line between the great parties oil
the country, TO divide either the other party
opinions favorable ana uniayorabc To This
10 be found IN both OF the great parties Of the country
rs elects 5 goo Or l@d wi az s aas s ah9 aRf
GcrItcd; party measure, 1t has been made the ve
REST ham5us, by both its friends and IL enemies The
&ircrt effect Of the measure on The business Of the coun
Try hv Withdrawing and boarding the gold and silver
can mcscr be njurously felt as long the government
collects no more revenue than Is wanting Tor cxPend
ure; and what is the condition of the Treasury of the
ont irn,n ho,r
ing and amass,ng surplus III spccc, the Treasury
IS constant borrowe--it II surely ldc noa 10 stop TO
dispute about the manner OF keeping funds we have
net, ard not likely 10 have besides the GO:
du1i naaRe: IN wl!:ca " that approach an
entire collection IN specie will lessen the effect that
,ight be appgcl.c"dcd hy -0lie. Yet, SIR. OPP
mop, TIE wloie revenue bears small proportion 10
the transactions o. he whole Of The country
that It's OF collection let tie medium he what 1t
may can have but lt: effect to dcrangc commerce.
Nor, sir. have iea.ed the measure account of the IN
creased patronage gwen tie Executive by it. do not
believe it wall hat c.ct Ny fears, Mr. Speaker,
Tor The saicg u ..c pm03 money, when mlrIstcd
10 the .rcpirg of ind .duals and their securities
fear that disgrace viii be brought upon this or any
other Administration that tries the measure by the FREE
que nj detacaons that VIII take place unde: his mode
OF keeping the public treasurc-when may have ans
treasure TO keep. The history of the Virginia Urea
sury has impressed M mind wit. this opinion. Sir,
this not the ONLY question 10 be considered IN the cleo
tOn o. ScAalD lilc TWO uECdl plTllsS
the effort maintain their peculiar constitutional
y;cwa II is ne Sir for all those Conservatives who
pledged themselves tn act IN such manner as not 10
promote the Wing cause, TO and range them
selves under The Republican banner.
In reply TO the remarks made BIZ tie gentleman from
Spott7ylrana, (hir Crutchicld) will say Sir, that
willing 10 withdraw any personal application o.! my
remarks 10 that gentleman, he pleads pledges 10 MS
constituents to Justly his course here. suppose if
h. left - liberty, ;!e would prove his devotion 10
the Republican, Bat II Mr.. R!res stood exactly
as he was Supposed last winter by the Conservatives 10
stand hc would be the first choice o. vc!y few IN hs
House 1c,, we lind him almost the universal first
choce of the Wings. They do not take him as Al al.
Tentative. He has given indisputabc evidence of his
desire for Tie success Of the Wing will read,
Sir short letter Of his addressed TO gentleman ia
New York. dated the It'll December 1882. II is as ln!.
lows:
"C,,rrg Hni- Dec. 4, 1890
".ay sir-ly engagements led delay longer
than intended Acknowledgements for your kind letter
the 9Th n conveying the first certain Intelligence OF
the slons triumph Of principle and patriotism in stat
demonstration nf the yet unnpaired energies of lofty and
vlrtuoss public sentiment in the country which, considering tr
upon lrcucn your state full oil them,
hope and consolation 10 their rompatri"rs elsewhere.
incs'cs hoping thai the deliberations lis day II Harris
burg may be such VIII he suspicious continued
cendacy a" the filling in state and rcnrr is
acccp, of The cordial and respect
with which ain very truly yours,
OF the character and meaning of this letter, no man
can doubt or moment. II proves that the wishes Of
the writer Of for the Of the wing party
he could not calculate any nomination AT Harrisburg
which would promote the views of the party, which as
late last winter he protested not have abandoned
vii; Nh Speaker, read another short extract to esa-
5sh what Tie Conservative opinions of last win
ter about Mr. Rives-lt pift of letter written Ivy
Alr. Jno. T. Anderson Conservative, TO one OF has
constituents dated 9Th February 1889, jus, few days
before the Senatorial Election hrou,h, before the
/ trtr is s
EXTRACT
(f-gar III .7aasrSCR's it.i.r 70 o. Cri,a yt1n.
1t- Senatorial Clccon cxcica feeling II very doubt
full who will b. elected There here that Evs had
the Republican AMI joined The Wings ana tia; he
had expressed his pTc-r2nca Mr.. Clay Mr. Van -rr
The Conservatives held meeting and unanimously determined
ii there truth III these reports tfy would drop Rves
ifey noi n" they would To- mar sustain him. and n
no circumstances would them for Wing Several
The Immediately Rives, him Of the
uars circulation, and requesting t'G say whether u
e! dcnyiI these ca
ccs assuring he had form no with The
Viii. party, any mcncr OF did intend IL do So
gn.cn tOsciie h urle: information have obtained have
satisfied Of Conservatives there Least ounda
ton against him. and that they had originated VT!
designing and interested politicians political effect NJ RrS
differs with thr Administration upon lao Important question c&ccl