Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-08

mako Presidents for them, but enact just laws. Let
them see that they DO -Boston Bay STATE Democrat
1From he Washington spteator.)
Observation-Disclosures meets after an interval small
IN linn tu, n,eat IN events. Since its adjournment,
numerous elec,inns have been held, and they have
nearly nil resulted in the overwhelming triumph oil the
party which is represented by the legislative minority
MANY of the members occupy seats already iofieheu
by defeat others anticipated an 'heV'taoe ooo' W y
not with. resignation. These events must exert a
marked influence upon the deliberations OF The last
session of that Congress which sormed the capitol
under the victorious banner Of Tppecanoe and Tyler
too"
~porclvzed BY the will of their constituents, the
maor,v SHOULD submit with grace to the popular DOOM
They anpealed with confidence to the ballotoo ana
ts decision has been recorded against them Nolhlhg,
then s left them, but to bow with humble SUBMISSION
They have received their discharge from the same haos
whence they derived their commissions. FOR The orei
remainder Of their term, they should devote themselves
with zeal but without passion to the interests OF the
country Even If they cannot do much good, they
NAV abstain from much evil. kenounc'ng everything
like fac,;nus violence they should exhibit that beauli.
ul resrnaon which alone give dignity TO defeat
WIN they pursue this course the only one when Is
lust and wise in the melancholy situation which they
find themselves: We fear not. They have enrolled
themselves unfortunately, under leaders VINO VIII not
hermit them 10 follow the sober dictates OF their better
judgment. Messrs. Adams, Arnold ana bolts, may 90
ysry we'll TO lead the fororn hope to the trench but
they are not men to conduct mastery retreat The
ubaId Caesar OF Abolition is already burning TO pass
the Rubicon No stream Of constitutional Pro-
lection will deter him from crossing the sacred barrier
Weeks if not months, of the precious time OF this
short session. WILL doubtless, be consumed IN abortive
AGITATION Of the eternal Abolition question. The war
upon the Veto will also be resumed, not with any hope
OF success but fertile topic of defamation, and
as means of bringing odum upon the Executive for
srancling the favorite measures of Whigsery by the
application Of that truly conservative and emlnently
popular power in the Constitution,
Mr. Bolts too, has, in recent letter solemnly
pledged himself bring his resolution of impeach
ment the brutum }uiaen, indeed of impotent wrath,
but which may yet administer relief TO hwarted
passions Would it not be better, merely venture
TO suggest to mpeach the people, whose almost unani
nous verdict has sustained the eXertion of the ormi.
dabie tone. man power" They approved the Consti-
tuition which contains it, and they have uniformly
INDICATED its stringent but timely application From
their decision there is appeal left but TO The "God
of battles;' and we fear that He will look with but
little favor upon party which has exercised the high
power confded ii under such fattering auspices,
with so little wisdom, moderation, and advantage 10
the country.
We are curious to witness the agonizing action OF
this famous Congress, which literally "went up like
The rocket but comes down like the stick" Might II
but profit by the brief remaining term of its existence,
10 repent heartily of its sns and at last present the
edfying spectacle of truly contrte end We should
then devouty exclam, peace to its ashes and nscrbe
upon its melancholy monument,
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