Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-04

| and ever expected to be a Whg-a "MAssAcHu'
SETS Whig''-(not Jeffersonian Democrat of The
yueinia School, September, lS40.) He told his
bethren that Mr. Tyler had near three years yet 10 re-
main in Office and asked them if they expected 10 gam
any thing by deferring all endeavors TO accomplish
their purposes until the end of that time. What had
they TO gain by remaining in open and continued op.
position TO all the measures of the Administration =
Should Edward Everett resign, or come home because
he and the Wings differed with OF the measures
of the Administration Should all the Postmasters,
Collectors, or Marshals appointed since The wings
came into power, 90 out merely on this account =
And if not, why should NE The advocate
seemed TO think this question poser. ne LOOK
Occasion to thank his friends for the ADVICE they
had given him about his remaining IN the Cdoinet
hut declined accept it this OCCASION lie SAID
lie thought himself pabIe of guarding his own honor
''Mr. w. took especial pains 10 comment upon, ana
condemn the Of the Wings ut their Stale Con,
vention, recently held here, when they instead OF
confnng the business of the Convention to the nomi'
nation Of candidates for Governor or Leutenaht'uo.
vernon broug ht forward the of Henry Clay and
John Davis for President Vice Presdent-to ooin OF
| which nominations, MIR. w. Indicated, IN manner
not to be misunderstood, his opposition. lie evidently
dslikes them. Hence his denuncation OF the move
ment of the Wings "premaure.
"But it IS needless to endeavor in so Limited space
Of time 10 give you even general idea OF 'hS
lar speech It's main points the declaration OF MS
purpose not retire from the cabinet-he c'nsurc
Of the Wings for bringing Mr. Clay early INTO Inc
6eId-a studied effort TO make them justify his course
in remaining in the cabinet. Except IN the treaty al
fair he entirely silent upon the course OF Inc RE-
sidcnt. But he announced that he ADVISED Inc sign
signing of all the vetoed Bills.
| "a gentleman saw Mr. Caleb Gushing just now and
talked with him till the fremont gong runs for DINNER
He did not hear The speech but says Websters oppos
ton to the Wing Convention here is the great ana I'M
| paran, point. The gentleman remarked, $50 Mr. w
remains in the cabinet MIR. G.. t'No. That IS not
yet determined on.
EXTRACT IF Letter from "B0St0n, Oct LIST.
Mr. Webstas Speech
| "The Wing managers see and feel what VIII he the
effect Of MIR. Websers declarations They know that
the wool must y and fear lest Mr. Webstcrs remarks
should deprive them of the advantages which they ex
peced derive from the early announcement OF their
attachment and loyalty To Mr.. Clay. What will be-
come Of all their exertons, if the State of Massachu-
sets-(aye, even Massachusets)-sho fall INTO the
hands of the Democracy this Fe IN spite OF the no.
minuton of Clay, and the inscription Of his name upon
their banner to operate as tasnanic charm.
"But the effect, end appreciate many parts OF
MIR. Websters speech, you should have been there on
the spot The printed speech may give you The words,
the language--wlh which you have been familiar, and
in which you know he exces-but it cannot convey
his emphasis, nor his expression of countenance, nor
his gestures, idea of the living vlsages around
him. On the side of the platform, Immediately IN
rear of Mr. w, you might have seen Abbot Lawrence
the Presiden, OF the Wing C5fvs6tIDn7 whose pro.
ceedings were unpolaabe to the oratorhs face ami
mated with the most lively expression when the Treaty
spoken Of but pale vision OF the night when the
Wing Convention came under review On the other side
stood Leverett Salionstall Chairman of the Committee
on Manufactures and orator of the Wing Conventlon)
who laughed with the loudest at the mention OF the
achievement gained by the passage OF the Tariff, but
whose opposite emotions might have easily been guess
cd hen the great expounder came TO speak OF the rantlc
fury of the Wings in Congress in relation to the course
of the President-Mr. Saltonsta himself being one of
the crack orators. Other choice spirits of the
party al hand The applause ofthe audience
various. There was hardly any one body who ap.
plauded together throughout al the occurrence OF the
"ponts."
"But what was very remarkable, was the studied in.
dilfrrence-the cool scorn and con,cmpt-with which
Mr. Webster alluded To Henry Clay and every
measure which bears the impress OF his name. WIN
out mentioning his name, MIR. w. still did not stIhe
The dislike which be deeply chsrshes, and has no
doubt long cherished, for the (now) ruling genius of
the Wing party. His censure Of the Wing Conven-
lion-hs comments upon the Wing proceedings IN
Congress and esewhere-his invocation to The party to
cease their ultra, by adopting liberal course
were all leveed at Mr. Clay. wish you could have
him shrug his shoulders and swell the contortons
on his countenance, as he spoke Of the Compromise
act, and denounced it as - measure, leaving
long gap TO be filled up, with the word damnnble, or
other equivalent epthet, TO be interpreted from
his own expressive curl of the lip.
"Bu, though Mr.. w. displayed his bitterness To-
wards Henry Clay, his praise of Mr. Tyler was ia'nt
enough lie left his opinion of the President to be IN
frred from what he said admit, that there are stronger
grounds for inference Of approval and praise than
the contrary yet, there nothing which could be
construed into accurate definition OF the orator po
sition, except regards his dislike to Clay Asto
remaining in the Cabinet, it seems pretty evident, that
Mr.. W. does not yet know his mind on that score
lie may he may not; but rather reckon he Will
stay
From another Correspondent.
"Mr Webster | Know does not leave the Cabinet
Immediately. | BELIEVE, not wholly unlounded, tina!
tnA To 'nSh INF
sury, and make other disposition of Webster"
From the Report # Mr. us Speech in III. ~ J. Tribune
"Gfntlemen, am here to-day as guest. was iE-
viled by number of highly valued friends TO partake
with them of public dinner for the purpose of giving
them an opportunity TO pass the usual greeting oil
friends now met after absence, TO pay their res
poets to my public services and to tender their congra
tulaiions at the result of the negotiations just con-
cnded. II at my instance that this festival, from
dinner took its present FORM and instead OF meeting
you al the festive board choose for obvious reasons
this public manner STILL gentlemen, its general char
ac,er preserved, and am here as guest am here
to receive yeur SITUATIONS and greetings on particu.
lar subjects. am not here under an invitation, or an
expectation, that should address the gentlemen who
have been pleased 10 meet here topics not
suggested by yourselves. 1t would not be6t the
cusion therefore, in my opinion, that should use
the cccnson for any such purpose, because although
have desire at some time not far distant hope, 10
make my sentiments known upon the political occur
rences of the country generally and the political STATE
of the nation and Of parties at The present moment yet
know well that it would be improper for me 10 do so
now, because know well that the gentlemen who have
written TO invite here this occasion, entertain,
many Of them, opinions arent from myself; and they
might properly say, ave came here TO greet Mr. Web.
st.Y and 10 extend our congratulations, those mat
tiers in which we agree; and we did not come with the
expectation that he would the opportunity 10 discuss
questions which we differ.
"On that account and for that reason, shall forbear
"a drfr ~ do, pH nh
ING this occasion for the purpose OF expressing my own
opinions, and of stating how far agree with friends
with when have acted for years, and how far am
most reluctantly constrained 10 differ from them.
look forward to future occasion, if such slonld be
offered, Tor the opportunity offufll;ng this promise
81 will say one thing, gentlemen, because it has
been alluded TO- The Mayor has been kind enough to
ssy that in his judgment, having discharged the du
lies of the Department in which have actedin man.
ner satisfactory TO the country might safely be left