Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-12
Ma. Bolts LETTER.

hands OF your highly distinguished Senator. the
Hon: MIR. Morehead. beautiful walking cane,
Club Of Frankfort, Kentucky.
have, OF more recent period, received your
letter informing me Of tho resolution adopted by tho
Cub, by which they directed the cane to bc present,
cd, "in appreciation OF my political eourse;" this
hope will prove satisfactory apology for not hay-
ing, at an earlier day, acknowledged the obligation
was under foe so gratifying and haiterins mark
OF distinction from an association OF gentlemen whose
political principles aud private worth alike enti,le
them TO the highest consideration.
To say that am proud Of the honor done me by
tho Frankfort Club, in thus expressing their appro.
baton oil my political course, and TO tender to Won
aud through you TO them, my grateful acknowledge
menus TOT ,he KIND and na'tering terms in which
that appreciation has been communicated, is 10 ex.
press but iainily and feebly what ieel.
The appreciation OF our political friends and tbe
COCO VIII OF our fellow men, generally, 10 certifying
to all; and no man can be insensible to its value.
who cntertainss proper of what is due TO pun
lie opinion and yet think there is no trnit in the
character OF public mnn moro contemptible and
despcabe than that Unsuitable thrs, after porulor,v
FOE selfish ends, which incnes so many TO shane
Their course to every shifting breeze "that thrift may
follow faioning." Appreciation obtained by such
discreditable means, and for such unworthy ends,
will never be permanent enough TO DC Of value 10
its possessor.
With these sentiments, il is no, unnatural that |
should have had but one course Of conduct for nv
guide, and THAT, determination TO discharge fear.
lessly, faithfully and promptly, what my own re
Elections and deliberate judgment might prescribe
as dutyi never hesilatiDg, nor hating TO enquire
! what consequences would result to my personal
popularity md standing at home or abroad.
This, know, has often subjected me 10 the inn
puaton OF rashness and mpetuosity-pariicularly
fom the tmid, the wavering. and the faliering who
always wait Tor proposition to become popular
before they venture TO take part in IL. How strong
ly was this eNemphed in the case which has given
rise more immediately TO the subec, Of your commu-
ncnton.
When first charged MIR Tyler with treachcry to
the wing party, upon the floor oil the House OF Rep
resentatives, and afterwards undertook to prove IT,
| IN an address to the American people, there were
lew who did not assai me with the cry OF rashness
violence and indiscreon. IL was not long, however
before the people in mass came to my aid, and then
| those who were the first TO condemn me for in
temperance, so far oulsiripped me in denupcia-
ton OF MIR Tyler, when II became fashionable and
popular, as 10 leave me out Of sight, and almost out
of mind.
take it, we are about to witness another scene
similar IN character to that just described, that will
not be the less illustrative Of the alacriy with which
the prudent, discreet, and cautious politician ever
avails himself OF the opportunity afforded him by
me more rash anc incorporate, TO secure favor and
popularity with the multitude.
For the exercise OF the most dangerous and law.
lees power that has ever been attempted in this
country, have suggested the impeachment Of MIR
Tyler, as the only constitutional remedy; the pow
President and he accidental officer, to set aside
the acton oil Congress on revenue law, essential
and indispensable 10 the operations OF Government
and 10 originate measure of his own, by which he
undertakes the collection OF duties without the au
thonty OF law; II this power is ncquiesced in and
| submitted TO, when assumed by weak creature
as MIR Tyler, how can we expect or hope TO resist
1t hereafter in stronger hands. And vet for VEN
turing 10 threaten an impeachment for this most
daring outrage, am again assailed with the cry of
gaSlness. lnOiscreliOn and vioicnrs I, ,uu L..
long before the people in this in the case before
adveited 10, will come TO my aid, and d.mand his
impeachment; for II is not to be believed that they
can submit, Tor two years longer to see this Gov
eminent administered with an exclusive reference 10
the worst passions Of q bad man, whose vanity and
ambition have made him mad, or for the purpose Of
defeating anil destroying the political fortunes OF
another, whom u is his fancy and folly TO regard 40
| a rival.
Upon the subject OF an impeachment, I have nj
ready presented one petition. / npprehend IL will
not he long before the Of the people will feel
the necessity tor resorting 10 this mode of punish.
ment Tor hagrant political offenders; and when il
snail become popular the zeal and fervor that will
u" manifested lay the prudent, discreet, and over.
iasudious gentlemen (who are now nssailing nv
rashness,) will make them prominent and conspicl.
GUS IN sustaining the power Of the Legislature and
ueendins u against Executive encroachment. Their
prominence then will be striking their present
position Is undecided, ignobe, and humanity In the
mean ume ihey are content 10 let others bear all the
odIum and condemnation, while they will struggle
70 steal oil with all the honor and the glory of stand
ing last by the constitution and the people Thank
GOO mere Is many noble spirit here ready TO stand
or ia, live or die by their principles and the sacred
rights conferred by the constitution.
NO, gentleman you have done me no moro Than
justice when you say, shat alike indifferent to the
irowns or smiles of an Executive, | had fearlessIv
discharged my dutyi"
On that occasion, had TO abandon all the princi-
Piles, that for l2 years we had fought for with an en-
III. fhaTa Il
umph, with which we were crowned in lS40 or 10
surrender my personal attachments for one, that
found unworthy of my friendship, when he proved
lihless TO his own trusts; If had been capable of
hesNatng at such a time, and In such a choice and
had yielded 10 the temptations that nv position IA
voted, should have been base, and as unwor-
thy OF confidence as he who has brought such ca.
lamliies and discredit on his country.
Nov, on this occasion have TO weld bjeh md
sacred principle, that can never be surrendered
without tame, slavish submission, discreditable
and damnng TO ourselves, and dangerous 10 the lib
eres OF our posieritY, TO claim the exercise of
constitutional prerosative, In order 10 punish the
usuTfer Of lnwess power.
It's certain that cannot alone and unaided Inv n
majority OF Congress sustain impeb cnment Of Ia.
Executive officer OF the government and il is eouaI
~ certain, that with my single arm, cannot resis.
1he progress Of awless tyranny, and degrading op
preston, Dut hope u ia equally true that sha
never lag behind and wait for some more daring
spirit 10 lead tho way and screen me from DANCER
only wish had the ability equal TO my good Will.
10 encounter the hazard that might attend il.
Bet how gratifying IL is to turn from this picture,
'ckenIng and disgusting IL IT, TO rest the eye for
a moment upon him on whose brow every God |
hath set his seal, TO give the world assurance Of
man" IL every other remedy should fail us, there
Is yet one in store, that will be administered in
1874. "
The spontaneous uprising Of the ''grent universal
Wing party" in every section Of the country, in |
favor OF the now adopted, and cherished son Of old
kentucky, but the leg tmnte offspring Of old Vir.
gina, leaves no room TO doubt the glorious and tri
umphant victory that awaits US when the great day
Of bate shall arrive, which every Wing is painting
ior' with on intensity Of interest only to be equaed
by their afdor in the fight when il shall come on
That day will be the day Of our deliverance.
hope yeu will excuse me for this long letter, |
which did not myself contemplate when com
meneed IT. and accept for yourselves and those whom
you represent the highest personal and political ro
specI and consideration Of
Your fcllow,citizcn,
JOHN M. Bolts.
To Me'srs Orlando Brown, Lysandor Hord, and + |
ID Stevenson, Esqs.