Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-21

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and no election could taxa place lie not willing 10
throw hmsclf into that position when he could not
by possibility, gain any thing by it, and by gratifying
his own feelings sacrifice the interests of the State
Mr.. ToLER said, the gentleman from Accomac had
made remark which might exercise some improper in.
uence, if conlradictrd He stated that Mr. Riyes
had addressed letter 10 Gen. Jackson asking for the
dismissal of General Harrison lie demanded the pro-
ducton of that letter. and unless the letter be produced
must deny the fact. Mr. Rivrs, in conjunction with
General Hamilton of South Carolina, SIR Bell, Mr.
Canbreeng, and others, had addressed letter 10
General Jackson recommending Mr.. Thomas F. Moore
to appointment not Minister to Borota but to
of the South American Republics but in tina,
letter the name of Gen. Harrison never referred
10 in any, the remotest This was the letter,
he presumed referred TO- and if so, the gentleman from
Accnmac is mistaken.
Mr.. BAYLY said, if lie had the letter Of course he
should have produced it, and not called for information
He stated to the House that he informed Of the fact
on authority which he did implicitly rely, on the
authority Of high-mnded and honorable gentleman
who stated that he had the original request from
MIR. Rves TO General Jackson for this removal. His
friend from Spnttsylvania could he hnpcd give them
drfintc information on that point; he did know that in
other cases Mr. R. had recommended removal for OPT
mon s suke and if they enqnred, they might probably
obtain some information this point from his friend
from OHIO
MIR. CRuTcHrIELp did not mean 10 be drawn into
this discussion His friend from Accomac had thought
proper TO recate and epopound the lnterogatorles
submitted 10 him by his friend from Monroe. lie would
tell the gentleman from Acconac that if there
other for his silence, courtesy would forbid him
answer after refusing 10 10 the gentleman from
Monroe. He had yet submitted TO pledges; he
had yet been brought to that, and he had
and never should exact them. lie did not know what
Mr.. Rives opinions were on the subject of removals;
he was however inclined TO think that they would be
found to be anti Democratic. lie corrnbornted the
statement of The gentleman from Campbell, respecting
the letter TO Gen. Jackson.
Mr. BAYLY The gentleman from Spottsylvana had
declined answering the intrrrogaiores Of his friend
from Mnnroe because il he had answered satisfactorily,
that gentlemen had not pledged himself 10 vote for Mr.
Rves. Now, when he OR By had come up 10 the
grntemans test, and declared himself willing, If the
answers satisfactory 10 vote for MIR. Rves, the
gentleman from Spotsylvania replied that would be
act of discnurtesy TO the gentleman from Monroe
for him now 10 answer His Object was atained.-lt
appeared in the face Of the whole Legislature, and
the face oic whole people ofthc State that at great
crisis like this, and ut moment big with the fate Of all
the great States Rights principles Of Virginia. they were
called upon by the great Wing party To elect 10 the
highest Office in their gift, whose principles were
unknown even TO his most intimate friends.
Mr. GoopE came 10 the House with earnest de-
sire that excitement might be avoidcd and should not
have risen, Ind he not been pontedly alluded Ia BY
the gentleman from Norfolk county. That gentleman
had stated that lie felt great pity and tor the
and had made very handsome funeral oralinn las
demise lie could assure him that the regret which he
had expressed at his position, was cordially rrcipro
Grated by himself, in respect TO the position which he
(Mr. L. occupied Mr.. Goode defended bis course al
length, and defed the Wings 10 come out with an
PLANTATION Of Mr. Rives sentiments He called them
to to the people for the mystery which they
practised the Indifference which they manifested III
eccting man 10 the highest office in the Common
wealth, with whose principles they were unacqnainted
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in their desire to send true Wing 10 the Senate,
why did they not bring forward and test the opl
MONS Of the House That, struck him, was the pro-
per course for them pursue. After general
marks upon the principles and The glory Of Virginia,
the gentleman resumed his seat.
We sincerely regret, that our Reporter is unable to
make ont fuller report Of Mr. Goodies able and co-
qucnt Speech.
Mr.. VArouAx said as shall be shortly called upon
10 give vote involving great responsibility, wish 10
net understandingly. With that view, will put cues
ton tn the gentleman from Spottsy yana, which trust
he will not hesitate wish 10 know of that
gentleman who this Mr.. Rives is, whose name he has
taken the liberty 10 place before this House: Is the
same lille William c. Rves, who has been Familiarity
called and known as the Ltc EJpunger? If he be the
same, shall be constrained 10 cast my vote against
him. Inasmuch as | once gave great offence to ny
Hhig constituents b. voting for the HHe gentleman,
shall take this Opportunity of reinsiatng mysc! in their
good graces by recording my vote against him.
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the suggestion of Mr. Ridley withdrew it.
Mr. RIDLEY thanked the gentleman for withdrawing
his proposition, 20 enable him to d. that which ne
should have done before, could he have caught the
Speakers eye He had The honor of proposing to them,
ill tho high Office of Senator distinguished ndlvi-
dual Of his own county Judge joins Y. MAsoS, strong
States Rights politician, who had no concealments TO
practise, and whose principles were known to The whole
world. After glowing eulogum upon Mr. Mason
public and private character, the gentleman left the
matter in the hands Of the House.
Mr.. CLAYTos Of Monongaliu rose at the request of
some OF his constituents, to add COL Thomas ). Hay
mond Of that county, TO The nomination. He described
Col. H. as thorough Wing, for the Bank Tariff, In
terna improvements, &C., &c, in fact, deeply dyed IN
the wool.
Mr. CHArM.s rose in the happest manner to con-
rratulae the House on the gratifying position in which
they s,ood-on the large field Of selection which they
had before them. They had before them one candi-
date who was an unhnchng representative OF The
great principles of % (Judgc Mason)-anoiher can
dda,c (Mr. Haymond) vino was thorough wing IN
his nciples-and third (Mr' VIM. =. h'vfs! VINO
seemed by the tscit admissions ct his NEST intimate
friends To have no principles at all II would be hard
indeed. if every member of the House could not be
satisfied to his heart content.
rThe ony points of interest in the remainder of the
debate were gven in the sketch of the proceedings pub
lislcd Tuesday morning. AS The pubic Then hnd
the grains of WHEAT do moi now think II necessary
to trouble Them with the bushels Of chat -Rcp0rtcr
As stated on Tuesday, William &. Rivcs was elected
Senator for years from ith March, l.39.-Thr joint
vote being, for William G. RIves e3-John Y Mason
46-James Mcdowell 30-Scaitcring, 3.
Tuesday,, jan. 10.
On motion Of MIR. STEruESsoS OF Tyler, the Com
mtee Of Claims was discharged from the considera-
ton Of the resolution authorizing the Board of Public
Works 10 paw 10 Thomas Black sum of money Tor
hu,lding bridge Iack-on's river, at Darlington
and from the petition OF said Thos Black, on the same
subject ..u,.r,o~s
MIR. INSTRUMENTATION Of John T. lluddleston'
asking The remission of tax enormously charged 10
him uocn two tracts of land in Fayelte county.
Mr. LrynrRx- Petition of citizens of The county oil
Rockbridge for the repeal fhe special road law enact
ed for the said county.
Mr. MAY, from the Committee OF Courts Of 1usuce'
rcportcd with amendments, bill increasing the re-
ward for apprehen dng runaways in certain cases.
Mr. Scorr presented a rcmonstrance OF citizens OF 81
the town of Warrenton, in oppesltl"n 10 the Petoh o.