Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-05-18

election to the Senate, and second to these. and
scarcely second, my Opposition to the mon and
easures OF the Jackson Van Buren, Administration.
10 prosecute this opposition, mainly. was sent.
anu nj any time have enjoyed the appreciation
OF my constituents, IL was when have been fear.
lessiy and vehcmcatly assisting in beating down
mat dynasty. The only doubt that was thrown
upon my reelection, was that might relax in these
efforts to PROSTATE the Proclamation the Force bill
and the Tariff party, although that party was then
distinguished by hardy opposition to a Bank. II
had taltered in my opposition to that party new.
er could have been elected or reelected. II I had
| ialtered in that opposition should have been false
| 10 my country and my conscience; and having pro
secuted to glorious success. l find no matter Of
regret, but that in the moment Of that victory am
separated IRON portion OF my constituents whose
countcnance and encouragement had sustained and
rewarded me through SO many vicissitudes Of the
eventual struggle.
That the meeting at Abbeville has usht prop
CT 70 censnre me Tor thus persisting the
nation OF what set out TO effect 10 matter Of regret
10 me-that II has impugned my motives by the in
sinuation IN the 9TH resolution, can excite, even al
the utmost, but momentary irritation. The tenor
OF my life has put me beyond the reach Of such shafts
u had been ambitious, the party in power at the
moment OF It's ascendancy, was accessible when 4
might have chosen il rather than the doubtful and
almost despairing cause Of the coun ny. Ir the al
iurements OF popularity, Of that dearest popularity
winch Is found at home, could have scduced me
from the rough and thorny way of duty, the prim-
rose path was straight before me. n was servile.
might have surrendered my conscience to the
Keeping OF Others and been safe. If had been We
nal, might have joined the spos party. I have
preferred to discharge, according the dictates of
my conscience, the high and responsible obligations OF
Senator, for the promotion Of the interests
and honor OF our common country, and esteem IL
piece OF good fortune, that in performing this du.
~, have crossed no material opinion once enter
nined-have denounced no principe once avowed-
and avowed none once denounced-that have de-
serted from or TO no party, but have maintained a
ming OF my career to the present moment.
Even on that policy which has been the occas on
OF the greatest difference between and my constit-
uents, am entitled their hands, at least To- the
credit OF consistency. Before my 70 reelection. nv
Judgment was fixed in regard TO il. Experience
and the verdict OF the country, have proved how
Just my estimate was Il has fallen, and amidst its
hldeous ruin has dragged down the party which
supported u. Amongst the evils which deprecated
IN the establishment Of that system, was the danger
oil making 1t an alternative with the bank, and Of
forcing the country TO escape from overwhelming
difficulties, and intoerable sufferines under the
protection OF an institution, to which entertained
the most decided objections.
In the future prospects Of our country, confess
am unable TO detect any thing incident TO the late
poiueal revolution which can make me doubt the
propnety OF the course have pursued. lfthere lie
some things IN the principles of the ma ory of the
present dominant party which do not approve,
am not the less sensible OF the advantage of having
escaped from the practices Of that which has been
expelled. reposed with hope and trust upon the
order OF things established by the will Of the peo-
pie in the election of Gen. Harrison. and equally
well believe that the dispensation Of providence
which has placed MIR. Tyler at the head of the
Republic, has neither endangered the prsopctitv of
our common country or Of our particular section.
AS know OF no more iit mode Of bringing thi,
he vl..a